Tag Archives: LGBT youth

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The mother claims she should not have been arrested even though the “beating caused bleeding and left marks on the boy’s thighs, forearms, hands, torso and back.” She adds that the first police officer on the scene told her, “Parent to parent, I probably would have shot him. I probably would have shot both of them.”

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No Apology From NOM’s Jennifer Morse

“The media and activists groups are mischaracterizing my remarks, in which I urged students to befriend gay students, and also urged them all to adhere to the traditional standards of sexual morality. I believe that engaging in uncommitted sex hurts people of both genders and all sexual orientations. I would be happy to meet with Tyler Clementi’s mom and dad …

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HomoQuotable – Christopher Doyle

“When I was a young man, I lived a gay life. But my dream was to marry a woman and have a family, so I sought to change my homosexual attractions. Today, I’m living my dream! I am married to a beautiful woman, and together we have three wonderful children. As a psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping other persons …

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Clementi’s Parents Want NOM Apology

The parents of Tyler Clementi want NOM to apologize after their repulsive spokesperson Jennifer Roback Morse referenced their son in a speech to Catholic students at Iowa State.  Morse said: Sometimes you hear about these things and, you know, you don’t hear the whole story in the media. That kid Tyler Clementi who killed himself — who threw himself off …

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INDIANA: Gays And Allies Launch “You Have A Purpose” Campaign

Taking a page from Dan Savage and in response to the words of Indiana teacher Diane Medley, gay people and our allies have launched a video campaign to tell LGBT youth that they do have a purpose. It’s a beautiful thing. Visit the project’s Facebook page or search “You Have A Purpose” on YouTube. Fair warning, you may need a …

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Matt Barber’s Message To Gay Teens

“I love you. I neither judge you nor condemn you. I accept you and I would die for you. But you are not ‘gay.’  Yes, you may be physically attracted to people of the same sex, but how you act on those attractions is entirely your choice. Who you are – your identity – is not defined by your sexual …

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INDIANA: Diane “Gays Have No Purpose” Medley Suspended By School District

Indiana teacher Diane Medley, who made national news last week for objecting to gay students bringing dates to the prom, has been suspended by her school district. Superintendent Mark Baker of the Northeast School Corp. in western Indiana’s Sullivan County issued a statement saying the teacher has been placed on administrative leave out of concern “for the safety and security …

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Liberty Counsel Files Final Brief To Block CA Ban On “Ex-Gay” Therapy

The Liberty Counsel has filed its final reply brief in their battle to block California’s ban on “ex-gay” torture for LGBT minors.  Via press release: The Reply Brief points out that SB 1172 is unconstitutional because it bans one viewpoint on same-sex sexual attractions, behavior, or identity. Affirming homosexuality is permitted, but counsel to change is banned. The Reply Brief …

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NEVADA: Straight Ally Kathy Baldock Ejected From “Ex-Gay” Meeting

Straight ally Kathy Baldock, who describes herself as an evangelical Christian, is one of our best advocates in the battle against “ex-gay” crackpottery.  This week she blogged about being thrown out of an “ex-gay” meeting in Nevada after simply trying to ask a question. Go read her accounting of the meeting and what happened when she rose to speak.  

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HomoQuotable – Christopher Doyle

“The mission of SPLC’s hate campaign is three-fold: 1) Character Assassination: spreading false and misleading information on their website and via the media about therapists who offer professional services to individuals with unwanted SSA; 2) Fabricate evidence and embellish the facts about the so-called ‘dangers’ of sexual orientation change effort (SOCE) therapy; and 3) Recruit vulnerable and disgruntled clients to …

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Indiana Bigot Meets Billy Madison

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INDIANA: Christians Plan Separate Senior Prom That Bans Gay Students

“I believe that it was life circumstances and they chose to be that way; God created everyone equal. Homosexual students come to me with their problems, and I don’t agree with them, but I care about them. It’s the same thing with my special needs kids, I think God puts everyone in our lives for a reason. So the same …

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Ellen Degeneres On Boy Scouts Delay

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FL School Board: Ban All Clubs To Keep Out Gay-Straight Alliance

Several members of the Lake County, Florida school board have proposed banning all extracurricular clubs in order to prevent students from forming a Gay-Straight Alliance. School Board members Bill Mathias, Debbie Stivender and Chairwoman Kyleen Fischer spoke in favor of a rule that would ban extra-curricular clubs in secondary schools while fellow board members Tod Howard and Rosanne Brandeburg favored …

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Openly Gay PA State Rep. Brian Sims Pushes Anti-Bullying Bill “With Teeth”

Openly gay Pennsylvania state Rep. Brian Sims was only sworn in a couple of weeks ago and he’s hit the ground running by helping to build a large bipartisan coalition behind an anti-bullying bill that he promises will be stronger than “toothless bills” in other states. There are now 67 co-sponsors of the bill, including several Republicans. Philly Now reports …

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TENNESSEE: New Version Of “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Includes Outing Students

You may recall GOP Tennessee state Rep. Stacey Campfield’s continuing attempt to ban any mention of homosexuality or LGBT people in public schools.  Campfield has reintroduced his bill in the new legislative session, this time with the command that schools notify parents if their child is deemed to be “at risk” of having the gay.  Think Progress has some excerpts …

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Boy Scouts: 972-580-2330

You can also send a personal email to the Boy Scouts: [email protected]. Sample message (keep it short): “Dear Boy Scouts of America, I think everyone should have the chance to take part in Scouting. I support an end to the ban on gay scouts and scout leaders. Sincerely…”

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George Takei Surprises Gay Teen

Remember the kid who came out at a high school assembly? (Via Queerty)

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REPORT: Boy Scouts “Close To Ending” Ban On Gay Members & Leaders

MSNBC has the exclusive.

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Amazon Staffers: It Gets Better

(Via Towleroad)

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