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Authentic Feminism, Celebrity, Gay Issues
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‘Family Ties’ Mom Meredith Baxter Comes Out
by Tammy on December 2, 2009If you live in Los Angeles and participate in any sort of events involving the gay community, you knew Meredith Baxter was gay as she was seen on occasion with her partner. Some magazine was going to our the mother of five (her oldest is 42) to the rest of the world even though she and her partner have led very out lives in our town. She was out to her family, but as a private person she handled her private life privately. So, Baxter has shared her story with Matt Lauer and the Today Show. It’s a good interview and I think worth sharing. Related link: ‘Family Ties’ Mom Meredith Baxter Joins Group of Later-in-Life Lesbians
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New, Shiny ‘Gay Section’ Under Obama Bus
by Tammy on September 19, 2009Congratulations Gay Obama Zombies! One more reason to realize that perhaps the people who keep saying they’re the ones on your side– aren’t. And maybe, just maybe, a reminder of the benefits that would exist if our vote and support had to won as opposed to taken for granted. So let’s check our Gay Rights scorecard: Clinton: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Defense of Marriage Act. Bush: Hmm, lots of rhetoric about the gays, but fascinatingly not one anti-gay executive order or piece of legislation in 8 years. Obama: Just now, Sept 09: Obama admin: dismiss gay couple benefits lawsuit June 09: Obama angers gays with marriage law defense With friends like these it makes this cover of the Advocate one...
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My Article for “The Advocate” And the Predictable Gay Outrage
by Tammy on November 26, 2008I was pleasantly surprised, just prior to the election, to be asked by the editor of "The Advocate," a gay magazine, to provide a letter to the new president. I was asked for letters to each, and they would publish...
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Judicial Tyranny, Ho Hum
by Tammy on May 15, 2008A post by Maynard So a man in a robe has the power to tell the 4,618,673 California voters (a supermajority of over 60%) who passed Proposition 22 that their votes don't count. This is par for the course. See...
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Monica Need Not Apply
by Maynard on February 27, 2008Just when you thought it was safe to go to back into the bathroom. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Idaho Senator Larry Craig is currently seeking intern applications for the summer term, which runs from May to August. The application deadline...
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Jodie Foster Finally Comes Out
by Maynard on December 8, 2007Good for her. For some people this isn't news at all, but there is an importance to actually saying something every now and then, and not letting gossip or presumption define you. Especially for young people (and everyone else!)...
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Fallen Marine’s Father Wins Lawsuit; Homophobe Phelps Ordered to Pay Up
by Maynard on October 31, 2007A jury in Kansas just reminded people everywhere, to the tune of an $11 million dollar judgment, that anti-gay bigotry and attacks on this nation and our heroes will not be tolerated. Not only is this verdict a statement against...
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Sweet God No! A “Men Who Look Like Old Lesbians” Blog
by Maynard on October 5, 2007Roy Orbison I am now rushing to to gym and swear I will never cut my hair. Yep, just a little bit of a wake-up call. (HT Defamer) For some reason, I personally believe that being a gay woman...
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Another Dignified Lesbian Moment
by Maynard on October 2, 2007Note to all women who think you may be bi- or homosexual: Do not be afraid. Despite the message "The View" spews daily, first with Rosie and now with Whoopi, you can be gay and have some dignity and class...
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Why There Are “No Gays” In Iran
by Maynard on September 25, 2007Two gay men being executed in Iran. For being gay. Picture courtesy of Homan, the Iranian Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual and Transgender Organization. Yeah, a blog from those people who don't exist. And the holocaust never happened, and 9/11 was...
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Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!
by Maynard on September 21, 2007Maureen McCormick. Hmmm...yep. Three words as uttered by Jan which will forever have a new meaning. Brady Bunch Star Reveals All About Lesbian Fling With TV Sister Wholesome former THE BRADY BUNCH star MAUREEN MCCORMICK is set to reveal...
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I’ll Be on Hannity & Colmes Tonight at About 6:30pm PT
by Maynard on August 9, 2007We'll be talking about tonight's Democrat forum discussing so-called "gay and lesbian" issues. I say "so-called" because with things like "Hate Crimes" on the agenda, the last time I checked there were many gays and lesbians, such as myself, who...
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Oh Goody–Bravo’s ‘Work Out’ Renewed for a Third Season
by Maynard on July 18, 2007Jackie Warner. Well, yessiree, no argument here. Work Out, the Bravo semi-reality series focusing on fitness trainer Jackie Warner, has been renewed for a third season. Yes, there's lots of lesbian drama, and it's even more fun when offered...
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Elizabeth Edwards Not Uncomfortable with Teh Gheys
by Maynard on June 24, 2007But her husband apparently still is. Otherwise he would have visited the prideful gheys at the San Francisco pride event himself. But he didn't. Oh yeah, and another tiny point: she's not the one running for president, yet her not...
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Gay Gangs?
by Tammy on June 17, 2007Hmm. Books and shoes. And a ruler. And a skirt. I have no comment. When a stiletto is used as a weapon, it seems obvious. The question becomes, who was wearing it--a boy or a girl?? Junkyardblog investigates....