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Gay is Good

Frank Kameny, Coined “Gay Is Good,” Dies at 86

Frank Kemeny, longtime gay rights activist and Father of the Gay Rights Movement died in Washington on Oct 11, 2011 at the age of 86. For all his hard work on behalf of the community he wanted to remembered most for being the person who coined the phrase “Gay is Good.”

Posted in: People 8 months ago 2
FOF #1391 – I Survived Gay Pride in Russia

FOF #1391 – I Survived Gay Pride in Russia

The European Council on Human Rights may have ruled that the Russian people have a right to hold a Pride Parade, but that didn’t stop the authorities in Moscow from banning it anyway.

Today, Andy Thayer joins us fresh from his return from Russia (with love) to share his amazing story of participating in the Pride Parade and what it was like to face down hunky but violent Russian police officers and fascists.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Politicians/Activists 12 months ago 2
Stonewall Uprising Airs Tonight on PBS

Stonewall Uprising Airs Tonight on PBS

Stonewall- it wasn’t the start of the gay rights movement but the uprising galvanized the community like no other action. “The film “Stonewall Uprising” which airs tonight on PBS, details the landmark call to action….

Posted in: Culture & Style, Television, Videos 1 year ago 2
House Hearing on Defending Doma

House Hearing on Defending Doma

The House of Reps is trying to figure out if it’s worth their while to defend DOMA and I’m guessing this is probably the first of many hearings on the issue. As long as they…

Posted in: Politics & Activism 1 year ago 0
Religious Right’s Effort to Stop Anti-Bullying Programs in Schools

Religious Right’s Effort to Stop Anti-Bullying Programs in Schools

As states and school districts work to stem a tide of anti-gay bullying in American schools, the Religious Right is leading a concerted effort to stop programs that seek to protect LGBT youth. The People…

Posted in: Politics & Activism 1 year ago 0
The Man Behind the 2010 Marriage Tour Supported by NOM Now Supports Marriage Equality.

The Man Behind the 2010 Marriage Tour Supported by NOM Now Supports Marriage Equality.

Louis J. Marinelli, a former anti-gay marriage advocate explains how he comes to realize that gay people are real people and how he turns his views around to support civil marriages. This sounds genuine and…

Posted in: Politics & Activism 1 year ago 2
VIDEO: 80 Year Old Iowa Grandmother Speaks in Favor of Gay Marriage

VIDEO: 80 Year Old Iowa Grandmother Speaks in Favor of Gay Marriage

80 year old grandmother speaks about her gay son, his marriage and the effect the gay marriage debate is having on her and her family.

Posted in: Politics & Activism, Videos 1 year ago 0
R U GOIN 2 EAT ME 4 GHEY RIGHTS?

Eat a Live Rat for Gay Rights in Uganda

It seems that eating live rats is a form of protest in Uganda. One man, whose father also ate live rats in front of the president says “I can eat more rats before the president…

Posted in: Animals, Politics & Activism 1 year ago 3
VIDEO: Pen Politics – The Signing of the Civil Unions Bill in Illinois

VIDEO: Pen Politics – The Signing of the Civil Unions Bill in Illinois

Gov. Pat Quinn’s wrist must be sore. Why did they use so many pens?

Posted in: News & Rumors, Politics & Activism, Videos 1 year ago 1
Under our noses: Chicago LGBT folk should watch Meeks closely

Under our noses: Chicago LGBT folk should watch Meeks closely

Anti-choice and anti-gay mega-church pastor and State Senator Reverend Meeks wants to unite Chicago’s African American community behind his bid for mayor, but when he gets there, will he make this haven a living hell for LGBT citizens? His record says yes.

Posted in: Politics & Activism 2 years ago 3