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EVENTS

Sodomy is decriminalized in People's Republic Of China .

Fiji 's's new constitution explicitly protects against discrimination based on Sexual Orientation .

April

Ellen DeGeneres ' character, Ellen Morgan, comes out on TV, seen by 42 million viewers.

October

In the United Kingdom , Home Office minister Mike O'Brien announced that same-sex partners were eligible for British residency, based on a 4 year relationship akin to marriage.

December

Annise Parker is elected as an at-large member of the Houston City Council alongside mayoral candidate Lee P. Brown .

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Web site for Advocate news magazine

365gay.com

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Stonewall's article on immigration rights