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The Fall of the ‘Ex-Gay’ Myth

The Fall of the ‘Ex-Gay’ Myth

Tuesday, June 21, 2011
The “ex-gay” industry is gradually losing its appeal, and It’s time for the discredited “ex-gay” myth to simply go away and be rightfully viewed as an experiment that was tried and failed.
Bad week for the anti-gay industry, NY vote comes down to the wire

Bad week for the anti-gay industry, NY vote comes down to the wire

Monday, June 20, 2011
We're down to the last possible second for marriage in New York, there was a major victory in California, new challenges to the Defense of Marriage act, bad news in France, and good news in Lichtenstein.
New York Times: Michael Glatze, an ex-gay exposé

New York Times: Michael Glatze, an ex-gay exposé

Sunday, June 19, 2011
After spending a decade fighting for equality and fighting on behalf of gay youth, Michael Glatze came out in an article on World Net Daily as a “straight” man, born again in the name of Jesus.
White House aide: Obama’s 1996 pledge in support of marriage equality is fake

White House aide: Obama’s 1996 pledge in support of marriage equality is fake

Saturday, June 18, 2011
At the Netroots Nation blog conference on Friday, White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer said that a 1996 pledge supporting marriage equality was completed by “someone else” other than Barack Obama:
‘Deliverance from homosexuality:’ How an anti-gay ministry changed my life

‘Deliverance from homosexuality:’ How an anti-gay ministry changed my life

Friday, June 17, 2011
Listening to self-anointed "prophet" Damon Thompson preach now, it’s hard to recall why I ever considered him to be anything but a dangerous madman.
Ex-NY Giants’ David Tyree: NOM suck-up calls marriage equality ‘anarchy’

Ex-NY Giants’ David Tyree: NOM suck-up calls marriage equality ‘anarchy’

Thursday, June 16, 2011
Ex-NY Giants receiver David Tyree is coming out against gay marriage HARD, claiming it's the first step on the road to "ANARCHY."
Bryan Fischer says he’s a victim — Bryan Fischer needs a lesson in hate crimes

Bryan Fischer says he’s a victim — Bryan Fischer needs a lesson in hate crimes

Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Bryan Fischer, top hate monger and head douche bag at the notoriously anti-gay hate group, the American Family Association, is now pissing and moaning that he is the victim of a hate crime being committed by those of us who dare to point out that he is a bigot.
What does Tracy Morgan have to do with the State of Montana?

What does Tracy Morgan have to do with the State of Montana?

Sunday, June 12, 2011
You may have heard that actor Tracy Morgan (30 Rock) mentioned in his stand up act in Nashville, Tennessee, that if his son were gay, he would “pull out a knife and stab” him ... So what does Tracy Morgan have to do with the State of Montana?
Encouraging new polls in NY and MN, but is it enough? No bill yet in NY Senate

Encouraging new polls in NY and MN, but is it enough? No bill yet in NY Senate

Monday, June 6, 2011
A new poll shows us neck-and-neck in Minnesota, with a vote on marriage still a year off. There's just two weeks left to pass marriage in New York, but a Senate bill still hasn't even been introduced yet. Illinois launched civil unions this week as Rhode Island debated doing the same. And a Michigan Republican can't tell the difference between gay couples and child abusers.
Lesbian granddaughter of anti-gay NY state senator: ‘This fight is personal’

Lesbian granddaughter of anti-gay NY state senator: ‘This fight is personal’

Sunday, June 5, 2011
In a heart wrenching essay in Sunday’s New York Post, the lesbian granddaughter of New York state Sen. Ruben Diaz — the state’s most vocal opponent of same-sex marriage — gives a first-person account of how the debate over marriage equality has caused a rift in her family.
Retired UK rugby star Ben Cohen wants you to ‘stand up’ against homophobia

Retired UK rugby star Ben Cohen wants you to ‘stand up’ against homophobia

Wednesday, June 1, 2011
We need more Ben Cohen’s in this world. Whether we like it or not, athletes are influential and inspiring. What they do and say can and will have an impact on millions of people, both young and old.
Why you should attend a rural gay pride event this year

Why you should attend a rural gay pride event this year

Sunday, May 29, 2011
Look up a rural Pride event this summer. Go to it. Let us know you support us. Clap at the little parade, dance in a barn, make out with a hot cowboy, cowgirl and/or farmer, encourage a teen, hug a drag queen, listen to an elder, give money to a PFLAG chapter.
Minnesota GOP priority: Anti-gay marriage amendment over state budget

Minnesota GOP priority: Anti-gay marriage amendment over state budget

Monday, May 23, 2011
As reported late Saturday night, the Minnesota House voted 70-62 to place a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage on the 2012 ballot. The following video is a local CBS News [...]
The never ending parade of ‘hate’ in the news: A sad reality

The never ending parade of ‘hate’ in the news: A sad reality

Saturday, May 21, 2011
"I’m getting real sick and tired of seeing all the hate themed articles make the news and not the successes of gay rights. I’m just sick of all the [...]
School principal bans ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ because a gay man wrote it

School principal bans ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ because a gay man wrote it

Friday, May 13, 2011
My senior year at Marshfield High School was getting rolling and auditions for our drama club’s production of Lillian Hellman’s “The Children’s Hour” were scheduled for the afternoon.
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