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D.C.: ChurchOuting.org - site takes on hypocrisy in Catholic Church

Now this is interesting...when the church gets wind of this, there will probably be an eruption.

For Immediate ReleaseWednesday, November 17, 2009Contact:  Phil AtteyPhone: 202.

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Palin/Beck 2012 ?!?

We're gonna need a new catagory for doubly "batsh*t crazy"...

"I can envision a couple of different combinations, if ever I were to be in a position to really even seriously consider running for anything in the future, and I'm not there yet," Palin tells Newsmax.

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Religious right anti-hate crimes rally featured person from actual hate group

crossposted on Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters

Submitted for your approval and laughter, scenes from the anti-hate crimes rally:

For those who are not aware of this fact, the first speaker at .

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Tallahassee SCLC sends letter opposing domestic partnerships to city commission

As you can see with this sad story of the oppressed taking on the role of oppressor, it's not just about the word "marriage" for some people -- even domestic partnerships (certainly not mentioned in any bible I've heard of), are in the bulls-eye.

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On the Record?2010 NC Democratic Senate Candidates

In the past I have often had to “corner” candidates by asking questions about LGBT equality at public events to get them to answer my questions.

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So where's my tax exemption

Now don't get me wrong.  I have plenty of christian friends.  I love them, and totally respect their faith.

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"Ex-Gay" in Augusta, Georgia Says Heterosexuality Is Like Learning to Ride A Bike!

Cross posted at Truth Wins Out

Here we go again.  

My roommate's brother tipped me off to an "ex-gay" situation happening here in my backyard in Augusta, Georgia.

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News only earth-shattering to Papa Ratzi: study shows sexual orientation no predictor of abuse

With actual facts backing up the obvious, John Jay College of Criminal Justice researchers have released a preliminary report that show there is NO TIE between sexual orientation and sex abuse of children.

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Just in: Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act advances in House Committee

From the mailbag...   Press Release   

Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin

Wisconsin’s Second District                

2446 Rayburn H.

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Puerto Rico News: Juan Antonio Martinez Matos Multi Million Dollar Bail Bond Set

Wow... translated by iReporter Chris Pagan.

  MULTI MILLION DOLLAR BOND SET FOR KILLER OF THE YOUNG HOMOSEXUAL VICTIM

Judge Madeline Vega of the Courts in Guayama, found cause for the arrest of Juan Martinez Matos for charges related to the killing of a young homosexual Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado, and his bond was set for 4 million dollars.

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BREAKING: Federal Judge Rules DOMA Violates Due Process in California Benefits Case

Another chink in the tarnished and battered armor of DOMA? Perhaps. . .

From the Los Angeles Times:

A federal judge today ordered compensation for a Los Angeles couple denied spousal benefits by the federal government because they are gay men.

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Sen. Vitter doesn't know if Loving v. Virginia was a correct decision: 'I haven't read the case'

Who'd have thought we'd be talking about miscegenation in 2009? But as we saw yesterday, and now with this bit of business, there are people who have "Jungle Fever" still eating away at their bigoted brains 40+ years after Loving v.

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Bishop Harry Jackson gets the glamour shot treatment by the WaPo

UPDATE: Jackson and the Alliance Defense Fund have filed suit against the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics over its refusal to allow an initiative to ban same-sex marriage.

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PRESS RELEASE: The Repeal of Kentucky's Same-Sex Marriage Ban

From Kentucky Equality Federation, Marriage Equality Kentucky, and Kentucky Equality PAC.

Kentucky Equality Federation applauds legislation pre-filed by Representative Mary Lou Marzian (BR 93) to place the issue of same-sex marriage or civil unions back in the hands of Kentucky citizens.

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Rev. Irene Monroe: Pastor Donnie McClurkin's Gay Church

This week she takes a look at the hypocrisy of the Obama-approved, recloseted homosexual pastor Donnie McClurkin and his church versus openly gay gospel singer Ton?x.

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A Flood of Sarah Palin Knock-Off Books, Also

From MSNBC:

Sarah Palin may fashion herself as a go-it-alone maverick, but her book is producing a crowd.

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Levi Johnston's First Released Photo From Playgirl Shoot

Does one call this "beefcake" or "moosecake"?

Apparently future releases from Playgirl feature a hockey stick.

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In The Advocate: PHB interview with Mark Kleinschmidt, the openly gay mayor-elect of Chapel Hill

I was contacted by The Advocate several days ago to see if I was interested in doing a piece for the mag on Chapel Hill's incoming mayor, Mark Kleinschmidt, who is openly gay and won only by a hair (106 votes), in what is one of the most liberal cities in NC.

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Lambda Legal brings 'equal (gay) pay for equal work' lawsuit against Arizona

Under the leadership of Gov. Janet Napolitano, the Arizona state government in 2008 created a health insurance benefit for the domestic partners and children of state employees and retirees.

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How will GLAD's victory in the DOMA Section 3 challenge affect me?

Today, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) filed a Motion for Summary Judgment in US District Court as part of their response to the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Motion to Dismiss Gill v.

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