Good As You: Alabama Roundup
06/13/2013
Today in 'We couldn't win against him so we'll just make sh*t up': POTUS joined Rev. Wright's church b/c of its 'DownLow Club'; Jesse Jackson arranged Obamas marriage
As you can see from the screenshots that illustrate this video, Jerome Corsi still appears with some frequency on various Fox News programs. Now listen in as this man who is prominent enough to remain on the conservative punditry circuit...
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02/23/2011
Video: Hell hath no feisty like a gay collegian street-preached
Auburn University: [NitroHotMusic] Meanwhile, the local wind wishes everyone would stop screaming into it.
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01/19/2011
Brothers & Sinners: AL governor will make you family, as long as you make him Easter brunch
“But if you have been adopted in God’s family like I have, and like you have, if you’re a Christian and if you’re saved, and the Holy Spirit lives within you just like the Holy Spirit lives within me, then...
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09/24/2010
And 40 do not
This is among the Perry v. Schwarzenegger amicus briefs being filed this week by various conservative groups: CHEYENNE -- Wyoming and nine other states will file a legal brief today saying a federal court "exceeded its judicial authority" when it...
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11/17/2009
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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11/11/2009
The sanctity of rented tuxes and booze-filled afterparties
Have you been following the case of the Alabama high school that cancelled their prom rather than allow an out lesbian to attend? Well if not, here's the gist, per the ACLU: Cynthia Stewart, a junior at Tharptown High School...
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09/29/2009
Betty vs. the 'agenda' of learning in peace
Betty Peters is not only a member of the Alabama Education Board, but also a leader of the very far-right, very homo-hostile Eagle Forum. And she is now using that dual role to take on the "radical" idea that gay...
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04/22/2009
Love to love ya, Miss CA
We better never hear Alabama state legislator Jay Love complaining that a particular gay rights measure is a waste of legislative time: State Rep. Jay Love, R-Montgomery, has drafted a resolution supporting Miss California USA, who was criticized for saying...
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12/12/2008
The scourge of the earth? For reals? Gee, we're powerful
In apparent reaction to Wednesday's national "day without a gay" action, an unnamed employee of the University of Alabama at Birmingham reportedly sent out an email, using her official school account, wherein she said gays are "freaks.. the scourge of...
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04/28/2008
Video: Al & Al -- does their love fly in AL?
Back in November of last year, we told you how ABC's "20/20" program was filming a piece in Birmingham, AL, in which they were conducting an experiment to gauge how local citizens react to public displays of same-sex affection. This...
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02/18/2008
Video: Charles has bark(ley) and bite(ley)
Back in the 90's, when this writer had to pretend to like professional basketball in order to carry on conversations with his NBA-lovin' adolescent pals, one player always stuck out as being a truly genuine, nice guy. Whereas Dennis Rodman...
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11/05/2007
Good, bad, or hot -- What do people think about our affection?
Birmingham, Alabama's Fox affiliate has discovered that the ABC network has been conducting an experiment in their area to gauge how people react to public displays of same-sex affection. The reactions will reportedly be part of a forthcoming, week-long ABC...
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10/10/2007
Bama pulls levers for yet another gay candidate
Last summer, Patricia Todd became the first open lesbian candidate to ever be elected to public office in the state of Alabama when she won a seat in the state House. Last night, Howard Bayless (pic) joined Ms. Todd in...
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08/31/2006
A tale of two Barkleys, one of whom would allow the others to marry
Former NBA star Charles Barkley has revealed that he's considering running as a Democratic candidate for governor of his home state of Alabama. This is possibly great news for local gays, as Barkley has also stated that he's in favor...
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08/28/2006
When I grow up, I want to be a lesbian
In our opinion, this one little line from Agape Press about the election drama surrounding Patricia Todd and her challenger, Gaynell Hendricks, reveals so much about how the "pro-family" team views us gays. Writer Joe Murray describes the two ladies...
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Openly gay, openly victorious: Todd nomination reinstated
Reversing last week's decision to invalidate Patricia Todd's nomination for Alabama's District 54 House seat, the state's Democratic Executive Committee ruled this weekend to restore the openly gay nominee's election win. Just. So now that she's battled racial issues, gay...
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08/25/2006
Lesbian discharge smells fishy to us
The much-scrutinized challenge that was waged against Alabama statehouse candidate Patricia Todd's election win took an eyebrow-raising turn last night, when a committee of the state's Democrats voted 5-0 to not only disqualify the openly gay Todd (pic.) and invalidate...
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08/22/2006
True to name, Victory defending Todd's fund victory
The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund is lashing out against members of the Alabama Democratic party, who've been accused of trying to influence a panel hearing a challenge to the election of openly gay Patricia Todd (pic.). Of the situation,...
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08/14/2006
Openly gay candidate still jumping hurdles (like a white woman)
Patricia Todd, the openly gay Democrat who recently won her primary for Alabama's 54th legislative district House seat (though the win is being challenged), is now reportedly coming under scrutiny for the fact that she's a white woman who, if...
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07/31/2006
AL: Relative of 'openly Gaynell' candidate challenging 'openly gay' victor
The mother-in-law of Gaynell Hendricks, the Alabama Democrat who was recently defeated by openly gay Patricia Todd in a primary for an open House seat, is accusing Ms. Todd of using underhanded tactics to steal the election. Among Mattie Childress'...
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07/19/2006
Alabama House members will have to actually talk to one whose rights they've overwhelmingly voted against
In yesterday's Alabama primary, openly lesbian Patricia Todd (pic.) bested fellow Dem Gaynell Hendricks, capturing the Democratic nod for the state's 54th legislative district House seat. And since Todd has no Republican opponent in the November general election, it looks...
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06/07/2006
Shocker: Bama voters approve marriage ban
By an overwhelming degree, Alabama voters yesterday approved a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. In a related story, scared, confused gay teens in Alabama yesterday found another reason to hate themselves. So congrats, Yellowhammer State citizens who voted for this...
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05/02/2006
Sex-ed pamphlet miseducates homosexers
Dothan, Alabama's Honeysuckle Middle School has reportedly been distributing a sex education pamphlet called "The Top 10 Questions Teenagers Ask About Sex," which responds to the question, "What can I do if I'm attracted to someone of the same sex?"...
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02/10/2006
Gay hate bill bashed by AL house
The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday voted against adding sexual orientation to their existing hate crimes law: House blocks adding gays to hate crime law [AP via Birmingham News] In a related story, we were reminded on Thursday of...
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12/22/2005
Though gay unions will remain banned, vows of Alabama's church/state marriage to be renewed under Moore's watch
In an email sent to potential supporters of Roy Moore's campaign to become Alabama's governor, Kayla Moore (pic., with hubby), the ousted chief justice's wife, reportedly writes that her husband is opposed by people who want to promote gay marriage...
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11/17/2005
Alabama lawmaker to brutally attack gay hate
Responding to the brutal attack on a gay man committed last month in Montgomery, Alabama state Rep. Alvin Holmes (pic.) has announced that he will attempt to pass a bill amending the state's hate crime laws to include sexual orientation....
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03/24/2005
'Bama keeps the bannin' a'comin'
Sen. Hank Erwin Jr. is sponsoring legislation in Alabama that would bar homo-gays in the "Heart of Dixie" from adopting children. Word of this new pile of dung comes less than a month after the 'Bama Senate voted unanimously to...
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03/10/2005
Daddy, Alabama scares me
The Alabama Senate voted 30-0 to give approval to a proposed amendment that would ban both gay marriages and civil unions in the state. Yes, you read that right -- 30-0! There wasn't even one 'Bama Senator who had reservations...
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03/09/2005
'Bama bigotry train keeps a'chuggin along
A proposed constitutional amendment to ban homo-gay marriages and civil unions in Alabama easily passed the House Tuesday with a 85-7 vote. It now goes back to the Senate for final passage, which is likely to occur this Thursday. Proving...
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02/03/2005
Adam, Eve, Steve
In Alabama, the Republican Legislative Committee sponsored a flier attacking Democrat Gloria Dolbare for not signing a Christian Coalition pledge in support of an amendment to ban same-sex marriages. Dolbare, who in a special election last month lost her bid...
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