Queer links
Something for Angel fans.
Visibility as quiet activism for equality.
The American Psychological Association has published a new pamphlet on sexual orientation (pdf): There is no consensus among scientists about the exact reasons that an individual develops a heterosexual, bisexual, gay, or lesbian orientation. Although much research has examined the possible genetic, hormonal, developmental, social, and cultural influences on sexual orientation, no findings have emerged that permit scientists to conclude that sexual orientation is determined by any particular factor or factors. Many think that nature and nurture both play complex roles; most people experience little or no sense of choice about their sexual orientation.
What various Jewish denominations think of same-sex marriage. You start a nice, friendly, gay synagogue and, before you know it, the straights want to join …
A famous Soviet era singer was persecuted for his homosexuality.
A gay Palestinian gets a temporary residence permit in Israel.
Blackmailing your gay lover not being a gaoling offence.
A threesome twist in the McGreevey case. And also. Noting it wasn’t his homosexuality but his corruption which brought him down.
A founder of the Evangelical political push, son of a major Evangelical figure, explains his father’s generous attitude to homosexuals. Another side to his father’s thought.
Sen. McCain’s pastor has written an article on homosexuality. McCain himself is less of a problem for gays. Or perhaps not so much. Obama’s controversial pastor has a positive record on gay rights. About putting Hillary and Obama to the test (and also being less thrilled by Sen. McCain.)
An unusually positive statement about American Christianity and gays.
Gun rights as gay rights.
Being confused about the difference between public criticism and denial of speech rights.
A Constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage has made it out of committee in Pennsylvania. The Democratic Party takes gay money, fails to keep promises and then sends the lawyers around to threaten the gay press when it complains.
Visibility as quiet activism for equality.
The American Psychological Association has published a new pamphlet on sexual orientation (pdf): There is no consensus among scientists about the exact reasons that an individual develops a heterosexual, bisexual, gay, or lesbian orientation. Although much research has examined the possible genetic, hormonal, developmental, social, and cultural influences on sexual orientation, no findings have emerged that permit scientists to conclude that sexual orientation is determined by any particular factor or factors. Many think that nature and nurture both play complex roles; most people experience little or no sense of choice about their sexual orientation.
What various Jewish denominations think of same-sex marriage. You start a nice, friendly, gay synagogue and, before you know it, the straights want to join …
A famous Soviet era singer was persecuted for his homosexuality.
A gay Palestinian gets a temporary residence permit in Israel.
Blackmailing your gay lover not being a gaoling offence.
A threesome twist in the McGreevey case. And also. Noting it wasn’t his homosexuality but his corruption which brought him down.
A founder of the Evangelical political push, son of a major Evangelical figure, explains his father’s generous attitude to homosexuals. Another side to his father’s thought.
Sen. McCain’s pastor has written an article on homosexuality. McCain himself is less of a problem for gays. Or perhaps not so much. Obama’s controversial pastor has a positive record on gay rights. About putting Hillary and Obama to the test (and also being less thrilled by Sen. McCain.)
An unusually positive statement about American Christianity and gays.
Gun rights as gay rights.
Being confused about the difference between public criticism and denial of speech rights.
A Constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage has made it out of committee in Pennsylvania. The Democratic Party takes gay money, fails to keep promises and then sends the lawyers around to threaten the gay press when it complains.