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Leaked Obama Transcript Explains Rick Warren Decision

John Aravosis | Posted 01.17.2009 | Politics

Read More: Homophobia, Prop 8, Diane Feinstein, Satire, Obama Inauguration, Barack Obama, Rick Warren, Rick Warren Invocation, Politics News
John Aravosis

The following conversation may, or may not, have occurred between President-elect Barack Obama and the chair of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, Sen. Diane Feinstein.

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Oklahoma Politicos: "Homos" Should be Ordered Into Treatment

Lisa Derrick | Posted 01.08.2009 | Politics

Read More: Homosexuality, Sally Kern, Oklahoma, Homophobia, Christianity, Steve Kern, Homosexuality and Religion, Mick Cornett, Civil Rights, Oklahoma Governor's Race, Politics News
Lisa Derrick

In a bid to court conservatives, the duo seem to be teaming up to rid the state library system of all gay and lesbian materials, as well as those their church-based philosophies find objectionable.

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Prejudice Alive and Well in the 2008 Elections

Abby L. Ferber | Posted 12.19.2008 | Politics

Read More: Sociologists for Women in Society, 2008 Elections, Gay and Lesbian Marriage, Lesbian, Suicide, Special Needs Children, Election Results, Gay, Prejudice, Civil Rights, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, Children's Safety, California, Proposition 8, Children of Gay and Lesbian Parents, Gay and Lesbian Adoption, Homophobia, Gay and Lesbian Rights, Discrimination, Gay and Lesbian, Heterosexism, Gay Marriage, Politics News
Abby L. Ferber

Of course people always want to know if the children of LGBT parents are more likely to grow up to become gay or lesbian themselves. The answer is no.

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Frank Talk on Race and Prop. 8

Wayne Besen | Posted 12.13.2008 | Politics

Read More: Jasmyne Cannick, Desmond Tutu, Civil Rights Movement, Mormon, GLBT Community, Martin Luther King Jr., Emanicipation, Gay Community, California Gay Marriage, The Bible, Gay Rights, Proposition 8, Anti-Semitism, Prop 8, Homophobia, Racism, Congressional Black Caucus, Coretta Scott King, Charles Barkley, Gay Marriage, African Americans, Catholic, Politics News
Wayne Besen

In moving forward, we must build a coalition that embraces a universal set of principles. If we stupidly divide ourselves by sexual orientation or race, we can only expect a race to the bottom.

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Just Desserts - Isaiah Washington (Subtly) Blasts ABC For Homophobia Double-standard

Scott Mendelson | Posted 12.12.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Grey's Anatomy, Abc, Isaiah Washington, Entertainment, Civil Rights, Shonda Rhimes, Brooke Adams, Isaiah Washington Homophobia, Greys Anatomy Homophobia, Homophobia, Entertainment News
Scott Mendelson

If I were Isaiah Washington, I would be furious too, and I wouldn't be shy about saying as much.

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The Last Word On Proposition 8

Todd Palmer and Rob Pringle | Posted 12.08.2008 | Politics

Read More: Voters, Race, Homophobia, Election 08, Proposition 8, Youth Vote, California, Gay Marriage, Politics News
Todd Palmer and Rob Pringle

In our last post, we vented our frustration with the decision of voters in California, Florida, and Arizona to write anti-gay discrimination into thei...

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Proposition 8 and Race

Wayne Besen | Posted 12.08.2008 | Politics

Read More: Homophobia, Proposition 8 Passes, Prop 8 Racism, Prop 8, No on Prop 8, Gay Marriage, Race Relations, Politics News
Wayne Besen

Remember, uneducated people -- of all races -- are not students of history. They react to the environment around them, which often rewards homophobia.

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Congratulations, Homophobes, You've Prevailed in Florida, Arizona and California!

Andy Ostroy | Posted 12.08.2008 | Politics

Read More: Gay Marriage Ban, Gay-Marriage Amendment, President Obama, Obama Wins, Obama Election Day, HuffPost Election Analysis, Prop 8, Election Day 2008, Election Day, Election Results, 2008 Election, Election, Barack Obama, Presidential Results, Obama Presidency, Homophobia, Election Analysis, Presidential Election, Obama President, Politics News
Andy Ostroy

Religious fanatics rejoice! You did it! You won! You've succeeded in getting amendments passed in Florida, Arizona and California banning same-sex marriage! This is your crowning moment!

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Prop Eight Should Be Called Prop Hate

Jenny Block | Posted 12.04.2008 | Style

Read More: Infidelity, Marriage, California Gay Marriage, Ellen DeGeneres Gay Marriage, Proposition 8, Divorce, Lesbian, Legalizing Gay Marriage, Homophobia, Racism, Equal Rights, Gay, Affairs, Gay Marriage, Wanda Sykes, Style News
Jenny Block

If Prop Eight passes, D and E will no longer be married. Their wedding photos will become a farce. And hate will actually be legalized. Legalized hate. Is that really the direction we want to take?

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DNC condemns Indiana anti-gay campaign mailing

Bil Browning | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics

Read More: Ed Schemenaur, Indiana, Campaign Ads, Homophobia, Anti-Gay, Dnc, Democrats, Gay Marriage, Politics News
Bil Browning

On Tuesday I posted to Bilerico-Indiana about an anti-gay flier sent by the Indiana Democratic State Committee on behalf of State Representative candi...

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Designer Bigotry in Palin's Clothing

Charles Karel Bouley | Posted 11.26.2008 | Politics

Read More: Homophobia, Mccain, Economy, Bigotry, Sarah Palin Wardrobe, Sarah Palin, Politics News
Charles Karel Bouley

Sarah Palin's wardrobe malfunction of sorts wasn't that big of a deal to me. I went out to talk about it for a video rant, and encountered homophobia in the name of a McCain/Palin supporter.

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A New Level of Hate

Sara Whitman | Posted 11.16.2008 | Living

Read More: Homophobia, Elementary School Bus Safety, LGBT Issues, Bullying, Child Safety, Hate Crime, Living News
Sara Whitman

In Illinois, an elementary school bus driver taunted a ten year-old boy, calling him "gay." He then, at the child's bus stop, encouraged other students to go beat him up.

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Jesse Helms' Shameful Legacy Can't Be Whitewashed

Erik Ose | Posted 07.21.2008 | Politics

Read More: Racial Politics, Right Wing Media, Civil Rights Movement, Jesse Helms, Homophobia, Jesse Helms Legacy, Jesse Helms Death, Bigotry, North Carolina, Civil Rights, Politics News
Erik Ose

No amount of whitewashing Helms' legacy can erase the stain of his reliance on hate-filled, divisive politics, or the hurt he caused so many people in the process.

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Exclusive: Congress Plans Historic Hearing on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Aubrey Sarvis | Posted 07.19.2008 | Politics

Read More: House, Senate, Congress, Military, Dadt, Colin Powell, Hearing, Afghanistan, Homophobia, Sam Nunn, Manpower Shortage, Gays, Iraq, Dan Coats, Canada, Politics News
Aubrey Sarvis

Any serious discussion of the crisis the country faces in recruiting and retaining qualified men and women in the military will require a fresh and serious look at the odious "compromise" known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

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A Time to Ask. A Time to Tell

Richard Klass | Posted 07.18.2008 | Politics

Read More: Gays in the Military, Homosexuality, Dod, Bill Clinton, Dadt, Homophobia, Civil Rights, Politics News
Richard Klass

What is often overlooked is that the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy was supposed to be a way station on the road to full acceptance of homosexuals in the military.

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Gay Weddings and 32 Funerals: Remembering the UpStairs Lounge Fire

Erik Ose | Posted 07.11.2008 | Politics

Read More: New Orleans, Glbt, Gay History, Louisiana, Gay Pride Weekend, Metropolitan Community Church, Lesbian, Same-Sex Marriage, UpStairs Lounge, 1973, Firebombing, Gay, Fire, GLBT History, California, Anti-Gay Violence, Mcc, 2008, California Supreme Court, Homophobia, Christianity, June 24 1973, Bigotry, Gay Marriage, Rip, Gay Rights, Politics News
Erik Ose

To fully understand recent events, it's important to remember a tragedy that happened thirty-five years ago, and how much things have changed for gays and lesbians since then.

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Free Brigitte Bardot!

Danny Miller | Posted 06.15.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Homophobia, Racism, Brigitte Bardot, France, Entertainment News
Danny Miller

Have you heard that Brigitte Bardot, 73-year-old former movie star sex goddess, was convicted this week in France for "inciting racial hatred?"

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The Most Savage Shock Jock of Them All

Rory O'Connor | Posted 05.31.2008 | Media

Read More: Aclu, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, The Savage Nation, Rush Limbaugh, Allen Ginsberg, Timothy Leary, Homosexuality, Talk Radio, Sean Hannity, San Fran Sicko, Glaad, Homophobia, RockStar Energy Drink, Michael Savage, Bill O'Reilly, Media News
Rory O'Connor

Dig deeper, and the question of who Michael Savage is becomes more complicated. "Savage" isn't his real name; it seems to speak to his heightened sense of masculinity, aggression, and antipathy toward minorities.

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Gays, Hate, Blacks, and the Bible

Leonce Gaiter | Posted 05.24.2008 | Home

Read More: Homophobia, Curse of Ham, Colin Powell, California Supreme Court, Bible, Racism, Christianity, Interracial Marriage, John Boswell, Loving vs. Virginia, Homsexuality, Home News
Leonce Gaiter

The California Court has drawn on apt precedence in voting to end a ban on gay marriage. Blacks and gays have both endured centuries of hatred based on perversions of original biblical texts.

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Gay Hockey Fans Say NY's Madison Square Garden Is Toxic Environment

NY Times | KATIE THOMAS | Posted 03.29.2008 | Home

Read More: Homophobia, Madison Square Garden and Homophobia, New York Rangers, Madison Square Garden, Home News

During the final 10 minutes of many Rangers home games, the spotlights focus on Section 407 as Larry Goodman, a longtime season-ticket holder, pumps u...

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Obama Speech Addresses Homophobia, Anti-Semitism Among Black Americans

New York Observer | Jason Horowitz | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

Read More: Anti-Semitism, Barack Obama, Xenophobia, Martin Luther King Jr., Homophobia, 2008 Campaign, 2008 Elections, Baptist Church, Politics News

In a speech today at Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.served as pastor, Barack Obama talked about the existence of i...

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Obama To Do Gospel Tour With "Ex-Gay" Singer Who Vowed To Battle "Curse Of Homosexuality"

AMERICAblog.com | John Aravosis | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

Read More: 2008 Elections, Democratic Primary, Gay Rights, Democrats Homophobia, South Carolina, Homophobia, Donnie McClurkin, Democratic Presidential Candidate, Ex-Gay, Gay, Gospel, Democratic Party, Democrats, Barack Obama, Politics News

From the NYT: As religious conservatives gather in Washington this weekend for the "Values Voters Summit," Senator Barack Obama's campaign announ...

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US Army Advertises For Recruits On Gay Website

USA Today | Andrea Stone | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

Read More: Homophobia, Don't Ask Don't Tell, Homosexuality, Gay, Gays in Military, Politics News

The Army, Navy and Air Force unwittingly advertised for recruits on a website for gays, who are barred from military service if they are open about th...

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