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The Gay-Right’s Fabulous Election Night

By Molly Ball in The Atlantic, November 8, 2012 The victories went beyond four gay-marriage ballot initiatives and represent what one advocate calls “a breathtaking leap forward.” Reuters Tuesday’s election was a landmark for gay-rights advocates in so many ways … Continue reading

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Four Wins for Gay Marriage !

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Supporters of gay marriage in Washington state said they were in a “very strong position” Tuesday night, with early returns showing voters narrowly approving same-sex marriage in the state after residents gave similar measures the go-ahead … Continue reading

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EMBRACING CHILDREN FOR WHO THEY ARE

by National Columnist on Health,   Jane Brody, From the New York Times, Tuesday, November 6, 2012 “Contrary to what some parents might believe or hope for, children are not born a blank slate. Rather, they come into the world with … Continue reading

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No One Orders Lukewarm Coffee!

The following was recommended by a Pflag member who says it is one of the best essays she has read.  It is from Crumbs from the Communion Table, a blog by Justin Lee, Executive Director of the Gay Christian Network.  See … Continue reading

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Gallup Study of WHO IS Gay

October 19, 2012,  NY Times Shades of Gay By CHARLES M. BLOW          (see http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/10/20/opinion/darker-rainbow.html?ref=opinion     for    actual statistical table of these results) Let me be upfront: The data here seem to raise more questions than provide explanations. Gallup and the Williams … Continue reading

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Turned Away, He Turned to the Bible

LISTEN TO MATTHEW VINES by copying and pasting this link:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezQjNJUSraY.  This outstanding young man’s heartbreaking talk, seen by thousands on YouTube, presents an unemotional and rational argument based on extremely  well-researched scholarship.   Then read the NY Times story below. … Continue reading

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Forty Years Ago, PFLAG Began….

Forty years ago (1972), Jeanne Manford marched alongside her gay son, Morty, in New York’s Liberation Day Parade after Morty had been badly beaten at a protest while police stood by and did nothing.  She marched while carrying a sign which … Continue reading

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One Year Ago….End of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

On September 18th, thousands of gay service members and veterans and supporters celebrated the one-year anniversary of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”   A major reason for the repeal was the advice of Admiral Mike Mullen, former chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff … Continue reading

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Why Marriage Matters to Parents and Grandparents

In the state of Washington, there will be a referendum on gay marriage in November.  Here are two testimonials from parents and a grandmom, expressing why they believe in marriage. (From the website of WashingtonUnited.org)     Copy and paste this … Continue reading

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Gay “Conversion” Therapy Banned in California (For Minors)

By Mary Slosson (from Reuters News Service)  Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:43pm EDT SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) – California’s state Assembly approved a bill on Tuesday to prohibit children and teenagers from undergoing a controversial therapy that aims to reverse homosexuality, … Continue reading

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