Category Archives: GLBT

Stop the Religious Persecution!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by M J Shepherd

(In response to these posts.)

Posted in General, GLBT, Humor, Politics | 9 Comments

What Are Best Friends For?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Shannon Burgdorf

I saw this at PostSecret yesterday: Well, duh. Of course he won’t be your friend. Would you remain his friend if you found out he secretly believed he was superior to you? Would you continue being BEST friends with a … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT | 47 Comments

Gay Marriage Won’t Threaten Your Marriage

Posted on February 19, 2012 by M J Shepherd

(In response to this post.)

Posted in General, GLBT, Humor, Love | 15 Comments

Gov. Christine Gregoire Gives Fantastic Speech Before Signing Marriage Equality Bill

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

If you haven’t seen it yet, Washington Governor Christine Gregoire signed the bill for marriage equality earlier today and her pre-signing speech is just beautiful to listen to: The only disappointing part is where she explains in a positive way … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 37 Comments

Court Says Company Was Right to Fire Anti-Gay Counselor

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Carrie

An federal appeals court in Georgia recently affirmed the lower court’s dismissal of the case of Marcia Walden, a counselor employed by contract with the Centers for Disease Control, saying she did not have a valid free exercise claim against the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Lawsuits | 87 Comments

Short Stories of Coming Out

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

After that last article, I need to read something less gut-wrenching. Thankfully, reader Lauren pointed me to a more inspirational website. It’s a series of short responses to the prompt “When I came out…” Some of them are funny. Some … Continue reading →

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Sure, Gay Teens Are Killing Themselves, but What About the Christians?!

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

There’s a heartbreaking story in Rolling Stone by Sabrina Rubin Erdely about anti-gay bullying, the resulting suicides, the teachers who didn’t (or, arguably, couldn’t) do anything about it, the district administrators who sat back and watched it happen, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, GLBT | 156 Comments

Swan Pride

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

Here’s a terrific music video with an even better message: Support marriage equality. The band, Bye June, conveys the message via shadow puppets and swans. The obstacle to the swans’ love? Not a surprise… The lead singer/songwriter, Gil Kline, said … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Love, Pop Culture | 3 Comments

Former Survivor Contestant Rupert Speaks Out in Favor of Marriage Equality During Gubernatorial Bid

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

I feel like such a fair-weather Survivor fan for saying this, but I had no idea popular contestant Rupert Boneham was running to become the Governor of Indiana (as a Libertarian): He recently released this video promising to fight against … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics, Pop Culture | 7 Comments

For Those of You Who Don’t Think You Can Be Activists…

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

Kate at Suburban Sweetheart has an awesome story of why she supports LGBT rights and how her support inspired her to act when an injustice took place in her hometown: As easily as that, I began to identify as an … Continue reading →

Posted in General, GLBT, Politics | 4 Comments