Effects of gay parents

This is a GREAT video!
This young man makes a fantastic statement to the Iowa legislature...
I was raised by gay parents, and I'm a better person because of it...
Bravo!

Ad for gay marriage

The commercial above is from the Get Up! group in Australia.
It is a beautiful ad for marriage equality...yes, it made me a little teary!

Read the full story here:
Beautiful ad for marriage equality 

I agree with one of the comments made on the video...they should play this, exactly as it is, during the Super Bowl.


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Senator aids bigots in El Salvador

I was born and raised in rural South Carolina.
It was a simple life.  My family lived on a farm.
We didn't have tons of money, but we got by.
I encountered the occasional bullying through middle and high school, but I managed to come out relatively unscathed.

But, now this redneck Senator from South Carolina is embarrassing all sane southerners...

Read the full story here:
Senator aids bigots in El Salvador

Honestly, how do wingnuts like this hold down a job...let alone being elected to public office!

This guy honestly thinks that Gays and Lesbians are the root of all evil...and are now spreading their "agenda" to poor, defenseless foreign countries like El Salvador.  

He's got to save them from the evil fairies!  MORON!  
It's that old "methinks he doth protest too much" adage...you know we'll hear of a sex scandal one day with this wingnut and some underage senate page.

Salvation Army does not support equality

"Scripture forbids sexual intimacy between members of the same sex.  The Salvation Army believes, therefore, that Christians whose sexual orientation is primarily or exclusively same-sex are called upon to embrace celibacy as a way of life.  There is no scriptural support for same-sex unions as equal to, or as an alternative to, heterosexual marriage."


When will people realize that the bible was written by a group of MEN, who were bishops at the time.  
The Council of Nicea met in 325 AD (300 years after Jesus' death), this council was called by the Emperor Constantine.  
These men chose which writings from Jesus' followers would be used in the bible (several were thrown out, because they did not portray Jesus as "divine" enough), and they also picked the dates for all the religious holidays.  
Just think about it, 325 AD, a group of middle-aged men, of course the Bible is going to be conservative by today's standards.  People just need to stop hiding behind the Bible...it has alot of good in it, but it is not the law of the world.

Here is my suggestion...If you are looking to support an organization, don't drop your change in those annoying bell-ringers with the red buckets, and don't donate anything to their thrift stores.  
Find an organization that truly supports equality and non-discrimination.
The YMCA does a great deal of good work, and they welcome everyone.  But, check your local YMCA...as they can differ on levels of acceptance.
The United Way and the red Cross are also a good alternative...
but, if you support equality and acceptance, avoid the Salvation Army at all costs!

DOMA: bad for business

Seventy major US corporations issued a brief to the US Courts, claiming that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is harmful to commerce.

Read the full story here:
DOMA bad for business

There are some major heavy-hitters on the list.  While they may not truly support homosexuality or gay marriage, I'm glad they at least realize that they are hurting their bottom-line by singling out GLBTQ folks.

We all have money to spend...hail the almighty dollar!

America's youngest gay mayor

Holyoke, Massachusetts elected it's first gay mayor...Alex Morse.  And, he's 22 years old!
Bravo, Holyoke...Bravo!

Read the full story here:

Americas youngest gay mayor 

This is very promising...now, if only a much larger part of the country would be as open-minded, and forward-thinking as the northeast, we'd be back in business!

Anti-Gay pastor asks forgiveness

I love it!  I love it, I love it, I love it!

It is always the holier-than-thou, more-moral-than-you, jerks that are the most deviant of them all!

A New Orleans pastor was caught masturbating in a public CHILDREN'S park, and now he's asking the gay community for forgiveness.

After the years of protesting Southern Decadence and generally condemning all homosexuals, he is now saying he's addicted to porn...and asks everyone to forgive him.  

Read the full story here:
Anti-Gay pastor asks forgiveness

My grandmother always taught me to forgive and forget...
nah, I don't think that will hold true for this one...sorry Grandma!

Gay vs Kardashian Marriage?

I think this picture says it all!

I realize that not everyone had the same sort of upbringing as I did.  But, I still believe that everyone deserves the same rights.

My grandmother always taught me "what's good for the goose, is good for the gander"...meaning if my sister can't have it, neither can I.

I think this falls along the same lines.  
It's true, either of the folks in couple #2 could go out tomorrow and get married...and make a mint on it by making a documentary TV special.

But, couple #1 can't even place an announcement in the local paper??

I know I'm going to sound like my grandfather, but I don't care...
What the hell has the world come to!!

Michigan passes anti-gay bullying law

The Senate in Michigan passed a law that basically makes it ok for bullying, as long as it has a religious or moral basis.

Read the full story here:  Michigan legalizes anti-gay bullying

I am appalled that our so-called "leaders" actually believe this is acceptable! 
Who elected these morons?

Anchor comes out

A news anchor comes out while talking about recently-out actor Zachary Quinto

Read the full story here: Anchor comes out

I think this is fabulous!  More young people with influence should do this...let the kids in the world know that IT GETS BETTER, and suicide is not the answer!

Chaz Bono

Chaz Bono was on Anderson Cooper recently discussing his life, and recent experiences on Dancing with the stars.  During the interview, he received a surprise phone call from his mom...CHER!

Cher was not happy with what she called "gratuitous rudeness" from the judges towards Chaz. 
I do think a couple of Bruno's comments were borderline rude.  But, many times the judges were supportive and uplitfing of Chaz...even when his dancing technique was lacking.

The video of Cher and Chaz on Anderson is below...

The Hollywood closet

Luke Evans came out as a gay actor in 2002.  But, since becoming involved in more big-screen blockbusters, he has been forced back into the closet.

Read the full story here: Luke Evans: Out then In

I can certainly understand the pressure under young hollywood.  These guys and girls work for years to get that one big break, so many of them would gladly hide anything to keep the momentum going.
 

It does anger me that hollywood, of all places, would still encourage this kind of dishonesty.  What do you think?

Intolerance

The note in the photo was distributed at a halloween parade this weekend in Illinois.

I wish I could say this was shocking...but, the fact that this type of bigotry and ignorance is still prevalent makes my stomach turn!

This person clearly has no idea what religion truly is...except for a way to express judgement toward others.

What is comical to me is that the note says "they will have messages about tolerance, diversity, equality, respect, and acceptance"...isn't that what you should be teaching in any religion?

Honestly, how closed-minded can you get?  I mean...reading this letter, as it speaks of respect and equality, how could someone hand this out in a crowd and actually think this was acceptable, or fitting of any religion?

I know that all religion, or all religious people don't think or feel this way...but it really makes me sad to know that so many of these small-minded bigots still exist in modern society.  And, that they are making such an effort to spread their hatred and ignorance to anyone that will listen.

But, what is a comforting thought to me is, when the judgement does come...this person is going to be shocked to learn that they are the biggest sinner of them all!

Boys in Girls Scouts?

There is a news article today about a 7 year old boy that wants to join the girl scouts.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/upshot/young-boy-wishes-join-girl-scouts-210130922.html

I honestly don't know how I feel about this. 
I mean, if the little guy feels he wants to be a girl, his parents should respect and nurture him. 
But, at the same time, there is a group called Adventure Scouts...they allow boys and girls to join, and were created so that anyone would be welcome.
Why drag this child through the media mud just to make this point?

I understand the cause for the fight, but I'm not sure if it is wise for the child.

What are your thoughts?

Anti-Gay group exposed!

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I love that Rachel Maddow is exposing this group!

How devious and underhanded can you get!!??!!

These groups will stop at nothing to make people see it their way!