In a June 17 Citizenlink article, Focus on the Family speaks out in support of Italian pop singer’s ex-gay song “Luca Used to be Gay.” The autobiographical song advocates that gays can become straight, which XGW predicted would bring it…
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XGW Digest: June 13, 2009
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-The Arizona legislature votes to eliminate domestic partner benefits granted last year to state employees. -An Emory University study reveals that bans on same-sex marriage lead to an increase in HIV infection rates. -An African-American minister fights for marriage equality….
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XGW Digest: June 6, 2009
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-The Nevada Legislature overrides Gov. Gibbons’ veto of its domestic partnership bill. -Gregory Herek advises Californians against trying to repeal Proposition 8 in 2010. -Former Vice President Dick Cheney supports same-sex marriage, says “freedom is freedom for everyone.” He would…
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XGW Digest: May 30, 2009
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-Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons vetoes a domestic partnership bill. -In Washington State, the wording of Referendum 71, which would repeal the Domestic Partnership Expansion Bill of 2009, is challenged by its own author. -David Link clarifies what the religious right…
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XGW Digest: May 23, 2009
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-Moscow police forcibly break up a Slavic Pride demonstration. -Lt. Col. Victor Fehrenbach, a 20-year veteran and decorated fighter pilot, is discharged under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. -The New Hampshire House rejects Gov. Lynch’s proposed changes to its same-sex marriage…
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XGW Digest: May 9, 2009
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-The situation for gays and lesbians in Uganda continues to worsen. -Emmy-nominated actor David Ogden Stiers comes out of the closet. -The Miss Universe Organization sends a “cease and desist” letter to the National Organization for Marriage for NOM’s use…
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Centuries ago, the Baptist church was founded on the principle of freedom of conscience. According to Baptist belief, individual Christians are fully competent to study the Bible for themselves and to seek guidance from God (the “priesthood of the believer“);…
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XGW Digest: May 2, 2009
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-Same-sex couples begin marrying in Iowa. -Support for gay clergy continues to grow within the Presbyterian Church (USA). -Ex-gay survivor Christine Bakke responds to her mother’s decision to start an ex-gay ministry named after Christine’s blog. -Graduate student Scott Boscoe-Huffman…
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XGW Digest: April 25, 2009
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-53% of New Yorkers support marriage equality, according to a new poll. -The Maine State Legislature holds hearings on two bills, one which would legalize same-sex marriage and one which would confer the rights and benefits of marriage to couples…
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XGW Digest: April 18, 2009
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-New York Gov. David Paterson introduces a marriage equality bill in the state legislature. -Openly gay Iowa state senator Matt McCoy receives a death threat. -Via Wendy Gritter, Brian Pengelly encourages Christians to participate in the Day of Silence. -An…