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11/20/2009
'No Law Against Woman Marrying Another Woman', says 103 years ago
A fascinating read from 1906: **Other "old newspaper" posts: -Maine votes on (and disapproves of) a civil right: Maine. September, 1917 [G-A-Y] -The great "traditional marriage" controversy of the 1920's: 'Companionate' advocates: Our forebears in 'attacking traditional marriage' [G-A-Y]What the hell is Brian Brown smoking?!
The National Organization For Marriage's Brian Brown begins this week's email missive with the line: "The great victories in Maine and New York-23 for pro-marriage forces continue to reverberate up and down the Eastern Seaboard." Only problem: Brian's side won...Their bullcaca will never ENDA
The religious right is simply unbelievable in the way that they take any sort of bone that our side might throw to them, and flip it so that it instead sounds like a bomb. Like take this quip, attributed to...Here it is: 'The Manhattan Declaration'
We got our hands on an advanced copy of the new far-right "manifesto." Check out the blatant attempt to hijack in morality and civil rights in America, while still retaining tax-exempt status: Preamble Christians are heirs of a 2,000-year tradition...For Gwen For Lateisha For Angie For Adolphus For Simmie For Ebony For Lawrence For Duanna For...
Today: (click graphic for list of worldwide events) tdor events and locations 2009 For all of the friends who we hope to never put in a future headline.Far right to issue manifesto, drag Big Apple into rotten attacks
Today in DC, convicted Watergate felon Chuck Colson will join with 145 other evangelicals (including NOM founder Robert George) to issue a "manifesto" against gays and liberals. Here's what Chuck has to say about us, complete with Hitler comparisons: And...'Daily' video: Wise beyond years vs. unwise inability to get beyond fears
How spot-on is Jon Stewart when it comes gay issues? Well consider this: Yours truly genuinely owns both the towel warmer and AeroGarden that Jon mentions at the :56 mark: Gaywatch - Peter Vadala & William Phillips [Colbert] Peter's case...Well since you did ask, Pete...
In a new, rambly attack in which he chastises New York Times columnist David Brooks for committing the GOP "sin" of not being conservative enough for the religious right's liking (as they have defined conservativism in America), Peter LaBarbera has...11/19/2009
Poll: NJ will come down to those who can't/won't make up damn mind
46% in favor 42% against 12% undecided That's the current working breakdown of how New Jersey citizens view marriage equality: By a 46 percent to 42 percent margin, adults in New Jerseyans favor legalizing same-sex nuptials, with 12 percent unsure....Houston, chronically: City's 2nd anti-gay story in as many days
Need a reason other than decency to stand against the homo-hostile attacks against Houston mayoral candidate Annise Parker? Well here. Maybe this reminder of the pervasive, violent atmosphere that's fostered by anti-gay rhetoric will heighten your awareness/sensitivity: Student attacked with...Audio: Prejean is 'making Christians a laughing stock'
Ingrid Schlueter is no friend of gay rights. AT ALL. In fact, on her "CrossTalk America" radio show, she regularly says things like this: So it's safe to assume that we disagree with Ms. Schlueter when it comes to just...Breaking: Arch conservatives fail to rob NY gays of benign happiness
Fantastic news out of New York, as the rabidly anti-gay Alliance Defense Fund has again been struck down in their attempt to role back out-of-state marriage recognition. And this time: The decision came down from the state's highest court: New...No, Allan, it's your side's tired talking points that are truly sterile!
Speaking about the high possibility that the District of Columbias will soon approve marriage equality, professional "pro-family" personality Allan Carlson says the following: "[Marriage is] where the future comes from. It's where future citizens come from," he said. "Same-sex marriage,...Video: In which Dave Wilson becomes Gene Locke's biggest liability
We had been told to expect homo-hostile hits against Houston mayoral candidate Annise Parker. And so it goes: Bad news for those Houstonians who are sick of dirty politics. Although good news for overcrowding at the local Johnson Space Center,...11/18/2009
Does 'everything's bigger in Texas' rule apply to marriage ban's flaws?
Without even reading it, we know that the constitutional amendment that bans same-sex marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships in the state of Texas is a poorly designed piece of caca. That's because we understand that state and federal constitutions...And now in DOMA will inevitably become DOA news...
A federal judge today ordered compensation for a Los Angeles couple denied spousal benefits by the federal government because they are gay men. U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Reinhardt deemed the denial of healthcare and other benefits...Hardest part is being demonized, says he who's publicly known for demonizing gay love
Charles LiMandri is the general counsel for the National Organization for Marriage. He's also Carrie Prejean's attorney. In the past, we've watched web videos in which Mr. LiMandri shares his belief that gays are all abused as kids, that drawing...But, but, but, but, but --- what about the right to mob rule?!
If you follow the so-called "culture war," it should come as no surprise that the reliable homo-hostile Alliance Defense Fund is challenging the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics' ruling against putting marriage equality to a ballot initiative. But just...Rasping Berry: Tony Perkins knocks yet another Obama administration gay
It's not just Chai Feldblum (or Kevin Jennings before that). The Family Research Council's Tony Perkins is now turning the wantonly pointed guns towards OPM Director John Berry, for seemingly no other reason than the fact that he's a gay...Video: We see your Brown, NOM, and we raise you a Catania
Apparently seeing more benefits in rambling than we do, the National Organization for Marriage is now proudly highlighting this video from the Brian Brown's recent D.C. Council testimony: So that being the case, we thought it would be in everyone's...Video: It'll be televised -- but is it a revolution?
How far have we come? Where do we need to go? Will the lesbian community need to be put on suicide watch if the producers ever decide to get rid of Joan from "Mad Men"? MediaWeek has a new series...Video: FRC invited Chai to speak; now slicing both her footage and her back
In order to smear out lesbian Chai Feldblum as one of the "radicals" who has done more "damage to the family" than President Obama himself (their words), the Family Research Council has created this video: Only thing? We remember this...Video: 'The Republican far-right have coalesced into a group that truly wants American Revolution'
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I have the pleasure of knowing Michael and Steve, and can tell you that denying them of marriage equality (and adoption access) is absolutely abominable. But of course their worth is not what is of grave concern to the Catholic...'Companionate' advocates: Our forebears in 'attacking traditional marriage'
Now it's marriage equality for same-sex couples. But back in the late 20's, it was another concept that was threatening to rock "traditional marriage" from its moorings. Or so its critics would have you believe. The subject was "companionate marriage,"...PROPerly Repudi8ed
Good news, fans of fairness. The D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics have again struck down anti-gay attempts (led by the National Organization for Marriage and Bishop Harry Jackson) to put marriage equality to the whims of a majority: The...When false hysteria turns genuinely hysterical
Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank lends more insight into the far-right's ridiculous failure of a press conference: Instead of getting arrested, the ministers got something else: A couple of dozen gay activists, surrounding them with rainbow flags and signs announcing...A more measured look at majority tyranny
Adam Bink puts the oft-cited "gays have lost in 31 states" talking point into perspective: The oft-quoted number, one I've used myself, is that we are 0/31 on statewide marriage votes. I've used that number in the sense that it's...From gay oral to mayoral: Bruno's 'change' advocate to be Birmingham's next head?
You might remember Jody Trautwein from his appearance in the movie Bruno, wherein he attempted to "cure" the lead character's homosexuality through the power of Jesus. Well now the "ex-gay" advocate has a bigger goal in mind than simply gaining...
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