Jeff Sheng's post about Dan Choi rejoining his National Guard unit for training - with exclusive photos - had made CNN, ABC, CBS, and MSNBC by the next morning (and that doesn't mention all the websites that picked up the story too!) After so many contributors attended NGLTF's Creating Change conference, you could feel a new excitement in the amount and quality of posts submitted this week. Check out this sampling of great posts:
Exclusive Pics: Lt. Dan Choi back in service?
Filed by: Jeff Sheng
http://www.bilerico.com/2010/02/lt_dan_choi_back_at_training.php
Sunday
Rep. Frank, Stop Blaming The Community
Filed by: Dr. Jillian T. Weiss
http://www.bilerico.com/2010/02/rep_frank_defensive_and_apoplectic_on_enda.php
All eyes on disordered taxes
Filed by: Austen Crowder
http://www.bilerico.com/2010/02/all_eyes_on_disordered_taxes.php
Monday
Sarah Palin wants YOU to point fingers and shut up
Filed by: Kip Williams
http://www.bilerico.com/2010/02/sarah_palin_wants_you_to_point_fingers_and_shut_up.php
Green penis veins, oral sex pregnancy, and other sex questions
Filed by: Gloria Brame Ph.D.
http://www.bilerico.com/2010/02/green_penis_veins_oral_sex_pregnancy_and_other_sex.php
Tuesday
Sore Toes and "Angry Trannies"
Filed by: Antonia D'orsay
http://www.bilerico.com/2010/02/sore_toes_and_angry_trannies.php
A Call for Inclusive Immigration Reform
Filed by: Steve Ralls
http://www.bilerico.com/2010/02/a_call_for_inclusive_immigration_reform.php
Wednesday
More Problems at Notre Dame: Ex-Gay Speaker Invited to Talk About "Authenticity"
Filed by: Waymon Hudson
http://www.bilerico.com/2010/02/more_problems_at_notre_dame_ex-gay_speaker_invited.php
Is "Gender Incongruence" the Cure for What Ails?
Filed by: Keri Renault
http://www.bilerico.com/2010/02/is_gender_incongruence_the_cure_for_what_ails.php
Thursday
John Mayer and sexual racism
Filed by: Alex Blaze
http://www.bilerico.com/2010/02/john_mayer_and_sexual_racism.php
Would the World be Better Off Without Any Trans People?
Filed by: Guest Blogger Alice Kalafarski
http://www.bilerico.com/2010/02/would_the_world_be_better_off_without_any_trans_pe.php
Friday
What's the holdup in getting ENDA through the House?
Filed by: Bil Browning
http://www.bilerico.com/2010/02/whats_the_holdup_in_getting_enda_through_the_house.php
"Valentine's Day" - A Day in the Life of (Hetero) Love
Filed by: Jason Tseng
http://www.bilerico.com/2010/02/valentines_day_-_a_day_in_the_life_of_hetero_love.php
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
From JMG: New Poll: Civil Unions Draw Stronger Support Than Same-Sex Marriage
While a new poll shows the public support for marriage equality remains unchanged, support for civil unions is growing. In a new Washington Post-ABC News poll, 47 percent say gay marriages should be legal, with 31 percent saying they feel that way "strongly." Intensity is stronger among opponents, however: overall, half say such marriages should be illegal, including 42 percent who say so strongly. Civil unions draw broader support. Two-thirds now say they favor allowing gay and lesbian couples to form civil unions that would give them many of the same legal rights as married couples. That's an increase of 12 percentage points since a December 2007 poll that asked about civil unions for "homosexual couples." In the new poll, support for civil unions is at 50 percent or better across party and ideological lines. Support for such arrangements is now 15 points higher than it was a few years ago among conservatives; it's up 13 points among Republicans.
Views on gay marriage are little changed since Post-ABC polling last touched on the topic, in April 2009. Then, 49 percent said they thought it should be legal, 46 percent illegal. In that poll, a wording experiment found little difference between support for legal marriages of "gay and lesbian couples and for those among "homosexual couples." (A CBS News/New York Times survey released yesterday conducted a similar experiment and found the wording did make a difference in their results.)
Labels: ABC, civil unions, LGBT rights, marriage equality, polls
Thursday, February 11, 2010
From JMG: Buffalo: Strangers Marry After Denial Of Same-Sex Marriage License
Denied a license to marry her partner Cheryl, Buffalo, New York lesbian Kitty Lambert turned to ask if any random man would marry her. Here's how it went down.
reposted from JMG
In an act of civil-sorta-disobedience, local LGBT activist Kitty Lambert received a marriage license to a stranger named Ed at Buffalo’s City Hall today, after being denied a license to marry her same-sex partner. A small group gathered in the lobby before proceeding to the 13th floor. Entering the City Clerk’s office, Kitty and long-time partner Cheryl attempted to apply for a marriage license. Armed with the appropriate documents City employees informed them due to New York State law, they would be unable to grant them a license. As the clerk’s office employees gathered to watch, a tearful Lambert explained the benefits only available to straight couples with a marriage license. With news cameras rolling, Kitty then turned to the crowd and asked for any male who would be willing to get married to her. A gay man named Ed stepped forward and volunteered. They briefly exchanged information and presented the appropriate documents along with $40. City staff verified the information, and proceeded to give them a marriage license.
Labels: activism, Buffalo, Kitty Lambert, New York state
From JMG: DADT: "Homosexual" Vs. "Gay"
A fascinating CBS poll reveals that support for the repeal of DADT varies greatly depending on whether "homosexual" or "gay" is used in the wording of the question. In the poll, 59 percent say they now support allowing "homosexuals" to serve in the U.S. military, including 34 percent who say they strongly favor that. Ten percent say they somewhat oppose it and 19 percent say they strongly oppose it. But the numbers differ when the question is changed to whether Americans support "gay men and lesbians" serving in the military. When the question is asked that way, 70 percent of Americans say they support gay men and lesbians serving in the military, including 19 percent who say they somewhat favor it. Seven percent somewhat oppose it, and 12 percent strongly oppose it.John Aravois at AmericaBlog reacts:
Bottom line: Homosexual is a nasty, clinical-sounding word with nasty connotations for far too many Americans. It's what I've argued for years, and have been routinely beaten up by some in the gay community who claim I'm nuts - namely, that no one should use this offensive word and we should correct anyone who does. It now appears I'm not so nuts after all.As longtime readers know, I tend to use "homosexual" rather frequently. I have no issue with it. It's what most of us here are. I understand that some resent its almost universal usage by our enemies, who only use "gay" in scare quotes. But when the wingnuts say "homosexual," I'm not remotely insulted, even though that's their intent. Still, this CBS poll result is very interesting.
Labels: DADT, gay vs homosexual, language, LGBT rights
Subject: Uganda
Hi,
Have you heard about the brutal new anti-gay law in Uganda?
A bill in the Ugandan parliament proposes life imprisonment for anyone convicted of having same-sex relations and imposes the death penalty for "serial offenders." NGO employees working to prevent the spread of HIV could be imprisoned for up to 7 years for "promoting homosexuality." Even members of the public face up to three years in jail if they fail to report homosexual activity to the police within 24 hours!
The bill had been delayed because of some initial international criticism. But after a well-funded and vicious lobbying effort by extremists, it now looks set to be passed -- threatening widespread persecution and bloodshed.
With the decision expected in days, only an irresistible wave of worldwide pressure will be enough to save the lives of gay people in Uganda.
I just signed a new international petition to stop the gay death law. Will you join in?
http://pol.moveon.org/uganda/?r_by=18903-538505-6zqYbFx&rc=comment_paste
Thanks!
Have you heard about the brutal new anti-gay law in Uganda?
A bill in the Ugandan parliament proposes life imprisonment for anyone convicted of having same-sex relations and imposes the death penalty for "serial offenders." NGO employees working to prevent the spread of HIV could be imprisoned for up to 7 years for "promoting homosexuality." Even members of the public face up to three years in jail if they fail to report homosexual activity to the police within 24 hours!
The bill had been delayed because of some initial international criticism. But after a well-funded and vicious lobbying effort by extremists, it now looks set to be passed -- threatening widespread persecution and bloodshed.
With the decision expected in days, only an irresistible wave of worldwide pressure will be enough to save the lives of gay people in Uganda.
I just signed a new international petition to stop the gay death law. Will you join in?
http://pol.moveon.org/uganda/?r_by=18903-538505-6zqYbFx&rc=comment_paste
Thanks!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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