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Iowa Governor: No Link Between Recent Fatal Anti-Gay Attack and Tenor of State’s Debate Over Gay Marriage

Andy Towle August 29, 2011

Prompted by questioning from a reporter, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad commented on the recent murder of Waterloo, Iowa teen Marcellus Andrews, who was … [Read more...] about Iowa Governor: No Link Between Recent Fatal Anti-Gay Attack and Tenor of State’s Debate Over Gay Marriage

Topics: Health, News, Politics More Posts About: crime, Iowa, Iowa, News, Terry Branstad, Terry Branstad

Report: Joe Solmonese Leaving as HRC Head

Penn Bullock August 27, 2011

Pam's House Blend is reporting that Joe Solmonese will be leaving as head of the Human Rights Campaign in December. An anonymous source says … [Read more...] about Report: Joe Solmonese Leaving as HRC Head

Topics: Politics More Posts About: Julie Bindel

An Outpouring of Grief for Canadian LGBT Ally Jack Layton

Andy Towle August 24, 2011

Over the past couple of days I've mentioned the death of Canadian opposition leader and LGBT champion Jack Layton, who passed away after a battle … [Read more...] about An Outpouring of Grief for Canadian LGBT Ally Jack Layton

Topics: News, Politics More Posts About: Canada, Canada, Deaths, News

Rick Santorum Defends Anti-Gay Views By Saying He Has Gay Friends: Video

Andrew Belonsky August 20, 2011

Fox News host Megan Kelly yesterday told Rick Santorum yesterday that many of her gay friends think he hates them because of his tenaciously … [Read more...] about Rick Santorum Defends Anti-Gay Views By Saying He Has Gay Friends: Video

Topics: News, Politics, Society More Posts About: 2012 election, discrimination, News, Rick Santorum, Rick Santorum

Fred Karger Files FEC Complaint Against Fox, Rupert Murdoch

Andrew Belonsky August 19, 2011

Fox News blatantly broke its 'fair and balanced' promise when it excluded openly gay presidential candidate Fred Karger from its debate last … [Read more...] about Fred Karger Files FEC Complaint Against Fox, Rupert Murdoch

Topics: News, Politics More Posts About: discrimination, FOX News, FOX News, Fred Karger, Fred Karger, News, Rupert Murdoch

Watch: Jon Stewart Takes On Rick Santorum’s Confusing Anti-Gay Politics

Andrew Belonsky August 18, 2011

Jon Stewart spent some time on last night's 'Daily Show' discussing Rick Santorum's tenacious, ridiculous arguments against gay marriage, like the … [Read more...] about Watch: Jon Stewart Takes On Rick Santorum’s Confusing Anti-Gay Politics

Topics: News, Politics More Posts About: DOMA, DOMA, gay marriage, Jon Stewart, Jon Stewart, Jon Stewart Rick Santorum, News, Rick Santorum, Rick Santorum, Rick Santorum Gay Marriage

Michele Bachmann Again Avoids Gay Questions, Won’t Say Whether Gay Parents Are ‘Family’ (Video)

Andrew Belonsky August 14, 2011

Michele Bachmann has become quite tenacious in her refusal to answer "frivolous" questions about LGBT politics.The Republican presidential candidate, … [Read more...] about Michele Bachmann Again Avoids Gay Questions, Won’t Say Whether Gay Parents Are ‘Family’ (Video)

Topics: Politics More Posts About: Julie Bindel, Michele Bachmann, Michele Bachmann Don't Ask Don't Tell, Michele Bachmann Gay Families, Michele Bachmann Straw Poll

Rick Perry Announces 2012 Presidential Run (Video)

Andrew Belonsky August 13, 2011

As expected, anti-gay Texas Governor Rick Perry threw his hat into the presidential campaign today. I'm not sure if it is the accent, the fact that … [Read more...] about Rick Perry Announces 2012 Presidential Run (Video)

Topics: News, Politics More Posts About: 2012 election, News, Rick Perry, Rick Perry

Ann Coulter Joins Board of Gay Conservative Group GOProud

Andy Towle August 9, 2011

Pundit Ann Coulter has joined gay conservative group GOProud as Honorary Chair of its Advisory Council, the group announced today: Coulter’s official … [Read more...] about Ann Coulter Joins Board of Gay Conservative Group GOProud

Topics: News, Politics, World More Posts About: Ann Coulter, Ann Coulter, Christopher Barron, GOProud, GOProud, Jimmy LaSalvia, News, Republican Party, Republican Party, Tea Party, Tea Party

Michele Bachmann Won’t Address ‘Frivolous’ Gay Issues

Andrew Belonsky August 7, 2011

Michele Bachmann has made a habit of avoiding inquiries about marriage equality and her husband's homophobic professional work. The Republican … [Read more...] about Michele Bachmann Won’t Address ‘Frivolous’ Gay Issues

Topics: Health, News, Politics More Posts About: 2012 election, discrimination, Michele Bachmann, michele bachmann gay, Michele Bachmann Newsweek, News

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