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Watch Out, Warns Tom Coburn's Chief of Staff: Having a Sex Drive Might Mean You're Gay!

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: Sex and Relationships. September 21, 2009.
These people are very, very confused.

The Hidden Effects of "Don't Ask Don’t Tell"

Abe Forman-Greenwald, Brave New Foundation AlterNet: Video. June 23, 2009.
Gay and lesbian partners of service members forced by law to sacrifice in silence.

Why Is the Frat Boy Culture So Sleazy and Sex-Crazed?

Nicholas L. Syrett, National Sexuality Resource Center. June 4, 2009.
Frat houses are a haven for a masculinity that takes sexual conquest as one of its defining characteristics. But frats have not always been this way.

Young and Gay in the Bible Belt: 'My Mom Came at Me With a Butcher Knife!'

Bernadette C. Barton, AlterNet. April 15, 2009.
For many Bible Belt gays, "home" is not a haven from the outside world. Home may be more dangerous than the streets.

Shaking up Victorian Sexual Mores

Dane Kennedy, American Sexuality Magazine. February 25, 2009.
Sex pioneer Richard Burton challenged the socio-religious convictions and conventions that regulated sexuality in the Victorian era.

Mormon Homophobia: Up Close and Personal

Sheldon Rampton, Center for Media and Democracy. December 3, 2008.
An ex-Mormon explains how a church with mostly good values can promote hatred and intolerance.

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.

Palin: Being Gay Is a 'Choice'

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: Election 2008. October 1, 2008.
Uh ... no it isn't, Governor.

Courageous Gay Bishop Weathers Storm

Deb Price, Creators Syndicate. May 5, 2008.
Bishop Gene Robinson calls on religious gays and lesbians to fight for acceptance within their spiritual communities.

Day Of Silence Is Wrong Because Gay Sex Kills?

Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend AlterNet: PEEK. April 24, 2008.
Encouraging bullying and violence against gays for their own good. Makes sense in the wingnut mind.

Gay Does Not Equal Pedophile

Clif, Sadly, No! AlterNet: PEEK. April 21, 2008.
Clif at Sadly, No explains the difference with pictures.

Will Gay and Lesbian Voters Swing Philly for Obama or Clinton?

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: Election 2008. March 31, 2008.
In Philadelphia, gays constitute an estimated 5 percent of voters. That is not an inconsequential percentage in a race as tight as this one.

Former McGreevey Aide Claims Trysts with Ex-Gov and Wife

Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend AlterNet: Sex and Relationships. March 17, 2008.
If this tale of three-way bedroom romps is true, Dina Matos McGreevey's got some 'splaining to do.

GOP Rep Hates Gays More Than Terrorists, Joined by Squad of Bigoted Legislators

Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend AlterNet: PEEK. March 12, 2008.
Heaven help the LGBT citizens and allies who are in Oklahoma.

GOP State Rep Insists Homosexuality is a Bigger Threat to US Than Terrorism

Daniel DiRito, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: Video. March 11, 2008.
Thank goodness she's no longer teaching. We can only hope that her political career comes to an end as well.

Openly Gay Black Politicians Take On Anti-Gay Black Clergy

Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend AlterNet: PEEK. March 7, 2008.
This is sad, people, and yet another example of why this hurts the very people hurling the hatred.

Obama's Campaign Reaches Out to LGBT Community with Ad Buys in Texas, Ohio

Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend AlterNet: Election 2008. February 28, 2008.
This is a real sign of recognition and support of the LGBT communities in Red states.

Why Are Log Cabin Republicans Defending McCain's Gay Bashing?

Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend AlterNet: Election 2008. January 31, 2008.
Why would a gay group defend a man who supports Don't Ask, Don't Tell and is not sure if condoms stop the spread of HIV/AIDS?

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

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

What Do Conservatives Spend Their Time Thinking About?

Jill Filipovic, Feministe AlterNet: PEEK. November 27, 2007.
Jill Filipovic: A look at "Conservapedia's" most viewed articles provides some interesting insight.

Was Trent Lott Involved With a Gay Male Escort?

GottaLaff, Brave New Films AlterNet: PEEK. November 27, 2007.
GottaLaff: Could this be true? The escort in question denies it but how does that explain "the email and other records?"

Employment Non-Discrimination Act Passes House Without Gender Protections

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: Video. November 8, 2007.
Melissa McEwan: I don't know what else to say at the moment, except that I'll continue to be a fierce ally for the Transgendered.

Cross-Dressing Republican Caught With Male Hooker Resigns, But Still Won't Admit He's Gay

Howie Klein, AlterNet: Video. November 1, 2007.
Howie Klein: The Republicans seem to use virulent anti-gay stands as a way of proving "I'm not gay."

Dallas Billboard Implies Link Between Sagging Pants and Homosexuality

Pam Spaulding, AlterNet: PEEK. October 28, 2007.
Pam Spaulding: These "tough guys" trying to emulate gangstas in lockup, aren't going to like that message one iota.

Bush To Veto Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Amanda Terkel, AlterNet: PEEK. October 24, 2007.
Amanda Terkel: White House staffers were involved in the negotiations to craft expanded religious exemption language for the new ENDA bill.

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