Tag Archives: LGBT rights

NY Archbishop Timothy Dolan Compares Gay Marriage To Incest And Polygamy

The elderly pedophile-protector in fabulous drag really has nothing. We are not anti anybody; we are pro-marriage. The definition of marriage is a given: it is a lifelong union of love and fidelity leading, please God, to children, between one man and one woman. History, Natural Law, the Bible (if you’re so inclined), the religions of the world, human experience, …

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Majority Oppose MN Marriage Ban

Well, this is a refreshing bit of news, isn’t it? A majority of Minnesotans oppose amending the state Constitution to ban same-sex marriage, according to a new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll. Fifty-five percent of respondents said they oppose adding such an amendment while 39 percent favor a constitutional ban — views that appear to be a sharp reversal of poll …

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UGANDA: “Kill Gays” Bill Shelved

Today Uganda’s parliament adjourned its legislative season without considering the horrific bill legalizing the death penalty for people accused of homosexuality. Lawmakers had been due to debate the legislation calling for capital punishment notably for consensual gay sex where one partner has the HIV virus. The United States, a major aid donor to Uganda, said Thursday that nothing could justify …

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MN Sen. Barb Goodwin, Our Hero

The Minnesota Senate today rejected Goodwin’s snarky amendment to ban divorce. We appreciate the effort. (Source)

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Maddow On Uganda’s “Kill Gays” Bill

After a postponement yesterday, it appears the bill may be voted on by Uganda’s parliament tomorrow.

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Quote Of The Day – Alan Wisdom

“This is a lonely day for Presbyterians who believe what the Bible and the Church have consistently taught: that God’s will is that we be faithful in marriage or chaste in singleness. Now we belong to a denomination that is no longer sure it believes that teaching. Now we belong to a denomination that gives no clear counsel on sexuality. …

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NEW YORK: Daniel O’Donnell Introduces Marriage Equality Bill In State Assembly

Openly gay New York Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell yesterday once again introduced a marriage equality bill to his chamber. Similar bills authored by O’Donnell have passed in the Assembly several times in recent years. He writes via press release: “It is with great pride that I am introducing the Marriage Equality Act. Since the Assembly last passed the bill in 2009, …

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Presbyterian Church Approves The Ordination Of Openly Gay Ministers

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FOF: Redefine Marriage – Or ELSE

Focus On The Family wants to make a martyr out of Peter Vidmar, the Olympian who this week resigned from a 2012 Olympics position after complaints about his support for Proposition 8.

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CONNECTICUT: Wingnuts Organize Against Proposed Transgender Rights Bill

Anti-gay and Christianist groups are organizing against Connecticut’s proposed transgender rights bill by characterizing the measure as a “bathroom bill” that will allow men in dresses the freedom to molest little girls in public restrooms. This tactic, sadly, has worked in other states. The Connecticut Legislature is about to vote on HB6599, the “Bathroom Bill”, which gives broad and needless …

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NORTH CAROLINA: Christianists To Rally For Constitutional Marriage Ban

Good As You has the details.

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Uganda’s “Kill Gays” Bill Back On Table

Uganda’s “kill the gays” bill is apparently being fast-tracked for a parliamentary vote within the next few days. If enacted, the Bill would greatly broaden the criminalisation of homosexuality by introducing the death penalty for people who have previous convictions, are HIV-positive, or engage in same sex acts with people under 18 years of age. The bill also includes provisions …

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Gay Money Key To Obama 2012

Over at Politico, Ben Smith reports that Obama’s 2012 reelection effort is depending on the renewed generosity of the gays. Pleased by an all-out White House push to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” gay donors have surprised campaign officials with the extent of their support. And the campaign’s new fundraising apparatus appears designed to capitalize on their enthusiasm: Obama’s finance …

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Monday In Albany: Empire State Pride Agenda’s Equality And Justice Day

Find more details here.

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FCKH8 On “Don’t Say Gay”

This group got a lot of criticism from the anti-gay right last year due the potty-mouthed children in their clip. Today they take on the pending Tennessee bill known as “Don’t Say Gay.”

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Brazil Approves Civil Unions

The Associated Press reports: Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday night that civil unions between same-sex couples must be allowed in this nation with more Roman Catholics than any other. In a 10-0 vote, with one abstention, the justices said gay couples deserve the same legal rights as heterosexual pairs when it comes to alimony, retirement benefits of a partner who …

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KANSAS: Bigots Force Rights Repeal

A few month ago, I made a big deal of the news that Manhattan, Kansas had voted to become only the second town in the state with LGBT anti-discrimination protections. Not so fast. The Manhattan City Commission has voted to repeal a controversial ordinance that added sexual orientation and a new definition of gender identity to its anti-discrimination policy. The …

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MINNESOTA: Democrat Slams Haters On Proposed Constitutional Marriage Ban

JMG reader Brian tips us to the below clip of yesterday’s Minnesota hearing on the proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, where state Rep. Steve Simon (D) asked: “How many gay people must God create before we accept that he wants them around?” The bill advanced anyway along party lines. Watch Simon’s commentary below.

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PhoboQuotable – William Gheen

“Targeting anybody for importation into the country based on their sexuality doesn’t sound like something that Congress should be messing with at all. They’re looking to bring in anybody challenging the established culture inside the United States that they want to bring down. And though the majority culture of the United States for the last 200 years has been predominately …

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Matt Baume: Marriage News Watch

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