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The Boiled Frog Chills

Submitted by GayNewsService.com on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 14:56

The slowly boiling frog hopped out of the pot and decided to chill out for a day or two. We hear that the frog is working on some good stuff. The Boiled Frog Blog will return with new material by Sunday evening.

Enjoy July 4 weekend. [Read more ...]

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Rep. Murphy, Iraq veteran, takes helm of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ fight

Submitted by NewsSystem on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 00:00
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The Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to repeal the law banning homosexuals from serving openly in the military as soon as possible, with or without President Obama's help.

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D.C. Same-Sex Couples Headed for Equality

Submitted by NewsSystem on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 00:00
  • washingtonpost.com - Editorials
THE DISTRICT'S recognition of same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions took a big step forward on Tuesday. The D.C. Superior Court ruled that the Board of Elections and Ethics "correctly concluded" that a proposed referendum against the law would violate the city's human rights law. That statute prohibits discrimination and denial of city services or benefits based on sexual orientation.
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D.C. Same-Sex Couples Headed for Equality

Submitted by NewsSystem on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 00:00
  • washingtonpost.com - Courts, Judiciary
THE DISTRICT'S recognition of same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions took a big step forward on Tuesday. The D.C. Superior Court ruled that the Board of Elections and Ethics "correctly concluded" that a proposed referendum against the law would violate the city's human rights law. That statute prohibits discrimination and denial of city services or benefits based on sexual orientation.
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Gay sailor’s family blames military after his death

Submitted by NewsSystem on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 21:10
  • Houston Chrinicle Headlines
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An aunt says slain Navy Seaman August Provost complained a year before about being harassed for being gay.
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Fort Worth mayor wants feds' help in gay bar raid inquiry

Submitted by NewsSystem on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 20:17
  • HoustonChronicle Houston & Texas News
A man suffered a severe head injury when Fort Worth police and Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission agents inspected the Rainbow Lounge on Sunday.
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Brazil attorney general pushes same-sex unions

Submitted by NewsSystem on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 19:36
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Huck and the law in Iowa

Submitted by NewsSystem on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 17:35
  • Arkansas News Blogs
Interesting article here about a Republican candidate for governor in Iowa, Bob Vander Plaats. He was chairman of Mike Huckabee’s Iowa presidential primary campaign. Vander Plaats has apparently decided gay marriage is his big ticket, after a couple of losing bids for statewide office. When the Iowa Supreme Court legalized same sex marriage earlier this year, [...]
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Bar in Texas Raided On 40 yr Anniversary of Stonewall

Submitted by NewsSystem on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 17:29
  • Join The Impact
This blog was written by Eric Ross, a Join the Impact organizer in the East Bay of California. He is also the founder of Students for Equality, an organization dedicated to getting high school and college students more involved in LGBTQ Activism. He can be found on facebook and twitter as @LGBT_Activist In the early morning [...]
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It's witchcraft! Harry Potterpushing same-sex marriage

Submitted by NewsSystem on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 01:05
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Dumbledore's 'social change' agendateaches foreign policy 'friendship'
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The Drag Queen, The New Sheriff in Town, A Lesbian District Attorney and Francine Busby's Angry Lesbian Posse: Rainbow Corruption in San Diego

Submitted by NewsSystem on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 19:27
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The Drag Queen, The New Sheriff in Town, A Lesbian District Attorney and Francine Busby's Angry Lesbian Posse: Rainbow Corruption in San Diego's Soiled Political Climate -- Will it Prevent An Honest Investigation into the Criminal Conduct of Those Who Assaulted a San Diego Deputy Just Doing His Job?Excuse me? Did I read this correctly: Union Tribune - June 3, 2009: Democrat Francine Busby met yesterday with Sheriff Bill Gore and asked him to release the 911 tape that drew deputies to a June 26 fundraiser for her congressional campaign. “We had a very productive conversation,” Busby said at ...
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Your Destiny Now by Miguel Diocuore Ph.D.: Welcoming sodomites at the White House

Submitted by NewsSystem on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 17:45
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Memo to prez: My 'old attitude' was pro-'gay' At a meeting this week with homosexual activists invited to the...
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Bobbie Patray to Speak at Marshall County, TN Tea Party

Submitted by NewsSystem on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 17:06
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Marshall County Tribute on Friday, July 3:"Bobbie Patray of the Tennessee Eagle Forum will be one of the guest speakers," she continued. "Bobbie has been a relentless watchdog on 'the hill,' working hard on behalf of Tennesseans for over 20 years, keeping us informed on every issue from education to energy. Bobbie has earned the respect of legislators and has been instrumental in getting family values legislation sponsored and passed." To find a TEA Party in you area, visit www.teapartyday.com.
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The Playful Walrus: Update on California Marriage Amendment in Court

Submitted by NewsSystem on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 17:00
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U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker, a George H.W. Bush appointment, weighed in with some stuff yesterday. The CMA remains in effect for now. My analysis over at The Opine Editorials.
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Renowned moral theologian weighs-in on Theology of the Body debate

Submitted by NewsSystem on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 15:33
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Rome, Italy, Jul 3, 2009 / 02:33 pm (CNA).- Fr. Maurizio Faggioni, OFM, a professor at the top pontifical institute for moral theology, the Pontifical Academy "Alphonsianum," said in a recent interview with Catholic News Agency that the teachings of the Church suggest "far more prudence" in approaching some of the issues raised by Christopher West in his presentation of the Theology of the Body.
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Your Destiny Now by Miguel Diocuore Ph.D.: Holder: 'Gays' protected, ministers not

Submitted by NewsSystem on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 15:26
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Attorney general's testimony on 'hate crimes' U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder says a homosexual activist who is attacked following a Christian minister's sermon about homosexuality would be protected by a proposed...
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WND: Media Gag Homosexual Factor in Frank Lombard Duke Boy Rape Case

Submitted by NewsSystem on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 12:20
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Would exposure of the Lombard case hurt Obama’s pet cause of homosexual adoption? Where’s the media frenzy? Duke University official Frank Lombard is accused of raping his adopted 5-year-old son and attempting to induce someone to cross state lines to engage in sex with the boy. The same media and Duke professors who were all over the bogus 2006 Duke lacrosse “rape” case are not interested in this horrifying homosexual adoption-rape story. _____________________ Folks, the jaundiced liberal media deserves much blame for the deterioration of American culture and the collective erosion of ...
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Stop the Anti-Gay Slander Against Kevin Jennings

Submitted by GayNewsService.com on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 14:43

Kevin Jennings[Via GLSEN] Show Your Support to the US Department of Education. Kevin Jennings’ appointment as Assistant Deputy Secretary of Education for the Department’s Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools is a tribute to his many contributions to education and his commitment to the safety and well-being of all students. Since the appointment was announced on June 1, efforts have been made by the anti-gay industry to slander Kevin’s reputation and record as GLSEN’s Founder and former Executive Director to his new colleagues at the Department of Education. [Read more ...]

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Prop 8 Battle Continues in SF Federal Court

Submitted by David Hart on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 13:50

A hearing in US District Court will be held today. Plaintiffs seek to overturn Proposition 8. Chief Judge Vaughn Walker has indicated that he will probably deny a request for an injunction that would reverse the proposition while the case is being heard. However, it is likely that the matter will be fast-tracked to trial. [Read more ...]

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GLAAD Announces Project to Combat Homophobia in Virtual Communities

Submitted by GayNewsService.com on Thu, 07/02/2009 - 12:24

New York, NY, July 2, 2009 – The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, today announced a new project to address homophobia in virtual communities and educate users on LGBT issues. [Read more ...]

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DADT Lite is a Terrible Idea

Submitted by David Hart on Wed, 07/01/2009 - 17:38

Robert GatesI wrote recently that President Obama should at least consider the possibility of enforcing DADT on a case by case basis, giving commanders some flexibility. I was wrong. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is now exploring the same ground. While it is a good sign that Gates is working towards a solution,  I think that this is the wrong way to go about it. [Read more ...]

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Tackling Dummy

Submitted by David Hart on Wed, 07/01/2009 - 13:51
  • Hutcherson

ken hutchersonKen Hutcherson played in the NFL for a couple of years. He once claimed that he played football "to hurt white people." Now a pastor at Antioch Bible Church in Kirkland, Washington, he has redirected his anger and frustrations towards gay people. Hutcherson's delusions have included being a "special envoy" of the White House. The Bush administration issued a denial which prompted Hutch to claim that the White House was lying. [Read more ...]

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Choi Hearing Being Closely Watched

Submitted by David Hart on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 18:10

Dan Choi

Updated: Board recommends Lt. Choi's discharge (below the "fold").

Throughout the day, a hearing has been taking place in Syracuse, NY to determine if Lt. Dan Choi will be the first soldier discharged from the NY National Guard for violating the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Lt. Choi's fate is in the hands of a four officer panel at Hancock Air Base. [Read more ...]

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Franken WINS as Coleman Withdraws

Submitted by David Hart on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 16:12

Al FrankenAl Franken has finally won his seat in the US Senate. On the heels of a state supreme court decision upholding the result of election, Norm Coleman finally did the right thing and conceded to Franken. This gives Democrats a 60 seat majority which could be helpful in staving off Republican filibusters. It is expected that Senator Franken will assume his seat as early as next week.

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A Conflicted Maggie Gallagher?

Submitted by David Hart on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 15:06

Maggie GallagherMaggie Gallagher is the head of National Organization for Marriage. The functional name is the National Fundamentalist-funded Organization to Prevent Gays from Getting Married. Ms. Gallagher has a new column at TownHall.com that explores divorce. It is well written and asks some important questions. Ms Gallagher is a smart person, I wonder if she is sufficiently introspective to realize that she is making a case for same-sex marriage [Read more ...]

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