I wish to extend my appreciation to Etelka Lehoczky and The Advocate, for talking with me and mentioning Ex-Gay Watch in Lehoczky’s article on gay bloggers.
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According to CNSNews.com, exgays across the spectrum are “enraged” at John Kerry’s debate remark that people could be born gay. Kerry said: “I think if you were to talk to Dick Cheney’s daughter, who is a lesbian, she would tell…
Tolerance in Southern Gospel Music Land
Southern gospel singer Kirk Talley has opted to downplay the antigay extortion committed against him early this year — and to go silent about the details of his exgay restoration, perhaps fearing retaliation by those in the Southern gospel community…
On October 10, 11 antigay activists affiliated with Repent America, a pro-exgay religious group, were arrested for disrupting a gay-pride festival in Philadelphia. AgapePress and religious-right legal outfits accuse the city of Philadelphia of "continually denying [antigay group leader Michael…
Wayne Besen Criticizes Ex-gay Ad Ruling
Focus on the Family this week won the right to post exgay ads on Tampa Bay, Fla.-area bus shelters, according to 365gay.com. Gay activist/author Wayne Besen responded with a press release this afternoon: “AUTHOR CRITICIZES DECISION TO LET FOCUS ON…
Science Study Boosts Asexual Pride Movement
“LONDON, England (CNN) — About one percent of adults have absolutely no interest in sex, according to a new study, and that distinction is becoming one of pride among many asexuals. … “It was published in the latest issue of…
Study Links Genes, Male Homosexuality
“LONDON, England (Reuters) — Genetic factors, along with cultural and early experiences, influence male homosexuality, Italian scientists said on Wednesday.” One study is by no means conclusive proof. This particular study evaluated 198 men and 4,600 relatives. Few exgays, even…
Wayne Besen Debates Author of Exgay Book
Gay activist and author Wayne Besen debates Talbert W. Swan II, editor of the exgay book “Closing the Closet: Testimonies of Deliverance from Homosexuality.” (Previous XGW coverage.) The interview will be broadcast tonight at 10 p.m. EDT (7 p.m. PDT)…
Southern gospel singer Kirk Talley has the backing of his “restoration team” to resume a concert/ministry, according to an e-mail newsletter from the singer dated Oct. 6. The restoration team’s announcement is vague about both the team’s goals and requirements…
Ex-Gay Watch Begins Discussion Group
On an experimental basis, I am opening a Yahoo group to discuss exgay and ex-exgay news, politics and science. Join the XGW e-mail discussion group at Yahoo here. Like the exexgayministry discussion at Yahoo, the Ex-Gay Watch discussion is for…