Monthly Archives: November 2012

The Most Promising DOMA Case?

The American Constitution Society believes that the Supreme Court may decide to hear the Windsor case over all the others. Notably, Windsor is now looking, to many, like the leading candidate among cert-worthy marriage cases and, for marriage equality advocates, a particularly promising one for at least three reasons. In addition to its facts, Windsor also adds a new dimension …

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The Hard Life Of A Homocon, Part 2

Episode 2 of The Log Jam.

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Nathaniel Frank On “Homophobia” Ban: The Associated Press Got It Wrong

“The AP, whose guidelines set news industry standards, defines phobia as an ‘irrational, uncontrollable fear, often a form of mental illness.’  But the ‘mental illness’ part is surely too literal – no one accuses arachnophobes of needing an asylum. The term homophobia was first used in the 1960s when psychologists began to notice how vehement their own colleagues’ reactions were …

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Victoria Jackson: Entitlements Are Slavery

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MISSOURI: St. Louis County Approves LGBT Anti-Discrimination Ordinance

Another win in our best month ever: In one of the longest and most emotional meetings in the St. Louis County Council’s history, an ordinance was narrowly passed Tuesday night that adds gender identity and sexual orientation to the county’s anti-discrimination regulations and hate crimes law. An overflow crowd of more than 250 people spilled out of the council chambers …

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Staten Island’s PS 122 Elementary Chorus Invited To Obama’s Inauguration

Sen. Chuck Schumer has invited Staten Island’s famed PS 122 elementary school chorus to perform at President Obama’s second inauguration. If you’ve noted seen their videos, do yourself a favor.

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Rick Warren: Acting On Gayness Is Like Punching Someone In The Nose

Zack Ford has the quote at Think Progress: Here’s what we know about life. I have all kinds of natural feelings in my life and it doesn’t necessarily mean that I should act on every feeling. Sometimes I get angry and I feel like punching a guy in the nose. It doesn’t mean I act on it. Sometimes I feel …

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KENTUCKY: Anti-Gay T-Shirt Company Loses Discrimination Challenge

Earlier this year anti-gay groups raised a stink when a Kentucky gay pride group filed a complaint because their t-shirt order had been refused by a local printing company. Get ready for more screaming. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Human Rights Commission has sided with the Gay and Lesbian Services Organization in its discrimination complaint against T-shirt printer Hands On Originals, …

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NEW YORK CITY: Hurricane Sandy Victims Remembered With Rainbow Laser

If you were wondering what that was in the New York City sky last night, it was the opening of a three-day laser show in commemoration of the victims of Hurricane Sandy. From the press materials: Art Production Fund and The Standard present Global Rainbow, After the Storm, a monumental outdoor laser installation by American artist Yvette Mattern on view …

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Because He Came Out?

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UCF Student Strips For Anti-Gay Pastor

My alma mater! Source.

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Watchdog Group Wants Investigation Of Teabagger Rep. Scott DesJarlais

Two weeks ago I noted that Tea Party House Rep. Scott “Sanctity of Marriage” DesJarlais had been exposed as a serial adulterer who may have pressured one of his mistresses into an abortion. Today a House watchdog group is calling for an ethics investigation. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington asked the Office of Congressional Ethics on Tuesday to …

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Today On Dr. Oz: Ex-Gay Discussion

Today’s episode of Dr. Oz focuses on “ex-gay” therapy. I’m not sure why Clay Aiken is on the show, but the clip (viewable here) shows PFOX board member Christopher Doyle. He’s the guy who screamed at me after I followed him into the parking lot with my camera during the NARTH convention in Philadelphia two years ago. Doyle is also …

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Another First: CIA Recruits Gay Spies

In what they say is a first-ever event, today the CIA is holding a recruitment event in association with the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Steve Rothaus has the story at the Miami Herald: “This is the first one ever,” said Michael Barber, the CIA’s LGBT Community Outreach and Liaison program manager. “This is the first of what …

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Dating For Conservatives

Here’s their about notice: At RedStateDate.com, our mission is to connect you to like minded individuals in your area who share your similar, unique political interests. This is a complex and challenging task. Talking politics in the workplace, and even in some social situations can be taboo. Yet, shared political values is oftentimes a defining criteria in what we are …

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U.S. Government Comes From The Bible

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ALABAMA: Lesbian Victim Of Brutal Beating Says It Was No Hate Crime

Alabama lesbian Mallory Owens, who spent much of the last week in the hospital after a brutal Thanksgiving beating at the hands of her girlfriend’s brother, says that the attack on her was not a hate crime. Mallory doesn’t remember much from that night, but says being gay is not the reason she was attacked. “A lot of things have …

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Angus Jones Apologizes

“I apologize if my remarks reflect me showing indifference to and disrespect of my colleagues and a lack of appreciation of the extraordinary opportunity of which I have been blessed. I never intended that. Without qualification, I am grateful to and have the highest regard and respect for all of the wonderful people on Two and Half Men with whom …

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Swag Tuesday

Courtesy of the label, today’s Swag Tuesday giveaway is Drown Before Your Swim, the latest album by openly gay artist Matt Gold, which is now available for download on iTunes. Matt’s primary musical influences are artists such as Tori Amos, Depeche Mode, The Cure, and Radiohead. His early music has been described as “more angry and aggressive.” However, in recent …

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Tony Perkins Cheers Angus Jones

“In Hollywood, where most actors are pushing the envelope, one teenager is pushing back. Angus T. Jones, the ‘half’ in CBS’s hit show Two and a Half Men says he wishes people would stop watching the show. The 19-year-old was interviewed by Forerunner Christian Church about his recent conversion and told audiences that he regrets ‘contributing to the enemy’s plan.’ …

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