Standing Room Only: Stand Up Against Hate

“If gay marriage threatens your marriage #LGBT #GLBT” - http://t.co/HGnODvBI

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:05:34 -0400

“If gay marriage threatens your marriage #LGBT #GLBT” - http://t.co/HGnODvBI

Queer Expression in Film Dorothy: Now which way do we go?...

Thu, 26 May 2011 17:03:39 -0400

Queer Expression in Film

Dorothy: Now which way do we go?
Scarecrow: Pardon me, this way is a very nice way.
Dorothy: Who said that?
[Toto barks at scarecrow]
Dorothy: Don’t be silly, Toto. Scarecrows don’t talk.
Scarecrow: [points other way] It’s pleasant down that way, too.
Dorothy: That’s funny. Wasn’t he pointing the other way?
Scarecrow: [points BOTH ways] Of course, some people do go both ways.

i’ve been sayin this for years… lol!

Minnesota Representative Steve Simon for his brilliant testimony...

Wed, 04 May 2011 18:44:00 -0400

Minnesota Representative Steve Simon for his brilliant testimony in opposition of discrimination against gay people on religious grounds

Though Minnesota politicians voted to put a gay marriage ban on the ballot in 2012 yesterday, the eloquent words of one of the measure’s detractors have caught the nation’s attention.

Rep. Steve Simon, DFL-St. Louis Park, gave an impassioned speech asking lawmakers on the House committee not to place a gay marriage ban in the state’s Constitution. (Gay marriage is already outlawed in the state.) He also objected to the religious tone of the debate, as most of the people testifying in favor of the ballot measure were faith leaders or using religious arguments.

“I’m Jewish. Eating pork or shellfish is not allowed in my tradition, but I would never ask the government to impose that on our fellow citizens,” Simon said. “We have to be careful about trying to enshrine our beliefs, however religiously valid you may believe them to be, in the Minnesota Constitution.”

He then referenced a clergy member who testified to the committee that sexuality was a gift from God.

“I think that’s true […] and I would ask everyone on this committee […] if that’s true, if it’s even possibly true, what does that do to the moral force of your argument?”

“How many more gay people does God have to create before we ask ourselves whether or not God actually wants them around?” he asked to applause.

The video so far clocked 80,000 views on YouTube, and gone viral on celebrity and gay rights blogs. Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton titled his post “How many gays must God create before we accept that he wants them around?” and asked people to “open your eyes, your minds, and your hearts to change!” Gawker wrote Simon’s simple question is a “great new slogan” for gay equality.

At the Committee hearing, however, Bishop Bob Battle of the Berean Church of God in Christ said that he thinks gays already have full civil rights, and that same-sex marriage is not the same as interracial marriage,according to the Minnesota Independent, ”I don’t consider gay marriages as the same as whites not being allowed to marry blacks,” he said. According to Minnesota Public Radio, the anti-gay marriage Minnesota Family Council and the Catholic Church have both lobbied hard in favor of the amendment.

In a party-line vote, the measure passed 10 to 7. A similar measure passed out of a committee in the state Senate at the end of April, after lawmakers heard emotional testimony from relatives and supporters of gay Minnesotans.

“I frequently hear that the marriage amendment is needed to support and protect families. I ask you today, why isn’t my daughter’s family worthy of support?” Bruce Ause of Red Wing, who has a daughter in a same-sex relationship, asked the committee. “If this amendment passes today, how will I explain to my grandson that in the eyes of Minnesota, his family is worthless?”

John Quinn, the bishop of the Winona Archdiocese, testified that “marriage is the union of one man and one woman, and law must reflect what we know from reason, experience, tradition as well as revelation,” according to Minnesota Public Radio.

Republicans took control of both houses last November, and while Democratic Gov Mark Dayton supports gay marriage, his approval is not needed for the measure to be on the ballot.

Wake up: we're here

Sun, 01 May 2011 21:28:20 -0400

conservatives call GLEE episode "product placement"

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:07:33 -0400

Share This video is just crazy talk. Gay rights activist Ray Hill faces off against Bryan...

Social environment linked to gay teen suicide risk

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:57:07 -0400

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Chely Wright Engaged!

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:02:01 -0400

jpistudios.com / Getty Images Chely Wright is off the market! The country singer confirms...

Bullying in Jesus’ name

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:12:11 -0400

This year’s National Day of Silence, a project of GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education...

if Bushes and Cheneys are coming out in support of gay marriage,...

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:42:00 -0400

if Bushes and Cheneys are coming out in support of gay marriage, shouldn’t Obama?

Ellen at Universal Orlando

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:39:43 -0400

Yes, i was there! 2nd photo compliments of my BFF and her mad camera phone skills!

Thanks for following :)

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:54:15 -0400

No. Thank you! xoxo <3

A League of Their Own

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:25:00 -0400

Betty: Doris, is this your boyfriend? (holding a picture) Doris: Yup Betty: Is it out of...

I like your blog (discovered few minutes ago!) and your point of view on Life :)

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:24:07 -0400

wow! thank you so much! <3 xoxo

Congratulations! it’s a lesbian!

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:35:31 -0400

Congratulations! it’s a lesbian!

Fact checking "Born This Way"

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:34:00 -0400

Oh, homos — how’d you get to be this way? The source of what makes people gay has long been a...

Parents' suit says school ignored bullying that led to teen's suicide

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:14:00 -0400

It was a year ago that 13-year-old Jon Carmichael committed suicide, hanging himself in a barn near...

In Honor of the birthday of my future wife - Lady Gaga!

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:47:00 -0400

LADY GAGA’S BIOGRAPHY Birth DateMarch 28, 1986 BirthplaceNew York, New...

Mischief managed

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:21:37 -0400

Mischief managed

Photo

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:54:48 -0400

maddening

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:20:55 -0400

having a huge crush on someone and knowing that she likes you back. but inside i’m going...