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Standing On The Right Side Of History: Lawrence Ferlingetti And City Lights Books

by Stuart Wilber ● 3:45 PM April 6, 2013
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“It is as if,” says City Lights founder Lawrence Ferlinghetti, “the public were being invited, in person and in books, to participate in that ‘great conversation’ between authors of all ages, ancient and modern.”

Bigotry Watch

On Our Radar – Chief Mark Proffitt And The Rest Of The Story

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 8:00 AM February 24, 2013
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If the gay man is protected and the homophobe gets hers, does it matter to you if the “hero” who made it happen acted from a sense of justice, or used the gay man to exact revenge? Ohio Police Chief Mark Proffitt is On Our Radar.

Civil Rights

‘BROTHER OUTSIDER: The Life of Bayard Rustin’ Returns To Television Across The US

by Stuart Wilber ● 2:52 PM February 2, 2013
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Few know that Martin Luther King, Jr.’s right hand man, the architect of the March on Washington, was openly-gay African-American Bayard Rustin. Now, a documentary returns to TV.

News

Read: President Obama’s Complete 2013 Inauguration Speech (Full Text)

by David Badash ● 12:10 PM January 21, 2013
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Below is President Barack Obama’s 2013 inauguration speech, which he delivered today. Full text.

Marriage

After 35 Years, Washington Allowed Stuart And John To Get Married Today

by David Badash ● 7:44 PM December 9, 2012
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Stuart Wilber and John Breitweiser, together for 35 years, got married today, the first day Washington allowed same-sex couples to enter into the institution of marriage.

Civil Rights

49 Years Ago Today Martin Luther King Jr. Delivered This Amazing Speech

by David Badash ● 2:31 PM August 28, 2012
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49 years ago today in 1963, civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered this amazing, memorable, iconic speech, his “I Have A Dream” speech.

News

Fischer Blames ACLU And Supreme Court For Colorado Shooting Massacre

by David Badash ● 2:04 PM July 20, 2012
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In an op-ed today Bryan Fischer blamed the American Civil Liberties Union and the U.S. Supreme Court for today’s violence in Aurora, Colorado, which took 12 lives.

Marriage

Seattle Space Needle Drops Gay Pride Flag This Year

by David Badash ● 6:15 PM June 21, 2012
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The iconic Seattle Space Needle for two years flew the iconic gay pride flag for gay pride week. But not this year. And this time, it’s personal.

Bigotry Watch

MLK Niece Alveda King Called A ‘Liar’ For Attacking Gay Icon Bayard Rustin

by David Badash ● 7:00 AM May 24, 2012
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Alveda King, the niece of famous civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is being called a “liar” by long-time African-American LGBT blogger, Alvin McEwen.

Bigotry Watch

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Niece Attacks NAACP For Gay Marriage Support

by David Badash ● 2:52 PM May 22, 2012
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MLK’s niece, the extremely anti-gay Alveda King, in a carefully-worded statement attacked the NAACP for their decision to publicly support gay marriage.

Civil Rights

NAACP, Oldest US Civil Rights Group, Announces Gay Marriage Support

by David Badash ● 5:23 PM May 19, 2012
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The NAACP, America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, today announced its board of directors has decided to support officially same-sex marriage.

Bigotry Watch

GOP, FOX, Religious Right Freak Out Over Obama Gay Marriage Support

by David Badash ● 4:35 PM May 9, 2012
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Republicans and the radical religious right wing have staged an all-too-expected freak out over the news today that President Obama now support same-sex marriage.

Analysis

The GOP War On Women Demands A New Women’s Rights Agenda for America

by Tanya Domi ● 12:55 PM March 19, 2012
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“Feminism” with a capital “F” is making a roaring comeback, thanks to the GOP War On Women: misogyny on steroids. It’s time we demand a new women’s rights agenda.

Civil Rights

New Orleans Proclaims Today LGBT Civil Rights Equality Awareness Day To Honor Bayard Rustin

by Stuart Wilber ● 1:15 PM March 17, 2012
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“BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, That the Council hereby proclaim March 17, 2012 to be LGBT Civil Rights Equality Awareness Day.”