There has been a lot of discussion lately over the attendance of Exodus President Alan Chambers at a recent Gay Christian Network conference (GCN). Chambers participated in a panel discussion with former Love In Action director John Smid, Courage UK…
XGW Digest: January 7, 2012
-Civil unions begin in Delaware and Hawaii. -The British government honors gay war hero and inventor Alan Turing with a new stamp. -The wife of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor voices her support for marriage equality. -The North Carolina Psychological…
We have learned that Exodus president Alan Chambers will be attending the Gay Christian Network conference this evening in Orlando, Fl. He will be participating in a panel discussion with Jeremy Marks, John Smid, and Wendy Gritter at 8:30 EST. …
It Gets Better? A Message for Non-Western LGBT
“It Gets Better” is a realistic message for gay and lesbian people living in the western world, where society is increasingly accepting of sexual diversity. But in some non-western parts of the globe, survival as an LGBT person is all…
XGW Digest: December 31, 2011
-Buzzfeed reveals the sordid details of what gay people do on Christmas. -Just Out, Portland’s LGBT newspaper, shuts its doors. -Congressman Ron Paul’s views on gays come under scrutiny. -CNNMoney finds that same-sex couples pay up to $6,000 per year…
XGW Digest: December 24, 2011
-A new study confirms that marriage is healthy for gay couples. -A New Jersey judge rules in favor of a gay couple in a custody hearing. -The Duluth, MN city council votes to officially oppose the anti-gay marriage amendment on…
XGW Digest: December 17, 2011
-The National Organization for Marriage continues to receive nearly all of its support from several large donors. -Journalist and gay activist Paul Varnell passes away. -The city of Orlando, Florida institutes a domestic partner registry. -Congress removes several anti-gay provisions…
Joe Dallas, former leader of Exodus International and self-professed “ex-gay,” was on the Janet Mefferd Show to express his disapproval of Christians who support equality and of Christian members of the Queer community. Dallas, long an opponent of so-called “gay…
Congratulations, Wayne and Jamie
We’re a few days behind, but better late than never in wishing long-time Ex-Gay Watch friend and ally Wayne Besen, of Truth Wins Out, the very best with his new husband, Jamie Brundage. The happy couple married in Burlington, Vermont,…
XGW Digest: December 10, 2011
-The Puerto Rico legislature moves toward eliminating several categories, including sexual orientation and gender identity, from the local hate crimes statute. -A gay couple in Ohio is targeted by anti-gay graffiti. -The Raleigh, NC city council passes a resolution opposing…