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AFA called for the boycott in May citing Forda s track record of supporting the a homosexual agenda, a including the companya s donations to gay rights groups, employee benefits for same-sex couples, and active recruitment of gay employees. credit pacific service union

The planned boycott never actually happened. In June, AFA said it was suspending the boycott after meeting with a group of Ford dealers. AFA Chairman Donald Wildmon says the Ford dealers a are basically our kind of people who share many of our concerns.a nbsp; Today, Ford posted the following Statement on Diversity and Advertising on its website: credit first service union

Forda s commitment to diversity as an employer and corporate citizen remains unchanged. We have employment policies that are second to none regarding our commitment to inclusion. Any suggestion to the contrary is just plain wrong. card credit mobile service

Advertising decisions for all our brands are driven strictly by a business case, including Volvo, which has decided to market directly to the gay and lesbian community. - December 7, 2005 card credit discover service

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South Africa Moves to Legalize Gay Marriage hands South Africaa s highest court on December 1 ruled the countrya s common law definition of marriage a a the union of one man and one womana a unconstitutional. credit public service union

South Africa is now set to join Canada, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands as the fifth country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. The case was brought by a lesbian couple, Marie Fourie and Cecilia Bonthuys, partners since 1994. Seven other gay couples joined them in the case. South Africaa s Constitutional Court ruled unanimously that same-sex couples must have equal marriage rights, ordering Parliament to rewrite the countrya s marriage laws within one year. The court said the ruling would automatically change the law to include same-sex unions if Parliament fails to meet the deadline. card credit processing service

a By both drawing on and reinforcing discriminatory social practices, the law has failed to secure for same-sex couples the dignity, status, benefits and responsibilities that it accords to heterosexual couples, a Justice Albie Sachs wrote in the 111-page ruling. center credit service union

South Africaa s post-apartheid constitution is considered one of the most progressive in the world. The 1996 constitution explicitly outlaws discrimination based on sexual orientation. Sodomy was decriminalized in South Africa in 1998, and in 1999, immigrant partners of gays and lesbians were allowed to apply for permanent residence. Adoption by same-sex partners was legalized in 2002. The following year, the government granted domestic partner benefits. card credit service wireless

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LOVE ADVICE advice150 Welcome to Love Pridea s new advice column by Community editor James Miller, with advice on relationships, love, marriage, and anything else thata s on your mind. credit security service union

Our first topics include same-sex engagement protocol and the perennial question: How do I tell a guy I like him when I dona t even know if hea s gay credit report service

I am a gay male in the Ohio area and I want to ask my partner to marry me, but this is where I need your help! From your experience, what is the best route to take with the ring, etca |I understand it is tradition in male/female engagements for the woman to receive the engagement rings, but what have you seen with same sex engagements

Same-sex couples have it easier and harder than straight couples when it comes to engagements. Easier because we can do whatever we want. Harder because choosing from all the options can be tough. I recommend you do whata s in your heart. blogspot com christian

Youa re the one whoa s proposing, so decide whether youa d rather present just one engagement ring to your partner a or buy a pair so you both can wear them. There are no rules a just follow your heart and think about what he would want, too! christian counseling credit

If you like somebody, how do you know hea s gay I like my teacher, but I dona t know how to say it to him because Ia m not sure if hea s gay too. If I just come out and say it, I might lose a friendship.

This is tricky. Figuring out how to approach someone you like when you dona t know their sexual orientation is a perennial dilemma for those of us with same-sex attractions. First of all, does he know youa re gay If the answer is yes, then things are a lot easier. At least youa re not coming out and asking him out at the same time! But your question implies that youa re not, so leta s proceed from there. credit federal service union

As a teenager, I pined in silence for months on end over different guys in high school. Eventually, I came out to my best friend and told him I was in love with him. He took it well. He wasna t surprised about the gay thing, wasna ta interested in a romance, but also wasna t about to give up our friendship. The lesson here, which Ia ve found to be true throughout my life, is that telling someone youa re gay doesna t necessarily bring the world crashing down. Ita s often a much more positive experience than you expect. credit monitoring service

Still, wea ve all heard horror stories of how devastating coming out can be. Homophobia is alive and well in the world. Sometimes even those who love us are blinded by it. Therefore, you need to do some reconnaissance first. Ask friends at school whether they know if hea s married or not. Does he have a girlfriend Hopefully, youa re at least out to a few friends, so asking them wona t raise eyebrows. If you discover hea s in a relationship with someone, my best advice is to let it be. credit division service

On the other hand, if hea s not in a relationship, or no one knows for sure, then your next step is to feel him out on the whole gay issue. How about telling him youa re thinking of seeing Brokeback Mountain because of all the positive reviews and see how he reacts If he says something like, a Yeah, Ia m interested in that too, a nbsp; then for goda s sake, invite him to go see it together! card credit online service

If he reacts badly, along the lines of, a Why would you want to see a fag movie like that a then just let it go and move on. There are much better people out there for you. James James Miller offers advice based on his own life experience as an out gay man for twenty-some years. Hea s not a licensed therapist or anything. Send your questions to james@loveandpride.com . consumer counseling credit inc

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Ford Does the Right Thing Ford150 It took a full-on effort by the nationa s leading gay rights groups to make it happen, but Ford Motor Company has reversed its decision to stop advertising in the gay press. card credit fleet service

Ford announced December 14 that it will not pull its Land Rover and Jaguar advertising from gay publications. Moreover, Ford said it will now expand its advertising in gay publications to encompass all eight Ford brands, including Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda and Aston Martin. card consolidation credit

Forda s decision last week to drop its Land Rover and Jaguar advertising from the gay press was widely believed to be the result of a deal with the ultra-conservative American Family Association, which had threatened a boycott to protest the automakera s support for the a homosexual agenda.a /FONT credit free online report

The leaders of several gay rights organizations, including the Human Rights Campaign, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and GLAAD, met with Ford executives in Washington DC on Monday seeking to persuade the automaker to reverse its decision. In a joint statement, the groups said of Forda s reversal: credit federal first service

a It is an unequivocal reaffirmation of Forda s historic commitment to our community and the core American values of fairness and equality. Moreover, it is conclusive proof of what Ford leaders have repeatedly assured us a that there never was any deal with anti-LGBT organizations concerning Forda s support for our community.a /FONT consumer credit service

Forda s vice president for corporate human resources, Joe Laymon, said in the Dec. 14 statement: a It is my hope that this will remove any ambiguity about Forda s desire to advertise to all important audiences and put this particular issue to rest.a /FONT center credit family service

Ford also said it would take additional steps to broaden its relations with gay consumers and repair damage from its initial decision to stop advertising to the gay community. Forda s chairman and chief executive, Bill Ford, said Monday that the automaker values a all people a regardless of their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and cultural or physical differences.a /FONT Ford has a track record of support for the gay community, including donations to gay rights groups, domestic partner benefits for same-sex couples, and active recruitment of gay employees. It is good to see Ford affirm this legacy. credit reporting service

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Wave of Civil Unions Sweeps UK Belfast150 Gay couples began tying the knot in the United Kingdom for the first time this week as a wave of same-sex civil unions swept the country. cca credit division service

The wave began in Northern Ireland on Monday, continued into Scotland Tuesday and crested in England and Wales today with the starry union of Sir Elton John and partner David Furnish. The UKa s very first civil partnership ceremony took place in Northern Ireland on December 19 with the union of two women, Shannon Sickles and Grainne Close, who exchanged vows at Belfast City Hall. The next day, seven same-sex couples took part in the first civil partnership ceremonies in Scotland. The first to do the honors in Edinburgh were John Maguire and partner Laurence Scott-Mackay, a couple for nearly 14 years. Originally from Scotland, both currently live in Washington DC. Male homosexuality was still a crime in Scotland when the two were born in the early 1970s. credit free report service

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Elton John and David Furnisha s ceremony took place today in Windsor at the Guildhall, where Prince Charles married the Duchess of Cornwall earlier this year. The ceremony, followed by a private reception at the couplea s nearby mansion, came on the first day same-sex unions became legal in England and Wales. An estimated 700 gay couples are expected to join in civil partnerships today, and at least 1, 200 ceremonies are confirmed as being scheduled across the UK, according to the BBC News. card credit customer discover

Two weeks ago, a terminally ill man from Brighton received special permission to hold a ceremony with his partner before the required 15-day waiting period. Matthew Roche, who had lung cancer, and partner Christopher Cramp held their ceremony hours after the Civil Partnership Act became law on Dec. 5. Mr. Roche died the next day. credit repair report service

The Civil Partnership Act gives gay and lesbian couples many of the same legal rights as married heterosexual couples, though the partnerships are not officially recognized as marriages under UK law. The new law accords civil partners equal treatment in financial matters such as inheritance and pensions, and provides next-of-kin hospital visitation rights. Immigration and nationality rules take account of marriage when assessing someonea s right to stay in the UK - that rule is extended to civil partners. credit legal repair service

In an article published today in The Independent newspaper entitled, a Why We Should All Share in These Celebrations, a UK Prime Minister Tony Blair writes: a This landmark measure ends the situation where same-sex relationships were invisible in the eyes of the law, denied any recognition of their commitmenta |By correcting an obvious injustice, removing fear and providing security, it will change the lives of tens of thousands of people for the better.a /FONT cic credit monitoring service

Actor Antony Sher, who had his own civil partnership ceremony in London today with his long-term partner Greg Doran, told the BBC: a Ita s a little bit of history being made. I feel very proud that we can be part of the very first group to have it done. It means an enormous amount to be legal together after 18-and-a-half years.a /FONT ccs credit division service

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2005: The Year in Marriage hands Same-sex marriage continued to be the defining issue for the GLBT community in 2005. A look at the yeara s highs and lows on the marriage front. credit service union worker

Certainly the yeara s biggest headlines went to Canada and Spain for becoming the worlda s third and fourth nations after Belgium and the Netherlands to offer full marriage rights for same-sex couples. 1st credit service union

South Africa appears likely to join this unique group of nations. The African nationa s Constitutional Court ruled in 2005 that same-sex couples must have equal marriage rights and ordered Parliament to rewrite the countrya s marriage laws by next December. card chase credit customer

A new civil partnership law went into effect in the United Kingdom in December. The law gives gay couples property, inheritance, immigration, tax, and pension rights equal to those of their heterosexual counterparts. Germany began offering similar rights to gay couples in 2005. card chase credit service

Progress in the United States was harder to come by. One ray of light came when Connecticut joined Vermont as the second U.S. state to grant civil unions to same-sex couples. Massachusetts remains the only U.S. state with full marriage rights. In September, an amendment to ban same-sex marriage in Massachusetts was rejected by the state legislature. Nebraskaa s constitutional marriage ban amendment was also ruled unconstitutional in 2005. citi credit monitoring service

Anti-gay successes in the U.S. were more common. Kansas voters approved a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage in April. Texas joined the bandwagon in November. Only six states (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York and Rhode Island) do not have laws of one kind or another that explicitly bar same-sex marriage. Alabama, South Carolina, South Dakota and Tennessee will vote on constitutional bans in 2006. credit plus service union

Oregon nullified 3, 000 marriages performed less than a year earlier. In New York, a state appellate court reversed a lower-court ruling affirming gay couplesa right to marry. New Jersey and Washington State also have marriage cases in the appeals process. credit farm service

And in California, the exciting news that lawmakers there had become the first in the nation to pass a bill allowing same-sex marriage was quickly undone when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed the measure. 1st credit federal service

2006 is sure to bring new successes and setbacks. Many eyes will look to the U.S., where efforts to amend the federal constitution to ban same-sex marriage are expected to heat up, timed for maximum impact during the congressional mid-term elections. credit paychex service tax

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L Word Season 3 Begins LWord150 Ita s the beginning of a brand new season for Showtimea s popular series, The L Word. credit service tax

Four years after Showtime shook up the television landscape with Queer as Folk, its groundbreaking series about gay men in Pittsburgh, the network launched a new show centered on a group of lesbians in Los Angeles. The L Word quickly became a big hit for the network: a smart, sexy series following the lives and loves of some very hot women in sunny California. aeon credit service

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is a true ensemble show. Among its main characters are Bette (Jennifer Beals) and Tina (Laurel Holloman), a longtime couple who suffer the slings and arrows of motherhood and infidelity; journalist Alice (Leisha Hailey) and tennis player Dana (Erin Daniels); and is-she-or-isna t-she Jenny (Mia Kirschner), who began the series as questioning and has veered decidedly towards the a I choose girlsa camp. credit one service union

From its inception, L Word creator Ilene Chaiken created a show centered on characters we can care about, exploring their relationships, careers, and family lives with humor, heart, and passion. Through two seasons, the series has managed to stay fresh with good writing and an interest in everyday lives, not just over-the-top theatrics. bad cell credit phone service

Now, as LoveandPride launches its exciting new L Word collection ( www.loveandpride.com/Product/CategoryInfo.aspx cid=81), this entertaining ensemble show begins a third season this month. Season 3 opens with Bette and Tina trying to restart the fire in their bedroom after having a child. At the same time, road rage grabs hold of Alice as she chases after Dana through the streets of Los Angeles. Not to be outdone, Helena purchases a movie studio, while Jenny leaves the Midwest and heads back to LA. counseling credit debt service

What lies ahead for our lovely Los Angelinos Stay tuned and share your thoughts on the new season in our Love and Pride Community Forums, www.loveandpride.com/Community/ShowPost.aspx PostID=92#92 Back 2005 LOVE AND PRIDE SHOWTIME and related marks are registered trademarks of Showtime Networks Inc. The L Word reg: 2006 Showtime Networks Inc. All rights reserved. card credit payment service

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Gay Rights at Issue in Confirmation Hearings Alito150 Gay rights took center stage in the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito as Democratic senator Edward Kennedy confronted Alito with his anti-gay past. card credit merchant

Senator Kennedy read aloud from a publication by a group Alito was a member of while a student at Princeton that attacked gays and people with AIDS. The Prospect, published by a Concerned Alumni of Princeton, a an extreme conservative group, included an article on AIDS calling for scientists to conduct experiments on homosexuals, including members of Princetona s gay student alliance. Kennedy then read from an article attacking adoption by gays, as well as selections attacking minorities, particularly blacks. counseling credit family

a I would not have anything to do with statements of that nature, a the nominee replied. a Had I thought that thata s what this organization stood for, I would never have been associated with it in any way.a /FONT annual credit report request

Dissatisfied with Alitoa s response, Kennedy proposed issuing a subpoena for the records of the Concerned Alumni of Princeton. Earlier in the hearings, Republican senator Sam Brownback, who supports a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage, asked Alito if he believed the Federal Defense of Marriage Act, which says states do not have to accept same-sex marriages from other states, runs counter to the full-faith-and-credit clause of the U.S. Constitution. area bay credit service

Alito failed to answer the question directly, saying the issue is a a subject of disagreementa by constitutional scholars. Alitoa s nomination is opposed by leading gay rights organizations, including Lambda Legal, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, and the Human Rights Campaign. Since President Bush announced Alito as his nominee to replace Justice Sandra Day Oa Connor on the Supreme Court, the nominee has gained the nickname a Scalitoa for his ultra-conservative similarity to Justice Antonin Scalia. atlanta consumer counseling

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BROKEBACK Breaks Through jake The groundbreaking Brokeback Mountain has picked up four Golden Globe awards, including the top prize for Best Picture, Best Director for Ang Lee, Best Screenplay for Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry, and Best Song for Gustavo Santaolalla and Bernie Taupina s a A Love that Will Never Grow Old.a /FONT account card credit merchant

Heath Ledger, nominated for Best Actor for his searing portrayal of Ennis Del Mar, lost to Philip Seymour Hoffman a another straight guy who plays gay a as Truman Capote in Capote. The two are neck-and-neck front runners for the Best Actor Oscar. aspire card credit customer

Michelle Williams, who plays Ledgera s wife in the film and in real life, lost the Globe for Supporting Actress, but appears likely to join her hubby as an Oscar nominee. Since its release little more than a month ago on December 9, Brokeback Mountain has exceeded expectations at every turn, winning raves from the critics as well as the hearts, minds a and ticket sales a of moviegoers around the world. Brokebacka s per-screen average in cineplexes across the U.S. has been nothing short of astounding, selling out theatres even in the red states; the picture actually hit the top of the U.S. box office this week, almost unheard of for a film that opened six weeks ago. card counseling credit service

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has become a bona fide cultural phenomenon with all the accoutrements that come with it, from magazine covers (Ledger gracing everything from GQ to The Advocate) and jokes on Letterman, Leno and SNL, to breathless attention from bloggers. card credit online processing

The accolades raining down on the film have also, predictably, prompted a backlash from conservatives and others of a bigoted disposition. A theatre owner in Utah generated headlines and protests by pulling the movie from his lineup after learning it was about two guys in love. Almost at the same time, the Utah Film Critics named the movie Best Picture of the Year. consolidated counseling credit

More recently, an anchorman at a station in San Antonio, Texas made a blatantly homophobic remark on the evening news after a report on the Peoplea s Choice Awards and Reese Witherspoona s win for Walk the Line, saying: a Why didna t they just give one of those guys from Brokeback Mountain best actress a nbsp; check credit service

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Study Says Marriage Discrimination Causes Trauma femalecouple A new national study finds that same-sex couples suffer psychological and social harm because they are denied the right to marry. civil credit ontario service

The study by the National Sexuality Resource Center at San Francisco State University looks at the negative mental health impact of being denied the right to marry and argues for immediate legalization of same-sex marriage. antonio credit san security

Gilbert Herdt, director of the National Sexuality Resource Center, said that even though lesbians and gay men have created alternative family structures, denying them equal marriage rights creates a the mental distress of second-class citizenship.a nbsp; card cardmember chase credit

The inability to marry also increases the risk of depression and isolation, amplifies gay peoplea s sense of shame, and sends a message that their relationships are not valuable. a Marriage denial creates what experts call minority stress, the psychological effects of constant discrimination that bars individuals from the legitimate means of achieving goals that are valued by the society in which they live, a Herdt said. a Lesbians and gay men work just as hard as heterosexuals do in creating and maintaining committed relationships, but they do not get the same tangible benefits.a /FONT clean credit repair service

The study, entitled a I Do, But I Cana t: The Impact of Marriage Denial on the Mental Health and Sexual Citizenship of Lesbians and Gay Men in the United States, a was released at a news conference on Feb. 28 in San Francisco. It is the first peer-reviewed study to analyze the impact of marriage denial on the mental health and wellbeing of gays and lesbians. credit management service

The study found that, on average, married individuals enjoy better mental health, more emotional support, less psychological distress, and lower rates of psychiatric disorder than the unmarried. Back 2005 LOVE AND PRIDE SHOWTIME and related marks are registered trademarks of Showtime Networks Inc. The L Word reg: 2006 Showtime Networks Inc. All rights reserved. Queer As Folk: 2005 Showtime Networks Inc. All rights reserved. BECOME AN AFFILIATE colorado credit public service

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Brokeback Crashed at Oscars brokebackvista Brokeback Mountain lost the coveted Best Picture Oscar last night to Crash. Of some consolation: Director Ang Lee won for Best Director. consolidation counseling

With eight nominations, more than any other picture this year, and a host of major critics and guild awards, the man-to-man love story went into Oscar night as the clear frontrunner. But the film walked away with just three Academy Awards: adapted screenplay, original score and director. Though talk of a potential Crash upset circulated in the final days leading up to the ceremony, it was still a stinging loss for a film that had become a real cultural phenomenon and a landmark in gay cinema. bureau card credit service

In his acceptance speech, director Lee said: Brokeback Mountain is... about not just all the gay men whose love is denied by society, but most importantly, the greatness of love itself. Gay content was all over the Oscars this year. As predicted, Philip Seymour Hoffman won Best Actor for his portrayal of gay author Truman Capote, beating out Brokebacka s Heath Ledger, whose work drew comparisons to the raw, emotionally intense performances of James Dean. card credit customer service

In the Best Actress category, Reese Witherspoon won for Walk the Line, playing country singer June Carter. She beat out Felicity Huffman, nominated for playing a transgender woman in TransAmerica. credit financial service

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L is for Loss Dana150 The L Word kills off a beloved main character, focusing attention on the devastating toll taken by breast cancer. card citibank credit customer

A story arc that began at the start of Season 3 came to a searing conclusion on The L Word last night with the tragic death of Dana Fairbanks. The beloved tennis pro played by Erin Daniels was consistently voted the character viewers related to most. bad credit repair service

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