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‘Ex-Gay’ Begins 10-Day Campaign to End ‘Homo-Fascism’

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‘Ex-gay’ Douglas McIntyre is mad as h**l. (He won’t curse, so you’ll need to fill in the blank.)
He’s mad about ‘SheZow,’ the new gender-bending superhero by The Hub. He’s mad that “Ex-Gay Pride Month” was cancelled. He’s mad that some states outlaw gay conversion therapy.
And he’s taking his anger on the road. McIntyre kicked off a 10-city tour Sunday in Dallas,… Read the rest

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Disciples of Christ Vote to Embrace Gay Members, Leaders

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The Disciples of Christ Christian Church now, officially, welcomes gay and transgendered members and leaders into its church. The general assembly (including a representative from Dallas’ Midway Hills Christian Church) passed resolution at its annual meeting last week in Orlando.
From the resolution:
“The General Assembly calls upon the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to affirm the faith, baptism and spiritual gifts of… Read the rest

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Changing the Definition of Marriage… Literally

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A group of anonymous artists in San Francisco is working to change the definition of marriage … literally.
Many major dictionaries define marriage as being between a man and woman.
Oxford American Dictionary: mar·riage /ˈmarɪdʒ/ the formal union of a man and a woman, typically as recognized by law, by which they become husband and wife.
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Gay Marriage Legalized in England and Wales, Queen Elizabeth II Approves

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Same-sex couples will be able to legally marry in England and Wales next summer. Wednesday morning, Queen Elizabeth II gave her royal stamp of approval on The Marriage Bill. Lawmakers passed it earlier this week. The Queen’s signature is the necessary last step for a bill to become law.
The bill allows gay couples to marry in both civil and religious ceremonies. However,… Read the rest

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Anti-Gay Bullying Takes Another Life: Carlos Vigil

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17-year-old Carlos Vigil from Albuquerque, N.M., committed suicide Saturday. Before he did it, he left a heartbreaking note on his Twitter account.
“The kids in school are right, I’m a loser, a freak and a fag,” said Vigil.
Vigil, who would have been a high school senior next year, was actually an anti-bullying advocate. However, his own struggle became too much, according to… Read the rest

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Major League Baseball is Ready for an Openly Gay Player

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A big announcement Tuesday from Major League Baseball (MLB): gay players are welcome. Anti-gay discrimination will not be tolerated.
MLB, along with the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), said Tuesday it will implement a new code of conduct. It will be sent to all the teams, and posted in all of the locker rooms. The goal: to protect current and future players from… Read the rest

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Gay Marriage Vote: England and Wales Say ‘Yay’

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Britain’s gay marriage bill, “The Marriage Bill,” passed through the House of Lords Monday. Now, it goes back to the House of Commons, for some procedural stuff. Then, it’s off to Queen Elizabeth II to be signed into law. Gay rights advocates in the UK are hoping lawmakers have the bill ready to be signed by the end of the week.
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Happy Heterosexual Awareness Month

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Sick of looking at rainbows and go-go boys? Well, you can rest easy. It’s July, and, apparently, it’s time for “Heterosexual Awareness Month.”
According to the HAM website, the month was founded “in order to give Heterosexuals a voice in the face of growing pressure and indoctrination from the LGBTP community.”
The group has planned a few events throughout the month, too.… Read the rest

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EY! Looks Like Ernst & Young has an Image Problem

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Ernst & Young recently re-branded itself as EY.
In a news release, the company said its new “name and logo are important indicators of who we are and what we stand for.  Now we are taking the opportunity to strengthen and modernise how we represent ourselves in markets around the world to our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate.”
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ACLU will Challenge Gay Marriage Bans in PA, NC, and VA

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Tuesday, the American Civil Liberties Union announced it is launching three new federal marriage cases. The ACLU is challenging gay marriage bans in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Virginia.
“These cases are step two of our two-pronged, post-DOMA, post-Prop 8 plan for winning the freedom to marry nationwide,” explained the ACLU in a Tuesday news release.
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National Gay Blood Drive Takes Aim at FDA’s Ban

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The last time I gave blood was when I was in high school. The only way I can give blood now is if I lie. That’s what a lot of gay men do, but I won’t do that. I think it has something to do with my journalistic integrity. It might have more to do with the fact that I’m a terrible liar.
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July 4th “Annual Reminder Day” Among 1st Gay Rights Pickets

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A protestor at the first Annual Reminder Day, via Wikipedia.org
LGBT pride month is days behind us now. Some are probably still in recovery mode. Tonight, as you watch glittery explosions in the sky, just know you aren’t only commemorating our Declaration of Independence. There’s a bit of gay history behind this date.
On July 4, 1965 about 45 people gathered at Independence Hall in… Read the rest

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July 4th “Annual Reminder Day” Among 1st Gay Rights Pickets

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A protestor at the first Annual Reminder Day, via Wikipedia.org
LGBT pride month is days behind us now. Some are probably still in recovery mode. Tonight, as you watch glittery explosions in the sky, just know you aren’t only commemorating our Declaration of Independence. There’s a bit of gay history behind this date.
On July 4, 1965 about 45 people gathered at Independence Hall in… Read the rest

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July 4th “Annual Reminder Day” Among 1st Gay Rights Pickets

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A protestor at the first Annual Reminder Day, via Wikipedia.org
LGBT pride month is days behind us now. Some are probably still in recovery mode. Tonight, as you watch glittery explosions in the sky, just know you aren’t only commemorating our Declaration of Independence. There’s a bit of gay history behind this date.
On July 4, 1965 about 45 people gathered at Independence Hall in… Read the rest

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July 4th “Annual Reminder Day” Among 1st Gay Rights Pickets

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A protestor at the first Annual Reminder Day, via Wikipedia.org
LGBT pride month is days behind us now. Some are probably still in recovery mode. Tonight, as you watch glittery explosions in the sky, just know you aren’t only commemorating our Declaration of Independence. There’s a bit of gay history behind this date.
On July 4, 1965 about 45 people gathered at Independence Hall in… Read the rest

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July 4th “Annual Reminder Day” Among 1st Gay Rights Pickets

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A protestor at the first Annual Reminder Day, via Wikipedia.org
LGBT pride month is days behind us now. Some are probably still in recovery mode. Tonight, as you watch glittery explosions in the sky, just know you aren’t only commemorating our Declaration of Independence. There’s a bit of gay history behind this date.
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SCOTUS: Legal Consideration of Gays Requires “Careful Consideration”

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“This opinion and its holdings are confined to those lawful marriages.”
That is, technically, the third-to-last sentence in Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s opinion in the ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), United States v Windsor. (That’s if you include “The judgement of the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is affirmed. It is so ordered.”… Read the rest

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BREAKING: Lon Burnam to Re-Introduce Gay Marriage Bill

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The first special session of the Texas Legislature ended less than a day ago. Already, we know there will be a second special session, and one of the items that could be on the agenda is gay marriage. Yes, in Texas.
Here’s the news release from State Rep Lon Burnam (D-Fort Worth)’s office:
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Supreme Court Rulings: #DOMA and #Prop8 Struck Down

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UPDATED from original post to include Propostion 8 ruling
The Supreme Court of the United States handed down its decisions Wednesday in the United States v. Windsor case and the Hollingsworth v. Perry case.
United States v. Windsor
In a 5-4 decision, the Justices decided that under the equal protection clause in the Constitution, section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional.
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How Supreme Court Rulings on Gay Marriage Could Affect Texas

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So, let’s say you’ve kind of been paying attention. You know the Supreme Court rulings on gay marriage should be coming soon, but why is it important to Texas? I’m going to try to break it down for you. There are two cases, Proposition 8 and DOMA.
Proposition 8
The actual case is Hollingsworth v. Perry. The Supreme Court will decide if Proposition 8 violates… Read the rest

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