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After The Repeal Of DADT – LGBT People Are Still Second Class Military Personnel
by Wendy Gittleson •
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Gay Marine Proposes At White House And Makes History
by Lorraine Devon Wilke •
Captain Phelps emphasized that the proposal was only possible because of the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.’
Oklahoma GOP Trying To Ban Homosexuals From Serving In The National Guard
by Justin "Filthy Liberal Scum" Rosario •
2011: A Great Year for LGBT Equality
by Winning Progressive •
2011 has been a banner year for the advancement of LGBT equality at the national, state, and local levels. Following are some of the highlights.
The Perils Of Being A Pragmatic Progressive
by David E. Phillips •
It’s hard these days to be a pragmatic progressive. We who would sacrifice perfection to get things done are left staring into the eyes of an opposition party that takes the word, opposition, so literally, they are even willing to oppose themselves.
GOP Playbook: Running On A Platform Of Hate
by Joseph Ascanio •
It is really no secret how the vast majority of modern-day Republican front-runners – those who have co-opted the ‘fiscal conservative’ political party to further a corporate-funded, socially conservative theocracy – generally feel toward the LGBT community.
When To Hold ‘Em: Fox News Doubles Down On Anti-Gay Stance, Ignores Teen Bullying
by Joseph Ascanio •
Lacking substance with regard to real, tangible issues affecting Americans today, the Republican party is pushing full-steam-ahead on social conservatism that often preys upon the gay community; invoking age-old prejudices within their base to fire up the ballot boxes come 2012.
Herman Cain Trusts The Government
by Lupine Predator •
Cain said that he would put the power back with the states, and let them do what the federal government has not done. When asked why he would do it that way, Cain said, in part, ‘Because I trust the government.’ The implication is that he trusts all governments in the U.S., which would mean that he also trusts the federal government.
Should Military Chaplains Be Forced To Officiate Same Sex Weddings?
by Stephen D. Foster Jr. •
Military chaplains should indeed be forced to perform marriage services for homosexual soldiers. For nearly two decades, gay soldiers were forced to obey DADT or be discharged. Not one gay soldier was exempt from this policy, and they certainly weren’t allowed to use their religion or personal beliefs as an excuse for special privileges.
Military Chaplains Defy Pentagon, Refuse To Officiate Same Sex Weddings
by Stephen D. Foster Jr. •
2,000 members of the Chaplain Alliance for Religious Liberty(CARL), a military affiliated group, have pledged not to perform wedding services for same sex couples, defying the Pentagon directive that gives chaplains the authority to officiate such events.
Discussing DADT, Rick Santorum Agrees With Argument Made In Favor Of Racial Segregation Of The Military
by Stephen D. Foster Jr. •
In a Sunday interview with Chris Wallace on Fox News, Rick Santorum found himself in a very uncomfortable position. Chris Wallace asked the GOP Presidential candidate about his intent to reinstate the discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy that ended just last month.
How Republican Leadership Cherry-Picks Religious Values To Suit Anti-Gay Narrative
by Joseph Ascanio •
Last month, the hanging suicide of Jamey Rodemayer- a 14-year old boy from Buffalo, NY who had been taunted and bullied since grade school by homophobic classmates, left yet another deep scar in the ongoing cultural and social debasement affecting the LGBT community.
Obama Criticizes the GOP For Staying Silent After Gay Soldier Was Booed At The GOP Debate
by David E. Phillips •
Speaking at the Human Rights Convention yesterday, President Obama took a righteous political shot at the GOP contenders for President for buttoning their collective lips when a gay soldier asked a question regarding their position on the recently repealed DADT policy via Youtube at the September 23 Republican Primary Debate in Florida.
It’s a Sad Day When Some People Think the End of Discrimination is a Sad Day
by John Sheirer •
On September 20, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell finally goes where it belongs: the dustbin of history.
The GOP and the Ted Bundy Chalkboard Test
by David E. Phillips •
Once again, I’m not suggesting that the GOP is filled with craven lunatics like Ted Bundy. I mean, come on, they actually have a little chalk left on the board, whereas poor Ted was left with absolutely nothing at the end of the prosecutor’s closing argument.
Progressive, Heal Thyself
by David E. Phillips •
I think it’s fair to say that many progressives and liberals are disappointed in the Obama Presidency. There is no small number of us on the left that feel he has compromised too often, not fought hard enough on core issues, and in some cases, simply been too slow in action. I share some of these frustrations.