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14 Steps That Will Evolve Your Views On Gay Marriage
May 11, 2012
by PFLAG Atlanta
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Step 1: Blame yourself. Step 2: Realize gay marriage is inevitable. Statistics show people’s views are rapidly changing on the issue. Step 3: Imagine how stupid you’ll look in 40 More >
The Prop 8 Trial : The Play
March 8, 2012
Watch the Prop 8 play reflecting real events at the trial - Where else can you interest your straight friends to watch an movie with George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Martin Sheen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jane Lynch, Kevin Bacon and so many other stars!
jQuery(document).ready(function($) { More >Washington legislature passes marriage equality
February 8, 2012
As anticipated, a proposed marriage equality bill passed the Washington House tonight, with a final vote tally of 55-43. The bill passed the state Senate last week, and now moves to Governor Chris Gregoire, who has pledged to sign it into law. Because there is no emergency clause in the bill, the More >
Prop 8 unconstitutional: The sanctity of marriage equality - Guest Voices - The Washington Post
February 7, 2012
Prop 8 unconstitutional: The sanctity of marriage equality - Guest Voices - The Washington Post.
California’s Proposition 8, the 2008 referendum that amended that state’s Constitution to limit marriage to a man and a woman, has been overturned by a federal appeals panel in San Francisco.This is More >
VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s speech today on LGBT rights
February 1, 2012
Clinton declared unequivocally that LGBT rights are the same as racial equality and rights for women.
via VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s speech today on LGBT rights.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton today delivered what LGBT advocates are callinga More >
Gay Won’t Go Away, Genetic or Not - NYTimes.com
January 30, 2012
by PFLAG Atlanta
in LGBT News
Gay Won’t Go Away, Genetic or Not - NYTimes.com.
Genetic or Not, Gay Won’t Go Away By FRANK BRUNIBORN this way.
That has long been one of the rallying cries of a movement, and sometimes the gist of its argument. Across decades of widespread ostracism, followed by years of patchwork acceptance More >
CNN Dialogues Forum Moderated by Jane Velez Mitchell to Focus on LGBT Openness
December 14, 2011
by PFLAG Atlanta
in News
HLN anchor Jane Velez Mitchell will moderate a dynamic discussion about the history and impact of increased openness upon LGBT communities – as well as how greater LGBT openness has impacted American society. “Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender: Has More Openness Led to More Acceptance?” a CNN More >
Fr. John Adamski, Catholic priest speaks on LGBT issues and the Catholic church
November 20, 2011
by PFLAG Atlanta
in News
On Sunday, November 20, Father John Adamski, recently retired pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, spoke at the monthly PFLAG Atlanta meeting. His topic was “The Catholic perspective on LGBT Issues.” In his casual and honest style, Father Adamski touched many of the issues, beginning with More >
Nov 20th – Being LGBT: A Catholic Perspective
November 20, 2011
Retired Catholic priest Fr. John Adamski, will be talking about the Catholic perspective on LGBT issues. A native of Buffalo, NY, Fr. John Adamski was ordained a priest for the Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta in 1971. After serving in several Atlanta metro area parishes, he retired from parish More >
Strong Silent Dads Speak Out - Audio Recording
October 16, 2011
On Oct 16, 2011 we had a panel of PFLAG Dads who spoke about their experiences with their kids coming out to them. Here is the audio. We apologize for the poor quality of the recording.
My life has really changed a lot. I am more optimistic…I just feel so good when I come to PFLAG. I told my wife - More >
PFLAG Atlanta Pride 2011 Brochure
October 12, 2011
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PFLAG Atlanta marches in Atlanta Pride to thunderous cheers!
October 11, 2011
by PFLAG Atlanta
in News
PFLAG Atlanta had a wonderful showing at Atlanta Pride 2011 this year. We had a booth where we welcomed hundreds of visitors (we even took some funny pictures here and here). Video of us is on WXIA’s website at the 23:30 mark.
PFLAG Atlanta marches to thunderous cheers!
Our booth received hundreds
More >PFLAG Atlanta will march in the Atlanta Pride 2011 Parade!
October 9, 2011
by PFLAG Atlanta
in News
We march!
It’s October again and time for the 41st Annual Atlanta PRIDE Festival! This year too, PFLAG Atlanta will be marching in the Pride parade at 1pm on Sunday Oct 9th as well as have a booth in the Pride Festival Market on both Oct 8th and 9th from 11am to 5pm.
March with Us!
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More >RSVP for Pride 2011
October 8, 2011
by PFLAG Atlanta
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Audio of our Trans Panel of Aug 21st 2011
September 18, 2011
Trans Panel
On Aug 21st 2011, we had an incredible panel of trans individuals who shared their stories and experiences. Here’s audio of that panel :-
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More >Sep 18th – We’re prepping for PRIDE!
September 18, 2011
On the 18th we’re getting our posterboard and markers out and getting our posters ready for Atlanta PRIDE 2011! As you know, we march every year in the Pride Parade on Sunday Oct 9th and get the loudest cheers! We will have a slightly different format for this Sunday. We will begin with the support More >
Aug 21st – Opening the Trans Closet : A Panel Discussion
August 21, 2011
We often say here at PFLAG, that the gay and lesbian issues are the “easy” ones. There is a world of transgender information and issues that we are too afraid to open and ask honest questions. PFLAG Atlanta is changing that on August 21st with a panel of trans people from all walks of life. Some of More >
WATCH Outwrite Bookstore’s Philip Rafshoon speak to PFLAG Atlanta
July 20, 2011
by PFLAG Atlanta
in News
Philip Rafshoon, a Georgia Tech graduate spent ten years in the computer industry before opening Outwrite, Atlanta’s LGBT bookstore, in 1993. Still owner and operator, Philip has grown Outwrite from a small bookstore & coffeehouse in a strip-mall into the most visible LGBT landmark and one of the More >
WATCH Jeff Graham, Executive Director, Georgia Equality speak to PFLAG Atlanta
July 20, 2011
by PFLAG Atlanta
in News
Jeff began his work in lesbian and gay politics in the mid-80′s when he co-founded the first Gay and Lesbian Student Association in south Texas. Jeff moved to Atlanta in 1989 and served for five years as the media coordinator for the activist group ACT UP/Atlanta. For more than 13 years he served
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June 19th – Outwrite Bookstore’s Philip Rafshoon talks to PFLAG Atlanta
June 19, 2011
Philip Rafshoon, a Georgia Tech graduate spent ten years in the computer industry before opening Outwrite, Atlanta’s LGBT bookstore, in 1993. Still owner and operator, Philip has grown Outwrite from a small bookstore & coffeehouse in a strip-mall into the most visible LGBT landmark and one of the More >
May 15th – Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case That Made History
May 15, 2011
We will be screening Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case That Made History. Bullied is a documentary film that chronicles one student’s ordeal at the hands of anti-gay bullies and offers an inspiring message of hope to those fighting harassment today. It can become a cornerstone of More >
The Atlanta Professional Speaker Series — PFLAG: Straight for Equality
May 5, 2011
by PFLAG Atlanta
in News
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Atlanta Police LGBT Liaison, Officer Brian Sharp speaks to PFLAG Atlanta
April 18, 2011
On Sunday Apr 17th we heard from Officer Brian Sharp, the LGBT liaison for the Atlanta Police Department. [From the GA Voice] As an openly gay man and APD officer, Sharp said he was honored when Chief George Turner and Mayor Kasim Reed asked him to take on the duty of being the department’s second More >
Apr 17th – Come meet Atlanta Police LGBT Liaison, Brian Sharp
April 17, 2011
Come, meet and listen to Officer Brian Sharp, the LGBT liaison for the Atlanta Police Department. [From the GA Voice] As an openly gay man and APD officer, Sharp said he was honored when Chief George Turner and Mayor Kasim Reed asked him to take on the duty of being the department’s second LGBT More >
Spring Events: LGBT parties from HRC to MondoHomo
April 16, 2011
by PFLAG Atlanta
in LGBT News
PFLAG Atlanta’s Out in the Garden fundraiser May 14 will raise money and amplify the group’s local presence.This is PFLAG Atlanta’s first event of such a large scale. A DJ will be on hand, as will hors d’oeuvres and mixed drinks.
Spring Events: LGBT parties from HRC to MondoHomo.
More >Wayne Besen: Why I Support J. Crews Controversial Pink Toenail Ad
April 15, 2011
by PFLAG Atlanta
in LGBT News
It was my senior year of high school and our basketball team was playing our rivals. As the team’s captain, I knew I had to carry the team on my shoulders if we had a chance to win. Despite my 25 points and 15 rebounds, we still lost to a team with superior talent.
Following our defeat, our angry More >
Delaware House Passes Landmark Civil Unions Bill « Human Rights Campaign | HRC Back Story
April 14, 2011
by PFLAG Atlanta
in LGBT News
Earlier this evening the Delaware House of Representatives passed a civil unions bill by a vote of 26 to 15. SB 30, which passed the state Senate earlier this month, will allow same-sex couples to enter into civil unions giving them all of the rights, benefits, and obligations of marriage under More >
MSNBC’s O’Donnell Gives Props to Courage Campaign for Converting NOM Rep to Marriage Equality : LGBT | POV
April 14, 2011
by PFLAG Atlanta
in LGBT News
On his Wednesday night MSNBC show The Last Word, Lawrence O’Donnell outlined how persistent polite encounters between Courage Campaign staffers and the National Organization for Marriage’s Louis Marinelli during last summer’s NOM Bus Tour changed Marinelli’s mind about marriage equality. He wrote a More >
Brian Kraemer’s journey home
April 10, 2011
Brian Kraemer has certainly had an interesting journey exploring his sexuality in the context of religion. You can read his story here. He recently went on air with KKXX Chico Christian radio and debated and talked about his being gay and Christian and his journey. Makes for some very interesting More >
JeShawna Wholley talks to PFLAG Atlanta
March 20, 2011
by PFLAG Atlanta
in News
We were delighted to welcome JeShawna Wholley on Mar 20th, 2011. From LolDarian : Wholley was recently awarded the 2011 Campus Pride Voice & Action National Leadership Award for her tireless efforts to make Spelman College and neighboring institutions Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University More >
