Category Archives: Current News

Retired Episcopali Priest, John Shelby Spong writes as follows about Pope Francis: “Homosexuality, we now know, is no more a choice than is skin color, gender, blue eyes or left-handedness; yet the prejudice against homosexuality, now largely gone in the … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, March 12th, the New York Times reported that a survey has been sent to 1.1 million scout parents, and soon will be sent to “alumni.” The story beings: “The questionnaire goes far beyond a simple yes or no, … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, February 6th, the Burlington Times News published an editorial with the headline above. Later that day, the Boy Scouts decided to postpone their decision about their ban on gay participation until May. Part of the editorial is quoted … Continue reading →

On Sunday, February 3rd, The Burlington Times News printed a story about Boy Scout policy toward Gays and how it might be implemented locally. The first paragraphs are below, then see link: http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/top-news/scouts-policy-change-would-mean-decisions-at-local-level-1.89331 “If the Boy Scouts of America makes … Continue reading →

(from Reuters via Qnotes) ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) – A California chapter of the Boy Scouts of America is directly challenging the national organization’s ban on gays by formally recommending that an openly gay former Scout be awarded the top rank … Continue reading →

________________________________________________________ Dear Friends and Supporters of Pflag Alamance: At the close of another year, we are grateful for your help in supporting the many lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual people in Alamance County….particularly during our major effort AGAINST the Amendment … Continue reading →

Many of us wonder “What is “Sequestration”? It is the other side of tax increases; it is blunt unconsidered budget cuts. If budget negotiations fail and we “fall over the cliff”, taxes will go up for everybody and these major … Continue reading →

SUPREME COURT TO CONSIDER PROP 8 AND DOMA by Marcia Coyle, National Law Journal Opening the door to a potentially historic step in the nation’s gay rights movement, the U.S. Supreme Court on December 7 agreed to decide two constitutional … Continue reading →

Going Home for the Holidays, Tips for LGBT Folk National PFLAG has compiled the following advice: Tips for a Happy Holiday for GLBT People The holidays can be a stressful time for GLBT people or families with GLBT members, but … Continue reading →