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Alabama: Christian Theocratic State?

I’ve written about this notion of the attempt by some Christian fundamentalists to take control of our government. some refer to it as the American Taliban, and in terms of this incident, Talabama. But all joking aside, everyone who cares about Democracy needs to be uncomfortable with what has happened here in Alabama. The 1st amendment to the constitution guarantees us a Freedom of Religion, and a Freedom from government sanctions/ forced Religion. I do[Read More…]

January 20, 2011 — Comments are Disabled — general

Hospital Visitation Regulations In Effect

While the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) was very big news, this change that begins today, may be an even more significant step forward for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Americans. I would go so far as to say it is the most important change that could come about Â (next to the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). “There are few moments in our lives that call for greater compassion and[Read More…]

January 20, 2011 — Comments are Disabled — general

The Choice to be Gay

Anne Hathaway to Play Kurt’s Gay Aunt on ‘Glee’! Generally speaking when someone suggests that it is a choice to be gay, I am quick to disagree and defend that people are born with their sexual orientation intact, but for one group of folks, being gay is a choice- straight actors. Anne Hathaway was on Jimmy Fallon last month were she told him, â€œCan I make a confession? In my head, Iâ€™ve written a part[Read More…]

January 18, 2011 — Comments are Disabled — general

Urgent: Action Needed to Stop Repeal of HCR

The GOP is moving forward with an attempt to repeal Health Care Reform even though it will increase the deficit, and return thousands and thousands of people to the status of un-insured. Yhje uninsured drive up health care costs for everyone, and this repeal serves no purpose except to be a battle against the current president. Americans deserve more than a GOP pissing match to see who is the toughest, especially when it is at[Read More…]

January 17, 2011 — Comments are Disabled — general

Out in the Silence Tops Top

So, often with LGBT issues, the idea of activism is carrying signs and shouting for rights. And that may be a part of activism. But a different approach is also needed, and is displayed so powerfully here.

January 17, 2011 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, general

Martin Luther King Jr

“When evil men plot, good men must plan. Â When evil men burn and bomb, good men must build and bind. When evil men shout ugly words of hatred, good men must commit themselves to the glories of love.”

January 17, 2011 — Comments are Disabled — general

Same-sex marriage Doesn’t Liberate All

If the anti-gay groups really want to see what same-sex marriage has done to families and the institution of marriage, they only need to look at Canada, which is celebrating 10 years of gay marriage. Families haven’t dis-intigrated, straight marriages still thrive, and the world hasn’t come to an end. I appluad all those couples who set the stage for the fight for all of the rest of us to be able to enjoy marriage[Read More…]

January 15, 2011 — 1 comment — general, Same-Sex Marriage

Contemporary Queer Cinemas Public Film Series : Living Pittsburgh

Need something to do in this cold winter weather? Why not check out this queer film series: Contemporary Queer Cinemas Public Film Series Event: Contemporary Queer Cinemas Public Film Series Location: 3415 WWPH (Wesley W. Posvar Hall), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Date: See schedule below for various dates Time: 7:45pm, unless noted below Cost: Free and open to the public Description: This public film series is sponsored by the University of Pittsburghâ€™s Womenâ€™s Studies[Read More…]

January 15, 2011 — Comments are Disabled — general

Why the Sexual Orientation of Daniel Hernandez Matters

His sexual orientation becomes important when the generic image of “gay” put out there for the average news consumer, is negative, and when folks are allowed to think they don’t know of any gay people, or know of any gay people who don’t fit the negative stereotypical hate stuff. But if the positive folks aren’t identified and celebrated at the time, then when will this become known? It is like making sure that these facts get entered into history, while history is being written.

January 11, 2011 — 2 comments — general

LGBT Town Halls in Western PA

Equality PA, the ACLU, and the Human Rights Campaign has been co-sponsoring a series of town hall events across Pennsylvania following the election last November. Two such events are slated for Western PA in the coming weeks. Ted Martin, the executive director of EQPA was a guest on my BlogTalk Radio program last week, and he talked about the purpose of the town halls, especially given the climate in Harrisburg, now that the Republicans control[Read More…]

January 9, 2011 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, general

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