The phrase
"gay activists" refers to individuals who are actively working to promote and advocate for the rights and interests of the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) community. These activists aim to achieve equal treatment, acceptance, and social justice for gay individuals.
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I think what
gay activists don't understand is that not everybody has the same viewpoint as they do.
A crush on a straight boy ended in disaster, but his relationship with the school's cute
gay activist seems to be getting more serious.
It's good the black pastors realize that
gay activists trying to compare themselves to the civil rights era is a joke.
We change to support political, job, popularity, or fill in the blank... It is sad when
gay activist bully others to believe in their belief.
Gay activists subscribe to the motto «once gay, always gay» — frequently suggesting that also those who were never gay are living in denial.
Right now, in the immediate aftermath, the overwhelming sentiment
among gay activists isn't one of hope — but anger.
The Brendan Eich affair indicates the extent to which
gay activist groups will go to destroy the careers of any who dissent.
UPDATE: Interestingly, this letter — which, as I noted above, is dated April 29 — was released on the very same day Schumer is facing pressure
from gay activists over over whether a provision sought by same - sex couples will be included in the immigration reform bill.
In 1984, as the acrimonious miners» strike was reaching its height, a small group of
gay activists in London decided to raise money for the miners.
I am especially proud of Allen Roskoff's role in this, whom I knew from years back in
Gay Activists Alliance — I think we were both about 10 at the time!
The distinctions are more directly challenged
by gay activist Frank Browning in his new book The Culture of Desire: Paradox and Perversity in Gay Lives Today (Crown).
Four days before a planned demonstration near his Westchester County home that had the backing of a wide array of elected officials, the governor called
longtime gay activist Allen Roskoff, saying, «I get it.
Matthew Warchus» uplifting crowd - pleaser Pride follows the true events of the 1984 - 85 UK miner's strike, which saw a group of young
gay activists called Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM)
Imelda Staunton, right, is outstanding in «Pride,» in
which gay activists help striking Welsh miners.
One
gay activist said Rodriguez's support of Diaz, in particular, sinks any chance of him becoming speaker of the 51 - member Council.
The new Archbishop of Canterbury plans to sit down for a face - to - face meeting
with gay activist Peter Tatchell in what could mark a distinct break with the Anglican Church's past approach to the issue.
Allen Roskoff, a
prominent gay activist who co-authored the nation's first gay - rights bill, is planning to ramp up his efforts in the new year with the help of his political club, the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club, which lists many of Quinn's expected rivals, the Rev. Al Sharpton and Lance Bass on its board of governors.
City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, who is vying to become the next speaker, is coming under fire from
gay activists for endorsing state Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr. for an open Bronx seat.
She laments the transvestites» later rejection by
many gay activists seeking to modify their public image.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo will hold a confidential strategy session with
leading gay activists on Wednesday to discuss how to legalize same - sex marriage in New York, the latest sign that he is preparing to put the weight of his administration behind legislation that has divided lawmakers and voters across the country.
I Am Michael, executive produced by Gus Van Sant, tells the true story of Michael Glatze (played by James Franco), a
former gay activist who denounced homosexuality and became a Christian pastor.
Sundry feminists and
gay activists claim to be the continuation of the movement, as do, with greater justice, pro-lifers.
«I was a man who was perfectly content with being gay — and a vehement
gay activist at that.
«It was an inappropriate, silly comment,» said
gay activist Allen Roskoff, president of the Jim Owles Liberal LGBT Democratic Club.
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS —
Several gay activists Uptown are calling on Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez to rescind his support of state Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr. — who they called one of the «biggest enemies» of the gay community — or else they will be «forced to primary him out.»
As the State Senate ignored yet another call for a vote on the issue,
gay activists began raising the pressure.
Earlier: Marriage - Equality Bill Fails in State Senate 24 - 38 Related: Same Sex Marriage Follies: How
Gay Activists Helped Turn The State Senate Blue in the First Place [NYM]
Her stories have included a series on women record producers, an investigation into exhibitions of plastinated human bodies, and a look at the legacy of
gay activist Harvey Milk.
Homophobic (and reportedly closeted) New York state senator Carl Kruger got a profile in Page Six today: «Brooklyn state Sen. Carl Kruger became the No. 1 target of
gay activists when he voted against same - sex marriage last month.
As to same - sex marriage stabilizing homosexual practices, this is of course the argument of Andrew Sullivan and some
other gay activists, although there is little or no evidence to support it.
At Rife's suggestion the group invited 52 - year - old former
gay activist Guy Charles to hold a series of meetings.