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Eric Ethington (Author) | December 31, 2010
Happy New Years folks! May 2011 bring us even closer to true equality! Peace, Love, Justice & Equality!
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The PRIDEinUtah Podcast! 2010 In Review and Plans For 2011!
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 31, 2010
Here it is, the last PRIDEinUtah Podcast of the year! Episode 15 details a review of 2010 and our plans for 2011! Your source for local, national and world LGBT news! Download it free from iTunes or listen below! Click HERE to play now! <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
New Hampshire Republicans Vowing To Repeal Gay Marriage
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 31, 2010
New Hampshire – State House and Senate Republicans have long been fighting to repeal the state’s gay marriage law, but until now all attempts have failed miserably. But with a newly elected and veto-proof majority, they’re saying 2011 will be the year to promote bigotry and inequality. In the 2010 session, Republicans pulled out every [...]
Video- RNC Chair: If Prop 8 is overturned, we’ll ban gay marriage federally
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 31, 2010
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele just released a video of himself being interviewed by the Mormon-owned group National Organization For Marriage where he vows to pass a federal marriage ban if Prop 8 is overturned. With this new congress… Ok, it’s true that Steele is just posing for his reelection bid as RNC Chair [...]
Focus On The Family Wants DOJ Investigated For Failing To Win DOMA Court Cases
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 30, 2010
The Focus On The Family sleazemouths are trying to get Congressional Republicans to investigate the Department of Justice because they lost court cases against the Defense of Marriage Act. Um.. maybe they lost because DOMA is unconstitutional… The Department of Justice has yet to win in the multiple lawsuits filed against DOMA, and are currently [...]
“Gays = Sexual Predators” Commissioner Sends Out Letter With Proof Gays Attack At YMCA’s
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 30, 2010
North Carolina – Mecklenberg County Commissioner Bill James, who sent a letter to a collegue last week describing homosexuals as “sexual predators,” isn’t happy about all the emails the country has sent him. He’s sent out another letter saying gays prey on young men at YMCA’s. Tipped by PRIDEinUtah reader Trenton C. Read the full [...]
Apple Rejects Hate App For The 2nd Time
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 29, 2010
Earlier this month, we reported that Apple had removed an app for the “Manhattan Declaration,” a document which proclaimed animosity towards all LGBT people and any rights they may have. After a vigorous campaign by the bigots, Apple has upheld their prior decision. Well done and congrats to GLAAD, who made sure that at least [...]
Video- Behind The Scenes At The DADT Repeal Signing
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 29, 2010
A fantastic new video has been released by the White House, showing the behind the scenes activity at the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Repeal signing. Includes interviews with Representative Patrick Murphy who helped pass the repeal, as well as discharged Captain Jonathan Hopkins. Via Towleroad:
Queens College GSA Vandalized With Hate Messages
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 29, 2010
New York – The Queens College GSA was vandalized this month with hate messages and gay slurs. So far both campus police and city police are investingating the incident as a hate crime. Very sad, the slurs fag, dike, dyke and tranny were written, painted, hole-punched into different works of art the club had completed. [...]
Ogden May Be Next For Non-Discrimination Laws
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 29, 2010
Ogden, UT – The city may finally be ready to pass protections for LGBT residents. For months, rumors have been circulating that the Ogden City Council has been ready to unanimously pass non-discrimination ordinances, but have held up because Mayor Godfrey has pledged to veto. But all that may be changing after months of hard [...]
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