Gene Robinson

WATCH: Zach Wahls Joins National Gay Parenting Initiative

Posted 04.06.2012

The Iowa student whose impassioned pro-gay marriage speech to Iowa legislators became the most-watched political clip of 2011 on YouTube after going v...

Activist Group Calls For MSNBC To Stop Inviting Controversial Guest On Air

Posted 02.16.2012

Faith-based activist group Faithful America and Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson, delivered a petition filled with 20,000 s...

Gay Bishop To Officiate Cynthia Nixon's Wedding

Posted 01.27.2012

Cynthia Nixon's comments about her love life might have ignited a media firestorm this week, but now, more upbeat news about the "Sex and the City" st...

New Hampshire's Gay Bishop On Rick Perry's 'Strong' Ad

The Washington Post | Bishop Gene Robinson | Posted 12.13.2011

Rick Perry would be pathetic, if he weren't so infuriating. In an effort to revive a sinking political campaign, Gov. Perry has reached a new low in p...

David Lohr

Drone Pilot Worried Rezwan Ferdaus' Arrest Could Hamper Missing Person Searches

HuffingtonPost.com | David Lohr | Posted 12.07.2011

Federal authorities claim to have thwarted a homegrown terrorist attack last week with the arrest of Rezwan Ferdaus. But did they? His alleged met...

Say What? Lesbian Priests Marrying Each Other!

Irene Monroe | Posted 05.25.2011

Irene Monroe

All couples like to bring the New Year in on a loving note. And what better way for two lesbian priests of the Episcopal Church to demonstrate thei...

Eugene First gay Episcopal bishop to retire in 2013

AP | RACHEL ZOLL | Posted 05.25.2011

The first openly gay Episcopal bishop said Saturday that he will retire in 2013, due in part to the "constant strain" on him and his family from the w...

How Religion Is Killing Our Most Vulnerable Youth

Bishop Gene Robinson | Posted 05.25.2011

Bishop Gene Robinson

It's time for "tolerant" religious people to acknowledge the straight line between the official anti-gay theologies of their denominations and the deaths of young people around the country.

Yes, We Do Need Separation of Church and State: Repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Maintains These Boundaries

Bishop Gene Robinson | Posted 05.25.2011

Bishop Gene Robinson

The Church has a right to its religiously held beliefs. But it does not have a right to argue for less-than-equal rights for any American citizen.

Mary Glasspool Approved: Episcopal Church OKs Election Of Second Gay Bishop

AP | GILLIAN FLACCUS | Posted 05.25.2011

LOS ANGELES — The Episcopal Church has approved the election of a lesbian assistant bishop in the Diocese of Los Angeles, making her the second ...

Episcopal Church Ordains Second Openly Gay Bishop

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Seven years after the Episcopal Church caused an uproar by consecrating its first openly gay bishop, it has done the same t...

Would Obama Speak For a KKK Prayer Breakfast?

Frank Schaeffer | Posted 05.25.2011

Frank Schaeffer

Would President Obama speak at a prayer breakfast organized by the KKK? Would Jim Wallis and other "progressive" Christians attend? Then what will th...

Top Ten Most Inspiring Stories Of The 2000s

Posted 05.25.2011

This past decade has had its share of mishaps, to be sure, but here at Impact, we think the following inspirational moments are enough to make even th...

The Episcopal Clergy Vote is an Important One for Gays

Jennifer Vanasco | Posted 05.25.2011

Jennifer Vanasco

Once all Mainline Protestant churches start approving of gay marriage it will be very difficult for politicians and anti-marriage advocates to make a religious argument against it.

Jason Linkins

Gay Bishop Gene Robinson Jokes About Inauguration On The Daily Show (VIDEO)

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 05.25.2011

Over the Inaugural Weekend, openly gay Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson found himself at the center of coverage and controversy after his opening invoca...

Obama Shifts Spiritual Dialogue to Focus on Possibilities

Suzette Standring | Posted 05.25.2011

Suzette Standring

Both Gene Robinson and Rick Warren symbolize universal aspirations: that of equality and acceptance, and that of faith-based service to the poor, the sick and the disenfranchised.

UPDATED: Bishop Robinson's Prayer to be Included in Clips Shown on the Mall prior to Swearing In Ceremony

Leah McElrath Renna | Posted 05.25.2011

Leah McElrath Renna

The omission of the prayer delivered by openly-gay Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson from the HBO broadcast of the pre-inaugural concert is creating a new controversy surrounding the inauguration.

Jason Linkins

Gay Bishop Gene Robinson Left Out Of HBO Concert Coverage

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 05.25.2011

Sunday's big Lincoln Memorial show was billed as the "We Are One" concert, intended to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama with a spirit of uni...

On Inaugural Preacher Picks, Activists and Bloggers Are Caught in Their Own Web

John Lumea | Posted 05.25.2011

John Lumea

Warren was formally announced on 17 December. When did Obama formally invite him? Do we know? When did Obama start considering Warren for the inauguration? Do we know? I suspect not.

Take Your Hand Off My Bible

Leora Tanenbaum | Posted 05.25.2011

Leora Tanenbaum

Most of us have a presidential fantasy. Some of us long to transform the health care system. Some imagine the possibilities in humanitarian aid. Oth...

Gay Bishop Gene Robinson Will Not Invoke Jesus In Inaugural Event Prayer

CBN | David Brody | Posted 05.25.2011

Maybe this shouldn't come as a shock but controversial gay Bishop Gene Robinson says the name of Jesus will NOT be in his prayer this Sunday at the ki...

Gene Robinson: Gay Bishop Giving Obama Inauguration Prayer

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 05.25.2011

New Hampshire Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson, a vocal gay rights leader, will open President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration with a prayer on Sunday...

Obama Inauguration Lincoln Memorial Celebration: Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen Performing

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 05.25.2011

President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration events kick off on Sunday, January 18th with a celebration at the Lincoln Memorial. Performers include Bey...

Kennedy, Warren, and the Democrats: How About Some Conflict Resolution?

Richard (RJ) Eskow | Posted 05.25.2011

Richard (RJ) Eskow

The Democratic leadership may be prepared to ride out the current storms over Caroline Kennedy and Rick Warren. That would be a mistake. This is a time to heal wounds, not create new ones.

Conservatives Form Rival Group To Episcopal Church

AP | RACHEL ZOLL | Posted 05.25.2011

NEW YORK — Theological conservatives upset by liberal views of U.S. Episcopalians and Canadian Anglicans formed a rival North American province ...