-The Washington, DC city council votes in favor of marriage equality. -The Chinese government opens a gay bar. -The Los Angeles Times criticizes the Manhattan Declaration. -The Courage Campaign withdraws from the effort to try to repeal Proposition 8 in…
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XGW Digest: November 28, 2009
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-Massachusetts Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker selects an openly gay running mate. -Hate crimes on the basis of sexual orientation continue to rise, according to the FBI’s latest statistics. -An evangelical church in Denver adopts a gay-affirming stance. -Good Morning…
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XGW Digest: November 21, 2009
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-Same-sex marriage is legalized via court order in Buenos Aires, Argentina. -Dolly Parton speaks out in defense of gay rights. -Meghan McCain (daughter of Sen. John McCain) challenges the Republican Party’s hypocrisy on the issue of same-sex marriage. -The Christian…
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XGW Digest: November 14, 2009
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-Portugal’s new Prime Minister places marriage equality on his list of priorities. -The Christian Anti-Defamation Commission plans a rally to try to provoke arrests under the new hate crimes law. -The New York State Senate promises to vote on marriage…
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XGW Digest: November 7, 2009
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-A candlelight vigil is held for the victim of a violent homophobic attack in Liverpool, England. -A Catholic church in Maine fires a lay minister for speaking out in support of marriage equality. –The Economist considers the legal complexities surrounding…
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XGW Digest: October 31, 2009
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-Jeremy Hooper takes an in-depth look at the National Organization for Marriage. -Anti-gay hate crimes are on the rise in London. -Army Secretary John McHugh weighs in on Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. -Stephen Colbert skewers opponents of Washington Referendum 71….
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XGW Digest: October 24, 2009
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-A spokesman for Stand For Marriage Maine admits that the organization has made dishonest claims in its ads. -Congressman Jared Polis’ partner talks about being a gay congressional spouse. -Another anti-gay crusader is caught in a scandal. -Irish sports star…
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XGW Digest: October 17, 2009
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-A group of Russian and Slavic Christians stage an anti-Referendum 71 rally in Washington one day before 1,500 Washingtonians march in support of 71. -The Alliance Defense Fund sues to try to stop New York from recognizing out-of-state same-sex marriages….
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XGW Digest: October 10, 2009
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-The religious right continues to attack Obama appointee and openly gay educator Kevin Jennings. -Microsoft donates $100,000 in support of Washington Referendum 71. -LGBT activists in Belarus host an international conference in Minsk. -Two straight NFL players speak out in…
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XGW Digest: October 3, 2009
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-Daniel Gonzales lays out the similarities between ex-gay programs and Scientology. -Exodus ally Mark Yarhouse backs away from his previous support for reorientation efforts. -The Seattle, WA city council passes a resolution urging voters to vote yes on Referendum 71….