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From both sides (T12R-5)

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Gay pride throngs Taipei streets Taipei Times Now in its seventh year, the Taiwan LGBT Pride has grown from a humble gathering of 500 participants in 2003 to become the largest annual LGBT parade in ... and more » New York Times Christian Right Claims Hate Crime Law Will Ban Free Speech EDGE Boston Ant-gay religious site onenewsnow posted an article that same day warning that Christian broadcasting companies feared the law could be used to squelch ... Obama signs bill extending hate-crimes protections Associated Baptist Press all 961 news articles » XGW Digest: October 31, 2009 Ex-Gay Watch (blog) ... Lively's organizations as “fine Christian groups.” -A homeless shelter for gay LGBT youth receives a $300000 bequest from the estate of actress Bea Arthur. Listen to www.GayTalkRadio.org

Recent Religious Headlines [T11R-4]

Religious reaction to new hate crime law mixed (Tulsa World) Adding sexual orientation to the federal hate crimes law was either a grave threat to the Constitution or a great day for America, depending on whom you ask. Christian Living Resources, Bible Study Tools, Jesus Christ (Crosswalk.com) There was an error processing this request. We cannot subscribe you to newsletters at this time. Please contact technical support with details. As Sen. John McCain recently remarked, "elections have consequences." FIRST-PERSON: Hate crimes law intended to silence Kelly Boggs (BPNews.net) ALEXANDRIA, La. (BP)--Legislation signed into law by President Obama Oct. 28 purports to target crimes of hate, but the new statute is nothing more than a tool designed to silence those who sincerely believe that homosexuality -- and all of its accompanying off-shoots -- is immoral. New law protects LGBT community in Alaska (KTVA Anchorage) For

From both sides (T12R-5)

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New York Times Christian Right Claims Hate Crime Law Will Ban Free Speech EDGE Boston Ant-gay religious site onenewsnow posted an article that same day warning that Christian broadcasting companies feared the law could be used to squelch ... Obama signs bill extending hate-crimes protections Associated Baptist Press all 954 news articles » Advocate.com Mr. Cuccinelli's bigotry Washington Post Homosexual acts, said Mr. Cuccinelli, currently a state senator, are "intrinsically wrong. And I think in a natural law-based country it's appropriate to ... Post Calls Virginia GOP Attorney General Candidate a Bigot NewsBusters (blog) How Ken Cuccinelli's Homophobia Gave the Media a Chance to Finally Identify ... Queerty (blog) David Lampo | Cuccinelli is no libertarian Augusta Free Press Towleroad (blog) all 48 news articles » Big Hollywood (blog) Boo-Hoo: Gays' Lachrymose Last Resort in the War Against Mormons

Recent Religious Headlines [T11R-4]

Christian Living Resources, Bible Study Tools, Jesus Christ (Crosswalk.com) There was an error processing this request. We cannot subscribe you to newsletters at this time. Please contact technical support with details. As Sen. John McCain recently remarked, "elections have consequences." FIRST-PERSON: Hate crimes law intended to silence Kelly Boggs (BPNews.net) ALEXANDRIA, La. (BP)--Legislation signed into law by President Obama Oct. 28 purports to target crimes of hate, but the new statute is nothing more than a tool designed to silence those who sincerely believe that homosexuality -- and all of its accompanying off-shoots -- is immoral. New law protects LGBT community in Alaska (KTVA Anchorage) For the first time ever, Alaska's gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgender community is now protected under a new hate crime bill that President Barack Obama signed into law Oct. 28th. New law protects LGBT community in

Headlines: Separation of Church and State (T23R-2)

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New York Times Paganism, Just Another Religion for Military and Academia New York Times Brought by Americans United for Separation of Church and State on behalf of Circle Sanctuary and several widows, the decade-long litigation sought ... and more » guardian.co.uk Republicans rally as Virginians turn against Obama guardian.co.uk McDonnell also argued against the constitutional separation of church and state , and advocated teaching "traditional Judeo-Christian values" in schools. ... and more » Forks officials undecided in church - state debate Allentown Morning Call ... to a local church violated the constitutional separation of church and state ended Thursday in two failed motions and no clear direction moving forward. ... Crusader Online Religion and politics: hot topics explored Crusader Online "The establishment clause, which is the First Amendment's guarantee of church and state separation , designed by the fra

Gay/LGBT Religious News (T22R-1)

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New York Times Hate Crime Prevention Act may have far-reaching implications for gay rights Examiner.com Certainly the original 1969 federal lawâ€"which covered hate crimes based on the victims' race, color, religion or national originâ€"was not sufficient to save ... Gays and Disabled Are Now Protected Under Hate Crimes Law in US Voice of America Congress Widens Hate Crimes Law to Include Gender Identity NewsHour UPDATED: Obama signs hate crimes act BP News Washington Post  - Baltimore Sun  - The Lesbian and Gay Foundation all 952 news articles » Gay Renters to Get Some Discrimination Protection New York Times The federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which covers all housing, prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion , sex, or national origin. ... and more » Washington Post Question 1 is about 'protecting our rights' Kennebec Journal It is not about hate or religion . It's about protecting our rights. Our right t

Recent Religious Headlines [T11R-4]

Christian Living Resources, Bible Study Tools, Jesus Christ (Crosswalk.com) There was an error processing this request. We cannot subscribe you to newsletters at this time. Please contact technical support with details. As Sen. John McCain recently remarked, "elections have consequences." Gay Asylum Seekers Look To The U.S. (CBS4 Miami) For weeks, Nathaniel Cunningham and his boyfriend secretly lived together in rural Jamaica. They showed no affection in public and rarely spoke to neighbors. Then one morning, Cunningham picked up a local newspaper with a front-page story under the headline, "Homosexual Prostitutes Move into Residential Neighborhood." His address was listed below. Obama signs gay hate crimes measure (BPNews.net) WASHINGTON (BP)--The homosexual movement gained a barrier-breaking victory Oct. 28 when President Obama signed into law a measure extending hate-crimes protections to homosexuals and transgender people.

From both sides (T12R-5)

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New York Times Christian Right Claims Hate Crime Law Will Ban Free Speech EDGE Boston Ant-gay religious site onenewsnow posted an article that same day warning that Christian broadcasting companies feared the law could be used to squelch ... Obama signs bill extending hate-crimes protections Associated Baptist Press all 600 news articles » The battle lines are drawn Taipei Times Following in the wake of an anti-gay march organized by religious groups last week, this year's Taiwan LGBT Pride 2009 takes to the streets ... The state of LGBT travel Bay Windows Our View: Celebrate Gay Pride Week and Stop Second-Class Citizenship The Auburn Plainsman Coming out by telling people that you went to the pride march? AfterEllen.com all 4 news articles » Memphis Flyer Article of Faith: Faith Leaders Support Marriage Equality in Maine Common Dreams (press release) And the pro- LGBT community must continue to support, lift up and make space for pro

Recent Religious Headlines [T11R-4]

Gay Asylum Seekers Look To The U.S. (CBS4 Miami) For weeks, Nathaniel Cunningham and his boyfriend secretly lived together in rural Jamaica. They showed no affection in public and rarely spoke to neighbors. Then one morning, Cunningham picked up a local newspaper with a front-page story under the headline, "Homosexual Prostitutes Move into Residential Neighborhood." His address was listed below. Obama signs gay hate crimes measure (BPNews.net) WASHINGTON (BP)--The homosexual movement gained a barrier-breaking victory Oct. 28 when President Obama signed into law a measure extending hate-crimes protections to homosexuals and transgender people. UPDATED: Obama signs hate crimes act (BPNews.net) EDITOR'S NOTE: This updated story includes quotes from President Obama as well as additional information. New law protects LGBT community in Alaska (KTVA Anchorage) For the first time ever, Alaska's gay, lesbian, bi-sexual

Headlines: Separation of Church and State (T23R-2)

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Michigan Man Sues for Right to Put Back Family's Nativity Scene on Public Median FOXNews Satawa's permit application was later denied because it "clearly displays a religious message" and violated " separation of church and state ," Macomb County ... and more » Tobin Comments on Kennedy's Church Criticism WLNE-TV (ABC6) The Constitution does not state there is a separation of church and state but it does state that everyone has the right to Life. When our government uses ... and more » Emily Soloff: "Too precious to assign to government" Chicago Tribune ... universal health care proposals by providing more prayer and spiritual care would be a mistake, not only on separation of Church and State grounds. ... Forrest Church : Theologian, Historian, Humanitarian New West Church's thorough research in So Help Me God: The Founding Fathers and the First Great Battle Over Church and State and Th