"The Employment Non-Discrimination Act H.R.3685 (ENDA)"
Comprehensive News Report on ENDA, Bills Text, News Articles, Editorials,
Video Clips of House Representatives Debating ENDA and it's Passage. Click Here.
"Public Hearings on Florida GLBT Foster Care and Adoption"
Florida lawmakers banned gay men and women from adopting children 30 years ago. But now a push is on to overturn that ruling and a new bill being introduced could help. It's Senate Bill 200 and it states a homosexual man or woman is eligible to adopt a child under certain circumstances.
*Ahmadinejad denies existence of gays in Iran. In his speech at Columbia University today, Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was asked about the treatment of gays in Iran. Ahmadinejad responded, “In Iran, we don't have homosexuals like in your country. We don’t have that in our country. In Iran, we do not have this phenomenon. I don’t know who’s told you we have it.”
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"Protect Maine Equality"
1. First TV Ad Spot: "Sam Putnam" NO on 1 / Protect Maine Equality (00:37) ProtectMaineEquality 9/2/09
2. Second TV Ad: "Bill Whitten" NO on 1 / Protect Maine Equality (00:37) ProtectMaineEquality 9/2/09
3. Philip Schooner (3:51) ProtectMaineEquality 8/20/09. (A Must Watch)
4. Together (First TV Spot) (1:03) ProtectMaineEquality 8/19/09. (View All Four Ad Videos) >
"Response to Family Impact Summit Press Conference & Protest Rally"
1. Ex-Gay Marriages Lead to Divorce - Barbara Leavitt Warns.
2. Ex-Gay Marriage Miracle Cure.
3. Wayne Besen Speaks Against Family Impact Summit. (Three Videos) >
"For the Bible Tells Me"
1. Dick and Chrissy Gephardt Interview With Wolf Blitzer & Trailer of For the Bible Tells Me So. Two Videos >
"Videos to Lighten The Mood and Humorous"(Five Videos)
1. Real World Cast Members: Danny and Paul (Unmasked) New Orleans & Tyler Key West. Two Videos >
PTB's News & Tributes to GLBT Hate Crime Victims Videos.
"Gay Characters Kiss on T.V. Soaps"
1. As the World Turns with daytime TV's first same-sex teenage kiss between Luke and Noah has been building up to this moment. Van Hansis, who plays Luke Snyder, was nominated for a daytime Emmy for "Outstanding Younger Actor" earlier this year. (:48)
2. There is a new Swedish soap opera started in September, titled Andra Avenyn and is in its 18 episode by now. It apparently has a leading character who goes from straight to gay in only those few episodes or something and it is rather hot to watch that development.
Kin (Jonas Bane) (Kim) and Adam (Simon Gavik) Kiss to Song Kiss Me. (3:17)
"Videos to Lighten the Mood ~ Humorous"
"The View November 5, 2007 Segment" (4:55)
Sherri Shepherd: Clearly Defined Gender Roles or Else. Saying she will not let her son wear a dress stirs a spirited debate on sexual and gender orientation. Whoopi and Barbara, "You go Girls."
*Red State Update: Larry Craig
Jackie and Dunlap on Larry Craig, Corn Cobs, and Stall Duty.
During one of Anita Bryant's "Save Our Children" television news conferences, she gets zapped by a pie-wielding gay activist. Ms. Bryant lead an "Anti-Gay Rights Campaign" in Florida's Broward and Dade Counties, back in 1977. Which sadly was successful back then. However, it cost her a lucrative contract as spokesperson for the Florida Orange Juice Industry. This is a historic document of political strategy.
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"Our Fight Against Passage of Anti-Gay Amendment 2's Passage "
It Passed, I Believe Amendment 2's Vague, Ambivalent Language is Open to Wide Range of Interpretation by the Courts That Will Be Used to Strip Existing or Deny Future Rights."
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Reports Compiled On Hate Crime Victims, Victim Tributes, Legislation & Important Issues to Our Community
"P.T.B's News, Tributes & Memorial to GLBT Hate Crime Victims"
GLBT Hate Crime News, Video's, Tributes-Memorials to All Whose Lives Were Taken From Their Families, Friends, Loved Ones and Our Community in the Name of Hatred.
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This is just a homage to my boy Mat! We are not gay! Not that there is anything wrong with being gay. (3:47)
"Real World Gay Cast Members"
1. Danny and Paul (8:31) aumipin
Profile of gay couple Danny Roberts and Paul Dill, (Unmasked for the first time) who have broken up. Paul left the military because of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
2. Tyler Finds a Guy to Hook Up With (8:31) undressfan3
Tyler Duckworth finds a guy in Key West.
"Local & National Response to Anti-Gay Family Impact Summit"
1. "Ex-Gay Marriages Lead to Divorce - Barbara Leavitt Warns"
Barbara Leavitt, September 20, 2007 Press Conference/Protest Rally in Brandon, Florida. She Speaks Out Against Far Right Wing Anti-Gay "Family Impact Summit".
2. "Ex-Gay Marriage Miracle Cure"
Lester Leavitt, believing what his Mormon Church taught him about overcoming his attraction to men, married Barbara in 1981. After 23 years together, they both now know the Truth about that advice. One couple's story of love, grace and a friendship anchored in trust. Barbara, who still love Lester and considers him her best friend, was shunned by her friends and fellow members of their Mormon Church.
3. "Wayne Besen Speaks Against Family Impact Summit"
On Sept. 20 2007, the right wing brought right wing leaders together to gay bash in Brandon, Florida. The gathering was called the Family Impact Summit.
A coalition of progressive groups, led by Equality Florida gathered to counter the symposium. This is the video of Wayne Besen's remarks, the Executive Director of Truth Wins Out. TWO is an organization that counters the so-called "ex-gay".
"For the Bible Tells Me So"
1. Dick and Chrissy Gephardt on "For the Bible Tells Me So"
1. Gay Retired Brigadier General Keith Kerr's Question on "Don't Ask Don't Tell" (00:30) Aired
Questions Not Aired During Debate
2. Billy Bean: Former Major League Baseball Player * Businessman in Miami (00:38)
Question: Discouraging people from using their religious beliefs to justify discrimination?
3 Alex: Student University of Georgia.
Question: Do you support Gay Marriage & Civil Unions. to Rudy Giuliani
4. Krystin: First Time Voter
Question: Why do you feel it's right to undermine gays their right to this specific freedom, which is a key right in America, by supporting this Federal Marriage Amendment to Mike Huckabee.
5. Uyen: Elk Grove, California
Question: If you support the ban on gay marriage, what's your EXCUSE? and can you justify it form a political standpoint?
6. Paul: California
Question: Do you believe gays deserve the right to marriage? If not, why do you believe that gay people do not deserve equality? Please rephrase your answer in the form of the original question.
7. Christopher: Pensylvania
Question: My question to the candidates reguarding discrimination President Bush allows this on the basis of his religeous beliefs!!
"Sean Kennedy's Murderer Stephen Moller Denied Early Parole Denied"
Thanks to All Who Contacted S.C. Parole Board Asking Moller's Early Parole Be Denied, Elke Kennedy Believes They Helped. Elke Kennedy Quoted in Washington Blade, "I believe without the letters, and the community speaking out, it might not have gone the way it did."
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Sean's Mother Elke Kennedy.
Dear Friend of Mine & Dedicated Activist to End GLBT Hate Crimes & Violence.
Stephen Andrew Moller
Admitted Killer Cut a Deal & Got Off Light for Hate Crime
Sean William Kennedy
Called Faggot, Punched With Such Force Brain Stem Was Severed.
"PTB's Comprehensive News Coverage Lawrence King Horiffic Murder"
Lawrence 'Larry' King, 15, Shot Twice in Head by Fellow Classmate Brandon McInerney, 14, in Classroom Full of Students. Reason, Larry Asked Brandon to be Valentine. PTB Will Cover/Post Trial News.
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Lawrence 'Larry' King
News Articles, 911 Audio Clips, Photo Galleries and Videos. When Brandon McInerney's Trial Begins PTB Will Post Comprehensive Daily News Coverage
"ACTION ALERTS"
National Equality March. NEM, Washington, D.C., October 10th & 11th, 'View NEM Videos' >
*Florida's Going To National Equality March- Get On The Bus, Reserve Seats Now! (FL Flyer JPEG or PDF)
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"National Equality March In The News"
*Hundreds Of Floridians March On Washington. Edge Miami 10/15/09
*Gay Travel: Deals For National Equality Marchers. On Top Magazine 9/21/09
*Why I’m Going To The Big Gay March In Washington. Guest Commentary Q-Notes 9/19/09
*Cleve Jones: Bringing March Momentum To Dallas. Southern Voice 9/18/09
*In Historic Call, Student Body Presidents Call For Students To Join National Equality March! DavidMixer 9/18/09
*Students For The National Equality March Issue 'Call to Action'.Towleroad 9/18/09
"Gay News Website Links & On Top Magazine Live News Feed"
Pride Tampa Bay strives to keep you informed by posting Live News Feeds, Links to Moreover, Yahoo, Google Gay National & International News Updated Hourly/Daily & Pride Tampa Bays Comprehensive List of News Sites, Wires & Resources. Resources. ~ Click Here ~
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"National Equality March, NEM, Videos"
CSPAN's Complete Coverage of The National Equality March. (4:40) Offsite Video.
Obama Protest DC Covention Center, 10/10/09 Evening Before National Equality March (3:32) Zeke Fread >
Scenes From National Equality March 10/11/09 (3:08 ) Zeke Fread >
Lady Gaga (5:01) & Cynthia Nixon (5:50) Speak at National Equality March, DC (5:01) christian025 Click To View >
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National Equality March Video Montage. Original Song By Sean Chapin (4:27) Click To View >
National Equality March on Washington - The Florida / GaYBOR Adventure (9:49) Click To View >
Cleve Jones Interview by Bil Browning TheBilericoProject. Parts 1. (9:26) 2 (9:00) & 3 (8:23)
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U.S. Anti-Gay Influence Exposed in Uganda. Annul Victory Robin FB. Uganda URGENT CALL TO ACTION. Craig Cohen Bash Vic Dies Vid Articles. Craig Cohen Dies. Tampa Proclamation Tampa Celebrating Our Families.
Clinton Interrupted During Speeck; Answers on DADT & DOMA (6:18) Bob Barr Pledges To Repeal DOMA (1:06)
William 'Bill Bill' David Brown, Jr. Accused Killer and Defiant Look After Being Arrested and Placed in Police Car.
Joseph Bearden Cries Like A Baby at Verdict & Life Sentence, Then The Smug Ass Smiles While Being Finger Printed.(Video Parent's Statement)
Ryan Keith Skipper, 25
Viciously Stabbed 19 Times.
"Take Action: Cancel "Kill The Gays" Homophobe Buju Banton's "Rasta Got Hate" U.S. Tour"
BUJU BANTON FIRE BURN BATTY CONCERT ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
Buju Banton's management claims he no longer sings, "Boom Bye Bye". But a recent 9/2/09 concert proves otherwise. In one version, Banton clearly declares, "There is no end to the war between me and faggots!" Because it's difficult to understand him, except when he says "There Is No End To The War Between Me and Faggots" Text Of Lyrics English Translation.
National Equality March Launch Announcement Part 1 and 2.
*TAKE ACTION ALERT: Cancel Buju Banton "Rasta Got Hate Group" US Tour Coming to Four Florida Cities.
Buju Banton, anti-gay Jamaican reggae singer, whose song "Boom Bye Bye" advocates killing gay men with Uzi submachine guns and by pouring acid on them U.S. tour is coming to Florida cities. PTB asks you contact venue promoters to take place in Jacksonville and Miami. Alert contains information on dates, times, venue locations, contact information for venue promoters of his Rasta Got Soul Tour, Video of "Boom Bye Bye" song and English translation of the lyrics. Please act contact venue promoters, express your outrage that they're promoting hateful tour and demand they cancel conserts.
*The Voice of Jamaica Will Not Be Silenced. Water Street Music & Message From Pride Tampa Bay.
*Salt Lake City, Utah: Buju Banton Concert Canceled Over Anti-Gay Message, Company Says. Deseret News.
*Columbus, Ohio: Buju Banton Columbus OH Show Canceled By Promoter. LezGet Real.
*Minneapolis, Minnesota: First Avenue Cancels Appearance By Anti-Gay Reggae Artist. Minnesota Independent.
"Other Alerts"
*HRC, ServiceMembers United National Repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Tour Coming to Florida.
*Contact Info To Email 18 Crucial Senators On ENDA.
"PTB's Comprehensive Coverage Of His Killer Joseph Eli Bearden's Trial & Ryan Skipper's Murder"
Articles, Photos & Videos Of Trial, Verdict & Sentencing. News Archives Dating Back to Ryan's Brutal Murder.
Ryan's Brother Damien and Wife, Tricia Attended Signing of Matthew Shepard Act. Lynn and Pat Were Invited, But, Remained in Bartow for Trial. VIDEO >
''Ryan Skipper Family Statement On Bearden Verdict (1:34) (Video Courtesy Tru TV/CNN)''
Ryan's parents, Lynn and Patricia Mulder, addressed media in Polk County, FL after Joseph Bearden found guilty in anti-gay murder of their son. Bearden was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole February 27, 2009. (Top Page/Menu)
William 'Bill Bill' David Brown, Jr.
All Cleaned Up, But, Still Found Guilty Of 1st Degree Murder of Ryan.
Brown Says He Blacked Out During Interrogation With Police Oct. 29, Lakeland Ledger (4:01) (Back To Articles)
Ryan's Parents, Lynn and Pat Mulder
At Bartow Court House. As They Endure Second Trial For William Davis Brown, Jr., Accused Killer of Their Beloved Son Ryan Keith Skipper.
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Obama Signs The Matthew Shepard/James Bryd Jr Hate Crimes Prevention Act Into Law (2:24)