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Heller Decision: Gay Rights? Victory
2008-06-27 19:10:00 While Ann Althouse finds in yesterday’s Supreme Court Heller decision overturning the District of Columbia’s handgun ban a victory for women’s righsts (via Instapundit) as the overturned law banned certain guns which are easier for women to use, I see it as significant advance for gay rights victory . Indeed, I believe this decision ...
By: GayPatriot
Gay rights musts: (1) Bang the gavel (2) Ask social conservatives if they a
2008-06-03 00:49:00 Hey "pro-family" peeps: You have taken it upon your selves to push an initiative that would amend the California constitution so that it bans same-sex unions. However, your lil' "democratic process" is not something to which you are owed as...
By: Good As You
I Always Knew Flamingos Were Gay
2008-05-18 02:30:00 And now a scientist says so, so that proves it. According to University of Oslo zoologist Petter Böckman, about 1,500 animal species are known to practice same-sex coupling, including bears, gorillas, flamingos, owls, salmon and many others. If homosexuality is natural in the animal kingdom, then there is the question of why evolution hasn’t eliminated this ...
By: Kmareka.com
Gay Rights ? We?ve Come a Long Way
2008-05-16 14:03:00 Gay Rights — We’ve Come a Long Way [We have come a long way towards full respect for the rights of people who prefer establishing close personal relationships with loved ones of the same gender. I recall having to be educated myself and the ironies of persecution of gays by such as ...
California Supreme Court Backs Gay Rights
2008-05-16 09:00:00 California’s Supreme Court struck a blow for the rights of gays and lesbians by ruling the state ban on same sex marriages was unconstitutonal. “Our state now reognizes that an individual’s capacity to establish a loving and long-term committed relationship with another person, and responsibly to care for and raise children does not depend upon ...
California Takes A Big Step For Gay Rights
2008-05-16 06:04:00 This post is dedicated to Dick Cheney, George W. Bush, Tony Phyrillas, Tim Hardaway, The Westboro Baptist Church, and the rest of the anti-gay douche bags!Lisa Leff of the Associated Press reported the following: "SAN FRANCISCO - California's Supreme Court declared that gay couples in the nation's biggest state can marry ? a monumental but perhaps short-lived victory for the gay rights movement Thursday that was greeted with tears, hugs, kisses and at least one instant proposal of matrimony."It's time for the world to realize that equal rights means equal rights. I still consider being against gay rights to be a hate crime, but my other opinions have changed.I can understand more why people don't want to legalize same-sex marriages because of "religious beliefs" or whatever, and I can respect that to a certain extent, but there's absolutely no reason why there can't be benefits provided for those in domestic partnerships and civil unions.While Pennsylvania is still full of hat...
By: AJ's Web Blog
California Supreme court overturns gay marriage ban
2008-05-15 19:53:00 AP News reports that today the California Supreme Court has overturned the gay marriage ban, making Califonia the second state in the US to allow gay and lesbian weddings. The justices' 4-3 decision states that domestic partnerships are not a good enough substitute for marriage. Today's ruling by the Republican-dominated court affects more than 100,000 same-sex couples in the state, about a
[Florida] Judge rules high school must let teen girl wear pro-gay rights T-
2008-05-14 09:54:00 (NWFL Daily News)
University Suspends Administrator for Op-Ed on Gay Rights
2008-05-13 02:35:00 Shortly after Crystal Dixon’s Op-Ed taking “great umbrage at the notion that those choosing the homosexual lifestyle are ‘civil rights victims’” appeared in the Toledo Free Press, her employer, the University of Toledo, suspended her with pay from her position as associate vice president of human resources. When the Ohio daily published her opinion piece, ...
By: GayPatriot
Conservative Notion of Gay Rights Essentially Nonpolitical
2008-05-11 22:45:00 In his essay “The Hubris of Politics,” (which I discovered to my delight in his new book The Politics of Freedom: Taking on the Left, the Right, and Threats to Our Liberties), my friend David Boaz talks about the problem of a Sunday paper asking students to write to a Cabinet member to address a ...
By: GayPatriot
Is Wash. U giving gay rights the Schlaft?
2008-05-09 16:18:00 Should a person who has fought her entire adult life against full equality for not only gays and lesbians but also women be honored with an honorary degree? No, says PFLAG. Which is exactly why the group is asking St....
By: Good As You
Effort intensifies for same-sex marriage ban
2008-04-25 21:19:00 Matthew Yi, Chronicle Sacramento Bureau Friday, April 25, 2008 The battle over same-sex marriage in California heated up Thursday, when supporters of an initiative to ban it in the state's Constitution submitted more than 1.1 million signatures in an effort to qualify the measure for the November ballot. Representatives of a conservative coalition called Protect Marriage delivered boxes of
Jon Stanhope challenges Kevin Rudd on Australian gay rights
2008-04-23 07:56:00 KEVIN Rudd has been presented with his first major challenge on gay law reform from within his own party, with ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope challenging him to allow gay and lesbian civil unions in the territory. Mr Stanhope said the Prime Minister - a self-described social conservative - should allow the move, arguing that if ...
Some Gay Couples are Having Trouble Obtaining Divorces
2008-04-21 08:08:00 By Ray Henry Associated Press PROVIDENCE, RI ? Gay couples had to struggle mightily to win the right to marry or form civil unions. Now, some are finding that breaking up is hard to do, too.In Rhode Island, for example, the state's top court ruled in December that gays married in neighboring Massachusetts can't get divorced here because lawmakers have never defined marriage as anything but a
Rumor or Fact: The California Supreme Court is Likely to Approve Gay Marria
2008-04-17 06:28:00 On April 15th, Ryan J. Davis of the Huffington Post reported some pretty interesting and compelling news about the California Supreme Court's decision on Gay Marriage. "The fight for gay marriage in California has been a tough one during the last decade. In 2000, Proposition 22 was passed by 62% of the state's voters, limiting marriage to a man and a woman. Its since been sent to the State's
Jesus Would be Really Mad
2008-04-07 20:45:00 While it is a great strength of our democracy that we allow freedom of religious practice within the boundaries of law and respect for others, there are some who have no respect and use religion as a cover for bigotry and disgraceful behavior.
By: Kmareka.com
Speak Up for Gay Rights at the United Methodist General Conference
2008-03-26 15:43:00 Soulforce, an interfaith organization that advocates for GLBT rights through nonviolent resistance, will be sending volunteers to witness at the United Methodist General Conference, which will be held in Fort Worth, TX on April 23-May 2. The United Methodists are the second-largest US Protestant denomination. According to Soulforce's newsletter, under current UM policy: Local UM pastors have the power to deny membership to gay and lesbian Christians. UM pastors are barred from performing marriage or commitment ceremonies for same-gender couples. Openly gay and lesbian people are banned from the ministry. Transgender people face potential exclusion from the ministry. Gay and lesbian youth are taught that being true to themselves is "incompatible with Christian teaching." To sign up to join Soulforce's nonviolent demonstration on April 25-27, click here. To read more about the debate within the Methodist church, visit the website of Affirmation: United Methodists...
By: Reiter's Block
Marriage Equality Goes Before the California Supreme Court
2008-02-29 21:42:00 It has taken four years for the legal battle over California's marriage equality to reach the Supreme Court. On Tuesday, March 4th at 9:00 am, California's seven Supreme Court justices will hear oral arguments in the San Francisco marriage case that was launched in March of 2004. This case challenges the constitutionality of state law that discriminates against same-sex couples in marriage. The
Encouraging Poll On Gay Rights
2008-02-27 15:35:00 Judging by the latest Gallup poll, it appears that gay rights are making some headway among Americans. Every year that goes by more and more seem to be leaning towards acceptance, which should not be confused with moral approval. Bear in mind that this poll has a margin of error of +/- 3% but let’s ...
By: GayPatriot
Gay Rights
2008-02-19 23:57:00 Gay Rights :: LGBT social movements LGBT social movements LGBT rights Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) social movements share related goals of social acceptance of homosexuality,... WORLDWIDE Gay AND Lesbian Resource
By: GayGyft
Spanish gay rights activists protest against conservative opposition?s stan
2008-02-19 19:50:00 MADRID, Spain: Scores of gay demonstrators gathered outside the conservative opposition party’s headquarters on Saturday to oppose its plans to withdraw their newly won rights. Gay groups are concerned that, if voted into power in the March 9 general election, the Popular Party will reverse legislation allowing them the right to marry and to adopt children. “We’re ...
Mike Huckabee Campaign Report: Candidate Weighs In On Gay Rights, Young Vot
2008-02-01 20:11:00 Mike Huckabee campaign report: The Republican presidential hopeful weighs in on gay rights, young voters ... and opening for Led Zeppelin?
Why you should always keep it simple
2008-01-24 19:06:00 Al Gore has come out in support of marriage equality and has uploaded a video about it which you can view here. Most of his statement was fine, but then he had to go and explain that disallowing gay people to enjoy the same rights and privileges as straight people was the same ...
By: Bligbi
Live Blog of South Carolina CNN / CBC Democratic Debate (January 21, 2007)
2008-01-21 23:59:00 5:51: The debate starts at 8 pm tonight on CNN. It’s been a yin/yang sort of day, with the candidates making nice over Martin Luther King while Obama calls Bill Clinton a liar, more or less. Lucky us, we have master of the subtle Wolf Blitzer to guide us through the minefield. Also, note that ...
By: 2008 Central
Bayard Rustin - The Black Gay Civil Rights Leader
2008-01-21 20:24:00 Bayard Rustin was a behind-the-scenes civil rights leader in a time where it wasn’t only dangerous to be black, it was more dangerous to be gay. However, Rustin was openly gay. Yes, pick up your jaw. He was an out black man in the 1960s. Rustin testified on behalf of the New York State ...
Kentucky?s Bully Pulpit
2008-01-19 22:29:00 Keep those young Kentucky fingers crossed, boys and girls! The freaks, geeks and fuglies may wish to cross their toes as well, for good measure. If the House Education Committee has its way, the days of being picked on, pushed around, beaten up and beaten down will soon come to an end. The HEC unanimously approved an ...
Where Do the Top 2008 Presidential Candidates Stand on Gay and Lesbian Issu
2008-01-14 19:33:00 A good friend of mine asked me if I would blog about the 2008 presidential candidate's stance on GLBT issues. Since the elections seem to be weighing on many peoples minds lately, I decided to take on the task. However, since there are 5 major Democratic candidates and 7 major Republican ones, I decided to narrow my scope to the top 3 of the Democratic Party and the Top 4 of the Republican
Fight For Gay Rights In Anglican Church Goes On
2008-01-14 08:01:00 The Reverend Richard Kirker of the Anglican Church in England has been waging a fight for many decades to recognize the rights of gays and lesbians, but has decided to retire and allow others to continue the struggle for equal rights for fellow Christians. He has endeavored to promote torance and respect for gays ...
Conservative minister targets Microsoft over gay rights
2008-01-09 01:44:00 [From PageOneQ ] Anti-gay pastor and Antioch Bible Church leader Rev. Ken Hutcherson is advancing his battle against corporate giant Microsoft’s supposed support of the “homosexual agenda” today, reports the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. “There are 256 Fortune 500 companies alone pouring millions upon millions of dollars into pushing the homosexual agenda,” Hutcherson explains to the Telegraph. In what ...
By: News for Greens
Gay Men Denied the Right to Donate Organs
2008-01-07 11:37:00 I wonder how many people will die from this ignorant and foolish policy.
Live Blog Of ABC News/Fox News/WMUR Republican Debate In New Hampshire (01/
2008-01-06 01:25:00 This evening, the Republican presidential candidates will participate in the the ABC News/Facebook/WMUR debate in New Hampshire. The participating candidates are Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, Mitt Romney, Fred Thompson and Mike Huckabee. 7:00: Charles Gibson is explaining the criteria for being in the debate, not mentioning who was excluded. Gibson says the first 45 minutes ...
By: 2008 Central
Pope condemns Spain for its affirmation of gay rights. The horror?
2008-01-02 17:00:00 Nick Langewis writes, Madrid’s Plaza de Colon and surrounding areas were host to people from throughout the country to hear speakers, including Pope Benedict XVI, condemn the Spanish government, led by Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, for its 2005 affirmation of marriage rights for same-sex couples and easing of the divorce process. Event organizer and Catholic ...
Papal Bull
2008-01-02 11:30:00 You learn something new every day. For instance, today I learned all about papal bulls. For the sake of the ignorant, a papal bull is a decree to all of Christendom by God’s one and only earthly ambassador and ordained talking head, the pope. Who knew? Admittedly, there will probably be few occasions that this knowledge ...
Video: Gay rights are stupid
2007-12-22 00:00:00 The thing is this: The whole "invidual rights" argument could be somewhat sensible, if we lived in a world where all individuals were placed on the same platform of morality and acceptability. However, in a world where minorities of all...
By: Good As You
Gay Rights Challenged In Chile Education Dispute
2007-12-13 08:03:00 Chile’s Movement for Homosexual Integration and Freedom(MOVILH) criticized their nation’s Ministry of Education’s handling of the case of Sandra Pavez, a lesbian religion teacher who was denied teacher re-certification by the catholic Church. She lost her teaching credential after Church officials learned Pavez was a lesbian even though she had been teaching religion for 21 ...
One Small Step for Gay Science, One Giant Step Back for Gay Rights?
2007-12-13 06:54:00 This from the Mother Jones Blog Scientists recently determined how to make gay fruit flies straight, and vice versa. The findings published in Nature Neuroscience this week conjure up disturbing images of big pharma manufacturing drugs that erase homosexual desire while the religious right markets them. This discovery makes Gary Greenberg’s “Gay By Choice?” published in Mother ...
Huckabee? Hope Not.
2007-12-09 01:41:00 Mike Huckabee. Until recently, a name not often recognized, a face probably even less so. Now it seems that the little engine that couldn’t is beginning to pick up some Conservative steam, and may prove to actually be capable of chugging alongside the bigger locomotives (or should I say, “loco motives” … we are talking ...
Boy scouts lose Philadelphia lease in gay-rights fight
2007-12-06 11:32:00 '); E-Mail Article Listen to Article Printer-Friendly 3-Column Format Translate Share Article Text Size PHILADELPHIA: For three years the Philadelphia council of the Boy Scouts of America held its ground.
By: Get rich
Let California Ring (Have you seen their videos?)
2007-12-03 03:52:00 I know that some of you know about the "Let California Ring" campaign...I mean you can't really be a lesbian and not have heard something about it, especially if you're in California. Well just in case you haven't, here is the 411 from www.letcaliforniaring.org: Let California Ring is a public education campaign to open hearts and minds about the freedom to marry and the respect, support,
Everyone Now Knows Kerr was Involved in Clinton?s Campaign; What CNN Presup
2007-11-29 19:09:00 CNN has admitted a failure on their part to properly vet Brig. Gen. Keith Kerr; a simple Google search would have noted that he was on both Clinton’s LGBT committee and on a military advisory committee. Additionally, he was also on an advisory committee for Kerry in 2004. Here’s Anderson Cooper apologizing: You need to a flashplayer ...
By: 2008 Central
Pets Yea, Gay Partners Nay
2007-11-28 06:57:00 Last August the bosses, aka the Board of Trustees, at Florida’s Palm Beach Community College came to the conclusion that it was simply not appropriate to extend health care benefits to the domestic partners of its homo worker bees. Despite the fact that it wouldn’t have cost the school one additional thin dime, and that ...
Iran, The Gay-Free Zone
2007-11-14 01:24:00 Remember Iranian President Ahmadinejad’s recent homily and Q&A campus-session at Columbia University? Mahmoud delivered quite the performance for students and faculty. Crazy people can be entertaining. If nothing else, his much-publicized dissertation almost makes fellow world leader George Bush appear to be somewhat sane, rational and levelheaded. Almost. Okay, nah, that might be too ...
Gay rights groups fear Equality and Human Rights Commission's appointment o
2007-11-08 15:40:00 Gay rights groups have expressed concern over the appointment of Joel E
Gay Rights Groups Urge Obama to Cut Links With Christian Gospel Singer
2007-10-23 18:04:00 A gay rights group on Monday urged Barack Obama to cut ties with a gospel singer who it says spreads false information about homosexuality being a choice. Donnie McClurkin is among several gospel singers scheduled to raise money for the Illinois senator and Democratic presidential candidate at a concert in South Carolina this weekend. McClurkin has drawn attention from gay rights activists for his views on homosexuality. "I don't believe that it is the intention of God," McClurkin said Monday in a telephone interview. "Sexuality, everything is a matter of choice." McClurkin said he does not believe in discriminating against homosexuals. "What people do in their bedrooms and who they are as human beings are two different things," he said. In a statement, Obama said he believes gays and lesbians are "our brothers and sisters" and should be afforded the same respect, dignity and rights granted all other citizens. "I have consistently spoken directly to African-American religious...
Larry Craig scandal should cue gay rights debate ? Newsday.com
2007-10-23 15:15:00 [From: Newsday.com] BY BRETT KRUTZSCH Brett Krutzsch is an administrator at New York University and a freelance writer. His essays about gay life have appeared in The Advocate, New York Press and The New York Blade. October 23, 2007 Larry Craig’s much-anticipated interview with Matt Lauer last week brought the country’s attention back to the senator’s airport bathroom scandal, ...
By: News for Greens
2008Central.net?s Presidential Election Podcast (10/21/07)
2007-10-22 19:22:00 This week’s podcast covers: 1) Value Voters Summit; 2) Mike Huckabee’s Moment?; 3) Candidates from all parties attack Hillary Clinton, She responds… Download audio file (2008PresidentialElectionPodcas-t_10_21_07.mp3) Feel free to email us questions/suggestions for next week’s podcast (you can also email an audio file of your question and we’ll include it in the podcast). Subscribe to 2008Central.net’s Presidential Election ...
By: 2008 Central
Giuliani Decides Against Gay Rights
2007-10-20 22:54:00 The Flip-Flopping King of 9/11 has decided.Mr. thrice married, dumped my wife at a press conference says marriage is too sacred to defile it with committed homosexuals.
By: Nicks Notes
Where is Same-Sex Marriage Legal?
2007-10-15 18:03:00 If you haven't heard the bad news already, I am sure you could have guessed it...Last week Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed AB43, the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act. Not that I am surprised to hear about the Governor's veto, but with more and more Californians in support of same-sex marriage and the Legislature approving the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act,
Gay Rights Around the Corner?
2007-10-13 23:33:00 A recent poll has revealed that 50% of straight people feel that gays should have the same rights as everyone else. Although the release does not reveal who conducted the poll, but claims that 2,000 people were polled.Many gave religious reasons for not speaking more openly for gays, even though they feel that they should have equal rights.Being religious myself, I feel that every person in America should receive the same rights, no matter what their sexual orientation, race, or gender. I know it is not the religious standard to give gays rights, but our laws should not be based on religious preferences. It is stated that we should have a separation of church and state.I don't see gays getting equal rights in the near future, but possibly in 5 to 10 years. What are your thoughts on the matter? Leave a comment!
Gay rights groups angered by weaker antidiscrimination bill
2007-10-04 16:29:00 [From: SFGate] Carolyn Lochhead, Chronicle Washington Bureau Leading gay rights organizations, with the pointed exception of the Human Rights Campaign, withdrew their support Monday from a landmark gay civil rights bill after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco and Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., pulled transgender people from the legislation that would protect gays and lesbians from ...
By: News for Greens
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