http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner en-us Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:44:28 -0700 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:29:01 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m12d28-A-Catholic-perspective-on-gay-relationships?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner Michael Bayly is the executive coordinator of the Catholic Pastoral Committee on Sexual Minorities (CPCSM) and editor of The Progressive Catholic Voice and co-chair of the Minnesota based Catholic Coalition for Church Reform.  He also authors... Religion Catholicism relationships Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:29:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m12d28-A-Catholic-perspective-on-gay-relationships?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Holiday-giving-guide?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner With end of the year appeals from non-profits and political parties and others piling up, to whom does the LGBT community want to give?David Mixner has given some sound advice in the form of five guidelines.  As we have learned over th... GLBT Equality Politicians Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:33:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Holiday-giving-guide?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m12d15-Glenn-Shadix-speaks-about-his-exgay-experience?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner Bessemer native Glenn Shadix, known for his roles in movies such as Beetlejuice and Nightmare Before Christmas and the 2001 remake of Planet of the Apes, was recently interviewed in New York City by Truth Wins Out.  The interview was filmed on t... Religion Ex-gay programs Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:19:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m12d15-Glenn-Shadix-speaks-about-his-exgay-experience?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Closer-to-home-Triangle-Journal-folds?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner The Memphis gay newspaper, Triangle Journal, has announced that it is ceasing publication.Citing dwindling advertising revenues and decreasing reliance on print media for cultural news the board of directors of the Memphis Gay and Lesbian Commun... Media Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:34:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Closer-to-home-Triangle-Journal-folds?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m12d7-Lambda-Rising-Bookstore-to-close-in-DC?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner In what is becoming a common occurrence, Lambda Rising has announced it will close in January 2010.  The DC bookstore has been favorite among residents, but also for visitors to the nation's capital.The store opened in 1974, when there wasn't mu... GLBT history Books and literature Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:36:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m12d7-Lambda-Rising-Bookstore-to-close-in-DC?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Episcopal-Church-continues-march-toward-equality?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner The Diocese of Los Angeles elected two suffragan bishops over the weekend, both of whom are women.  On Friday, the Rev. Canon Diane Jardin Bruce was elected, making her the first female bishop elected in the Diocese.  The next day, the R... Religion Episcopal Church GLBT Equality Anglican communion Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:07:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Episcopal-Church-continues-march-toward-equality?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m12d3-The-New-York-Senate-vote?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner The New York State Senate voted yesterday to deny equality to the people of that state as they voted against same sex marriage.Many LGBT advocates are getting tired of this state by state denial.  The haters are having a field day and gloating.&... Same-sex marriage GLBT Equality Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:50:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m12d3-The-New-York-Senate-vote?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m12d1-World-AIDS-Day-2009?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner Today is World AIDS Day.Locally there are a couple of things going on in relation to World AIDS Day.Tonight (Dec. 1, 2009) at WorkPlay from 6 to 8 p.m., a free program that includes a reception at 6 and speakers beginning at 7 will recognize thi... HIV/AIDS Health Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:00:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m12d1-World-AIDS-Day-2009?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Giving-thanks?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner Members of the LGBT community in Birmingham and surrounding areas have much to be thankful for this  year.As Thanksgiving approached, many friends on Facebook were posting daily status updates of what they are thankful for.  By far the... Holidays Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:07:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Giving-thanks?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Adam-Lambert--too-far?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner If you didn't see Adam Lambert's performance at the American Music Awards Sunday night, surely you have heard about it by now.During his performance of "For Your Entertainment" he danced and pranced with a stage full of S & M folks... Entertainment Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:14:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Adam-Lambert--too-far?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Transgender-Day-of-Remembrance?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner Today is International Transgender Day of Remembrance.  There are vigils and events going on right now across the country, and around the world.  If you are unable to make it to one of the events, or if you are viewing this later, take a fe... Hate Crimes Gender Identity Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:25:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Transgender-Day-of-Remembrance?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Britains-NHS-pioneering-new-approach-to-those-born-of-unclear-sex?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner One in 4000 babies born in Britain (and presumably in the U.S.) each year come into the world looking so different that doctors cannot immediately determine its sex.  Attitudes and how to proceed from there are changing, and Britain'... Sports Health Gender Identity Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:02:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Britains-NHS-pioneering-new-approach-to-those-born-of-unclear-sex?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Dont-forget-the-T-in-LGBT-stands-for-transgender?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner   Members of the transgender community often feel they are being slighted by the gay community.  A recent example here in Alabama involved the state hate crimes bill, and whether support should be given to a version that was non-incl... Hate Crimes Gender Identity Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:19:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Dont-forget-the-T-in-LGBT-stands-for-transgender?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d17-The-real-sin-of-Sodom-and-Gomorrahit-wasnt-homosexuality?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner This is in response to a recent article on this site that said Sodom was destroyed because of homosexuality.  We hear this from the pulpit, and from television pastors right here in Birmingham.  Claims like this have driven many gay... Religion Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:40:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d17-The-real-sin-of-Sodom-and-Gomorrahit-wasnt-homosexuality?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Alabama-GOP-candidate-reveals-why-Christians-can-condemn-gays-and-more?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner To anyone familiar with Alabama politics or just Alabama in general this should come as no surprise.  Most of the Republican candidates for governor believe in creationism, all believe prayer should be restored in schools (as if any person canno... Religion Church and state Politicians Right Wingnuts Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:15:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Alabama-GOP-candidate-reveals-why-Christians-can-condemn-gays-and-more?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d12-And-a-child-shall-lead-them-10-year-old-Will-Phillips-refuses-to-recite-Pledge?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner Ten year old Arkansas fifth grader Will Phillips refuses to recite the Pledge of Allegiance until legal equality for the nation's GLBT citizens is recognized.A substitute teacher tried again and again to get him to say the pledge, and he eventually t... GLBT Equality Protest Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:38:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d12-And-a-child-shall-lead-them-10-year-old-Will-Phillips-refuses-to-recite-Pledge?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Equality-at-UAB-under-firefor-real-now?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner Alabama state representative DuWayne Bridges has now pre-filed a bill that would prevent a public college or university from offering domestic partner benefits.  This is in direct response to the University of Alabama at Birmingham's health insu... GLBT Equality Colleges Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:38:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Equality-at-UAB-under-firefor-real-now?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d11-AMA-speaks-out-on-Dont-Ask-Dont-Tell-and-samesex-marriage?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner The American Medical Association has voted to join in the effort to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell,"  and also adopted a measure that declares same-sex marriage bans contribute to health disparities for same-sex couples and their childr... Same-sex marriage GLBT Equality Don't Ask Don't Tell Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:26:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d11-AMA-speaks-out-on-Dont-Ask-Dont-Tell-and-samesex-marriage?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Alabama-high-school-threatens-to-cancel-prom-if-lesbian-attends?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner  Update:  the school has reconsidered, and will allow the lesbian couple to attend. (also I corrected my misspelling)School officials have  told 17 year old Cynthia Stewart that she could not attend her prom, prompting action by the AC... LGBT Youth GLBT Equality Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:59:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Alabama-high-school-threatens-to-cancel-prom-if-lesbian-attends?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Inside-and-outside-the-exgay-conference?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner Approximately fifty people lined Metropolitan Way on Saturday morning to greet those who were arriving for Focus on the Family’s and Exodus International’s “Love Won Out” conference. A Silent Demonstration/Prayer Vigil was hel... LGBT Youth Religion GLBT Equality Gay families Birmingham Ex-gay programs Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:40:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-17183-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Inside-and-outside-the-exgay-conference?cid=exrss-Birmingham-Gay-Community-Examiner