Remembering
the worthy life of a lesbian activist.
Remembering a psychologist whose research
did much to debunk the pathologising of homosexuality.
Norwegian Muslims
debate whether homosexuals should be executed. Documentary alleges that women preachers at British mosques
urge the faithful to kill gays.
The next step in mainstreaming one’s gay-porn celebrity status:
a fashion blog. Said
sense of style (worksafe if you don’t scroll down too far). Shots of a Fire Island hotel
modelled after a Venetian villa.
Being energised by the Democratic Convention.
Poll of Republican Convention delegates
finds that 6% support same-sex marriage, 43% support civil unions for gays, 46% are against any legal recognition.
About that. On
being pragmatic about the need to convince Republicans.
About
the reactions to Gov. Palin’s daughter’s pregnancy: But the sharpest difference in the cases is the contrast in right-wingers’ compassion. It’s the difference in empathy, a trait that’s at the core of the Golden Rule.
They tell heterosexuals: abstinence until marriage-and if you fail, we forgive you. For gays, it’s abstinence forever-and if you fail, we denounce you.
For heterosexuals, “Nobody’s perfect, life happens, but you love and support your children and grandchildren.”
For gays, not so much.
Log Cabin Republicans
endorse McCain. Arguing
against that. On
not exaggerating McCain’s hostility to gay rights. Senior McCain strategist
makes nice with the Log Cabin Republicans after the endorsement.
Complaining about Republican silence on gay issues: actually, in terms of the Republican Party,
silence is progress.
Arguing that the profile of gay rights at Democratic Conventions
has fallen. Arguing
that neither Obama nor McCain are impressive on gay rights.
Being unimpressed with Sen. Biden’s gay rights record. On
not exaggerating Obama’s reservations on gay rights.
Concerned that Gov. Palin’s church seems to support “ex-gay” ministries. Her
first Gubernatorial veto.
Polling on Proposition 8 in California.
About the latest poll. California’s Episcopal bishops
oppose Proposition 8.
More. A
pro-Proposition 8 website. About
the lies and distortions therein.
Toing and froing over
the wording of the anti-same-sex proposition in Arizona.
About the Manhunt.net fracas.