Posts Tagged ‘ Homophobia ’

USI CALLS ON CHURCHES TO HALT ANTI-GAY LOBBYING

June 12, 2006
By Stephen
USI CALLS ON CHURCHES TO HALT ANTI-GAY LOBBYING

9 June 2006 The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has criticised the Presbyterian Church in Ireland for opposing civil equality for gays and lesbians ahead of new civil partnership legislation promised by Justice Minister Michael McDowell. The planned legislation appears to reflect a growing realisation in Government that gays and lesbians can no longer be treated as second class citizens without political consequences – although USI continues to campaign for the extension of full marriage rights to all...

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Letter To Russian Ambassador

June 7, 2006
By Stephen
Letter To Russian Ambassador

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Ireland His Excellency Vladimir Rakhmanin Embassy of the Russian Federation184-186 Orwell Road Rathgar Dublin 14 7/06/2006Dear Sir, I am writing to you, as the representative of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Ireland, to ask you what steps the Russian Government is taking to bring those who attacked the Gay Rights Parade in Moscow on the 27th May 2006 to justice. Being from Cork where we...

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Homophobic bullying unchallenged in Irish schools – Enright

May 19, 2006
By Stephen

•National anti-bullying strategy should be introduced for all schools, including clear guidelines on tackling homophobic bullying Olwyn Enright TD, Fine Gael Spokesperson on Education and Science, has today (Friday) reiterated her call for a national anti-bullying strategy to be implemented in all schools in light of the latest research findings which confirm the unacceptably high level of homophobic bullying in Irish schools. “Earlier this week, International Day Against Homophobia was marked around the world. However, the latest educational research...

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IDAHO – International Day Against Homophobia

May 17, 2006
By Stephen
IDAHO – International Day Against Homophobia

Towards an international recognition of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Trans People “According to an opinion widely held, homosexuality is said to be freer today than ever before. It is present and visible everywhere: in the street, in the newspapers, on television, at the movies. It is even supposedly completely accepted, judging by the recent legislative advances made in many countries for the recognition of same sex couples. Certainly, some work remains necessary in order to eradicate the last vestiges...

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Hetrosexuality Survey

May 12, 2006
By Stephen
Hetrosexuality Survey

1. What do you think caused your heterosexuality? 2.When and how did you first decide you were heterosexual? 3.Is it possible your heterosexuality is just a phase and you may grow out of? 4.Is it possible your heterosexuality stems from a neurotic fear of others of the same sex? 5.If you’ve never slept with someone of the same sex, is it possible all you need is a good gay lover? 6.To whom have you disclosed your heterosexual tendencies? How...

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Transsexual Woman murdered in (Memphis, Tenn)

February 19, 2006
By Stephen

Police Probe Memphis Transsexual Killingby 365Gay.com Newscenter Staff (Memphis, Tennessee) A 21-year old transsexual woman was murdered Thursday outside her South Memphis apartment building. Police say that Tiffany Berry was shot three times. She stumbled into the lobby of the building and died moments later. Investigators say the killing appears to have been a robbery gone bad, but friends believe it was a hate crime. “She still had her purse and everything. They shot her in the chest. They...

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I am – Anonymous

December 13, 2005
By Stephen
I am – Anonymous

I am the girl kicked out of her home because I confided in my mother that I am a lesbian. I am the prostitute working the streets because nobody will hire a transsexual woman. I am the sister who holds her gay brother tight through the painful, tear-filled nights. We are the parents who buried our daughter long before her time. I am the man who died alone in the hospital because they would not let my partner of...

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