The backlash against gay rights is in full steam, powered by the hysteria and homophobia of people in power at all levels of government.
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The Great State of Texas
Texas is a strange place. It produces more executions (and more murders) than any other state. More of its citizens died from gunshots than highway accidents until, as Molly Ivins memorably recounts, the legislature decided to do something about that and raised the speed limits.
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Single Issue
Now that Republicans are firmly in charge of both houses of Congress, they intend to enact laws further restricting a woman?s right to terminate an unwanted pregnancy.
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Word Column #7
Paul Varnell is a columnist for the Windy City Times, a gay newspaper published in Chicago. He also maintains a lively email relationship with a number of people he has never met face to face, including yours truly. We have a lot in common…
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Word Column #8
Ellen is coming out, and the press is endlessly investigating the implications. Time magazine did a cover story; Mona Charen her usual mean-spirited column. Gay friends of mine are planning parties around the episode. Those of us who have never…
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