5 and Thriving: Our Fifth Year In Review

Rosie came back into view, “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” took center stage, Barack and Hillary stepped up to the presidential plate. NYC lost the Roxy and CBGBs, Britney lost her long locks, our community lost a dear activist, Barbara Gittings. And Ellen became the most visible, successful lesbian in the universe. A look back at the events that shaped GO’s world in the past year.

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In a game of network musical chairs, Meredith Viera took Katie Couric’s spot on NBC’s Today, while Couric got her own primetime news slot on CBS. Meanwhile, Rosie O’Donnell took Viera’s spot on ABC’s The View, creating a new dynamic among the women on the show. (Sep 2006) UPDATE: See “Out There” for the latest on Rosie’s recently announced departure from The View. (Apr 2007)


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