Some of you may recall the brutal October 2009 gay bashing of Jack Price in NYC's Queens borough. Video here. The two perpetrators have now … [Read more...] about Attackers in Brutal NYC Gay Bashing Enter Guilty Pleas
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Apple Removes Anti-Gay App From Library
Remember The Manhattan Declaration, the anti-gay manifesto drafted just last year by Catholic, Christian and Protestant leaders? An excerpt from the … [Read more...] about Apple Removes Anti-Gay App From Library
Florida’s Orange County Approves LGBT Anti-Discrimination Law
Orange County City Council voted 6-1 to approve an anti-discrimination law covering sexual orientation on Tuesday: "The vote was notable for its … [Read more...] about Florida’s Orange County Approves LGBT Anti-Discrimination Law
Movies: Harry Potter, Joan Rivers, Made in Dagenham, Green Lantern
I don't mean to be such a curmudgeon. Some of my best friends love Potter. But the stamina the faithful have for this religion amazes the … [Read more...] about Movies: Harry Potter, Joan Rivers, Made in Dagenham, Green Lantern
HRC Claims its Advocacy Made the Mormon Church Less Anti-Gay; Mormon Church Says, That’s ‘Simply Absurd’
The Mormon Church is disputing a press release sent out by the Human Rights Campaign earlier this week suggesting that the group's … [Read more...] about HRC Claims its Advocacy Made the Mormon Church Less Anti-Gay; Mormon Church Says, That’s ‘Simply Absurd’
Medicare Finalizes Rules Requiring Equal Visitation Rights for All Hospital Patients Including Gay Partners
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today issued new rules for Medicare- and Medicaid-participating hospitals stemming from a memo … [Read more...] about Medicare Finalizes Rules Requiring Equal Visitation Rights for All Hospital Patients Including Gay Partners
Mormon Handbook To Use Softer Language On Gays
The guideline changes in the handbook will be announced today during a large get-together of Mormon leaders. The Salt Lake Tribune reports: The … [Read more...] about Mormon Handbook To Use Softer Language On Gays
Watch: Joy Behar Talks to Jim Swilley, Megachurch Pastor Who Came Out Because of Gay Teen Suicides
A couple weeks ago Steve posted about Jim Swilley, a Georgia megachurch pastor (Georgia Church in the Now) who was motivated to come out of the closet … [Read more...] about Watch: Joy Behar Talks to Jim Swilley, Megachurch Pastor Who Came Out Because of Gay Teen Suicides
Bishop Gene Robinson To Retire In 2013
Bishop of New Hampshire Calls for Election of SuccessorConvention of the Diocese of New HampshireNovember 6, 2010I am using this time for … [Read more...] about Bishop Gene Robinson To Retire In 2013
News: Virgin Birth, Grant Wood, Common Cold, Casey Spooner
Late-breaking election news: Brady refusing to concede to Quinn in Illinois, Alex Sink (D) concedes to Rick Scott (R) in Florida governor race, Carly … [Read more...] about News: Virgin Birth, Grant Wood, Common Cold, Casey Spooner