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Darth Vader’s gay daughter speaks

Mary Cheney: “I’m Darth Vader’s daughter.”
1/23/15 11:36am by John Aravosis 16

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Billy Crystal concerned gay TV characters will become “everyday thing”

“I hope people don’t abuse it & shove it in our face to the point where it feels like an everyday kind of thing.”
1/20/15 12:17pm by John Aravosis 91

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Yet another supremely homophobic TV commercial from Snickers

Candy bar that raised gay-bashing to an art form during the Super Bowl a few years back, has another anti-gay ad.
1/14/15 2:00pm by John Aravosis 71

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The power and peril of holding hands

Straight couples don’t think twice about holding hands in public. Gays look around to ensure they won’t be bashed.

1/14/15 12:17pm by John Aravosis 20

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Why did gay activists never embrace violence?

The recent terror attack in Paris got me wondering why other marginalized groups didn’t take up violence.

1/9/15 8:00am by John Aravosis 171

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It’s time for a serious discussion about [insert latest case of religious violence here]

This horrible attack had nothing to do with religion, even if the attackers vigorously & repeatedly claim it d

1/8/15 10:19am by Jon Green 117

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12 dead in Paris terror attack; magazine criticized Muhammad

A satirical magazine that has mocked the Muslim prophet Muhammad was attacked by gunmen shouting “Allahu Akbar.”

1/7/15 1:53pm by John Aravosis 54

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Gay marriages begin in Florida. 14 states to go until all of the United States permits gays to marry.

1/6/15 4:03pm by John Aravosis 43

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FDA: Protecting blood supply from AIDS might “offend” straight people

The FDA says it would be “offensive” and “burdensome” to questions straight donors the way they questions gays.

1/2/15 12:22pm by John Aravosis 29

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Trans teen’s suicide, and posthumous note, touches a chord online

Leelah Alcorn, born Josh, a 17 y.o. trans teen from Kings Mills, Ohio, walked into traffic early Sunday morning.

12/31/14 8:01am by John Aravosis 81

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Is inclusiveness becoming the new closet?

Considering how powerful coming out has been over the decades, I’m not sure “coming in” is the best the strategy.

12/30/14 1:21pm by John Aravosis 44

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The continuing adventures of Congressman Codel, Aaron Schock

She’s baaack! GOP perma-bachelor Aaron Schock is off galavanting shirtless around the world again.

12/30/14 8:00am by John Aravosis 20

"Daddy promised I can take off the stupid Santa outfit as soon as you give."

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12/29/14 8:00pm by John Aravosis 8

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