-Massachusetts Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker selects an openly gay running mate. -Hate crimes on the basis of sexual orientation continue to rise, according to the FBI’s latest statistics. -An evangelical church in Denver adopts a gay-affirming stance. -Good Morning…
Malaysia Report: Transgender Day of Remembrance
Held on the 20th of November every year, this day is set to commemorate transgenders who have been killed due to discrimination, prejudice and hatred towards the community. It is also to raise awareness and act against the violence, brutality…
XGW Digest: November 21, 2009
-Same-sex marriage is legalized via court order in Buenos Aires, Argentina. -Dolly Parton speaks out in defense of gay rights. -Meghan McCain (daughter of Sen. John McCain) challenges the Republican Party’s hypocrisy on the issue of same-sex marriage. -The Christian…
NARTH Pulls Latest Glatze Interview
As reported here a few days ago, the National Association for the Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) recently posted an interview between reparative therapist Joseph Nicolosi and ex-gay activist Michael Glatze. The latter’s inflammatory comments of late are severely…
According to their website, Exodus has sent an open letter to President Museveni of Uganda voicing their opposition to the Anti-Homosexuality Bill being considered there. Exodus has been criticized heavily for the lack of such a statement, and has so…
Dr. Joseph Nicolosi of the National Association for the Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) has posted a recent interview with Michael Glatze. Glatze is the troubled former editor of XY Magazine who made an ex-gay splash in a 2007…
XGW Digest: November 14, 2009
-Portugal’s new Prime Minister places marriage equality on his list of priorities. -The Christian Anti-Defamation Commission plans a rally to try to provoke arrests under the new hate crimes law. -The New York State Senate promises to vote on marriage…
Earlier today, Dr. Warren Throckmorton and Pastor Martin Ssempa were able to discuss the Anti-Homosexuality Bill currently being debated in Uganda. Both appeared on Premier Radio, part of the Christian media in the UK. While the exchange is short, it…
AMA Votes Against DADT, Same-Sex Marriage Bans
Source: AP The American Medical Association has voted to oppose the military policy concerning gay service members, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT), saying it has “a chilling effect” on open communication with one’s doctor. “A law which makes people lie…
Love Won Out: Birmingham, Alabama
The ex-gay “Love Won Out” conference in Birmingham went underway Friday, the final one led by Focus on the Family before they relinquish control to Exodus International amid financial troubles. Truth Wins Out’s Wayne Besen organized a protest of the…