« October 14, 2007 - October 20, 2007 ||
Return to today's G-A-Y posts
|| October 28, 2007 - November 3, 2007 »
10/26/2007
And now from the dept. of Obama damage control
Barack Obama is finally sharing his own thoughts about the Donnie McClurkin controversy. In a newly release Advocate interview, the Illinois Senator about McClurkin's sub-par vetting, the delicate balancing act of not pissing off either gays or the people of...
(click for full post)
The proponents of 'ex'es get protested in Texas
This Saturday, when the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) holds its annual meeting at the Dallas Marriott, our pal Wayne Besen (pic.) and his Truth Wins Out group will lead a protest against the junk science...
(click for full post)
Wherein another sort of 'Rite' messes with gays
It is being reported by D.C's Metro Weekly that a gay couple was recently kicked out of a local Rite Aid Pharmacy (1306 U St. NW) for committing a truly heinous crime. Their reported transgression? HUGGING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE...
(click for full post)
Two princes: Gay teens make it to court
Davis Senior High School in the decidedly liberal enclave of Davis, CA, has elected a gay couple, Kiernan Gatewood and Brandon Raphael (pic.), as "princes" of the homecoming court: Royal yes to diversity at Davis Senior High [Sac Bee] In...
(click for full post)
Rich takes cheap shot
The following gay marriage/incest linkage comes courtesy of John Rich, one half of the country music duo Big & Rich: "I think if you legalize that, you've got to legalize some other things that are pretty unsavory," he says. "You...
(click for full post)
Video: 'The (slightly myopic) View'
::sigh:: We miss Rosie. This from yesterday's "The View": Alright, so mostly they are just not as informed on the Obama/McClurkin situation. For it's not that he merely that he identifies as an "ex-gay" or that he says it's a...
(click for full post)
Media-created 'controversy' annoys those who foster it
There is an annoying art form that has developed among conservative pundits in terms of how they deal with LGBT-themed subjects. Basically, they act as if the gay matter at hand is the most ridiculous, pointless, annoying topic known to...
(click for full post)
10/25/2007
All Obama/McClurkin all the time
Barack Obama supporters from both the LGBT and African-American faith communities have released a joint statement wherein they ask both groups to use the Donnie McClurkin controversy to "find common ground." Read it at link: Joint Letter from the African...
(click for full post)
Audio: Dumb-assaults-more
Yesterday we showed you how social conservative gadfly Bob Knight was WAY overanalyzing the "Dumbledore is gay" news (and how Dan Abrams was taking the piss out of him for it). Well now Knight has returned to his old stomping...
(click for full post)
McClurkin: Here comes the salacious gossip portion of the story
Throughout this week, we've seen the Donnie McClurkin/Barack Obama controversy go from small blog-based story to all-encompassing media event. However, we have yet to hear from one of McClurkin's former lovers, the likes of whom might be able to shed...
(click for full post)
Geez, can the AFA tell the truth about anything?
Below is an advertisement that the American Family Association is running to promote their video coverage of the recent Values Voters Summit: Only problem? Sean Hannity didn't speak. Ann Coulter didn't speak. Out of the three personalities they are using...
(click for full post)
Of worms and sperm: Do spineless invertebrates hold gay clues?
Do worms hold the next key in ending the whole "nature vs. nurture" debate? Well, some biologists at the University of Utah thing some new research they've conducted on nematode worms might lend support to the claim that 'moness has...
(click for full post)
We now pronounce you punished
Eight guards with the Lowell Correctional Institution in Marion County, FL. have been disciplined for staging a wedding ceremony for two female inmates: 8 corrections officers disciplined for gay prison wedding [AP via MiamiHerald.com] Clearly, they should have gone with...
(click for full post)
Revelation: Our opposition frequently makes accurate statements
We have a startling confession for you. That is: We frequently agree with groups like Focus on the Family and the Family Research Council. Now, that may sound surprising, but it's totally true. We often see headlines from these groups...
(click for full post)
Bias: There's safety in numbers (for now)
Following a story posted on One News Now regarding Obama's announced disagreement with Donnie McClurkin on gay issues, a reader made this comment: We, annoyed by our opposition's continued smugness in terms of their majority status, respond: S.S: Because it...
(click for full post)
If Hillary's smart, she's stocking up on Pride flags
Well it looks like "former homosexual" and current gay rights opponent Donnie McClurkin is staying on the Obama campaign's weekend gospel tour in South Carolina. However, in an obvious bid to quiet gay criticism, Barack & Co. have added openly...
(click for full post)
10/24/2007
'Do you prefer bendy or straight?' would be more useful straw poll
So remember that Values Voters Summit thing that we covered this past weekend? Well, we already showed you that in the presidential straw poll for that event, Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee came in in the top spots (with Romney...
(click for full post)
Video: Wherein Dan Abrams can't even fake objectivity
As the conservatives continue their war on Dumbledore's sexuality and J.K Rowling continues to get a schooling on just how unhinged America's evangelical extremists can be, Dan Abrams last night engaged in one of our favorite past times: Pointing out...
(click for full post)
Study: 'L Word' more likely to play at company parties than 'Brokeback'
A new study reveals that gay men are discriminated against in the workplace more than their lesbian counterparts: Study: Gay Men Face More Discrimination Than Lesbians In Workplace [365Gay] News to which every gay man who's ever heard a straight...
(click for full post)
3,000? Really? That's what you're going with? Interesting.
Do you think 3,000+ people would show up for an "traditional marriage" rally in New Jersey? No, neither did we. However, that is the exact figure that Len Deo of the so-called New Jersey Family Policy Council is claiming turned...
(click for full post)
Video: Weiner takes stiff position
Our pals at the Empire State Pride Agenda just passed along this clip of Rep Anthony Weiner (D-NY) speaking on the House floor in favor of an inclusive ENDA: This New Yorker, for one, doesn't want to lose my Weiner...
(click for full post)
Video: Evergreen fights ever-gay reality
Because it's important to know the tools our opposition uses to recruit, here is a commercial for the Latter Day Saints "ex-gay" group, Evergreen. Enjoy: Hey, wake up. Wake up! WAKE UP!!!!!!!! Welcome back. You know, these kids can create...
(click for full post)
TVC's Wanted: Transgenders unwilling to live a lie
The reliably mean-spirited Traditional Values Coalition has put out another one of their transphobic "comics." Oh, and this one names names: Wow. How loving and "moral." What TVC, are stones no longer satisfying enough items to hurl at your opposition...
(click for full post)
It's Perez's bloggy world, the rest of us just try and make a difference in it
Out magazine is slowly releasing their list of the 100 most influential, important gay men and women on the scene in 2007. One of those honorees? Perez Hilton. You know, for important gay rights work like this: ::sigh:: Harvey Milk...
(click for full post)
Programming note: Spanning the gay globe with Lady O
Today on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," the daytime doyenne will be profiling the struggle of "Gays Around the World." Previews and more info at links: Gays Around The World [Oprah] Tomorrow's Oprah looks at "Gay Around the World" [AfterElton] Tomorrow's...
(click for full post)
McClurkin: I was misquoted many, many, many, many, many, many times
Donnie McClurkin, the "ex-gay" gospel singer whose booking for a weekend is causing a whole lot of controversy for the Obama campaign, is now denying that he holds anti-gay views. McClurkin gave the following quotes to the Chicago Tribune: "I...
(click for full post)
10/23/2007
Video: Self-appointed spokesman sullies God's good name
Anti-gay street preaching: Where one's claims that they are decent and grounded in reality go to die: Preaching the Tampa Homosexual Film Fest Part 1 [GodTube]
(click for full post)
White House: No Gay-Centric Veto Left Behind
Following speculation from "anti-gay" activists like Peter LaBarbera that Pres. Bush might sign ENDA (The Employment Non-Discrimination Act) if it made it to his desk, the White House has issues a statement saying that "[t]he bill raises concerns on constitutional...
(click for full post)
Rowling to world: Get the f*** over it!
Author J.K Rowling has responded to all the fuss that's been stirred up since she announced that her Dumbledore character is gay. In a pair of perfect quotes, she says to critics: "It has certainly never been news to me...
(click for full post)
5 more for gays in combat boots
Five more Democratic House members -- Representatives Al Green (D-TX), Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL), Ron Klein (D-FL), Patrick J. Murphy (D-PA) and Mike Thompson (D-CA) -- have signed on to the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"-repealing Military Readiness Enhancement Act (H.R....
(click for full post)
Well at least he's not accusing us of firebombing churches
The Concerned Women For America's Matt Barber has some very long-winded statements to make about ENDA (The Employment Non-Discrimination Act). Unfortunately, the totality of that long wind contains about as much value as the fart that just escaped from the...
(click for full post)
Focus on the Tivo
So gay and pro-gay parents, we have a question for you: Who do you want deciding what your kids should be watching on TV? Do you want an organization that works day and night to deny gays the right to...
(click for full post)
Westboro: God's firing Arnold
You may have already this morning seen Matt Lauer's live report from the site of the California wildfires. However, you haven't heard the full story until you've heard Westboro Baptist Church's assessment of the situation: What, Westboro -- couldn't find...
(click for full post)
Obama: I don't agree with him, but he can get me some votes
Barack Obama has released a statement regarding Donnie McClurkin (pic.), the "former homosexual" and current gay rights opponent that the candidate has recruited to join him on a brainstorming tour of South Carolina. In a message posted on his LGBT-focused...
(click for full post)
10/22/2007
Video: 'Desperate' times call for 'Desperate' homosexuals
As you might have already heard or seen by now, a gay couple moved into to a house on Wisteria Lane during last night's episode of "Desperate Housewives." Here's a clip: As ones who Tivo "Dexter" and "Family Guy" instead...
(click for full post)
Higgins' version of truth: Stranger than fiction
In response to J.K. Rowling's revelation that she intended for her Dumbledore character to be gay, Peter LaBarbera has turned his Americans For Truth site over to our favorite gay-unfriendly teacher, Laurie Higgins. And in an opinion piece on the...
(click for full post)
Report: Barack star chooses out of tune bandmate
Barack Obama is reportedly gearing up to go on a three date brainstorming tour of South Carolina with "former homosexual" and current gay rights opponent Donnie McClurkin (pic): Obama to do gospel tour with radical right singer who crusades against...
(click for full post)
Focus on the improper word usage
This chunk of text is from Focus on the Family's CitizenLink news site as of 9:58 AM (highlighting our own): WOW! The movie "spits" phrases or statements written in memory of a person who has died?! You mean to tell...
(click for full post)
That's just Rude, Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani certainly pandered to the crowd of this weekend's so-called Values Voters Summit. He did not, however, come out in support of a gay marriage ban the way Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee did, which was at least somewhat...
(click for full post)
Celibacy is not 'change'
Last Thursday, we showed you how professional "ex-gay" Alan Chambers was responding to new research on the causation of homosexuality by saying that a gay gene's finding would not change his outlook on the righteousness of homosexuality. Well now, in...
(click for full post)
Return to G-A-Y homepage
© G-A-Y /
www.goodasyou.org
