Tag Archives: quotations
On Questioning Dr. Tam
“Dr. Tam was Asian-American. One of the things I asked him is I reminded him of the really shameful history that California has in terms of discrimination against Asian-Americans. There were actually laws less than a hundred years ago that … Continue reading
On Strange and Disturbing Ex-Gay Techniques
“Make no mistake: every major, reputable professional psychological and medical association has stated that not only is there no evidence supporting the possibility of changing somebody’s sexual orientation, but that such programs harm those involved; depression and suicide are all-too-common … Continue reading
On Study of Children Raised by Gay Couples
“The bottom line in looking at the census data, which has massive sample size and therefore tremendous statistical power, is that there’s no deficit in these same-sex couples for their children, that their children do just fine. This is a … Continue reading
On The Adversity of Being Closeted at West Point
Even fending off advances from male cadets can create problems. “You can’t say, ‘Sorry guys, I’m gay,’ ” the senior [female cadet] said. “And if I say, ‘I have a boyfriend,’ I’m breaking the honor code.” Breaching the Cadet Honor Code … Continue reading
On Neighbors Confronting Anti-Gay Church Group
Eventually the church group leaves, sent on their way with a chorus of parting shots from residents: “We don’t go to your house and tell you what to believe,” says one. Another shouts: “You don’t know what love means.” Another … Continue reading
On The Mainstreaming of Gays in Hollywood
“The general trajectory has them transitioning from minstrel acts and punch lines to relatable everyday characters,” says David Hauslaib, founder of @Queerty. “Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people have stories that are capturing the imaginations of Americans because fundamentally, we’re … Continue reading
On The Right’s Fear of Prop 8
“But if the Right does sacrifice California, either by choice or because the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals finds they lack standing to pursue the case, the groundwork has been laid. Americans of all political stripes believe that their gay … Continue reading
Quote: Coretta Scott King on Homophobia and Discrimination
“Homophobia is like racism and anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry in that it seeks to dehumanize a large group of people, to deny their humanity, their dignity and personhood. This sets the stage for further repression and violence that … Continue reading
Quote: NAACP Chair Julian Bond on Gay Rights
“When someone asks me, “are gay rights civil rights?” my answer is always, “Of course, they are.” Civil rights are positive legal prerogatives: the right to equal treatment before the law. These are the rights shared by everyone. There is … Continue reading
On Responding to Anti-Gay Religious Bigots
When coming upon a conversation questioning the wholeness of human beings who happen to be gay or transgender, feel free to use the text below as your response. An anti-lgbt homophobic religious bigot isn’t worth a long rebuttal. And since … Continue reading →