This Week in Racism
This week has resulted in my being startled by very vocal, racist remarks. On Monday, a very dear friend of mine was the victim of such vocal racism. While riding in an elevator with an older woman and...
View ArticleWho Are the Victims of Hate Crimes?
The FBI's Uniform Crime Report, Hate Crimes Statistics for 2007 is likely the most reliable report available to answer the question "Who is Hurt by a 'Hate Crime?' Regrettably, the FBI data even admits...
View ArticleA Texas Style Stonewall Brings LGBT Attention.
So many conflicting stories are floating around about what happened at the Rainbow Lounge. A lot of attention has been placed on the injury to Chad Gibson. Some say that it constitutes police...
View ArticleIt’s Independence Gay: Time for a Gay Rights Survey.
On this Independence Day, it may surprise you to learn that our founding fathers were not unified in their opinions, which ranged from, should we even secede from Britain to how would religion and...
View ArticleSCLC Works to Overcome Oppression in Order to be Oppressive
Ask just about anyone on the street if they support civil rights and they will likely say yes, but ask specific questions and you'll hear a wide variety of responses. Rev. Eric P. Lee, the President of...
View ArticleLGBT Lessons for Straight People: Straight Ally? Wear Blue. It’s What You Can...
Are you straight? Do you have straight friends and family? Send 'em to me, the straight girl blogging on a gay man's website. I want to have a little chat with straight people. I'm here to recruit you....
View ArticleA Reminder To Myself: Human Rights Include Everyone.
I've been reading through a Homophobia and Religion Forum on thinkatheist.com, and felt the need to jot out my thoughts least I forget them - perhaps I'll need this reference point in the future,...
View ArticleNational Organization for Protection of Marriage to Request Ban on Obese...
The National Organization for Protection of Marriage has begun soliciting signatures to convince legislators in all 50 states to ban obese people from marrying. Maggie Gaylaher, the Founder of the...
View ArticleTexas Democratic Executive Committee Gambles Away Human Rights
The Texas State Democratic Party bowed to fear this past week when the Executive Committee met to vote on proposed primary ballot referendum. In a move that silenced one of the most staunch populaces...
View ArticleHuman Rights Lesson from the Murder of Trayvon Martin.
While there may be much debate around the circumstances involved in the murder of Trayvon Martin, one thing is now for certain: Racism is still alive and well in the United States. No related posts.
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