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The “Gay” Year in Review

James — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:00:48 +0000

For many, this is probably their number 1 issue for 2009. From Iowa, to Maine to Mexico City and DC, it has been a roller-coaster ride for marriage equality in 2009. I’ve written much about this subject over the year as well, even though at one point, I made a conscious decision to stop writing about it. Truth is that there is no way to write about what is happening for GLBTQ America and not talk about marriage equality. But there were 4 other issues that received more hits or attention on my blog, placing this at #5 for me.

To start, let me set the record straight for anyone who doesn’t know this: I fully believe that all same-sex couples deserve the same rights as straight couples, and so I’m all for Marriage Equality, but I don’t believe it is the single most important issue facing us as the whole collective of GLBTQ communities, nor do I think passing marriage laws will substantially change life for most GLBTQ’s overnight. For me, non-discrimination laws at the local, state and federal level, an end to DADT, and the cultural shifts needed to allow gay teens to come to terms with themselves are more important than the right to get married. I believe that because the legal institution of marriage is so enmeshed with the religious institution on marriage, it is going to be a very long and challenging battle, and I think in the mean time, there are other ways to protect our relationships and our families. I’d rather achieve some rights, a bit at a time, rather than hold out for full marriage and have nothing until that happens.

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Seeking the Best Gay Blogs of 2009!

James — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:59:01 +0000

Having a voice in support of the gay community is vital to the success and equality of the gay community. That’s why 365 days of the year, BestGayBlogs.com brings you no less than three new gay blogs each and everyday. We’re a virtual clearing house for the best of the net when it comes to gay content on the web. Every year during the month of November, we ask you, our valued readers to let us know which blogs you think are the best of the best. Please take a moment to click on the ‘contact us’ link at the top of the home page and fill out the simple form placing the name of your favorite(s) in the ‘comments’ area to nominate which blog(s) you think are worthy of being awarded the prestigious BestGayBlogs.com 2009 Blog of the Year Award!

Nominations will be accepted between Nov 1 – 30 and voting will begin in December. You may nominate as many different blogs as you like, but nominating a blog more than once will not play a factor, as again, voting will commence in December. The winners will be featured for an entire week in January of 2010 and will receive an award. So again, let us know which gay blog(s) you think are the best so if they win, they will get the recognition they deserve!

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Safety Tips for New Year’s Eve

James — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:00:40 +0000

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