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Black Queers Are Tying The Knot


Black Queers Are Tying The Knot Posted on October 5th, 2009 by gestroud 14 views

More and more lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans­gender, and queer people of African descent are marrying. While same-?sex marriage is not the most pressing issue in black communi­ties, these efforts are creating controversy.


How Right is Your Conservative Commentator?


How Right is Your Conservative Commentator? Posted on September 4th, 2008 by gestroud 10 views

From the stinging replies of Americas “culture warrior,” Bill O’Reilly, to the sardonic humor of Glenn Beck and all in between there is a lot to be desired.
It may be naiveté as in President Bush’s remark about Islam being a “peaceful religion” or it may just be that after all they are only political commentators [...]


Criticism of Israel Called ‘Unintentional Anti-Semitism’


Criticism of Israel Called ‘Unintentional Anti-Semitism’ Posted on July 3rd, 2008 by gestroud 77 views

Are you an unintentional anti-Semite? The U.S. State Department’s “Office of Global Anti-Semitism” in its 2008 report to Congress warns not just of conscious, intentional anti-Semitism but of another lurking form of potential bigotry: unintentional anti-Semitism.
This consists of criticisms of Israel, which, though true, might be manipulated by others to Israel’s detriment. To avoid assisting [...]