Tony Perkins
Greater Than Is Equal To Trashing Queer Families
Big announcement everyone! ICE, the masked paramilitary force that is terrorizing neighborhoods and executing people in the street with the full support of the [...]Read more about Greater Than Is Equal To Trashing Queer Families
Tony Perkins vs. The 'Rainbow Onslaught'
Onslaught is the name of a thrash metal band from the U.K. Rainbow is the name of a hard rock band once fronted by metal legend Ronnie James Dio. Rainbow [...]Read more about Tony Perkins vs. The 'Rainbow Onslaught'
Happy Pride Month! Now Go Choke on a Rainbow, Tony Perkins
Aside from women daring to make their own reproductive decisions, there's nothing right-wing conservatives hate more than Pride Month. The "rainbow deluge" the [...]Read more about Happy Pride Month! Now Go Choke on a Rainbow, Tony Perkins
Creep of the Week: Tony Perkins
Is America ready for a gay president? No way say the people who currently support with blind fealty and reverence a president who is a corrupt serial adulterer [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Tony Perkins
An Apparent Trump Win is Really a Huge Trans Victory
On first reading, the Reuters headline seemed like dismal news for transgender military servicemembers and advocates fighting the Trump trans ban. "U.S. Court [...]Read more about An Apparent Trump Win is Really a Huge Trans Victory
Top 10 International LGBT Stories of 2018
No. 10: Kim Davis-backed Romania marriage referendum fails A referendum on whether to define marriage as between a man and a woman in the Romanian [...]Read more about Top 10 International LGBT Stories of 2018
Creep of the Week: Brett Kavanaugh
Imagine that you are applying for a job. Your prospective employer asks to see a resume, references and a cover letter laying out how your experience matches [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Brett Kavanaugh
Deep Inside Hollywood
'It' girl Sophia Lillis cast as Ellen's 'Nancy Drew' Franchise alert! Ellen Degeneres' A Very Good Production and Warner Bros. are teaming up to produce [...]Read more about Deep Inside Hollywood
Family Research Council Whines, Fundraises Off Subpoenas from Trans Servicemembers Lawsuit
The Family Research Council posits itself as nonprofit advocacy group advancing "faith, family and freedom in public policy and the culture from a Christian [...]Read more about Family Research Council Whines, Fundraises Off Subpoenas from Trans Servicemembers Lawsuit
Federal Judge in Seattle Extends Injunction on Trans Military Ban
A U.S. Army sergeant flies the American flag from the back of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter over southern Kandahar province, Afghanistan. The pilots and [...]Read more about Federal Judge in Seattle Extends Injunction on Trans Military Ban
Who's to Blame for Trans Military Ban: Mattis or Pence?
When President Trump reaffirmed his ban on transgender military service last Friday, the memo was backed up by a report from Defense Secretary James Mattis in [...]Read more about Who's to Blame for Trans Military Ban: Mattis or Pence?
Rollback
The Trump Administration has once again attempted to ban transgender people from serving in the U.S. military. This time out, the ban was secretly drafted by [...]Read more about Rollback
Trump Issues (Moot) Memo Affirming Ban on Transgender Military Service
Consistent with expectations for timing for the new policy, President Trump issued a memo late Friday on transgender military service that — while moot thanks [...]Read more about Trump Issues (Moot) Memo Affirming Ban on Transgender Military Service
New HHS Division Slammed as Tool for Anti-LGBT Discrimination
Consistent with media reports indicating the move was coming, the Department of Health & Human Services on Thursday formally established a conscience division [...]Read more about New HHS Division Slammed as Tool for Anti-LGBT Discrimination
Creep of the Week: Wes Goodman
Something totally unprecedented has happened and I am not sure how to break this news to you, my loyal readers. In fact, I doubt that you will even believe [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Wes Goodman
Federal Court strikes down Nebraska marriage amendment
By Bob Roehr Lincoln– A federal judge struck down the Nebraska constitutional amendment that banned marriage for same-sex couples and recognition of any other [...]Read more about Federal Court strikes down Nebraska marriage amendment
Trump at Anti-LGBT Summit: 'The Times Are Changing Back Again'
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE President Donald Trump speaks at the 2017 Values Voter Summit. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key) President Trump took [...]Read more about Trump at Anti-LGBT Summit: 'The Times Are Changing Back Again'
Lawmakers Seek Proof Pentagon Advised Trump on Trans Military Ban
BY KAREN OCAMB, WASHINGTON BLADE U.S. Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) is among the more than 100 members of Congress who are seeking proof from the Trump [...]Read more about Lawmakers Seek Proof Pentagon Advised Trump on Trans Military Ban
White House Gives Pentagon Six Months to Create New Trans Military Ban Policy
BY KAREN OCAMB, WASHINGTON BLADE A U.S. Army sergeant flies the American flag from the back of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter over southern Kandahar province, [...]Read more about White House Gives Pentagon Six Months to Create New Trans Military Ban Policy
Trans Military Ban Halted By War Threat
BY KAREN OCAMB, WASHINGTON BLADE President Donald Trump caved to pressure from religious conservatives and announced a ban on trans service members. Photo [...]Read more about Trans Military Ban Halted By War Threat
Kellyanne Conway Says Trans Military Ban Is 'Forthcoming'
BY KAREN OCAMB, LOS ANGELES BLADE Kellyanne Conway speaking at the 2017 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. Photo by [...]Read more about Kellyanne Conway Says Trans Military Ban Is 'Forthcoming'
Creep of the Week: Donald Trump
On July 26 at 8:55 a.m. Donald Trump tweeted: "After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Donald Trump
Trump Tweets U.S. Military 'Will Not Accept or Allow' Trans Troops
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE President Trump tweeted on Wednesday the U.S. military "will not accept or allow" transgender people in the armed forces "in [...]Read more about Trump Tweets U.S. Military 'Will Not Accept or Allow' Trans Troops
Assault on Marriage Equality Under Banner of 'Religious Liberty'
Robert Ingersoll, left, and Curt Freed were refused service by the owner of Arlene's Flowers in Richland, Washington, for their 2013 wedding. It took the work [...]Read more about Assault on Marriage Equality Under Banner of 'Religious Liberty'
Creep of the Week: Jeff Sessions
A long, long time ago, in 1986, Jeff Sessions was nominated to be a federal judge in Alabama. But the Senate Judiciary Committee was all, "Uh, no, you're way [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Jeff Sessions
Creep of the Week:Tony Perkins
As I write this the polls have just opened in America. I do not yet know the outcome of any races. I am hopeful, because the alternative is to just simmer in [...]Read more about Creep of the Week:Tony Perkins
Trump Slams Trans Military Service as 'Political Correctness'
By CHRIS JOHNSON Slamming changes made to foster LGBT inclusion in the U.S. military during the Obama administration, Donald Trump pledged Oct. 3 to "get away [...]Read more about Trump Slams Trans Military Service as 'Political Correctness'
Day 4: Thiel Declares 'I Am Proud to be Gay' at GOP Convention
By CHRIS JOHNSON Peter Thiel speaks at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on July 21, 2016. Washington Blade photo by Michael Key For the first [...]Read more about Day 4: Thiel Declares 'I Am Proud to be Gay' at GOP Convention
Republican lawmakers attend Family Research Council luncheon
MICHAEL K. LAVERS CLEVELAND — The co-chair of the Republican Party's platform committee was among those who spoke at a Family Research Council luncheon that [...]Read more about Republican lawmakers attend Family Research Council luncheon
Creep of the Week: Dan Forest
Did you hear the one about how North Carolina is a great place for women and girls? Because North Carolina just passed HB2, the most discriminatory anti-LGBT [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Dan Forest
Creep of the Week: Tony Perkins
Remember when the White House lit up in rainbow colors following the Supreme Court decision that legalized marriage equality nationwide? Yeah, well so does [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Tony Perkins
Creep of the Week: Dolce & Gabbana
As I write this I'm taking a box cutter to my collection of Dolce & Gabbana handbags, shoes and frocks (wait, are frocks a thing? It seems like something [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Dolce & Gabbana
Creep of the Week: Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant
If you live in a state where something shitty is happening, you always have the reassurance that, hey, at least you don't live in Mississippi. When it comes [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant
Creep of the Week: Ted Cruz
America is a tough place for sensitive men. Crying is forbidden unless a guy wants to be seen as some kind of fag. But there are a few select places where [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Ted Cruz
UPDATED: Judge Strikes Down Virginia Marriage Ban
By Lisa Keen Keen News Service A federal judge in Norfolk, Virginia, Friday struck down the state's ban on same-sex couples marrying but stayed the execution [...]Read more about UPDATED: Judge Strikes Down Virginia Marriage Ban
Creep of the Year: Tony Perkins
As 2013 draws to a close, it seems like all anybody wants to talk about is ducks. Well, let me tell you, I really don't care about Phil Robertson and what he [...]Read more about Creep of the Year: Tony Perkins
National GOP Committeeman Dave Agema Speaks Against Homosexuality, Again
By Crystal Proxmire Speaking at the Berrien County Republican Party holiday reception Dec. 5 at Pebblewood Banquet Hall in Bridgman, the Michigan national GOP [...]Read more about National GOP Committeeman Dave Agema Speaks Against Homosexuality, Again
National GOP Committeeman Dave Agema Speaks Against Homosexuality, Again
By Crystal Proxmire Former Michigan state legislator and current national committeeman representing Michigan Dave Agema has attacked LGBT people once again and [...]Read more about National GOP Committeeman Dave Agema Speaks Against Homosexuality, Again
Tony Perkins
Creep Of The Week If Tony Perkins knew you were coming he'd have baked a cake. That is, so long as you aren't gay and the cake mix doesn't have a certain [...]Read more about Tony Perkins
Tony Perkins
And so it was that the Defense of Marriage Act was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court and Prop 8 was dead in California. And the gays did [...]Read more about Tony Perkins
Tony Perkins
Creep of the Week The only thing that can stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy who is not having gay sex. At least this seems to be the line of reasoning [...]Read more about Tony Perkins
Stark Difference Part Two: DNC Convenes in Charlotte
Viewpoint "So a Democrat, a Republican and Apathy walk into a bar…" Now that we've seen the "Better Future" offered at the Republican National Convention, [...]Read more about Stark Difference Part Two: DNC Convenes in Charlotte
Romney Speech Exempts Gays from Tomorrow's 'Better Future'
By Chuck Colbert Mitt Romney received a rousing reception as he accepted the Republican Party's presidential nomination on Thursday, Aug. 30, making his way [...]Read more about Romney Speech Exempts Gays from Tomorrow's 'Better Future'
Bigotry and the Boy Scouts
ompiled by Howard Israel S/he Said "What I said while I was mayor … I was in a business meeting, I come from a business perspective … I said that I would [...]Read more about Bigotry and the Boy Scouts
Tony Perkins
Creep of the Week Hello everyone, are you enjoying your officially sanctioned Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month? Having a gay old time [...]Read more about Tony Perkins
Tony Perkins
Creep of the Week I wince every time I see Tony Perkins's face on TV. Perkins, the president of the vehemently anti-gay Family Research Council, often has a [...]Read more about Tony Perkins
Grenell resigns Romney post, citing 'personal issues'
By Lisa Keen Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's openly gay advisor on foreign policy resigned Tuesday, just two weeks after the campaign [...]Read more about Grenell resigns Romney post, citing 'personal issues'
