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:Eric Ethington (Author) | April 7, 2011
The latest research from the Williams Institute at UCLA indicates that there are more than 9,000,000 people in this country who identify as LGBT. The number of people who report having same sex attraction, but don’t identify as LGBT is even higher. Always interesting to see how many people report having same sex attractions, but [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | March 1, 2011
California – 19 year 9th Circuit Court employee Karen Golinski is still feeling the effects of DOMA, despite Obama’s new stance saying that he will no longer defend the law in court. They’re still enforcing the policy and denying Karen’s wife any benefits that hetero spouses receive. This should silence all those critics like NOM [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | February 4, 2011
Opelika, Alabama – Laura Gilbert attended a birthday party for a friend at a bar she was unfamiliar with called The Villa. But soon she heard a man say “If you wanna look like a man, you’re gonna get beat like a man,” and she was jumped by 12 people including at least two men. [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | February 3, 2011
Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Two women who were legally married in Iowa are filing against the state after they were refused Driver’s Licenses in their married name back in their home state. The state says that because they do not recognize same-sex marriages, they can refuse name changes. Amy and Ashley Stabe, who are [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | February 2, 2011
Several of our readers have sent this to me, I’m sorry I haven’t had a chance to post it until now. 19 year old Zach Wahls speaks before the Iowa Legislature and tells them exactly what effect his two mothers had on his upbringing and character. Amazing vid folks, watch it below. Got to be [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | February 2, 2011
Ogden, Utah – At a work session of the City Council last night, more than 30 residents turned out to speak in favor of adding a Non-Discrimination law which would prohibit discrimination in housing and employment. But opposing forces like the City Attorney aren’t finished yet. City Attorney Gary Williams doesn’t want to see the non-discrimination [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | February 1, 2011
Champlin, Minnesota – A lesbian couple at Champlin Park High School overcame the odds after they were voted as royalty for a school dance but the school refused to allow them to attend together. After multiple lawsuits were threatened, the pair attended the dance amidst cheers from classmates. I read the first part about this [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | January 26, 2011
Hawaii – Governor Neil Abercombie has just appointed the newest member of the State Supreme Court: Out lesbian Judge Sabrina McKenna. Counting down the seconds until the hate groups explode… A very big congratulations to Judge McKenna! KITV: The governor said Tuesday that McKenna’s appointment had everything to do with her intelligence, temperament and legal [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | January 24, 2011
Santa Rosa, California – An amazing video of a senior at Maria Carrillo High School who used an opportunity to speak at a school assembly to come out as gay to her entire school. I cannot even describe how beautiful this is. An enormous congratulations to this young, brave girl. You are perfect as you [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | January 18, 2011
Columbus, Georgia - The christian-run House Of Mercy homeless shelter has kicked two women out onto the streets because the managers of the shelter suspected they were gay. Neither actually are, both are fleeing abusive homes. I can’t believe this sleazemouth manager. He actually says gay people are not welcome at the shelter. Want to tell them how [...]
"Eric, trying to have this (civil rights) conversation with you is ultimately like trying to teach a pig to dance, it just annoys the pig. So Eric, sorry to annoy you."
-Paul Mero, The Sutherland Institute.