Paul Babeu, Pinal County Sheriff, Hosts Press Conference to Address New Times Story. Admits He's Gay.

Submitted by ONE Community on February 18, 2012 - 4:12pm
Paul Babeu, Pinal County Sheriff, Hosts Press Conference to Address New Times Story. Admits He's Gay.

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu just announced at a press conference that he is a gay man and that he is no longer a part of presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign.

"I called the Romney campaign, and I told him I'm going to step away from the campaign," Babeu told a crowd of reporters. He says the campaign told him: "We support your decision, sheriff."

Babeu was serving as the Arizona co-chair of the Mitt Romney for President campaign.

Romney spokeswoman Andrea Saul said, "Sheriff Babeu has stepped down from his volunteer position with the campaign so he can focus on the allegations against him. We support his decision," the Huffington Post reported. Read more »

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First Monday at How Do You Roll?

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Grab your business cards and get ready to network as we take First Monday to How Do Your Roll?  We'll enjoy customizable sushi and great drink specials as we mix, mingle and network.  As always, First Monday is free but please RSVP.

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Washington, New Jersey move toward same-sex marriage

Submitted by ONE Community on February 14, 2012 - 6:23am

By Tom Watkins, CNN
updated 5:13 AM EST, Tue February 14, 2012

(CNN) -- Proponents of same-sex marriage got a boost on two fronts Monday, when the governor of Washington signed a bill legalizing marriage for gay and lesbian couples and the New Jersey state Senate voted 24-16 in favor of a similar bill.
The New Jersey bill now goes to the Assembly, which is slated to vote Thursday. "We're cautiously optimistic" about its chances for passage, said Steven Goldstein, a spokesman for Garden State Equality, which has lobbied for the bill.
But the legislation is threatened in both states.   Read more »

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Win tickets to the Renaissance Festival

The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a wonderful combination of amusement park, shows, comedy, music, feats of daring, street performers, shopping, and indulging. The Festival is spread out over 30 acres, and it is easy to spend an entire day there.  ONE Community is giving away tickets with VIP parking passes to this great event!  Enter to win below.

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Ariz. AG to probe sheriff misconduct claim

Submitted by ONE Community on February 22, 2012 - 5:54pm
Ariz. AG to probe sheriff misconduct claim

An embattled Arizona sheriff said Tuesday that the state's top prosecutor has agreed to conduct a comprehensive independent investigation into allegations made against him and his office.

At a news conference after the alleged misconduct first surfaced, Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu confirmed he is gay but denied abusing his authority to intimidate his former boyfriend.

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu had asked the Gila County sheriff's office and that county attorney's office to "look into allegations of human rights violations, threatening and intimidating, misuse of public resources, theft of property, theft of identity, fraud and impersonation." Read more »

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AG Tom Horne agrees to Babeu investigation

Submitted by ONE Community on February 22, 2012 - 5:47pm
AG Tom Horne agrees to Babeu investigation

From InMaricopa.com

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne agreed Tuesday to investigate allegations against Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu by a man who claimed to be his ex-lover.

Earlier in the afternoon it was announced an investigation would be done by Gila County Sheriff John Armer and County Attorney Daisy Flores.

Tim Gaffney, director of communications and grants for PCSO, said Babeu had spoken with the two.

“They had agreed to conduct the investigation, but after further review, they both told our office they don't have the resources to conduct it at this time,” he said.  Read more »

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How the Closet Corrupted Arizona Sheriff Babeu

Submitted by ONE Community on February 22, 2012 - 5:44pm

From The Huffington Post:

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu may or may not have threatened to deport his former boyfriend back to Mexico, but the scandal that erupted over the weekend, and which forced the GOP Congressional candidate to resign as Mitt Romney's campaign co-chair in Arizona, does underscore one salient fact: closeted gay public figures are compromised, always harboring a secret they fear may get out. That often inspires them to go to great lengths in deceiving the public. Read more »

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The Cognitive Dissonance of Being Gay and Republican: Paul Babeu Speaks But Cannot See

Submitted by ONE Community on February 22, 2012 - 5:43pm

From The Huffington Post:

Perhaps Paul Babeu, the Arizona sheriff and former Romney campaign manager, should spend more time studying the Republican Party's approach to gay rights. The former U.S. serviceman turned law enforcement officer, who by all accounts has lived an exemplary life, has a blaringly obvious blindside. Read more »

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Sheriff Babeu on gay marriage

Submitted by ONE Community on February 21, 2012 - 2:27pm

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Human Rights Campaign announces the recipients of the 2012 Equality Awards

Submitted by ONE Community on February 20, 2012 - 1:21pm
Human Rights Campaign announces the recipients of the 2012 Equality Awards

Three awardees include lesbian, transsexual and allied women.

PHOENIX—At the 2012 Human Rights Campaign Phoenix Gala, the organization’s biggest event of the year, three women will be commended for their contributions to the LGBT community as recipients of the HRC Individual Equality Award.

Dr. Rebecca Allison, Angela Hughey and Nicole Stanton represent the diversity of the support of gay rights—whether a transsexual, lesbian or allied individual, they all have contributed immensely to the LGBT community.

This year will mark the organization’s eighth annual celebration, bringing together an array of local supporters to “Be a Part of Equality,” the 2012 gala’s theme. Read more »

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