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.