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10/31/2006
The power to dePRESS: CO paper reverses marriage ban stance
Retracting their recommendation that Colorado citizens vote against a proposed constitutional ban on gay marriage, the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel newspaper is now recommending voters go the opposite route. In an editorial message, the paper says: A few weeks ago,...
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'WorldNet' raises trans threat to 'lovely shade of lavender'
How conserva-news source WorldNetDaily begins an article on the NYC Metropolitan Transit Authority's decision to allow people to use the public restroom that matches their gender identity/expression: Geez, what's your fear, WorldNet? That they'll poop without flushing? Because seriously, if...
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10/30/2006
Three FL candidates, one marriage-banning mind
At a Florida gubernatorial debate Monday night, candidates Charlie Crist (R), Jim Davis (D), and Max Linn (Reform), all said they were opposed to same-sex marriage, with Crist upping the anti-gay ante by also saying he's against gay adoptions. That...
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'I believe the children are our future...political weapons?!'
The following ad started airing in Wisconsin tonight: ::sniff, sniff:: Alright, who fearted? ::sniff, sniff:: Seriously, someone must have ripped a rancid feart, as all of a sudden the putrid stench of extreme bullsh*t is making us nauseous! ::sniff, sniff::...
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Video: It's shocking how near-fetched this ad looks
From YouTube user "wattewell," comes this short campaign ad idea: But of course the ad is obviously a parody. After all, our palates -- which are far too refined for mere infant -- generally tend to prefer toddler. Gay People...
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When all else fails (and we do mean ALL ELSE has failed), then bash some 'mos
Speaking today at Georgia Southern University, Georgia Southern Bush Pres. Bush reportedly said of gay marriage: "For decades, activist judges have tried to redefine America by court order,"... "Just this last week in New Jersey, another activist court issued a...
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Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Blog
In light of the news that the military is monitoring the Internet activities of military personnel, the pro-gay cadets at the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) are warning LGBT soldiers about posting their sexual orientation anywhere online. To which we...
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McGreevey to Jersey: Let us McMarry!
As the "civil unions vs. "full marriage" debate rages on in the Garden State, former Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey is again voicing his support for the latter over the former. He's quoted by NY's WNBC-TV as saying: "I hope the...
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Breaking: Straight people destroying the sanctity of domestic partnerships
Despite many people's assumptions that domestic partnerships are primarily the domain of gay couples, New York City data shows that of the 2,863 DPs registered so far this year, only 767 were same-sex (27%). So why the relatively low percentage...
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SCOTUS asked to review ban on shirt; confused dummies wonder when white deodorant marks on tees became Supreme Court territory
The gay-unfriendly legal eagles at the Alliance Defense Fund are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in which that judicial body found that a California high school student didn't...
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Barber claims CO partnerships will cause gay 'wildfire'; we say: 'burn, baby, burn'
When we read an introductory paragraph like this: You can put a pig in a mini-skirt, high heals and lipstick and call him Angelina Jolie, but he's still a pig just the same. That's just what pro-homosexual activists are trying...
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To do: Convince folks that 'goodasyou.org' is just as viable as 'gays.com'
The domain name Gays.com has sold for the whopping price of $500,000! However, true to stereotypical form, the gays.com are rumored to have already blown the wad on shoes.fabulous. YET ANOTHER RECORD DOMAIN NAME SALE - Sedo, GmbH [PR Leap]...
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10/29/2006
Video: Well in his defense, 'caressing balls' is a queer activity
From Saturday's NIU vis. Iowa game, as broadcast on ESPNU (wait for last ten seconds): Yes, that's commentator Brian Kinchen boldly going where John Madden has had the good sense not to venture, and fellow announcer Clay Matvick demonstrating how...
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10/27/2006
Stoli takes a shot with Logo
Stolichnaya vodka (or "yum," for short) is teaming up with Logo to produce a series of sponsored-yet-ad-free programs to air on the gay cable network. Synergy. Knot to bee outdun, thee resht of thiss posst iz beeing guided bby Schlitz...
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Or maybe they were "in the dark" because they were literally in the dark
You know what other "pro-family" arguments we really hate? When they imply that our Founding Fathers got every last detail right, so if they had wanted gay marriage to recognized, then they would have put it in the Constituion. U.S....
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Hey AFA: You guys sleep at night how?
In an email decrying the Jersey marriage ruling and the push for marriage equality in general, the folks at the American Family Association today say the following in an emailed "Action Alert": So where are they getting that we, the...
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Video: 10 couples destroying society with their revolting love and sickening monogamy
The following videos are from a partnership between the ACLU Marriage Project and public interest, who will be using them as the basis for a new web project called 10Couples.org. They are powerful, undeniable, and desperately need to be seen!...
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Don't like the Jersey ruling? Then just disregard it!
Responding to the Jersey marriage ruling, the Family Research Council's Tony Perkins has some very novel advice for the state's legislature: he's recommending the members of the legislative branch simply IGNORE the judicial! He says in his "Washington Update" column:...
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'The Far Right Side'
What did our community ever do to NY Post cartoonist Sean Delonas? We ask, because after seeing his gay stereotype-laden cartoon in the wake of the Foley scandal and then seeing this UBER-offensive cartoon today... ...it would seem that Mr....
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Jersey lawmakers seen leaning towards 'civil unions'; 2025 history books seen leaning towards 'They missed an opportunity to become civil rights heroes'
New Jersey's Star-Ledger newspaper is reporting that out of the 26 state senators they contacted yesterday to gauge their thoughts on the "civil unions" vs. "full marriage" question, 20 of them said they would oppose full marital access for gay...
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10/26/2006
POTUS comments on Jersey ruling; sadly, 'I know a lovely little chapel in Asbury Park' was not his statement
Reuters quotes President Bush as saying at an appearance in Des Moines, Iowa today: "Yesterday in New Jersey, we had another activist court issue a ruling that raises doubts about the institution of marriage. I believe that marriage is a...
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Yes, Ms. Neff, but when the women kissed -- did you look at them for a period extending three seconds?
Janet T. Neff -- the judicial nominee whose nomination to the federal bench is being delayed while Sen. Sam Brownback (pic.) investigates what, exactly, she did at a lesbian couple's commitment ceremony -- says that she attended the event merely...
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Video: YouTubing for a cause
From YouTube user JTBlaze01 comes this charming little clip: And yes, please vote! Unless, of course, you wanted to hear more of what 1950's man had to say, as you think he was raising some really good points. For those...
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Wash Supremes let anti-marriage decision stand; we're shocked, as we thought its baseless nature would cause it to fall
The Washington Supreme Court has declined to reconsider the 5-4 ruling against same-sex marriage that was issued in July. In a related story, we have declined to reconsider our unanimous decision that the ruling is a "historical black mark that...
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Excuse me, Ms. Jimenez: Yea, hi...we're part of the 'forest' too!
Through our daily research, we've become quite well-schooled in the various strategies employed by those who oppose gay rights. One of the most prevalent flaws we see is that our opposition will oftentimes base their argument on a false setup,...
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Hey 'Reuters': Stop leading the witness!
From the current Reuters coverage of yesterday's Jersey decision: Uhm, is this commentary or news!?! Because forgive us if we've missed a thing or two, but we've seen no definitive evidence that yesterday's decision will have any effect on any...
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'And so my truth is that I'm a likely-to-wed American'
In light of the Jersey ruling, we know the one question on all of your minds this morning. That would, of course, be: "How is Jim McGreevey reacting?" Right? Well, fortunately the NY Times has answered your prayers, quoting the...
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Dobson weighs in on Jersey ruling; fortunately, hot air carries little weight
Focus on the Family's head focuser, James Dobson, has weighed in on yesterday's Jersey ruling. And guess what? "Mazel tov, Garden Staters" is not the sentiment he's conveying! Instead, Dobson tells FOF 's CitzenLink: "The New Jersey Supreme Court has...
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Like the human embodiment of the Jersey ruling, Hillary supports us...almost fully
At a meeting of the Greater Voices Coalition -- an alliance made up of progressive NYC LGBT political organizations -- Senator Hillary Clinton reportedly indicated that her views on gay marriage had "evolved" in the years since her 2000 campaign....
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Fun with misprints: There's no 'I' in 'team,' but there is in 'Tim'
The headline from a story posted on the "Americans For Truth" website, in which they criticize TIM Gill and his Gill Foundation for their gay advocacy work: Teehee..they made an error. Though it's actually sort of fitting that the so-called...
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Jersey, the morning after
So now that the Supreme Court has paved the way for legal same-sex marriage in the Garden State, the focus now turns to making sure the Legislature does the right thing and legalizes FULL marriage equality and not a "separate...
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10/25/2006
BREAKING: Gays have right to equality, but not to fully wed their Prince in Princeton or Shrew in Shrewsbury just yet
The New Jersey Supreme Court has basically ruled in favor of same-sex marriage equality, though they have passed the ultimate decision onto the state legislature! The majority opionion says "that under the equal protection guarantee of Article I, Paragraph 1...
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A must of grave importance: Marilyn gotsta go!
If re-elected to her House seat, Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave says she will once again back a federal amendment banning same-sex marriage. In a related story: MARILYN MUSGRAVE MUST NOT BE RE-ELECTED TO HER HOUSE SEAT! Musgrave Vows Renewed Support For...
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Divided over unity: Third northern VA church breaks from Episcopal body
Saying that "...the Episcopal Church has become an unhealthy environment for orthodox Christians" (translation: the Episcopal Church has become too gay-welcoming), Woodbridge, Virginia's Christ Our Lord Church has decided to break from the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia and the Episcopal...
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Some TN churches try and break up majority's game of Moral Monopoly
Presenting different religious imagery than typically comes from the Volunteer State, around 50 Tennessee clergy have signed a statement voicing their opposition to Amendment 1, the state's proposed same-sex marriage-banning measure. And while it's likely that over 11,050 Tennessee churches...
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Protecting the asses of the Lehmkuhl-Basses
Lance and Reichen have reportedly received threats from folks angered by latter's new military tell-all book, Here's What We'll Say: Growing Up, Coming Out, and the U.S. Air Force Academy. Frightening. Though if Lance could handle this epic battle... ...we're...
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PFOX denied right to exhibit; spot-changing leopard advocates likely to also be rebuffed
The "ex-gay"-advocating folks at PFOX are all kinds of upset with the Missouri School Counselor Association, who they claim have denied their request to man a booth at MSCA's November conference. And while we can't be completely sure why MSCA...
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Trent & Trent in Trenton to become possible wedding scenario?
As you've likely already heard, the New Jersey Supreme Court is expected to announce its ruling regarding the legality of same-sex marriage today at 3PM. What you might not have heard, however, is that they will make the announcement while...
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10/24/2006
Video: One of them is playing make-believe, the other is Sasha Baron Cohen
In honor of the rumors that Sasha Baron Cohen will follow up the soon-to-be-released Borat with a sequel featuring his "Bruno" character, we now present this classic Bruno bit from Cohen's "Da Ali G Show": Here's hoping that if Bruno...
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It does, however, seem impossible for those who judge us to be objective
In a piece in which he accuses gay activists of pushing for gay judges so that they'll grant "special rights for gays," the Family Research Council's Peter Sprigg tells Focus on the Family's CitizenLink: "I can't say that it's impossible...
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10/23/2006
MTA responds to 'where do you get off?' question in ways other than 'Canal Street' or 'Atlantic Avenue'
Responding to a complaint from the New York City Commission on Human Rights, the NYC Metropolitan Transit Authority will now allow all people to use the public restroom that matches their gender expression. However, no promises can be granted that...
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That always infallible litmus test known as the Wal-Mart search engine
The below is from an email we just received from the American Family Association, wherein they decry what they perceive to be Wal-Mart's growing gay-friendliness: And this is from a post we wrote last March, wherein we questioned why the...
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Fun with misprintsops
According to New York's ABC 7, Andrew Smith, the leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut, has authorized his priests to bless same-sex unions during religious ceremonies. Great news for those Connecticut Episcopalians who happen to be a Gaysop, Lesbiansop,...
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George & George get their Pride on
From ABC's "This Week with George Stephanaopoulos": Uhm...crazy, right?!? I mean, everyone knows Pride Month was in June! Geez, George -- get it right, man! Mr. Bush, we know you can't wait to get your parade on, but you seriously...
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Video: Good imagery for those whose joysticks enjoy others
Found via GayGamer.net, this is a clip from a new PS2 video game called Bully : Wow, progressive! If only Bill and Lance from Contra had smooched on-screen during our own youth, we'd have accepted ourselves faster than you could've...
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Regina Griggs finally chimes in on 'Foleygate'; as per usual, her chime rings of untruth
Like a stubborn child who insists on putting her foot in her mouth even after the grown ups say "No honey, that's wrong," Regina Griggs of the Parents and Friends of Ex-gays & Gays (PFOX) is once again working her...
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10/20/2006
Valentine shows gays no love
Okay, what's the deal with landscaping businesses? Do horticulture and homophobia have some sort of hidden connection that we don't know about? We ask, because after learning on Wednesday that a Texas landscaping company called Garden Guy, Inc. is apparently...
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PA to become 18th state to non-discriminate?
Pennsylvania state representative Dan Frankel (D-Allegheny) has introduced legislation to ban anti-LGBT discrimination in employment, housing, and credit throughout the Keystone State. Which is totally promising news for all those gays who wish to introduce their partner at the company...
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Company tells man to pack up b/c his pickup says gays shouldn't pair up
"Pro-marriage" folks in Virginia are all kinds of upset over the news that a employee at Harisonburg's Cargill Foods plant, Luis Padilla, was fired for refusing to remove from his pickup truck an anti-gay marriage message reading "Please Vote For...
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Video: Digitized and Uploaded Portraits of LGBT History
In honor of GLBT History Month, the folks at the Equality Forum have assembled video tributes to the 31 people they've chosen to honor as pioneers of the gay rights movement: (*We'll post the rest once they're up on YouTube)...
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