As the Republican National Convention kick off in Cleveland today, the RNC is likely to ratify what has been described as the most anti-LGBTQ platform in its history. The platform, which has shocked some of the GOP’s most ardent supporters, endorses so-called conversion therapy, calls for the banning same sex marriage, rejects LGBTQ families and…
The funny thing about the LGBT civil rights movement is its unpredictability. Sometimes our community makes unbelievable strides, like the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, and sometimes it is a smaller advance, like hospital visitation, which is enacted and goes practically unnoticed by our community. While the big things like marriage and employment non-discrimination…
The list of speakers at the Republican National Convention reads like a who’s who of the most anti-LGBT politicians ever assembled. Tonight, there is New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who defied the will of the people by vetoing marriage equality legislation earlier this year. Speaking on marriage equality Christie said, “Neither the United States Constitution…
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders will be featured in an ad, set to air in the Tampa area during the Republican National Convention next week, speaking out about his support for the freedom to marry and encourages others in his party to do the same. “As a Republican, I believe in conservative values like responsibility…
TAMPA, Fla. – Kansas secretary of state and Mitt Romney advisor Kris Kobach has compared LGBT people to drug users and polygamists. Kobach made the remarks while debating the GOP platform’s marriage equality language yesterday in Tampa. While arguing against an amendment, introduced by Pat Kerby – a Republican National Convention delegate from Nevada –…
