Alternative News and Information. en-us http://www.alternet.org/rss/button.gif http://www.alternet.org/ AlterNet http://www.alternet.org/ Copyright 2008 Independent Media Institute. All rights reserved. http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/92230/online_adoption_agency_denies_service_to_gays/ The adoption website is brazenly violating anti-discrimination laws. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:00:01 PDT Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/91431/changing_hearts_and_minds_on_gay_marriage/ Young activists are trying to reach out to conservative voters. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:00:01 PDT Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/89928/congress_learns_about_transgender_bias/ The June 26th hearing was an important first step in educating Congress about why a federal law protecting transgender employees is sorely needed. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:00:01 PDT Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/89111/gay_marriage_is_supported_by_a_majority_of_the_public/ One of the most exciting things about the delightful first wave of gay weddings across California was how much the nation took it in stride. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:00:01 PDT Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/88342/governor%27s_acceptance_of_gay_daughter_sends_message_of_tolerance/ It is important that other prominent African-American politicians follow Governor Deval Patrick's lead and vocally support gay rights. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:00:01 PDT Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/87516/gays_could_split_over_mccain/ Gay Republicans need to think twice before supporting McCain, whose record on gay rights is dangerously similar to Bush's. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:01 PDT Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/85999/the_california_supreme_court_has_corrected_a_monumental_injustice/ Let's hope the rest of the nation follows suit and moves towards legalizing gay marriage. Tue, 20 May 2008 16:00:01 PDT Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/85176/courts_rule_in_favor_of_deception_/ Anti-gay crusaders are deceiving voters about their strategies and intentions -- and the courts are playing along. Mon, 12 May 2008 10:00:01 PDT Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/84466/courageous_gay_bishop_weathers_storm/ Bishop Gene Robinson calls on religious gays and lesbians to fight for acceptance within their spiritual communities. Mon, 05 May 2008 12:00:01 PDT Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/83021/schwarzenegger_backs_gay_rights_/ California's governor has taken a humane and reasonable stance on gay marriage. John McCain should pay attention. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:00:01 PDT Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/81605/a_gay_friendly_message_to_mega-churches/ A new generation of church leaders avoids rabid, anti-gay rhetoric. Can they be pushed to accept and support gay rights? Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:00:01 PDT Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/80888/congresswoman_fights_for_gay_and_trans_rights_/ Gay Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin is tirelessly working to secure equal protections for gay and trans people. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:00:01 PDT Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/80519/america_must_work_to_end_anti-gay_abuses_worldwide/ All over the world gay men, lesbians, and transgender people are denied fundamental freedoms. America is not doing enough to help. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:00:01 PDT Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/79291/state_department_finally_mends_exclusionary_policies/ After years of lobbying, the partners of gay State Department employees are being extended some basic rights. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:00:01 PDT Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/78505/the_abcs_of_tolerance/ As American society becomes more gay-friendly, so must public schools. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:00:01 PST Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/77732/diversifying_politics/ The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund is launching a political training program that helps gays of color serve their community. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:00:01 PST Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/76659/will_john_mccain_turn_his_back_on_gay_americans/ After actively working to defeat Mitt Romney, Log Cabin Republicans hope John McCain will support gay rights. What does his record tell us? Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:00:01 PST Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/75945/%22between_the_lines%22_provides_a_voice_for_gay_community/ For 15 years, this Michigan newspaper has advocated for gay rights. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:00:01 PST Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/75207/parents_need_to_tell_their_stories_about_military%27s_gay_ban/ The military's anti-gay climate doesn't just victimize gay men and women in uniform. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:00:01 PST Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/72746/new_hampshire_gayly_steps_forward/ 2008 introduces civil unions to gay, lesbian, and queer couples in New Hampshire. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:00:01 PST Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/72362/what_does_the_%E2%80%9808_election_hold_for_gay_republicans/ If you were (or are) a gay Republican, which candidate would you be supporting during the primaries? Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:00:01 PST Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/70895/the_gay_truth_squad_polices_giuliani/ In the YouTube age, Giuliani's turnabout on gay rights is open for everyone to see. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:00:01 PST Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/68918/washington_insider_to_lead_charge_against_military%27s_gay_ban/ Despite popular support for lifting "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," it may take a Washington insider to get the job done. Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:00:01 PST Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/68351/a_gay_mayor_rises_in_michigan/ The story of Michigan's first openly gay mayor takes place in the small town of Ferndale. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:00:01 PST Deb Price http://www.alternet.org/columnists/story/67650/gay_u.s._house_says_that%27s_okay/ It has taken more than 30 years for the House to pass the bill now known as the Employment Nondiscrimination Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:00:01 PST Deb Price