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Joe Fuiten v. Referendum 71 Rejects

Pams House blend  Nov 12 09

Last week The News Tribune (Tacoma, WA) published a scathing criticism of the anti-domestic partnership campaign known as "Reject R-71".

The WWJD Hate Crime Inciters are Getting Some Support for their DC "Protest"

Pams House blend  Nov 12 09

Updated: Fundie Scarborough says Anti-Gay Activists Are Just Like MLK (seriously) after the jump.

What do the OUT 100, a gay mayor, and a panel on The Dallas Principles have in common?

Pams House blend  Nov 12 09

The answer? That would be your trustworthy blogmistress. It's update time between the headlines here on the Blend.

Second Report of Vandalism to MGLCC Symbols in 2 Months

Pams House blend  Nov 12 09

Sent to the Blend last evening:

MGLCC's Pride Flag Target of Vandalism

Vandals Attempt to Burn Memphis Gay & Lesbian Community Center's Pride Flag

Memphis, TN, November 11, 2009:  Early Wednesday morning, two vandals attempted to burn the rainbow pride flag that flies prominently in front of MGLCC's building at 892 South Cooper.

Paul Mero: Sexual orientation is an illusion.

Pams House blend  Nov 12 09

LDS Apostle Elder Jeffrey R. Holland:  Salt Lake City gay-rights measures could work statewide.

Utah's Sutherland Institute responds: As a public relations opportunity, the LDS Church's statement before the Salt Lake City Council may assuage the minds and soften the hearts of advocates of "gay rights" in Utah.

Press Release: GLAD Celebrates CT's Marriage Equality Anniversary

Pams House blend  Nov 12 09

Just in:

GLAD Celebrates Connecticut's Marriage Equality Anniversary

CT Married Couples to be Surveyed about DOMA

Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, which won marriage equality in Connecticut through their court victory in Kerrigan & Mock v.

Follow-up: Reactions To RI Gov Carcieri's Veto of DP Funeral Rights

Pams House blend  Nov 12 09

From earlier this week:

An opponent of same-sex marriage, Governor Carcieri has vetoed a bill that would have added "domestic partners" to the list of people authorized by law to make funeral arrangements for each other.

Donnie McClurkin's self-hatred is a teachable moment for lgbt community

Pams House blend  Nov 12 09

crossposted on Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters

From my online buddy Rod 2.0 comes this hot mess: Donnie McClurkin ramps up the ridiculous to speak in tongues and call gays "vampires".

Rumors of ENDA Slow-Down In The House

Pams House blend  Nov 11 09

Reposted from Bilerico.com 

Congressional offices are closed today for Veterans Day, so we can take a break from calling our Senators.

Lou Dobbs departing from CNN -- tonight's the last show

Pams House blend  Nov 11 09

Glory be -- this announcement follows meetings between Lou "The Brown Menace Is Upon Us" Dobbs and Faux News Channel's Roger Ailes.

Unscrupulous Demagoguery

Pams House blend  Nov 11 09

X-Posted from: http://www.tips-q.com/1587845-unscrupulous-demagoguery

A few years ago, I was shot at close range and seriously injured.

Westboro Baptist goons spend Veteran's Day at Arlington National Cemetery

Pams House blend  Nov 11 09

Via the Washington Blade:

If you really want to erase that bile from your mind, remember this WWII veteran -- 86-year-old Mainer Philip Spooner -- a patriot and supporter of equal rights for all.

Quote of the day: bishop says no to homo tourism at Vatican

Pams House blend  Nov 11 09

Love it -- no matter that the child-raping priests and fornicators are welcome, the homos shouldn't darken the door of the Vatican: ETN asked the Bishop [Janusz Kaleta of Holy See, the Apostolic Administrator of Atyrau] if the Vatican's stand was clearly against [gay] tourism, and the Bishop answered: "The church teachings are from the Bible.

Health Care Bill Would Make Domestic Partner Benefits Tax Free

Pams House blend  Nov 11 09

The new health care bill passed by the U.S. House on Saturday would do more than help reduce the amount of people without health insurance.

Tea Party Leader Brags about Co-Opting Birmingham's Kelly Ingram Park

Pams House blend  Nov 11 09

When I read that the Tea Party Express was coming to Kelly Ingram Park on Monday, I was horrified.

Gay Inc.'s 'low hanging fruit' that hasn't been picked

Pams House blend  Nov 11 09

Earlier I had readers ponder whether the DNC boycott had merit or would be effective. Well, one measure to decide whether it's a worthy measure is the progress achieved by our own advocacy organizations' checklist of what was referred to as the "low-hanging fruit" that the Obama administration and/or Congress could achieve in short order, right?

Mike Signorile pulled the cache of a Blade article about a list of issues presented to the Obama admin by National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, and the Human Rights Campaign (which submitted its own 80-page report as well) as reps met with the the incoming admin during those heady days when "change" was in the air just before Barack Obama took office.

Frank: DADT repeal to be rolled into 2011 defense bill

Pams House blend  Nov 11 09

Again, as with hate crimes legislation, the conventional wisdom on the Hill is that politically, a vote on repeal of this ludicrous policy can't stand on its own, despite massive public support to end the ban on gays and lesbians openly serving in the military.

Tuesday This & That; Open Thread

Pams House blend  Nov 10 09

It's an open thread! Pleeeeease feel free to chat, blogwhore, and link-share in the comment thread...

RI Governor Donald Carcieri Vetoes DP Funeral Rights Bill

Pams House blend  Nov 10 09

Unbelievable-that we are even HAVING these votes on peoples' rights in this country is shameful.

An opponent of same-sex marriage, Governor Carcieri has vetoed a bill that would have added "domestic partners" to the list of people authorized by law to make funeral arrangements for each other.

New York State Senate Puts Marriage Equality Vote On "Indefinite Hold"

Pams House blend  Nov 10 09

More "Hurry Up And Wait" for marriage equality...

The State Senate delayed a highly anticipated vote on same-sex marriage on Tuesday, putting off the issue indefinitely as gay rights supporters continued to lobby for additional votes.

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