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FOF #993 – Russian Prison Andy

FOF #993 – Russian Prison Andy

For over 25 years, Andy Thayer has fought tirelessly for gay rights, including Marriage Equality, the Stop Dr. Laura campaign and anti-police brutality against gays. He recently was arrested at the 4th annual Gay Pride…

Posted in: Podcast, Politics & Activism 4 years ago 2
Selected Video Clips from the “Day of Decision” Protest in Chicago

Selected Video Clips from the “Day of Decision” Protest in Chicago

Jason Smith captured some video clips from the Chicago protest the decision of the California Supreme Court to uphold Proposition 8, a referendum to take away the right of same-sex couples to marry in the…

Posted in: Politics & Activism, Videos 4 years ago 0
FOF #992 – A Dream Deferred Isn’t Always a Dream Denied

FOF #992 – A Dream Deferred Isn’t Always a Dream Denied

Yesterday, the California Supreme Court announced it’s disappointing decision to uphold Proposition 8 which removed the right for same-sex couples to get married. Although we taped this show in advance of knowing the decision outcome,…

Posted in: Podcast 4 years ago 5
FOF #906 – Doma-Bama

FOF #906 – Doma-Bama

Bad cops, no donuts! That’s one of Andy Thayer’s favorite chants. Andy is a hard working longtime activist fighting for gay and lesbian rights with the Gay Liberation Network. Andy is leading this weekend’s demonstration…

Posted in: Podcast 4 years ago 7
FOF #905 – Joining the Impact

FOF #905 – Joining the Impact

January is named after Janus, the Greek god of beginnings and endings. On today’s show we take a look back at last year and look forward to what’s to come. Did we stop the hate…

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Politicians/Activists 4 years ago 25
PHOTOS: Day Without a Gay Protest, City Hall, Chicago

PHOTOS: Day Without a Gay Protest, City Hall, Chicago

Over a hundred people marched in downtown Chicago on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008 carrying rainbow flags or hand-lettered signs as part of “Day Without a Gay” a national rally day in reaction to California’s voter-approved…

Posted in: Topics 5 years ago 6
FOF #892 – The Real Life Cleve Jones

FOF #892 – The Real Life Cleve Jones

How far have we come in the fight for gay, lesbian, bisexual ans transgendered rights since the 1970s? Gus Van Sant’s new biographic film MILK brings forth a chilling timeliness with parallels to the anti-gay measures…

FOF #885 – Chock Full of Nuts

FOF #885 – Chock Full of Nuts

Why are there so many songs about rainbows, and what’s on the other side? And why is the internet chock full of nuts? On today’s show we’ve got one of our power listeners, Dr. Thom…

Posted in: Podcast 5 years ago 11
FOF #882 – Rev. Straight Talks About Prop. 8

FOF #882 – Rev. Straight Talks About Prop. 8

How do you stop the hate in 2008? The recent passing of Proposition 8, a California State ballot aimed to take away the State’s ability to issue same-sex marriage licenses is raising questions on the…

Posted in: Podcast 5 years ago 19
PHOTOS: National Protest Against Prop. 8, Federal Plaza, Chicago

PHOTOS: National Protest Against Prop. 8, Federal Plaza, Chicago

[Chicago Gay Men's Chorus opens the rally with television cameras and crowds looking on.] CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE PHOTOS FROM THE RALLY What a turnout! Thousands of protesters flooded Chicago’s Federal Plaza on Saturday,…

Posted in: Topics 5 years ago 6