-The anti-gay witch hunt in Uganda continues to expand. -Straight film critic filmmaker Ken Russell celebrates gay cinema. -The Gay and Lesbian Review Worldwide takes a look at the ex-gay survivors movement. -Britain’s Conservative Party woos gay voters. -Congressman (and…
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XGW Digest: July 4, 2009
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-The Southern Baptist Convention decrees that member churches must explicitly and actively condemn homosexual behavior to remain in good standing. -US Defense Secretary Robert Gates considers ways to ease enforcement of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. -OK State Rep. Sally Kern…
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XGW Digest: June 27, 2009
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-Gay couples can now use their married names on their passports. -A Catholic priest speaks out against the Vatican’s anti-gay teachings. -Anti-gay marriage petitioners in Maine may be collecting signatures under false pretenses. -Holocaust revisionist Scott Lively cites and defends…
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XGW Digest: June 20, 2009
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-Dr. Gregory Herek remembers LGBT researcher Larry Kurdek. -Focus on the Family continues to perpetuate the myth that homosexuality is caused by sexual abuse. -Lesbian filmmaker Paige Williams debuts Mississippi Queen, her documentary about growing up gay in rural Mississippi….
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XGW Digest: June 13, 2009
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-The Arizona legislature votes to eliminate domestic partner benefits granted last year to state employees. -An Emory University study reveals that bans on same-sex marriage lead to an increase in HIV infection rates. -An African-American minister fights for marriage equality….
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XGW Digest: June 6, 2009
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-The Nevada Legislature overrides Gov. Gibbons’ veto of its domestic partnership bill. -Gregory Herek advises Californians against trying to repeal Proposition 8 in 2010. -Former Vice President Dick Cheney supports same-sex marriage, says “freedom is freedom for everyone.” He would…
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XGW Digest: May 30, 2009
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-Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons vetoes a domestic partnership bill. -In Washington State, the wording of Referendum 71, which would repeal the Domestic Partnership Expansion Bill of 2009, is challenged by its own author. -David Link clarifies what the religious right…
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XGW Digest: May 23, 2009
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-Moscow police forcibly break up a Slavic Pride demonstration. -Lt. Col. Victor Fehrenbach, a 20-year veteran and decorated fighter pilot, is discharged under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. -The New Hampshire House rejects Gov. Lynch’s proposed changes to its same-sex marriage…
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XGW Digest: May 9, 2009
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-The situation for gays and lesbians in Uganda continues to worsen. -Emmy-nominated actor David Ogden Stiers comes out of the closet. -The Miss Universe Organization sends a “cease and desist” letter to the National Organization for Marriage for NOM’s use…
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XGW Digest: May 2, 2009
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-Same-sex couples begin marrying in Iowa. -Support for gay clergy continues to grow within the Presbyterian Church (USA). -Ex-gay survivor Christine Bakke responds to her mother’s decision to start an ex-gay ministry named after Christine’s blog. -Graduate student Scott Boscoe-Huffman…