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Episode 62 – Andy Thayer – Gay Activist and Co-Founder, Gay Liberation Network (Part 2 of 2) Plus My Commentary “40 Years Ago This Week”

Andy Thayer is the consummate street activist. He has lead numerous protests in Chicago and elsewhere and was arrested on May 16th, 2009 in Russia for participating in Moscow’s gay pride event. Andy is also co-founder of Day of Decision which has lead protests against the California Supreme Court’s decision on Proposition 8. Plus my […]

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Episode 52 – Brian Nesbitt – “Ex-Gay” Therapy Survivor, Introduced by Wayne Besen, Founder and Executive Director of Truth Wins Out

Wayne Besen discuses his latest work with Truth Wins Out in protesting Ex-Gay therapy including a recent trip to Alaska and protesting James Dobson’s induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame in Chicago. “Ex-Gay” therapy survivor, Brian Nesbitt discusses what lead him into “Ex-Gay” therapy, what was involved with the therapy, the failure of […]

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I Have Had Just About Enough of Religion

The thought of me writing a column on religion is rather comical…

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Senator Obama, I Refuse to Settle for Crumbs

Up until last week Barack Obama was my top choice for President…

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I am Tired of Fighting for Gay Rights

Since coming I have constantly spoken to friends, family, coworkers, neighbors and even complete strangers about the challenges faced by lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people…

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Episode 11 – Wayne Besen, Executive Director of Truth Wins Out and my commentary “Outside The Comfort Zone.”

Episode 11 – Wayne Besen, Executive Director of Truth Wins Out and an expert on the Ex-Gay movement. Wayne is a columnist, public speaker and author of “Anything But Straight: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth” and “Bashing Back: Wayne Besen on GLBT People, Politics, and Culture.” My commentary titled “Outside The […]