Topic: LGBT Rights

North Carolina Pastor: Trap Gays and Lesbians Behind Electrified Fences

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It's hard to tell what's more digusting: That Rev. Charles Worley of North Carolina is preaching about rounding up gays and lesbians and putting them behind an electrified fence to die out or the fact that he has a congregation cheering him on. 

By Alexander Abad-Santos

Mar 22, 2012

Dharun Ravi's Defense Doesn't Rest in His First Interview Since Trial

In his first interview with the press since being convicted of bias intimidation against Tyler Clementi, Dharun Ravi sounds more grown up, more sympathetic, and more like he's following a script from his defense strategy.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Nov 3, 2011

Spatwatch

Dan Savage: Queer-on-Queer Glitter-Bombing Victim

Players: Dan Savage, creator of the It Gets Better project, gay rights activist, Rick Santorum's Google Nemesis and gay glitter-bombing barbarian supporter; The Dan Savage Welcoming Committee, "a member-less organization" whose only point of unity is accusing Dan Savage of hypocrisy.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Sep 27, 2011

Spatwatch

Leisha Hailey's Bussing Fight with Southwest Airlines

"The L-Word" actress was kicked off a flight for kissing her girlfriend, igniting a protest

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Sep 26, 2011

Spatwatch

Churches Battle Over Billboards (Oh, and Gay People)

"My first thought was, 'Wow, nine billboards! That's quite an investment,' " says a reverend in the rivalry

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By Dino Grandoni

Sep 21, 2011

Stat of the Day

Fox News Doesn't Do Much Don't Ask, Don't Tell Coverage

Fox News mentioned the law's repeal 16 times compared to 66 times at CNN

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By Adam Martin

Apr 27, 2011

Las Vegas Hotel Bans Trans Woman for Using Women's Room

Move comes after a beating in a Baltimore McDonald's for the same thing

Comments | 836 Views

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