Tag Archives: LGBTQ issues
Happy Pride Month!
TweetJune, in many places around the world, is LGBTQ Pride Month. It’s a month marked by public celebrations, demonstrations and acts of solidarity for those of us in the LGBTQ community. It’s often the first time a newly out person feels part of a community, feels included in something celebratory and fun, in contrast to [...]
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Ugandan anti-gay bill is poised to pass (and what westerners should do about it)
TweetRemember that horrendous Ugandan anti-homosexuality bill we posted about late last year? According to the AP, the bill is once again rearing its ugly head. A Ugandan parliament committee is currently holding hearings on it, and Ugandan lawmakers have indicated the bill could be voted on as early as before Parliament ends its session at [...]
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What does support for same-sex marriage say about LGBT acceptance?
TweetMiriam posted yesterday about a number of recent gay rights wins on the marriage front, including that more Americans now support same-sex marriage than oppose it. This graph shows a clear, steady victory for those who have been organizing for decades for gay marriage. I’m happy for their wins, but I’m ambivalent about what it [...]
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Britain to legalize same-sex marriage
TweetAccording to news reports, the British government is preparing to remove the final distinctions between same-sex partnerships and marriage. British media reported Sunday the government is preparing to erase some of the last remaining distinctions between gay partnership and traditional marriage — allowing gay couples to tie the knot in churches in ceremonies that may [...]
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The Wednesday Weigh-In: PRIDE Edition!