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July 19, 2016
The Republican platform hates gays, puts women back in the kitchen, and insists on religious law
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/7/13/1547874/-The-Republican-platform-hates-gays-puts-women-back-in-the-kitchen-and-insists-on-religious-law
"The Republican platform even has a statement against “cohabitation,” a fight that was lost some time while the Smothers Brothers was in its initial run."
"The Republican platform even has a statement against “cohabitation,” a fight that was lost some time while the Smothers Brothers was in its initial run."
July 15, 2016
Eleven Troubling Facts About Trump's VP, Mike Pence
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/36844-eleven-troubling-facts-about-trump-s-vp-mike-pence
"Choosing Pence is pretty much Trump's way of doubling down on the intolerance and far-right ideology that has characterized his campaign thus far. Heck, fellow governors have labeled Pence a "bigot," meaning we've got an all-bigot ticket on our hands!"
"Choosing Pence is pretty much Trump's way of doubling down on the intolerance and far-right ideology that has characterized his campaign thus far. Heck, fellow governors have labeled Pence a "bigot," meaning we've got an all-bigot ticket on our hands!"
Mike Pence gained national attention hating gays, but became governor attacking Planned Parenthood
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/7/14/1548324/-Mike-Pence-gained-national-attention-hating-gays-but-became-governor-attacking-Planned-Parenthood
"Mike Pence might have reached the national stage by signing a bill making it legal to discriminate against gays, then gone on to pass a “clarification” that didn’t, made numerous press appearances that were at best mealymouthed, and ultimately left himself in a position where his “Up and coming GOP star” label was replaced with “Next!” But it was another piece of right-wing social extremism that secured Pence the mansion where Team Trump came calling on Wednesday. Discriminating against gays is a sideline for Pence. His main focus, back when he was merely Representative Pence, was destroying Planned Parenthood."
"Mike Pence might have reached the national stage by signing a bill making it legal to discriminate against gays, then gone on to pass a “clarification” that didn’t, made numerous press appearances that were at best mealymouthed, and ultimately left himself in a position where his “Up and coming GOP star” label was replaced with “Next!” But it was another piece of right-wing social extremism that secured Pence the mansion where Team Trump came calling on Wednesday. Discriminating against gays is a sideline for Pence. His main focus, back when he was merely Representative Pence, was destroying Planned Parenthood."
Anti-Women, Anti-Immigrant, Anti-LGBTQ Crusader: Trump Finds 'Perfect Match' in Pence for VP
Anti-Women, Anti-Immigrant, Anti-LGBTQ Crusader: Trump Finds 'Perfect Match' in Pence for VP
"In 2005, [Pence] was the leader of a group of House Republicans who criticized George W. Bush’s Social Security privatization plan for not being extreme enough!"
"In 2005, [Pence] was the leader of a group of House Republicans who criticized George W. Bush’s Social Security privatization plan for not being extreme enough!"
Congress’ Response To Orlando Shooting Is To Try To Legalize Discrimination
http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2016/07/11/3796693/congress-first-lgbt-rights-hearing-since-orlando-bill-legalize-discrimination/
"House Republicans plan to mark this milestone with a hearing on a bill that would enable widespread discrimination against LGBT people. The legislation, ironically named the “First Amendment Defense Act” (FADA) rests on the idea that discrimination should be excused when it is justified by religion."
"House Republicans plan to mark this milestone with a hearing on a bill that would enable widespread discrimination against LGBT people. The legislation, ironically named the “First Amendment Defense Act” (FADA) rests on the idea that discrimination should be excused when it is justified by religion."
Plenty Of Anti-LGBT Speakers At Trump's Convention
Plenty Of Anti-LGBT Speakers At Trump's Convention:
"Along with the many businessmen and celebrity buddies of Trump who appear on the speakers list are a number of activists and politicians who have long records of anti-LGBT activism."
"Along with the many businessmen and celebrity buddies of Trump who appear on the speakers list are a number of activists and politicians who have long records of anti-LGBT activism."
July 12, 2016
Maine conservatives admit removing LGBT protections is the first step to making homosexuality a crime again
Maine conservatives admit removing LGBT protections is the first step to making homosexuality a crime again
"A right-wing Christian activist group is pushing a ballot measure that would strip LGBT protections from the voter-approved Maine Human Rights Act — but they actually have another goal in mind. Michael Heath, former head of the Christian Civic League of Maine, is promoting an initiative to remove “sexual orientation” from the measure passed 11 years ago by voters, but he admits his true aim is to legally ban homosexuality"
"A right-wing Christian activist group is pushing a ballot measure that would strip LGBT protections from the voter-approved Maine Human Rights Act — but they actually have another goal in mind. Michael Heath, former head of the Christian Civic League of Maine, is promoting an initiative to remove “sexual orientation” from the measure passed 11 years ago by voters, but he admits his true aim is to legally ban homosexuality"
After Orlando, House GOP moves from silence to action: pressing to legalize anti-LGBT discrimination
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/7/11/1547274/-After-Orlando-House-GOP-moves-from-silence-to-action-pressing-to-legalize-anti-LGBT-discrimination
"The First Amendment, btw, was never meant to guarantee the right to discriminate against certain groups in the name of religion."
"The First Amendment, btw, was never meant to guarantee the right to discriminate against certain groups in the name of religion."
House Republicans just can't stop dreaming up ways to discriminate against LGBT Americans
http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/7/7/1546108/-House-Republicans-just-can-t-stop-dreaming-up-ways-to-discriminate-against-LGBT-Americans
"For the past two months, GOP lawmakers in the House haven’t missed an opportunity to slip anti-LGBT provisions into bills."
"For the past two months, GOP lawmakers in the House haven’t missed an opportunity to slip anti-LGBT provisions into bills."
Here are 5 ridiculous right-wing Christian predictions about same-sex marriage that still haven’t come true
Here are 5 ridiculous right-wing Christian predictions about same-sex marriage that still haven’t come true
"Sunday marked the first anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark marriage equality decision, which, if Religious Right activists were to be believed, was to usher in a horrible tyranny that would lead to mass deaths and war. Of course, the Right’s doomsday predictions about what would happen if same-sex marriage became legal nationwide were totally unfounded, and only a tiny contingent of conservatives came to a protest the ruling in Washington, D.C., this weekend. While the conservative movement certainly hasn’t given up on the fight against LGBT rights and is thrilled by Donald Trump’s promise to appoint anti-LGBT judges who would oppose the marriage ruling, many activists have once again shown that they are more interested in stirring up fears about the LGBT community than in the facts."
"Sunday marked the first anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark marriage equality decision, which, if Religious Right activists were to be believed, was to usher in a horrible tyranny that would lead to mass deaths and war. Of course, the Right’s doomsday predictions about what would happen if same-sex marriage became legal nationwide were totally unfounded, and only a tiny contingent of conservatives came to a protest the ruling in Washington, D.C., this weekend. While the conservative movement certainly hasn’t given up on the fight against LGBT rights and is thrilled by Donald Trump’s promise to appoint anti-LGBT judges who would oppose the marriage ruling, many activists have once again shown that they are more interested in stirring up fears about the LGBT community than in the facts."
July 6, 2016
Alberto Gonzalez willing to overlook Trump’s racism to get more anti-LGBT Supreme Court justices
Alberto Gonzalez willing to overlook Trump’s racism to get more anti-LGBT Supreme Court justices
"Former attorney general Alberto Gonzalez said he was “troubled” by Donald Trump’s repeated racist comments — but he’ll still back the presumptive Republican presidential nominee in hopes of putting anti-LGBT conservatives on the U.S. Supreme Court."
"Former attorney general Alberto Gonzalez said he was “troubled” by Donald Trump’s repeated racist comments — but he’ll still back the presumptive Republican presidential nominee in hopes of putting anti-LGBT conservatives on the U.S. Supreme Court."
July 4, 2016
July 1, 2016
GOP Leaders Try Insane New Line of Attack, Pretending to Be Champions for LGBT Community @alternet
GOP Leaders Try Insane New Line of Attack, Pretending to Be Champions for LGBT Community @alternet:
"That’s right, the same political thinkers who vehemently opposed gay marriage, argued against extending federal anti-discrimination laws to the LGBT community, and (in the case of Georgia Representative Rick Allen) cite Bible verses to suggest “they which commit such things are worthy of death,” claim they’re the real champions for gay Americans."
"That’s right, the same political thinkers who vehemently opposed gay marriage, argued against extending federal anti-discrimination laws to the LGBT community, and (in the case of Georgia Representative Rick Allen) cite Bible verses to suggest “they which commit such things are worthy of death,” claim they’re the real champions for gay Americans."
Donald Trump Teams Up With Anti-LGBT Activists…Again
Donald Trump Teams Up With Anti-LGBT Activists…Again:
"Donald Trump, the self-proclaimed hero of the LGBT community, is slated to unveil a religious advisory board filled with outspoken opponents of LGBT rights this week, coinciding with his meeting tomorrow with hundreds of Religious Right leaders. According to the Wall Street Journal, the group is likely to include longtime supporters such as televangelist Paula White, Liberty University President Jerry Falwell, Jr., and Southern Baptist pastor Robert Jeffress. Others expected to join the board include Ralph Reed, who recently introduced Trump at an event hosted by his Faith and Freedom Coalition, Ronnie Floyd and Jack Graham, the current and past presidents of the Southern Baptist Convention, respectively, and Jay Strack of the Orlando-based Student Leadership University. The choice of these activists as campaign advisers would further undermine Trump’s attempts — bolstered by some in the media — to portray himself as either supportive of gay rights or at least distanced from the GOP’s anti-LGBT politics."
"Donald Trump, the self-proclaimed hero of the LGBT community, is slated to unveil a religious advisory board filled with outspoken opponents of LGBT rights this week, coinciding with his meeting tomorrow with hundreds of Religious Right leaders. According to the Wall Street Journal, the group is likely to include longtime supporters such as televangelist Paula White, Liberty University President Jerry Falwell, Jr., and Southern Baptist pastor Robert Jeffress. Others expected to join the board include Ralph Reed, who recently introduced Trump at an event hosted by his Faith and Freedom Coalition, Ronnie Floyd and Jack Graham, the current and past presidents of the Southern Baptist Convention, respectively, and Jay Strack of the Orlando-based Student Leadership University. The choice of these activists as campaign advisers would further undermine Trump’s attempts — bolstered by some in the media — to portray himself as either supportive of gay rights or at least distanced from the GOP’s anti-LGBT politics."
Trump courts the homophobes: He says he stands with LGBTs, but now he’s meeting with anti-gay Christian leaders
Trump courts the homophobes: He says he stands with LGBTs, but now he’s meeting with anti-gay Christian leaders
"it’s a veritable who’s who of the nation’s sex police and LGBT haters"
"it’s a veritable who’s who of the nation’s sex police and LGBT haters"
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