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:Eric Ethington (Author) | December 21, 2008
The United States, specifically the Bush Administration drew world-wide criticism again this past Thursday (12/18/08) as it refused to endorse the declaration put forward by France seeking to decriminalize homosexuality in the world. According to the NY Times, Rama Yade the French state secretary for human rights, and Maxime Verhagen,the Dutch foreign minister spoke out [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 18, 2008
In a recent article posted on the Mormon Times titled “Disagree, but don’t be unkind” Orson Scott Card again tried to define specifically why the LDS or Mormon church is opposed to Marriage Equality and homosexuality in general. He also added some personal examples detailing how he himself is definitely not a bigot or discriminatory. [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 16, 2008
My name is Eric Ethington, and I am here for you. Our country is on the brink of an extraordinary moment, where people of all classes, ethnic groups, colors and identities come together at once to say, “Enough!” We have a progressive African-American President Elect waiting to take office; we have a Senate and House [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 11, 2008
In a joint statement on Dec 10th, 2008 the following was released in response to the UN resolution to decriminalize homosexuality (see http://ethingtoneric.wordpress.com/2008/12/10/un-to-vote-on-gay-rights-us-stays-silent/) by Reverend Rebecca Voelkel, Institute for Welcoming Resources and faith work director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force; Harry Knox, director of Religion and Faith Program of the Human Rights [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 10, 2008
During a UN session between Dec 15th and 20th, the United Nations General Assembly is expected to table for the first time ever a declaration that would decriminalize homosexuality in all member nations. The declaration is being put forward by France, after a big push by French Gay Rights and Black activist Louis-Georges Tin (http://www.idahomophobia.org). [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 1, 2008
Alright, I would like to make some further comments on this subject, as I believe that the more we talk about it and the more we keep this tidal wave going, the more likely things are to change. Right now, our beloved United States of America is on the brink of some major changes. Gay [...]
"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.