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Op-Ed: Barney Frank Is Right, Immigration Reform Must Move Forward

by Guest Author ● 11:50 AM June 14, 2013

In this op-ed, MassEquality executive director Kara S. Suffredini writes: “We agree with Barney Frank that it is unconscionable that lawmakers committed to equality, commonsense and humane immigration policy were forced to make a false choice between protecting the rights of same-sex binational couples and passing comprehensive immigration reform.”

Bigotry Watch

‘Heterosexuals Do Not Have Equality’ Cries ‘Straight Pride’ Activist Group

by David Badash ● 11:03 AM May 30, 2013
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A group calling themselves Straight Pride, the “campaign for heterosexual equal rights” is claiming that “Heterosexuals do not have equality, homosexuals have more rights then any sector of society.”

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Barney Frank Supports Immigration Bill Without LGBT Protections

by David Badash ● 4:35 PM May 22, 2013
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Recently-retired Congressman Barney Frank says he supports the immigration reform bill that does not contain protections for LGBT binational couples, which a Senate Committee passed yesterday.

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Barney Frank Receives Role Model Award, Offers Straight Talk About Being Gay

by David Badash ● 10:50 PM May 4, 2013
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Barney Frank, the outspoken former U.S. Congressman, speaking at the Equality Forum in Philadelphia tonight, had a few honest words about being gay.

HIV/AIDS

‘If HIV Caused AIDS, Magic Johnson Would Be Dead.’ So Says Bryan Fischer, Again.

by David Badash ● 2:27 PM February 10, 2013
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Fischer, the public face of the certified anti-gay hate group, American Family Association, today, via Facebook, claimed, “If HIV caused AIDS, Magic Johnson would be dead. Doesn’t even look sick to me. How about you?”

News

Breaking: Massachusetts Gov. Snubs Barney Frank, Replaces Kerry With Political Mentor

by David Badash ● 9:57 AM January 30, 2013

Massachusetts Democratic Governor Deval Patrick has replaced Senator John Kerry with his own political mentor, a partner in a politically connected law firm.

Analysis

Where Are The Women, President Obama?

by Tanya Domi ● 9:26 AM January 12, 2013
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Dust-up in D.C. as Hillary Clinton prepares to step down, to be replaced by John Kerry, leaving a national security team to be composed of all white males that would make even Ronald Reagan happy

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Senator Barney Frank? He’s Ready, Willing, And Able.

by David Badash ● 10:27 AM January 4, 2013
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Barney Frank, whose 32-year career as a Congressman ended with his chosen retirement yesterday, says he’s willing to take Senator John Kerry’s seat temporarily until a special election is held.

Marriage

DOMA: House LGBT Equality Caucus Applauds Supreme Court Decision

by David Badash ● 6:11 PM December 7, 2012
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The House LGBT Equality Caucus today applauded the Supreme Court for deciding to hear a challenge to DOMA, the federal Defense of Marriage Act of 1996.

International

White House Petition: End Foreign Aid To Uganda If ‘Kill The Gays’ Bill Passes

by David Badash ● 2:17 PM November 17, 2012
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A petition to “remove all foreign aid to Uganda and impose sanctions if the “Kill the Gays” bill is passed by the legislature,” is in need of more signatures.

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LGBT Orgs Pushing Obama For Federal ENDA Executive Order He Refused

by David Badash ● 10:27 AM November 12, 2012
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LGBT organizations will push Obama to sign an executive order banning the federal government from discriminating against LGBT people — a federal ENDA — again.

Bigotry Watch

Wait For It… Wait For It… Right Wing Freaks Over Romney Promise To Sign ENDA Into Law

by David Badash ● 8:32 PM October 23, 2012
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Bryan Fischer, the public face of the certified anti-gay hate group, American Family Association, just minutes ago freaked out because Romney promised to sign ENDA.

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What Romney’s Promise To Support ENDA For Log Cabin Republicans Endorsement Really Means

by David Badash ● 7:42 PM October 23, 2012
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Mitt Romney’s campaign promised Governor Romney would sign ENDA into law and support getting it to his desk in return for the Log Cabin Republicans’ endorsement.

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Watch: Barney Frank Slams Log Cabin Republicans For Endorsing Romney

by David Badash ● 3:55 PM October 23, 2012
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Saying he is “particularly appalled,” Barney Frank and Mitt Gets Worse teamed up to respond to the Log Cabin Republicans’ endorsement today of Mitt Romney.