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How the anti-gay movement faces defeat

Posted on June 26, 2013 by David S. Meyer

Social movement activists lose all the time. The stalwarts find ways to be more optimistic about the next battle (see Bill McKibben tracking the Keystone pipeline). Occasional activists and amateurs can pick other issues and redirect themselves to more promising … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alan Chambers, Bill Clinton, Boy Scouts, Brian Brown, David Blankenhorn, DOMA, Exodus, gay and lesbian movement, Jonathan Rauch, Lisa Murkowski, marriage, National Organization for Marriage, Royal Ambassadors, Supreme Court, Westboro Church | 6 Comments

Raining out dissent in Tampa

Posted on August 29, 2012 by David S. Meyer

The storms surrounding Hurricane Isaac shortened the Republican convention in Tampa, Florida, and stole some of the headlines Republicans hoped to generate. The rains mostly kept the delegates and party regulars indoors, fairly well insulated from the demonstrators outdoors, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Chicago, Condoleeza Rice, convention, Dan Rather, Fred Phelps, Hurricane Isaac, media, Mitt Romney, Occupy, political parties, Republican, Richard J. Daley, Tampa, tea party, Vietnam war, violence, weather, Westboro Church | Leave a comment

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How the anti-gay movement faces defeat

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