Sunday, April 29, 2012
Joel Osteen: ‘The Scripture Says That Being Gay Is A Sin’
Joel Osteen: ‘The Scripture Says That Being Gay Is A Sin’: pMega church leader Joel Osteen reiterated his belief that “the scripture says that being gay is a sin,” telling Fox News’ Chris Wallace Monday morning, “my faith is based on what I believe the scripture says and that’s the way I read the scripture.” Asked if gay people are entitled to equal rights, Osteen insisted [...]/p
Friday, April 27, 2012
What Everyone Who Uses The Internet Needs To Know About CISPA
What Everyone Who Uses The Internet Needs To Know About CISPA: pCongress is on the cusp of passing a new bill that could threaten any internet user’s civil liberties. The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, a digital equivalent of allowing the government to fight perceived threats by monitoring which books citizens check out from the library, passed the House yesterday and will now be taken [...]/p
Friday, April 20, 2012
Missouri Advances ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
Missouri Advances ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill: pJust two days after Tennessee advanced its infamous ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, the state of Missouri referred to committee a measure that would eliminate discussions of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in public schools, prohibit teachers from addressing bullying based on sexual orientation, and likely ban gay-straight alliances. HB 2051 states: 170.370. Notwithstanding any [...]/p
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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Friday, April 13, 2012
White House Bombarded With Questions About Why Obama Punted On Issuing Anti-Discrimination Order
White House Bombarded With Questions About Why Obama Punted On Issuing Anti-Discrimination Order: pWhite House spokesperson Jay Carney sought to explain the administration’s decision to punt on issuing an executive order that would have prohibited discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in federal contracting. Responding to multiple questions from NBC News, Washington Blade, and Metro Weekly, Carney engaged in an eight minute back-and-forth with [...]/p
U.S. Presses First-Ever Charges Under LGBT Hate Crimes Law
U.S. Presses First-Ever Charges Under LGBT Hate Crimes Law: pFor the first time in history, the United States government has issued an indictment in a case that involves a hate crime based on the victim’s sexual orientation. Defendants David Jason Jenkins and Anthony Ray Jenkins of Kentucky allegedly kidnapped Kevin Pennington, took him into a secluded part of a state park, and beaten until [...]/p
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