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06/30/2009
Video: Protect children...from 'protect children' rhetoric
You've got to be carefully taught [JMG]
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[::inhale::] Yo, this is some dank ::cough, cough:: gayness ya got here, bud
So what is the professional anti-gay community's "culture war" endgame? Well, in a new, 237-page, queer-obsessed e-book, extremist evangelical Scott Lively gives us the 420 411: How can we stop the homosexual movement and restore a family-centered society? To reverse...
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Congrats, Senator Franken!
(*all rights belong to Broadway Video/SNL Studios) Court Rules Franken Has Won Senate Seat [NYT]
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And now kids, Ms. Minnelli will confuse you about gay history
God love her. Liza Minnelli at Paris gay pride 2009 [YT]
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26 groups, 1 set of talking points
We just learned that a whole bunch of familiar G-A-Y suspects (AFA, CWA, Exodus International, etc.) are joining forces to strategize new and unique ways that they can, among other socially conservative things, voice their intense disdain for LGBT people...
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Video: Maddow Stewart looks at 'Fierce Advocate' source of great gay debate
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What they need to 'lose' is the tired victim act!
"I hear they threw bags of urine at a temple. If we had lost, it never would have occurred to me to react that way." -Alaina Stewart, a Mormon church member who was involved in the Prop 8 fight, speaking...
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When do we think the AP will start caring about this?
We've seen the American Family Association's One News Now site take liberties with the AP wire many times before. But this one, covering yesterday's White House Pride event, just might take the journalistically unethical cake! Here's the AFA's take: Obama...
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The AFA: Could find 'controversy' in a TV test pattern
You may have seen "The Goode Family," an ABC-TV show that spoofs political correctness: It's another show that follows the ever-popular "take on any and everything" thats become an animated television cliché in recent years. But if there is any...
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Video: No son, I can't go swimming on this lovely June day -- I have gays to film.
Pete's discovered YouTube: Okay, (a) a parade participant is not expected to support every last message that makes up the processional, and (b) one decidedly hardcore group's message about fighting back against instances of unfair police harassment doesn't mean that...
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06/29/2009
We 
NY -- Now let us our partners!
Q. What's the state of marriage equality in New York? A. The clown car that we call a state legislature is too busy seeing whose is bigger to move forward on the matter: It remains unknowable what will become of...
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Matt's baseless rhetoric: Destined to leave him base-less
The reliably unhinged, hyperactively hyperbolic Matt Barber is at it yet again: Most are unaware that during the Revolutionary War George Washington was a staunch advocate for allowing "gays" in the military. In fact, he boldly commissioned the little-known "Fabulous...
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It'll be kinda like a wedding reception where the host doesn't (publicly) support guests' right to have own
Due to both real and perceived rights slights, today's White House reception for LGBT Pride Month is intensely controversial. And at 4:25ET, you can come back here go to the White House site to watch it play out live: President...
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Pete decries 'Christian Left'; And evangelicals wonder why so many have 'left Christianity'?!
Tit: "I think there are Christians who struggle with the sin of homosexuality -- but proud homosexual Christians? That's an oxymoron to me in the same way as I would say proud adulterous Christians," he adds. "And so, I think...
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They hate him because he's a progressive gay. Period.
Over the past month or so, we've routinely been disgusted by the way the far-right social conservatives are defaming Kevin Jennings, a decent human being who has dedicated his life to making public schooling easier for LGBT kids and teens,...
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While we were away: America's Pride-hostile tradition marches on
Yuck. Faces of Hate [YT]
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While we were away: First Lady's toned arms supported husband-hugging
Activist Michael Petrelis recently brought word of this exchange, which fellow LGBT advocate Bill Wilson reportedly shared with First Lady Michelle Obama: Bill Wilson: My husband and I have been together 23 years. We need to get rid of the...
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While we were away: Robert Knight again acted like opportunistic hearsay is same as fact
Since 2000, professional anti-gay activist Robert Knight has been running with the claim that a gay activist involved in the Clinton administration inadvertently revealed hate crimes legislation's "true agenda." And now that the debate is back on the table for...
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While we were away: Chris Christie stripped his 'Chris/Christie unions only!' dogma
During his Republican primary face-off again far right conservative Steve Lonegan, New Jersey gubernatorial hopeful Chris Christie proudly ran a "shared values" webpage [here's the Google cache] on which he touted his aggressively anti-equality stance: "I also believe marriage should...
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While we were away: The Washington march found firmer ground
It looks pretty certain that the 10/11 March on Washington is gonna happen. At least according to organizer Cleve Jones. This from Joe.My.God.: Speaking with me by phone this afternoon, activist Cleve Jones confirmed that despite earlier reports that the...
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While we were away: Tenth -- TENTH! -- researcher told FOF to stop fudging their work
This from Wayne Besen's fab Truth Wins Out organization: In [an] article, “Childhood Sexual Abuse and Male Homosexuality”, [Focus on the Family's Jeff Johnston] wrote, “Many pro-gay researchers, activists and theorists deny that there could be a connection between child...
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While we were away: Denver Post gifted new anti-gay leader with credibility-lending puff piece
At last year's so-called Values Voters Summit, new Focus on the Family president Jim Daly said the following about those of us who "find [ourselves] in homosexuality" and who will, via our love, bring forth the "judgement of God": And...
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06/28/2009
While we were away: Cheekiness of Colbert's tongue doesn't prevent lashings
Some of the president's chagrin-inciting maneuverings, as presented through a Colbertian filter: Yup, there have certainly been some undeniable annoyances. We just hope we're over the largest hump, so that this stonewalling doesn't turn into full blown brick-shitting. The Word...
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While we were away: The president did this:
*RELATED COMMENTARY: President Obama’s decision to extend benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees is a victory for fairness in the workplace. It is a serious omission, however, that his new policy does not include health and retirement benefits, which...
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While we were away: Same-sex marriage comes to NYC (but not really)
The June 14 edition of the New York Post brought word of one same-sex couple who managed to slip through the cracks of the NYS marriage system and obtain a license to wed. Here's a brief look at how Hakim...
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While we were away: Majority leader talker plan to lead minority out of biased bunker
On June 15, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid concerned reasoned fighters for fairness when he indicated that he'd prefer an administrative approach to Don't Ask Don't Tell, since he "[hasn't] identified any sponsors" in his Democratic-controlled chamber: Sen. Reid: No...
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While we were away: Census decided to sense us
On June 20 came the happy news that the 2010 Census will officially count same-sex married couples: "This is a huge win for our community. Our community and allies stood up and refused to allow same-sex marriages, our families and...
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While we were away: Ensign & Sanford stretched conserva-pocrisy to unexplored lengths
April, 2009: "I believe that marriage should be defined as that between one man and one woman. You want to do what is ideal for children and all of the studies show that the ideal for children is to be...
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While we were away: 'New York' compared being at Stonewall, @stonewall
The recent New York magazine article at link is long and not ably reduced to sound bites. But it is worth the while, so we recommend you go take a peep: The Gay Generation Gap [NY Mag]
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While we were away: Savage societal model brought to white, stright light
Savage declares: "The white Christian heterosexual married male is the epitome of everything right with America" [Media Matters] *SEE ALSO: Our complete, routinely OMFG-invoking Michael Savage archive
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While we were away: Linda Harvey unironically accused others of lying
So in summary: Some people enjoy both God and gay people. Thoroughly shocking expose there, Linda. What next, are you gonna blow the lid off some folks' amazing ability to pave their driveways with stones yet somehow restrain themselves from...
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While we were away: NC: Protecting children triumphs over 'protecting children'
Despite vocal protests from those who see ulterior motives in the LGBT community's every push for peace, the North Carolina legislature managed to pass The School Violence Prevention Act (SVPA). The measure strengthens the state school's anti-bullying policies, specifically citing...
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While we were away: DeMint left bad taste in truth-loving mouths
With hate crimes legislation threatening to make the world just a little more peaceful for LGBT people, U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (Very Far R-SC) recently became the latest conservative figure to blatantly use fear, lies, and intimidation to dupe decent...
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While we were away: Holder v. hate
Eric Holder at Senate Judiciary Committe on the Hate Crimes Bill 6/25/09 [YT] **MORE: Sen. Reid and HRC's Joe Solmonese at Hate Crimes Press Conference:
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While we were away: Brody admired our power, if not our destination
CBN columnist David Brody recently wrote the following: Let me just say one thing. You have to hand it to the gay community. They are like a bunch of energizer bunnies. They keep going and going and going until they...
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While we were away: NOM reminded NYers why Stonewall commemorations are so important
Not content with merely tarnishing the Empire State with misspelled ads and failed political rallies, the so-called National Organization For Marriage recently announced the formation of a New York-focused political action committee: "Gay marriage is not high on the list...
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While we were away: Sally Kern out-nuttied herself
GENE: Silly Sally is so silly AUDIENCE: (How silly is she?) GENE: Silly Sally is so silly, that in order to heal our nation's economic problems, she actually suggested that the state of Oklahoma should adopt [blank]. [Campy 70's game...
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While we were away: 'House meet ENDA, ENDA meet House'
Congressman Barney Frank has once again introduced the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (the good, inclusive version) into the House: Harry Gural, Frank’s press secretary, said the representative initially introduced the legislation June 19 but the list of cosponsors — 10 at...
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While we were away: After our plane safely landed, U.S.'s hijacked equality came crashing down
[scene] SETTING: JFK International Airport, 6/26/09, approximately 11:45 PM. Two youngish, recently married boys are eager to return to their home state after a glorious two week honeymoon. They approach the customs desk, joint household form in hand. Customs officer:...
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While we were away: Long Island figure corrects wrong-minded fissure
On 6/13, the day that this New York writer was marrying in Connecticut, Nassau County executive Tom Souzzi put forth a New York Times Op-Ed wherein he voiced support for other queer New Yorkers to be able to marry a...
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While we were away: OPM Director wrote progressive checks; queer community hopes they won't bounce
John Berry, director of the Office of Personnel Management, speaking at D.C.'s Capital Pride: John Berry, Director, OPM - Capital Pride Festival Main Stage / WDC - 14 June 2009 by Elvert Barnes [YT]
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While we were away: Brown forced to waste more time on should-be no-brainer
On 6/11, California Attorney General Jerry Brown pushed for Prop 8 to remain in effect while the case makes its way through federal court: In written arguments filed late Thursday, Brown said permitting gays to marry before appeals in the...
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06/27/2009
While we were away: TVC discovered, failed to master YouTube
The Southern Poverty Law Center has long cited the Traditional Values Coalition as being one of America's twelve anti-gay hate groups. But with lazy and lie-filled YouTube contributions like the following, we think it's only a matter of upload time...
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While we were away: Aussie Mike misspelled 'dyke'
During our two week vacation, this arrived in the G-A-Y mailbag: This writer's one and only reaction: My preferred bedroom positions actually do not facilitate pillow and mouth contact. And even if they did allow for such chomp downs, my...
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While we were away: GLAAD got head
While serving in the Massachusetts State Senate, Jarrett Barrios fought back attempts to roll back marriage equality. Now he's heading to the top slot at the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, where he'll fight back the clichéd claims that...
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While we were away: Orbitz's support remained sublime (even if subliminal)
Check out the random, unacknowledged logo on the one dude's polo: On-Air. Fair. Nice subtle move, flighty company! Orbitz Golfers [YT}
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While we were away: Chris crossed his CTs and Dodded his 'I dos'
On June 21, U.S. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) revealed that he has become the latest prominent Dem to locate the fairness-supporting spine that he and his colleagues failed to utilize during the aggressively rights-hostile Bush years. Dodd said, in part:...
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Photo: Pride is in the air
Tomorrow, NYC commemorates the 40th anniversary of Stonewall. Tonight around 6PM, the heavens held a dress rehearsal: Happy Pride, NYC! It's good to be home-o.
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06/15/2009
Honey+Moon
The wedding was a dream. Now it's time for some R&R. Regular G-A-Y production will resume 6/27/09 *And yes, for all who have asked: Plenty of pics upon this writer's return!!
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06/13/2009
Today.
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