“Doin’ Time in the Homo No Mo Halfway House — How I Survived the Ex-Gay Movement,” the original one-man comedy by Peterson Toscano, continues to tour the United States. Performance schedule for the next few weeks: Sunday, Oct. 17: Burlington,…
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Focus on the Family mobilized a political rally against gay couples — and in favor of antigay politicians — on the National Mall in Washington yesterday. Gay observers (two friends of mine) counted approximately 25,000 attendees — far short of…
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Thanks, Advocate
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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…
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Tolerance in Southern Gospel Music Land
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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…
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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…
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Wayne Besen Criticizes Ex-gay Ad Ruling
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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…
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Science Study Boosts Asexual Pride Movement
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“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…
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Study Links Genes, Male Homosexuality
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“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…
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Wayne Besen Debates Author of Exgay Book
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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)…