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Why you should attend a rural gay pride event this year
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.
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The never ending parade of ‘hate’ in the news: A sad reality
“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 hate we harbor and why we can’t see everyone as equal.” The above comment was posted in response to Friday’s brief article that reported American Family […]
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School principal bans ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ because a gay man wrote it
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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Should we push for marriage equality or compromise on civil unions?
Disagreement over marriage versus civil unions could drive Rhode Island’s LGBT activists against each other. An unknown source is funneling millions of dollars to anti-gay groups in fifteen states. And, we’ll talk about Target’s role in Minnesota’s double-ban on marriage, and share some good news from Brazil, Scotland, and Taiwan.
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Iris Blumenthal: One mom’s simple Mother’s Day wish for her gay son
Iris Blumenthal, a mother from Syosset, Long Island, has a touching and simple wish for her son this Mother’s Day.
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Happy Mother’s Day: Dedicated to all those Mum’s who love their kids unconditionally
Reports of a Mayday bus tour, intended to browbeat us with the idea of marriage being only for one man and one woman, have been recently released. There is also a report that anti-gay groups have plans to attract funds to support legislative goals of passing anti-gay marriage amendments and abortion rights, amongst others. This […]
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Dumbstruck that Michele Bachmann is star-struck over ‘Glee’ actors
Last week, I pointed out the absurdity of conservative evangelical minister Franklin Graham’s words of support for Donald Trump, whose only form of worship has been for casinos, trophy wives, and his own reflection in the mirror. I also highlighted the peculiar phenomenon of so-called values voters supporting thrice-married serial adulterer Newt Gingrich.
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Date set for Proposition 8 showdown: Can a gay judge be fair, objective?
What really prompted a prominent law firm to give up its defense of DOMA, and lose a key lawyer in the process? The date’s been set for a showdown over the secret Prop 8 trial tapes, and over Judge Walker’s personal life. Rhode Island legislators give up on marriage in favor of civil unions, and […]
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Aaron Hicklin, Editor of Out magazine, discusses the ‘Power 50’
Our newspapers and magazines love making lists and ranking famous people. We see it every day: from Cosmo to USA Today, lists are it.
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Tom & Ron’s story: Why the ‘Defense of Marriage Act’ must be repealed
THIS is why Federal recognition of marriage rights for the LGBT community is important. This is why DOMA needs to be repealed. If Ron was female he would have enough money to keep his home. He now has to sell the home he shared with his partner of 55 years.
