http://blog.gayrightswatch.com Gay news and headlines. All the gay you can take in a day. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:37:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In a landmark ruling Thursday that could usher in an era of greater freedom for gay men and lesbians in India, New Delhi’s highest court decriminalized homosexuality. “The inclusiveness that Indian society traditionally displayed, literally in every aspect of life, is manifest in recognizing a role in society for ... http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2009/07/india-court-overturns-gay-sex-ban/ The video shows the 16-year-old boy lying on the floor, his body convulsing, as elders of a small Connecticut church cast a "homosexual demon" from his body. "Rip it from his throat!" a woman yells. "Come on, you homosexual demon! You homosexual spirit, we call you out right now! Loose ... http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2009/06/church-creates-stir-with-gay-exorcism-video/ Another anti-gay, hypocritical Republican bites the dust. In 1998, after President Bill Clinton admitted to having committed adultery with Monica Lewinsky, Ensign called on him to resign, saying, "He has no credibility left." In 2004, Ensign spoke on the Senate floor in favor of the proposed Federal Marriage Amendment, which would ... http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2009/06/nevada-sen-ensign-anti-marriage-equality-cheats-on-wife/ Attorney General John Kroger said today that he will not pursue criminal charges against Portland Mayor Sam Adams after investigators couldn't confirm accounts from a former legislative intern. In a 17-page report, Kroger's staff said they couldn't find any independent evidence to confirm Beau Breedlove's account that he kissed Adams ... http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2009/06/oregon-ag-no-charges-against-portland-mayor-sam-adams-gay/ This is hilarious. We need more people like her. http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2009/06/kathy-griffin-on-sarah-palin-letterman-jonas-bros-and-chaz-video/ President Obama's decision to grant some benefits to the same-sex partners of federal employees is seen by some as his attempt to extend an olive branch to the gay and lesbian community, but critics say it's "too little, too late." "It seems to me at least to be a nice ... http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2009/06/gay-critics-say-too-little-too-late-from-obama/ Today marks one year since the jubilant day in which same-sex couples were legally allowed to wed. Congrats to all couples who wed during those few months. And here's to bringing back full marriage equality to California. http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2009/06/happy-one-year-anniversary-californians-gay/ Another example of the discrimination gay families face every day. A same-sex couple and their foster children were denied a “family” rate to a pool in eastern Idaho because the attraction says they don’t fit the definition, according to an Associated Press story. Amber Koger and Jeri Underwood say they ... http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2009/06/idaho-gay-family-denied-family-rate-gay/ Carrie Prejean has been stripped of her Miss California title. “The Miss California USA Organization, in conjunction with the Miss Universe Organization and with the blessing of its owner, Mr. Donald J. Trump, announced today the termination of Carrie Prejean as Miss California USA 2009, citing continued breach of contract ... http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2009/06/carrie-prejean-stripped-of-miss-california-crown/ Governor John Lynch signed legislation that will give the legal protections of marriage to gay and lesbian couples in New Hampshire. Acting swiftly and decisively, Governor Lynch signed the legislation only an hour after the legislature took the final vote on the issue. "Today is a historic day for ... http://blog.gayrightswatch.com/2009/06/new-hampshire-marriage-equality-signed-sealed-and-delivered/