-Former ex-lesbian Kori Ashton launches a gay-affirming website. -The Serbian government cancels Belgrade Pride due to safety issues. -Focus on the Family steps up its efforts to recruit younger supporters. -Opponents of marriage equality in Washington state showcase divorcees in…
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XGW Digest: September 19, 2009
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-The Atlanta police department offers questionable reasons for its recent raid on a gay bar. -President Obama to nominate law professor and out lesbian Chai Feldblum for Commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. -A Catholic church solicits funds for…
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XGW Digest: September 12, 2009
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-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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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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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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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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XGW Digest: August 15, 2009
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-A new book chronicles the challenges and difficulties faced by gay youth in America through 40 personal stories. –Tim Horton’s and Blount Fine Foods drop plans to provide food for a NOM rally in Rhode Island. -The Family Research Council…
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XGW Digest: August 8, 2009
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-Anti-gay activist Linda Harvey uses the Tel Aviv shootings as another opportunity to bash the gay community. -The Liberty Counsel tries to separate two young children from the gay foster parents who nurtured them back to health. -David Link points…
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XGW Digest: August 1, 2009
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-The Anglican and Episcopal Churches move further apart over the issue of gay clergy and same-sex unions. -Soap star Thom Bierdz comes out of the closet on and off screen. -Australia Prime Minister Kevin Rudd claims to respect same-sex unions…
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XGW Digest: July 18, 2009
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-The Maine Family Policy Council blames gays for urban blight. -Focus on the Family increases its focus on opposing gay marriage. -The Episcopal Church in the USA rules that gays can be ordained as bishops. -Former president Bill Clinton speaks…