Big Gay News for Wednesday, Feb 22 2012
Today’s Top Headlines
Presbyterians Uphold Pastor’s Censure for Gay Weddings
Hawaii Governor Acknowledges Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
Legalization of Gay Sex Challenged in...
http://biggaynews.com/big-gay-news-for-wednesday-feb-22-2012/9966 22 Feb 2012 at 12:16pm
Legalization of Gay Sex Challenged in India Court
India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday began hearing more than a dozen petitions filed to overturn a 2009 ruling that decriminalised gay sex between consenting adults. Homosexuality was ruled...
http://biggaynews.com/legalization-of-gay-sex-challenged-in-india-court/9971 22 Feb 2012 at 11:37am
Hawaii Governor Acknowledges Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
Turns out Hawaii is in the difficult position of defending the landmark 1998 law banning same-sex marriage while its governor admits that it?s unconstitutional ? something opponents vociferously...
http://biggaynews.com/hawaii-governor-acknowledges-same-sex-marriage-ban-unconstitutional/9969 22 Feb 2012 at 11:35am
Presbyterians Uphold Pastor?s Censure for Gay Weddings
A sharply divided high court of the U.S. Presbyterian Church on Tuesday upheld the ecclesiastical rebuke levied against a lesbian minister for performing same-sex weddings in California. The decision...
http://biggaynews.com/presbyterians-uphold-pastors-censure-for-gay-weddings/9967 22 Feb 2012 at 11:32am
Big Gay News for Tuesday, Feb 21 2012
Today’s Top Headlines
UK Gay Police Officer Wins Discrimination Case
Latino Group Seeks Federal Investigation Into Gay Arizona Sheriff
GLAAD Commends Roland Martin
Aussie PM Says Gay Marriage...
http://biggaynews.com/big-gay-news-for-tuesday-feb-21-2012/9954 21 Feb 2012 at 1:48pm
Aussie PM Says Gay Marriage ?Inevitable?
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told three same-sex couples she believes laws allowing them to marry in Australia are inevitable. Ms Gillard and partner Tim Mathieson hosted the couples at The Lodge...
http://biggaynews.com/aussie-pm-says-gay-marriage-inevitable/9961 21 Feb 2012 at 11:20am
GLAAD Commends Roland Martin
Suspended CNN analyst Roland Martin took to the airwaves over the weekend to address the hubbub over his homophobic Super Bowl tweets. Martin told viewers of his Washington Watch program that he had...
http://biggaynews.com/glaad-commends-roland-martin/9959 21 Feb 2012 at 11:18am
Latino Group Seeks Federal Investigation Into Gay Arizona Sheriff
A Latino rights organization has asked for a federal investigation into an Arizona sheriff seeking the Republican nomination for a congressional seat who was forced to confirm he is gay amid...
http://biggaynews.com/latino-group-seeks-federal-investigation-into-gay-arizona-sheriff/9957 21 Feb 2012 at 11:17am
UK Gay Police Officer Wins Discrimination Case
A gay black police officer has won his case of racial and sexual orientation discrimination against Scotland Yard. Det Con Kevin Maxwell, 33, who serves in the Metropolitan Police’s counter...
http://biggaynews.com/uk-gay-police-officer-wins-discrimination-case/9955 21 Feb 2012 at 11:15am
Romney Aide Forced to Resign in Gay Scandal
Conservative Arizona sheriff Paul Babeu, who made American headlines by jumping on the anti-illegal immigration bandwagon, was accused of threatening to deport the man, identified only as Jose, if he...
http://biggaynews.com/romney-aide-forced-to-resign-in-gay-scandal/9951 20 Feb 2012 at 6:15am
Gay Marriage Bill Heads to Maryland Senate
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley?s same-sex marriage bill now moves to the state Senate, where floor debate could begin this week, after its narrow passage in the House. The bill, which would make...
http://biggaynews.com/gay-marriage-bill-heads-to-maryland-senate/9949 20 Feb 2012 at 6:13am
Greater Acceptance of Gay Sex in India
There has been greater societal acceptance and decrease in police harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community after the Delhi High Court’s landmark verdict of banning...
http://biggaynews.com/greater-acceptance-of-gay-sex-in-india/9947 20 Feb 2012 at 6:12am
Big Gay News for Monday, Feb 20 2012
Today’s Top Headlines
Massachusetts Student Attacked for Supporting Gay Rights
Greater Acceptance of Gay Sex in India
Gay Marriage Bill Heads to Maryland Senate
Romney Aide Forced to Resign in...
http://biggaynews.com/big-gay-news-for-monday-feb-20-2012/9944 20 Feb 2012 at 6:09am
Big Gay News for Friday, Feb 17 2012
Today’s Top Headlines
Pelosi Endorsement of Gay Marriage Plank Raises Stakes for Democrats
Ottawa to Close Legal Loophole Threatening Gay Marriage
Maryland Delegates Delay Gay Marriage Vote...
http://biggaynews.com/big-gay-news-for-friday-feb-17-2012/9933 20 Feb 2012 at 6:04am
N.J. Lawmakers OK Gay Marriage; Veto Expected
Trenton, N.J. spoke about faith, tradition and history Thursday before passing legislation in the New Jersey state Assembly that would allow same-sex marriage and sending it toward an inevitable...
http://biggaynews.com/n-j-lawmakers-ok-gay-marriage-veto-expected/9940 17 Feb 2012 at 7:47am
Sally Kern: Fag Hag
Oklahoma House panel approves Kern's bill on scientific instruction
Oklahoma House committee passes a measure that is intended to allow public school teachers the freedom to teach various science theories.
http://newsok.com/oklahoma-house-panel-approves-kerns-bill-on-scientific-instruction/article/3651133 21 Feb 2012 at 8:08pm
House Committee Clears Bill Protecting Human Trafficking Victims In OKC
The House Judiciary Committee has cleared a bill that would help protect victims of human trafficking in Oklahoma City.
http://www.news9.com/story/16936739/house-committee-clears-bill-protecting-human-trafficking-victims-in-okc 14 Feb 2012 at 5:51pm
Oklahoma House to Vote on 'Creationism' Bill
OKLAHOMA CITY -- PRESS RELEASE -- A measure that critics said would allow creationism and intelligent design into public school classrooms won the approval Tuesday of a House committee, which a year ago voted down the proposal.
http://www.kten.com/story/16993319/oklahoma-house-subcommittee-approves-drug-testing-for-welfare-recipients 22 Feb 2012 at 10:57am
Zombie Bill Reawakens in Oklahoma [Greg Laden's Blog]
A bill in Oklahoma that would, if enacted, encourage teachers to present the "scientific strengths and scientific weaknesses" of "controversial" topics such as "biological evolution" and "global warming" is back from the dead. Entitled the "Scientific Education and Academic Freedom Act," House Bi...
http://scienceblogs.com/gregladen/2012/02/zombie_bill_reawakens_in_oklah.php 21 Feb 2012 at 12:32pm
WINK News helps Cape Coral widow after murder
WINK News gets help for a Cape Coral widow after her husband is murdered. Sally Arthur's husband, James Arthur, was murdered last fall.
http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2012-01-31/WINK-News-helps-Cape-Coral-widow-after-murder 31 Jan 2012 at 6:26pm
Oklahoma House bill to let students explore science theories advances
A House committee on Tuesday approved a measure that would allow students to explore alternative theories on controversial areas such as evolution and global warming.
http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20120222_504_A8_OLHMIY707942 22 Feb 2012 at 1:53am
Bill to let students consider alternative theories advances
A House committee on Tuesday approved a measure that would allow students to explore alternative theories on controversial areas such as evolution and global warming.
http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20120221_336_0_OKLAHO325826 21 Feb 2012 at 12:14pm
'Downton Abbey' pays homage to Jerome Kern musical
"Downton Abbey" introduced the phonograph to the aristocratic Crawley household in Sunday's episode of the popular Masterpiece Classic series on PBS. "Downton Abbey" introduced the phonograph to the aristocratic Crawley household in Sunday's episode of the popular Masterpiece Classic series on PB...
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/music/la-et-cm-downton-abbey-jerome-kern-sl,0,437238.storylink?track=rss 14 Feb 2012 at 1:34pm
Animal shelter kill rates continue to rise
For years, aggressive efforts by nonprofit animal rescue groups have saved the lives of thousands of dogs and cats that Kern County Animal Control didn't have the money, space or staffing to shelter.
http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/archive/x1135853144/Animal-shelter-kill-rates-continue-to-rise?yahoo=1 8 Feb 2012 at 4:51pm
Today In Theatre History: JANUARY 27
1885 Birthday of master tunesmith Jerome Kern (1885-1945), who will write scores to many Broadway shows, including classics, Show Boat, Sally, Very Good Eddie and Roberta. His songs will resurface in the 2003 musical, Never Gonna Dance.
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/67438-Today_In_Theatre_History%20JANUARY_27 26 Jan 2012 at 9:30pm
Ex Gay Watch
XGW Digest: February 18, 2012
-Actor Matt Bomer comes out of the closet. -The New Jersey Senate votes for marriage equality, but falls short of a veto-proof majority. -Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire signs marriage equality into law. -Anti-gay groups show their true colors at CPAC. -Oklahoma voters elect an openly gay state se...
http://www.exgaywatch.com/wp/2012/02/xgw-digest-february-18-2012/ 18 Feb 2012 at 3:00am
Will the Real Exodus Please Stand Up?
After statements by Exodus President Alan Chambers at the recent GCN conference, some have been persuaded that Exodus may be headed in a more tolerant “congruency” direction. We’ve been around this block more than a few times before and remain skeptical of the sincerity of any such change. Havi...
http://www.exgaywatch.com/wp/2012/02/will-the-real-exodus-please-stand-up/ 14 Feb 2012 at 3:24pm
XGW Digest: February 11, 2012
-Religious right activists react with predictable hyperbole to the Ninth Circuit Court?s Prop 8 ruling. -A marriage equality bill is introduced in the Illinois legislature. -The city legislature of St. Petersburg, Russia advances an anti-gay bill. -CNN suspends Roland Martin for posting homophobi...
http://www.exgaywatch.com/wp/2012/02/xgw-digest-february-11-2012/ 11 Feb 2012 at 3:00am
Court Rules Prop 8 Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
Proposition 8, the law that bans same-sex marriage in California, has been ruled unconstitutional by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The announcement, made just before 10am PT today, is another nail in the coffin of marriage inequality in the US. The fight for LGBT equal...
http://www.exgaywatch.com/wp/2012/02/court-rules-prop-8-same-sex-marriage-ban-unconstitutional/ 7 Feb 2012 at 10:17am
Documentary Alleges Gay Teen Kidnapped, Sent to Evangelical Boot Camp
A feature-length film aims to tell the story of American teenagers sent to an evangelical Christian boarding school, Escuala Caribe, in the Dominican Republic. According to its website, the school is “therapeutic,” with a mission to help the parents of underachieving kids “train their child in th...
http://www.exgaywatch.com/wp/2012/02/documentary-alleges-gay-teen-kidnapped-sent-to-evangelical-boot-camp/ 6 Feb 2012 at 8:13am
XGW Digest: February 4, 2012
-Another British footballer speaks out against homophobia. -A new poll finds a plurality of Minnesotans in favor of banning same-sex marriage. -The Virginia State Senate votes down an anti-discrimination bill. -Kenya Chief Justice Willy Mutunga voices his support of gay rights. -The National Orga...
http://www.exgaywatch.com/wp/2012/02/xgw-digest-february-4-2012/ 4 Feb 2012 at 3:00am
Alan Chambers Begins Damage Control at Exodus after GCN Debacle
Exodus International President Alan Chambers has published his reflections on what he said to a conference of gay Christians last month. Speaking to the Gay Christian Network in January, Chambers enthusiastically greeted GCN leader Justin Lee as his “brother in Christ”: I honestly trust [Justin L...
http://www.exgaywatch.com/wp/2012/02/alan-chambers-begins-damage-control-at-exodus-after-gcn-debacle/ 3 Feb 2012 at 2:28pm
More Homophobia from Anglican Mainstream
Anglican Mainstream has once again demonstrated its deep-rooted homophobia. The British-based organization teamed up with ex-gay group Core Issues to coach a disappointingly small audience on how to treat gays and lesbians — and it took the opportunity to deliver vile smears against the LGBT peop...
http://www.exgaywatch.com/wp/2012/02/more-homophobia-from-anglican-mainstream/ 2 Feb 2012 at 3:38am
UK Evangelicals Disgrace Themselves with Support for NARTH, Lesley Pilkington
A number of British conservative evangelical leaders have written to the Daily Telegraph to express their support for Lesley Pilkington, the Christian therapist found guilty of professional malpractice for offering a “gay cure” to an undercover journalist. Lord Carey, the former Archbishop of Can...
http://www.exgaywatch.com/wp/2012/01/british-evangelicals-disgrace-themselves-with-support-for-narth-lesley-pilkington/ 31 Jan 2012 at 10:44am
XGW Digest: January 28, 2012
-A 15-year-old boy writes a letter to his gay dads. -New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie nominates an openly gay judge to the state Supreme Court. -Maryland Gov. Martin O?Malley introduces a marriage equality bill. -Glen Retief offers advice for parents with a child being bullied in school. -Starbucks...
http://www.exgaywatch.com/wp/2012/01/xgw-digest-january-28-2012/ 28 Jan 2012 at 3:00am
