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Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "gay"

MSNBC's Brewer Adopts Anti-Gay Rhetoric

MSNBC's Brewer Adopts Anti-Gay Rhetoric

Jamison Foser, Media Matters for America AlterNet: Media and Technology. November 4, 2009.
Anchor Contessa Brewer's introduction of a segment about Maine's repeal of a law allowing same-sex marriage is right out of the right-wing playbook.

Mike Rogers: The Man Who Outs Closeted Right-Wing Politicians

Mike Rogers: The Man Who Outs Closeted Right-Wing Politicians

Greta Christina, The Blowfish Blog. September 21, 2009.
Mike Rogers talks about why it's important to report on the secret sex lives of gay conservatives who are in bed with anti-gay forces.

Girls Gone Wild vs. Virgins Till Marriage: Why Is Sexual Life in America So Schizoid?

Girls Gone Wild vs. Virgins Till Marriage: Why Is Sexual Life in America So Schizoid?

Lara Riscol, McGraw-Hill. September 3, 2009.
America, "Land of the Free", continues to swing between smut and sanctimony.

The Straight State: How Gays Became the

The Straight State: How Gays Became the "Anticitizen"

Steven Epstein, The Nation. July 31, 2009.
A new book show how government officials, courts and politicians have struggled to make sense of sexual nonconformity.

Tell Maryland's Attorney General to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages

Tell Maryland's Attorney General to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages

Change.org, June 22, 2009.
His decision marks a monumental step in the fight for gay rights.

Why Much of Asia Didn't Hear Sean Penn's

Why Much of Asia Didn't Hear Sean Penn's "Homo-Loving" Speech

David Flumenbaum, Huffington Post. March 3, 2009.
Networks serving over 300 million viewers in 53 countries muted, omitted or mistranslated anything gay-related in Oscars speeches.

Obama Appoints Gay Man to Faith-Based Initiatives Office

Obama Appoints Gay Man to Faith-Based Initiatives Office

Ali Frick, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. February 7, 2009.
Obama made an important gesture in naming Fred Davie to serve in the Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

A Human Rights Agenda for Obama

A Human Rights Agenda for Obama

Peter Tatchell, AlterNet. January 20, 2009.
Here are ways Obama can defend human rights worldwide -- including the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.

'Prop 8: The Musical' Starring Jack Black, John C. Reilly, and More

'Prop 8: The Musical' Starring Jack Black, John C. Reilly, and More

Staff, Funny or Die AlterNet: Video. December 3, 2008.
From the hilarious folks at Funny or Die.

On Prop 8: A Favor to Ask from Your Gay Friend at the ACLU

On Prop 8: A Favor to Ask from Your Gay Friend at the ACLU

anthony romero, The American Civil Liberties Union AlterNet: Video. October 29, 2008.
An urgent call to everyone you know in California.

John McCain Meets With Gay Republicans (In Secret, of Course)

John McCain Meets With Gay Republicans (In Secret, of Course)

Cenk Uygur, The Young Turks AlterNet: Video. June 27, 2008.
"Secretly I don't hate you as much as I tell the evangelicals I hate you, but I still kinda hate you. Is that ok?"

The F Word: Of Wedges and Weddings

The F Word: Of Wedges and Weddings

Laura Flanders, Huffington Post AlterNet: Sex and Relationships. June 18, 2008.
GRITtv host Laura Flanders on equal marriage and political vision.

Gay Couples Exchange Vows in California

Gay Couples Exchange Vows in California

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. June 17, 2008.
Same-sex couples celebrate lasting love and newfound equality.

The Indestructible Male Libido

The Indestructible Male Libido

Paul Festa, Nerve.com. June 3, 2008.
Despite the fear of imminent sexual decay, getting older has its benefits.

Remembering Harvey Milk: on the set of Gus Van Sant's upcoming film

Remembering Harvey Milk: on the set of Gus Van Sant's upcoming film "Milk"

Kip Williams, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. May 26, 2008.
This memorial day, let's remember the world's first openly gay politician.

So Suze Orman Is Gay, What Does That Have To Do with Financial Advice?

So Suze Orman Is Gay, What Does That Have To Do with Financial Advice?

Susie Bright, SusieBright.com. January 23, 2008.
Apparently a whole lot. Just try substituting "men" for "money" in her new book.

New Hampshire Gayly Steps Forward

New Hampshire Gayly Steps Forward

Deb Price, Creators Syndicate. January 7, 2008.
2008 introduces civil unions to gay, lesbian, and queer couples in New Hampshire.

What Does the ‘08 Election Hold for Gay Republicans?

What Does the ‘08 Election Hold for Gay Republicans?

Deb Price, Creators Syndicate. January 2, 2008.
If you were (or are) a gay Republican, which candidate would you be supporting during the primaries?

Readers Write: Christian Ex-Gays Try to 'Cure' Homosexuality

Readers Write: Christian Ex-Gays Try to 'Cure' Homosexuality

Alex Jung, AlterNet. December 19, 2007.
AlterNet readers weigh in on "sexual reorientation therapy."

Washington Insider to Lead Charge Against Military's Gay Ban

Washington Insider to Lead Charge Against Military's Gay Ban

Deb Price, Creators Syndicate. November 26, 2007.
Despite popular support for lifting "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," it may take a Washington insider to get the job done.

A Gay Mayor Rises in Michigan

A Gay Mayor Rises in Michigan

Deb Price, Creators Syndicate. November 19, 2007.
The story of Michigan's first openly gay mayor takes place in the small town of Ferndale.

Gay? U.S. House Says That's Okay

Gay? U.S. House Says That's Okay

Deb Price, Creators Syndicate. November 12, 2007.
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.

Obama Spurns Black LGBT Community for an

Obama Spurns Black LGBT Community for an "Ex-Gay" Musician

Deb Price, Creators Syndicate. November 5, 2007.
Barack Obama has alienated a large number of black gays and lesbians for giving musician Donnie McClurkin, an "ex-gay," a platform for his campaign in South Carolina.

Reconciling Catholic Faith with LGBT Children

Reconciling Catholic Faith with LGBT Children

Deb Price, Creators Syndicate. October 29, 2007.
Catholic parents with LGBT children are working to make the Church more inclusive of their families.

Obama Plays to Anti-Gay Sentiment

Obama Plays to Anti-Gay Sentiment

Earl Ofari Hutchinson, AlterNet. October 23, 2007.
Barack Obama takes a page straight from the Bush campaign playbook, touring with a notorious gay basher whose last political performance came at the 2004 Republican National Convention.