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The word by Miss K

How do we educate people about our way of life without alienating them or worse yet, mis­informing them? How we educate people about us is just as important as what we share with them because you cannot educate people about our way of life by throwing it in their face and saying, “accept me or […]

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The Word by Sheila

Wow! How about those referenda!??? Elections are always dicey propositions. People’s votes are affected by so many imponderables — I’d love to think, as someone who teaches public policy, that voters make their decisions after considering contending positions and evaluating them, but we all know better. Especially when measures af­fecting the lives of gay, lesbian,

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Pecs and the City

A few weeks ago I was picking up basketballs in the gym when I heard two young guys talking in the hyperactive, rushed tones that could only come from the fourth grade. I missed the gist of the conversation, but I did overhear this gem: “You have a girl­friend? That is so gay!” As amusing

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Why the Catholic Church is Dead Wrong on Marriage Equality

Chicago Cardinal Francis George is leaving no stone unturned in his campaign to halt gay marriage as it sits on the runway awaiting clearance for takeoff by the Illinois legislature. This week, he devoted another lengthy, tortured column to the subject in the Catholic New World. I read this one very carefully, and though the

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No Comment From White House in Prop 8 Case

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney continues to stay mum on whether the Obama administration will participate before the Feb. 28 deadline in pending litigation before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8. Asked on Tuesday by NBC News’ Peter Alexander if the White House would “publicly advocate” against Proposition 8 —

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How Will Supreme Court Rule on Prop 8, DOMA Standing?

  Standing is like an admission rule at a bar. Before you can even get through the door, you have to fulfill certain basic requirements, like being over 21, appropriately attired, and not already drunk and disorderly. And, in determining whether you meet the requirements, the bouncer looks at evidence: your driver’s license, your general

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The Guardian Releases New Graph of Gay Rights By State

Gay rights laws in America have evolved to allow — but in some cases ban — rights for gay, lesbian and transgender people on a range of issues, including marriage, hospital visitation, adoption, housing, employment and school bullying. The handling of gay rights issues vary by state and follow trends by region See the Full

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NOM’s Tough Year

2012 was undoubtedly one of the toughest years the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) has faced since its founding in 2007. Historic defeats at the ballot box, the release of embarrassing internal documents, and unsuccessful boycotts against major companies have all dealt serious blows to the organization’s credibility and electoral influence. NOM, however, continues to

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Lesbian Military Widow Mistreated by DOMA

  Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Donna Johnson was one of three soldiers killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan on October 1, but she was the only one of the three whose spouse was not taken care of by the military after her death. Johnson’s wife, Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Tracy Dice, was

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LGBT Valentine’s Dinner & Dance

Hey Fresno, looking for something different to do for Valentine’s Day? How about a weekend long celebration if you stay for breakfast? Make the short jaunt to Visalia and join us in the festivities. It will surely be a night to remember!   So, next month is Valentine’s Day, the day that can prove to