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statement was released by the Most Reverend Stephen E.

PlanetOut Inc. Garners Several Honors for Its Pioneering Efforts

The progressive Los Angeles -based Reform
congregation, which builds on the traditions of Judaism while
respecting and welcoming everyone including lesbian, gay, bisexual,
straight, and interfaith couples , recognized PlanetOut for its historic
accomplishments, commitment and support of the LGBT community. is a leading global online media company offering consumer
services, news and entertainment to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
(LGBT) community.

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Representing the Cardinal of Los
Angeles, the Archbishop of San Francisco and the Bishops of Fresno,
Monterey, Oakland, Orange , Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San
Jose, Santa Rosa and Stockton it is the official voice of the 10
million Catholics and their many parishes, schools, universities,
social service agencies in California. PlanetOut, based in San Francisco,
offers FORTUNE 1000 advertisers access to what it believes to be the most
extensive network of gay and lesbian people in the world.

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It does nothing to infringe on a
woman's right to choose an abortion or infringe on her ability to
obtain necessary health care.com,
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Cox,
president of the Alliance of Catholic Health Care, following the
announcement by California Attorney General Bill Lockyer that he had
filed suit in U. There are 61 California
Catholic and community-based affiliated hospitals. The company serves its growing base of more than 3.

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Joseph Health System (Orange).5 million
active members worldwide through a comprehensive group of branded businesses
featuring diverse chat, news, entertainment, travel, dating, personal finance,
career, shopping and community services at Gay.

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with the Shomer Tzedek
(Guardian of Justice) Award. She is also the creator and driving force
behind RockOut, the first-ever online music channel to spotlight and
highlight up-and-coming gay and lesbian musicians.com.

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Alliance of Catholic Health Care Says Lockyer Lawsuit Attacks Federal ''Conscience Clause '' Would Force Doctors Hospitals to Perform Abortions

Religion Writers/Health/Medical Writers

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
The following Catholic health care systems are located in California
and represented on the Alliance Board of Directors: Catholic
Healthcare West (San Francisco), Daughters of Charity Health Care
System (Los Altos Hills), Providence Health System (Southern
California ) and the St.

For more information, please visit http://www.

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Hyde-Weldon is an amendment to a
federal spending bill signed last month by President Bush that
protects health care providers from being coerced by state or local
governments into performing abortions against their will:
"California's constitution and statutes give all of us a right to
privacy and guarantee our 'liberty of conscience'.

The Alliance of Catholic Health Care represents California's
Catholic health care systems and hospitals. "At PlanetOut, we seek to
cut a wide swath across the cultural and political issues that are both
vitally interesting and crucially important to our community at large.com consistently
ranks in the top five, among all Web sites measured, for average time spent at
home online per visitor in the U.

A resource for gay and lesbian Catholics seeking guidance, growth in spirituality, better understanding of theology, updates on current events and help in finding welcoming environments and communities.

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president of the California Catholic Conference and William J.

"I couldn't be more proud of what we do at PlanetOut, and I'm gratified
that Jenny and the rest of our team of editorial and programming professionals
have been recently honored for their work ," said Beth Callaghan, PlanetOut
editor-in-chief and senior director of programming.

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-- PlanetOut's Entertainment Editor Jenny Stewart made the 2005 list of
the "10 Amazing Gay Women in Showbiz," as announced by POWER UP
(Professional Organization of Women in Entertainment Reaching Up), a
non-profit group which recognizes contributions by lesbians to the
field of entertainment.com.

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-- PlanetOut was recognized as "Webby Worthy" by the International Academy
of Digital Arts and Sciences for "demonstrating a high standard of
excellence with its Web site and the team behind it.

-- Stewart is the industry insider for the Entertainment channel on
PlanetOut. Whether
we're presenting the latest Hollywood gossip, cutting-edge commentary,
breaking news, or the hottest new music downloads, we aim to be accessible and
relevant to the broadest possible audience.

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"Rights either apply to all of us or none of us.
"GLAAD is honored to recognize PlanetOut for facilitating the exchange of
news and activism opportunities that catalyzes our movement; for providing a
safe space where a person can discover for the first time that our community
exists; and for harnessing the Internet's potential in a way that adds
strength and energy to LGBT media," said Joan M. Garry, GLAAD executive
director.

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nearly 16 percent of all California acute care in-patient hospitals."

About PlanetOut Inc.

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The California Catholic Conference is the public advocacy office
of the Bishops of California ."
At the 16th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, June 11 in San Francisco, PlanetOut
Inc.
In addition to the GLAAD Media Award, PlanetOut recently received
recognition from several other sources , including:

-- Congregation Kol Ami honored PlanetOut Inc.

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"The federal law is quite clear . Instead, it establishes that 'choice,'
when it comes to abortion, is a two-way street, and recognizes the
right of doctors, nurses and other health care providers to be free of
coercion if they can 't, in good conscience, because of their moral,
ethical or religious beliefs, perform an abortion . "Acknowledgment from these varied
organizations serving LGBT, media and faith groups, helps show we're on track
in our mission to connect, enrich and illuminate the lives of gay and lesbian
people everywhere.com and OUT+ABOUT Travel.

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If the state
doesn't have the power to force a woman to get an abortion, then
obviously it shouldn't have the power to force someone to perform an
abortion .
"It is deeply disappointing to Californians who value a spirit of
tolerance on a matter that deeply divides them that Attorney General
Lockyer would seek to use the power of the state to deny people a
choice in this matter of conscience."

(Note to editors: Quotes may be attributed to either or both
spokespersons.

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GLAAD and Other Prestigious Organizations Recognize Both Team and Individual
Contributions

SAN FRANCISCO, PlanetOut Inc.
(Nasdaq: LGBT), a global online media company serving the lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender community, recently won a prestigious GLAAD Media
Award from the Gay + Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), coming on
the heels of recognition from three other organizations: Congregation Kol
Ami , the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences and POWER UP.

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District Court seeking to have the Hyde-Weldon
Amendment declared unconstitutional.
"It's an honor to be recognized by a community of your peers," said Lowell
Selvin, chairman and CEO of PlanetOut Inc., according to Nielsen //NetRatings' Loyalty
Stickiness Report.

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"We have every confidence that Hyde-Weldon will withstand this
unfortunate constitutional challenge.
PlanetOut Inc. Gay.

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com, PlanetOut.

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received the Barbara Gittings Memorial Award, which honors individuals
and media outlets in the LGBT community that have made a significant
contribution to improving the image of gays and lesbians in the media ." Of the more than
4,000 entries submitted to the 9th Annual Webby Awards, fewer than 20
percent were deemed "Webby Worthy," which signifies excellence in Web
design, creativity , usability and functionality.

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com and Gay. Previous honorees
on POWER UP's list include Ellen DeGeneres and Rosie O'Donnell.