-The National Equality March gains additional support. -Right Wing Watch warns that the religious right is regaining momentum. -Former Miss California Carrie Prejean to speak at the 2009 Values Voter Summit. -Arizona eliminates domestic partner benefits for the families of…
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Randy Thomas has a history of speaking about transgenders without any real knowledge of the subject. So it was only a matter of time until he showed his ignorance and lack of any real knowledge on transgender issues once again. A…
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XGW Digest: September 5, 2009
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-Same-sex couples begin marrying in Vermont. -Former Maryland Gov. Parris Glendening apologizes for his past opposition to same-sex marriage. -Conservapedia continues to defend Paul Cameron’s “research.” -Carrie Prejean sues Miss California USA officials for religious discrimination. -A Washington state judge…
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Exodus Unable to Give a Numerical Success Rate
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In a post by Brad Sargent on the Exodus blog, the success rate of ex-gay therapy is addressed. 25 years ago, Brad became involved in Exodus. He started working for them in 1991, and was often addressed with the question,…
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XGW Digest: August 29, 2009
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-US District Judge David Carter dismisses a lawsuit against the Defense of Marriage Act on a technicality. -Harvey Milk is inducted into the California Hall of Fame. -Laurie Higgins of the Illinois Family Institute equates homosexuality with Nazism. -A Chicago…
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In a piece called “Ministry to Gay Students,” Shawn Harrison of Exodus Youth goes the extra mile to portray condescension and religious supremacism as compassion. He also believes that the Bible is inerrant. First we get the compassion part: There…
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Ex-Gay Group PFOX Loses Appeal in NEA Case
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Despite their rather up-beat press release (and more than a few blog headlines), The Superior Court for the District of Columbia handed Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays, Inc (PFOX) a defeat today. PFOX had asked for a review of an…
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Exodus expressed dismay at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s decision to allow partnered gay clergy to serve in the church. Orlando, FL. Exodus International, the world’s largest interdenominational ministry helping those conflicted by same-sex attraction to live a life…
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XGW Digest: August 22, 2009
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-Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan vetoes an anti-discrimination ordinance. -Alvin McEwen examines the anti-gay propaganda promoted by the Christian Medical and Dental Associations. -The Durham, NC city council passes a resolution endorsing marriage equality. -Human Rights Watch issues a report on…
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Ex-Gay Survivors Gain Exposure in Media
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Several ex-gay survivors – people who went through ex-gay therapy but ultimately found it unsuccessful and came out as gay – have been profiled recently by various media outlets. Jacob Wilson, Vince Cervantes, and Daniel Gonzales have been interviewed by…