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Paul Ryan: Gay Adoption Ok, Gay Marriage Not

Paul Ryan: Gay Adoption Ok, Gay Marriage Not

By Sean Patterson May 1, 2013 | 2 Comments

With a tipping point in the U.S. gay rights debate seemingly reached, even Republican politicians seem to be shifting their positions. In March, Republican U.S. Senator Rob Portman had a “change of heart” after learning his son is gay, and …

Beyoncé: Gay Marriage Support Shown on Social Media Beyoncé: Gay Marriage Support Shown on Social Media
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When even Bill O’Reilly is conceding that gay marriage supporters have a compelling argument, it’s clear that a tipping point on the issue has already been reached. Even so, prominent celebrities are lending their voices to the cause this week, …

Bill O'Reilly Comments on Gay Marriage Bill O'Reilly Comments on Gay Marriage
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For the second day in a row, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case involving gay marriage. While the issue has predictably come to the fore on social media, it has also become a big topic of …

Christie Gay Therapy Bill Stance Still Unclear Christie Gay Therapy Bill Stance Still Unclear
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Being a Republican governor in a blue state can be difficult, especially if that governor may rumored to be gearing up to run for the Republican nomination for President in 2016. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie tried to walk the …

Michelle Shocked Clears Club With Homophobic Rant Michelle Shocked Clears Club With Homophobic Rant
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Singer Michelle Shocked cleared the house on Sunday after going on an on-stage rant against homosexuality in a San Francisco nightclub. According to a report in the The Bay Area Reporter, Shocked played two sets at Yoshi’s nightclub in the …

Boehner: Gay Marriage Views Not Likely to Change Boehner: Gay Marriage Views Not Likely to Change

Last week, Ohio Senator Rob Portman became the first senate Republican to openly support gay marriage. Though he was previously an opponent of gay marriage, the senator claims to have had a change of heart that stems from learning that …

Senator Rob Portman Now Supports Gay Marriage Senator Rob Portman Now Supports Gay Marriage
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Rob Portman, the junior U.S. Senator from Ohio, has become the first senate Republican to openly support gay marriage. Portman was previously an opponent of gay marriage and voted for the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which prevents gay …

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Bill Gates Not Cool With Scouts' Gay Ban Bill Gates Not Cool With Scouts' Gay Ban
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Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates, who also happens to have been in the Boy Scouts, thinks the Boy Scouts of America should end its ban on gay members and leaders. He said so, quite matter-of-factly, at a Politico event …

Carly Rae Jepsen Boy Scouts Appearance Cancelled Carly Rae Jepsen Boy Scouts Appearance Cancelled

Singer Carly Rae Jepsen, known for her 2012 hit song “Call Me Maybe,” has announced that she is canceling her appearance at the national Boy Scouts of America (BSA) jamboree over the organizations exclusion of openly gay members. The national …

National Cathedral to Host Same-sex Weddings National Cathedral to Host Same-sex Weddings
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Very Rev. Gary Hall, the dean of Washington National Cathedral, announced today that same-sex weddings can now be performed at the cathedral. The cathedral has been designated by congress as the “National House of Prayer” and has been the venue …

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal a Non-Event, Says Study Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal a Non-Event, Says Study

A study released today shows that the repeal of the U.S. military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy was largely a non-event, not the military-breaking doomsday some of the policy’s supporters predicted. When the policy was repealed almost one year ago, …

Google Launches Legalize Love Campaign Google Launches Legalize Love Campaign
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Although Google’s high-profile, fierce opposition to California’s anti-gay marriage initiative Prop 8 plants the company firmly in the marriage equality camp, their latest pro-LGBT project isn’t really about gay marriage at all. It’s about something even more basic – the …

Google Shows Gay Pride With Search Rainbow Google Shows Gay Pride With Search Rainbow
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If you didn’t know the history, you might think that Google was trying to be funny today. When you search the word “gay” or “lesbian,” your search results are adorned with a curved rainbow right around the search button. June …