Sex tape tips from Carrie Prejean

Mark Morford, 11.18.2009

Columnist, SFGate and San Francico Chronicle, yoga teacher, admirer of trees

Days after Carrie Prejean admitted that she participated in a sex tape and called it "the biggest mistake of my life," seven additional such videos...

Why the Gay Marriage Message Is Misfiring: Part II

Keli Goff, 11.17.2009

Author, commentator and contributor to TheLoop21.com

Many Americans who support the rights afforded to married couples being afforded to gay couples refuse to budge on the word marriage, at least for now. So don't make the word itself the centerpiece of the messaging.

Why the Gay Marriage Message Is Misfiring: Part 1

Keli Goff, 11.16.2009

Author, commentator and contributor to TheLoop21.com

While black Americans have come far in a lot of respects we remain a political scapegoat for certain constituencies. I'm not referring to white, working class voters. I'm referring to some members of the gay rights movement.

Reflections of a Jewish Gay Rights Advocate on Visiting the Martin Luther King, Jr, Museum: An Open Letter to Ruben Diaz, Sr., and other Latino and African-American Opponents of Gay Rights

Jay Michaelson, 11.15.2009

Columnist, activist and author of "Everything is God: The Radical Path of Nondual Judaism"

On a trip to Atlanta this week, amid the same-sex marriage debate in my home state of New York , I had an opportunity to visit the Martin Luther King,...

The Mormon Church Takes a Baby Step

Steve Marmel, 11.14.2009

Marmel is a comedian, a writer and a TV producer. It's not as impressive as it sounds.

The Mormon church for the first time has announced its support of gay rights legislation, which helped gain unanimous approval for Salt Lake city laws banning discrimination.

Observations from the Trenches in Maine

Jesse Connolly, 11.13.2009

Campaign Manager for NO on 1 / Protect Maine Equality

By moving this basic premise of marriage equality from the sink hole of catastrophic defeat state after state, year after year, to within striking distance of a win, we will eventually reach the finish line.

Obama, Democrats Face Liberal Fundraising Boycott

Ari Melber, 11.12.2009

Correspondent for The Nation, Politico contributor, www.arimelber.com

Liberal online activists have been using donor strikes for a long time. However, the current wave of strikes and rumblings on gay rights might turn into an ad-hoc, financially relevant coalition.

Rhode Island Governor Vetoes Bill To Let Gay Partners Arrange Each Other's Funerals

David Segal, 11.12.2009

Rhode Island State Rep.

Donald Carcieri issued that cruel veto of legislation borne of a tragedy which befell a constituent of mine. For a month, Mark Goldberg was unable to to claim the body of his partner.

HuffPost Editor Roy Sekoff Discusses The Sarah Palin Coin Controversy On The Joy Behar Show

Huff TV, 11.12.2009

HuffPost Editor Roy Sekoff appeared on The Joy Behar Show Wednesday night to talk about religion in politics and the controversy surrounding Sarah Pal...

Voting on Equal Rights is a National Disgrace

Wayne Besen, 11.11.2009

Founder of Truth Wins Out, a non-profit organization that debunks anti-gay lies and myths.

With a record of 0-31 in marriage initiatives, now may be a good opportunity to review our complicity in a process that doles out or strips away basic rights by majority vote.

Marriage Equality and the Myth of "Gay Apartheid"

David Kaufman, 11.11.2009

Founder, Transracial.net

As disappointing as the Maine defeat was, the real disappointment actually resulted from the shrill reactionary tactics employed by many within the Marriage Equality movement.

The New Gay Apartheid

Jim David, 11.11.2009

Comedian and writer

Whatever church those people do go to, they are taught hate and fear, not the Christian love I grew up with. They both hate gays and fear them.

Now What? The Long and Winding Road towards LGBT Equality

Geoff Kors, 11.11.2009

Executive Director, Equality California

Over the past year, voters have stripped away marriage rights in California and Maine. And the California Supreme Court failed in its obligation to protect our fundamental freedom to marry. So now what?

Same-Sex Marriage After Maine: What Can We Do Differently?

Isobel White, 11.11.2009

Writer, Communications Consultant, Activist, and Mom

If experiences in California are any measure, LGBT residents of Maine can expect higher levels of stress and depression and greater feelings of political alienation. So what can we do differently?

Eviscerating Rubén Díaz on Gay Marriage

Nathaniel Frank, 11.10.2009

Author, "Unfriendly Fire" and Senior Research Fellow, Palm Center

New York State Senator Rubén Díaz Sr.'s opposition to marriage equality in New York state is just plain stupid, and history must hold him to account.

Gays Boycott the Democrats - Finally

Jennifer Vanasco, 11.10.2009

Editor in chief, 365gay.com

Gays and lesbians raise a large amount of funds for the DNC. Until our major issues are addressed, it is time we close the gayTM.

What the Gay Boycott of the DNC Can Do

Emma Ruby-Sachs, 11.10.2009

Lawyer

There is a gay boycott of the Democratic Party afoot, and it has the potential to turn into something that leads to real change in American politics.

The Campaign: The Audacity of Hope Did Not Die in Maine

Georgianne Nienaber, 11.07.2009

Investigative journalist, searcher, and author

Was it bigotry that defeated gay marriage in Maine and California, or was it ignorance? Films like The Campaign, about the fight for gay rights, require our attention and our support.

Focus On The Family Funds Anti-Gay Referendum, Loses

Allison Kilkenny, 11.07.2009

Radio host, writer, allisonkilkenny.com

While much of the nation's attention has been focused on the sad story of Prop 1 in Maine, another much happier story has been unfolding in Washington...

Marriage Equality in New York: The Time Is Now

Liz Krueger, 11.06.2009

New York State Senator

I do not know that this legislation will pass, although I am optimistic. But whether we have the votes to pass marriage equality legislation or not, it will be a credit to the Senate.

Adam Lambert and the Greatest Gay Musical Icons of All Time

Shawn Amos, 11.07.2009

Pop Culture Pundit and Host of 'Retro Minute'

As performers, gay icons are the great uniters. All of you closeted jocks singing "We Will Rock You" at the stadium -- you feel a little gay, right? No? Is that just me?