Category Archives: GLBT rights

Kirsten Gillibrand to take Clinton’s Senate Seat

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Rachel Asher

Dear Friend and Reader, Kirsten Gillibrand may be a Democrat, but she’s fiscally conservative, is against gun control, marriage equality and is anti-choice, and voted for the 2008 Farm Bill, which actually hurts local farms. She may be blond, and … Continue reading →

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Roe vs. Wade: The Path We’ve Taken

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Rachel Asher

Dear Friend and Reader: It’s amazing, isn’t it? We made it through two terms of baby Bush without losing Roe vs. Wade. Today is the 36th anniversary of the Roe decision, so take a moment to appreciate it — we’ve … Continue reading →

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And the Show Goes On…

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Rachel Asher

Dear Friend and Reader, WHAT A DAY. Aretha Franklin in that great hat singing the best version of “America” I’ve ever heard, Barack Obama’s speech to the nation, watching Bush take off in his helicopter, never to return (hopefully), followed … Continue reading →

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22-year Study Reveals Lesbians Are Good Parents

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Rachel Asher

Dear Friend and Reader, A primary criticism of marriage equality for same-sex couples is that it is harmful for children to be raised by non-heterosexual parents, and that a child needs to be around the masculine and feminine roles that … Continue reading →

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Marriage Equality in Iowa

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Rachel Asher

Dear Friend and Reader, If you find yourself sitting around over the holidays, unable to decide between watching It’s a Wonderful Life (again) and Four Christmases, then I’d like to recommend a great indie film:В Varnum v. Brien. It has a … Continue reading →

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Marriage Case Heard in Iowa Today

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Rachel Asher

Dear Friend and Reader, Iowa’s Supreme Court will be hearing a case on marriage, and if you’d like to hear it as well it’s being broadcast live, from 11 am EST. Here are a few links where you can hear … Continue reading →

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Are evangelicals splitting over gay rights and the environment?

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Shanna Philipson

Dear Friend and Reader, AS SOMEONE WHO lives in evangelical-land and who has a few friends who tread in the murky waters of the Christian publishing industry, I can answer that question with an insider’s absolute “yes, sister.” But splitting … Continue reading →

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Gay Penguins

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Rachel Asher

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Visiting with Harvey & George – 30 Years Later

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Fe Bongolan

Dear Friend and Reader, THE OTHER NIGHT, I dreamt I was in front of a crowd listening to Joan Baez singing “Amazing Grace” on the steps of San Francisco’s City Hall. She still had her dark hair, and was bathed … Continue reading →

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Indonesian AIDS Patients Face Microchip Monitoring

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Rachel Asher

Editor’s Note: Papua, New Guinea supports a bill to implant HIV/AIDS patients with microchips so they can be tracked, monitored and punished for intentionally infecting others. Niniek Karmini of The Associated Press in Jakarta, Indonesia reports. –RA Lawmakers in Indonesia’s … Continue reading →

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