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Why churches fear gay marriage | Salon News

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Richard Rodriguez on Proposition 8

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Tyranny of a Straight Majority?

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The massive No on 8 public relations campaign that sought to impact the California majority's attitudes about same sex marriage was somewhat hasty, perhaps idealistic and maybe even too hopeful. That despite the newfound sense of activism bubbling throughout the LGBT nation, the gay community was set up for disappointment especially since the battleground was California, a state most see assumed to be more socially liberal, a place many assumed to be more tolerant and accepting.

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Mission America and Linda Harvey's Shameful Message

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Understanding just how fringe Mission America is easy. This is a group that beckons visitors to its web page by advertising "learn the truth about homosexuality, witchcraft, changing Christian Church, Radical Feminism and the Youth Culture." Even more "mainstream" right wing groups may find this a bit outrageous.

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On The Hill: Denver Will See 'Record Number' Of Gay Delegates, Group Says

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More gay and lesbian delegates will be on the roster when Democrats open their national convention in Denver later this month, according to a group of gay Democrats.

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The Million "Individual" March-Gay Pride NYC (EDGE)

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This day transforms Gotham into a hubbub of pink-inspired Mardi Gras festivities, and according to Heritage of Pride, the group that organizes the massive event, more than 300 organizations, which included religious, school, corporate, activist and AIDS organizations, politicians and even a gay sailing instruction company

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In New York City: The LGBT Community Center Celebrates its 25th Year

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Founded back in 1983, the Center celebrates its 25th anniversary next month. And will celebrate this silver milestone with its annual garden party held on the Monday before the big parade down Fifth Avenue on June 29. Gourmet Magazine editor-in-chief Ruth Reichel, helped the Center secure 30 different restaurants for what its executive director, Richard D. Burns, called "the only queer tasting event"

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BACKLASH: The Gay State-by-State Marriage Race (Second of Two Parts) :: EDGE Boston

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But a virtual who's who of familiar right wing social conservative organizations have also converged on California and are making the overturning of the California court decision a priority. "There are a number of national religious right groups that are lending their resources to this effort," said Peter Montgomery, spokesperson at the People for the American Way, a liberal advocacy group based in Washington DC.

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