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    Remembering the September 11, 2001 attacks

    September 12, 2019
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Gay Cakes and the Exploding Heads of Buttercream Bigotry

By Rev. M. Vernon Hunt On December 13, 2013 · 15 Comments · In Gay Rights, Hate Groups
Guest writer Rev. M. Vernon Hunt obliterates NOM president Brian Brown's statement that baking a cake as a business service is somehow a form of religious artistic expression.
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It IS a Choice.

By David W. Shelton On October 5, 2013 · 13 Comments · In Gay Rights, General Commentaries

One of the most critical elements of our political discussion over LGBT equality has been the constant battle over whether or not sexual orientation is an inherent part of a person’s life. Anti-equality activists even make the claim that they would possibly relent on their work to deny us our rights if — if — science were to somehow prove without any doubt that sexual orientation is, in fact, genetic.

Then, they say, they would finally have the evidence they require to treat us as human beings. Until then, they steadfastly hold that our sexuality is a choice we make, and is nothing more than “behavior.” The bottom line is that in their eyes, behavior does not deserve legal protection.

But let’s be clear. They don’t care if there is a choice.

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Awash with the Sting of Defeat, and Into the River of Denial

By David W. Shelton On November 8, 2012 · Add Comment · In Gay Marriage, General Commentaries, podcast
The 2012 election has proven to be one for the record books, proving that simple math will ring true amidst a sea of puffery, rhetoric, and partisan politics. President Barack Obama won another term with both a majority of the popular vote and the Electoral College. An anti-gay “marriage protection” constitutional amendment failed in Minnesota. Marriage Equality laws were passed in three more states. Yes, Democrats and liberals had a good run through most of the country — but does it indicate a turning of the tide, or is it an anomaly as those on the far right claim?
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Hold “Christian” Liars Accountable with the Truth

By David W. Shelton On August 12, 2012 · 13 Comments · In Christianity, Hate Groups
Karl Marx was famous for saying that “politics is war without blood. War is politics with blood.” Over the years, we’ve come to expect a great many things from our politicians. We know they’ll lie, twist, connive, deceive, and kiss as many babies as necessary in order to win that next election. We’re no longer surprised when we hear of particular candidate’s indiscretion or some outright lie they’ve told. It’s all part of the political game. Lies — they are the language of hate. They are the greatest weapon in the war of politics. But why, then, should we expect this kind of behavior from religious groups?
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Marriage Equality Victories Stack Up with Maryland Win

By David W. Shelton On February 24, 2012 · Add Comment · In Gay Christians, Gay Rights, Politics
The Maryland State Senate passed a bill approving same-sex marriages in that state yesterday with a vote of 25 to 22. Democratic governor Martin O’Malley has promised to sign the bill into law. With yesterday’s vote, The Old Line State became the third state to pass gay marriage with legislative action in less than a month.
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NOM excited that its shrinking base still supports them

By David W. Shelton On December 27, 2011 · 3 Comments · In Gay Marriage, Hate Groups
Once again, the National Organization for Marriage is using deception as a tactic in a vain attempt to sway voters to the cause of their bigotry.
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