Tag: "gay rights"

The Defusing of Brazil's Sexual Rights Activists

The Defusing of Brazil’s Sexual Rights Activists

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Inevitable. So we are told. Abortion and sexual rights (like same-sex marriage) will become universally accepted, so opponents might as well surrender. Not so fast. Take a look at what is happening in Brazil. Brazil presented itself as a world leader on sexual rights in 2003 when it introduced a UN resolution on sexual orientation […]

Gay Friend Offers Teachable Moment

Gay Friend Offers Teachable Moment

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Q: Recently, a boy at my daughter’s Christian high school revealed to his lunch table buddies that he is gay. The group was caught off guard, but not surprised. After a few days, the novelty of this news wore off and the general feeling on the part of the kids is, “Whatever.” In short, it’s clear […]

European Courts Issue New Adoption Law Rulings

European Courts Issue New Adoption Law Rulings

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This month the European Court of Human Rights and Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court (which often takes a leading role in human rights jurisprudence which is frequently cited also by Supreme and Consitutional courts in countries outside Europe) have published decisions regard two separate cases involving the adoption of children by same-sex couples. In Germany, adoption […]

The “Rugby Equality Bill” (AKA the “Redefinition of Rugby” Act)

The “Rugby Equality Bill” (AKA the “Redefinition of Rugby” Act)

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Rugby is a game played by most boys in New Zealand in their childhood, though some don’t want to play it at all. A significant section of the community have always preferred to play a different sport, like soccer. But Rugby gets all the status in New Zealand, commanding all the respect. So much so […]

California Law Would Not be in Kids’ "Best Interests"

California Law Would Not be in Kids’ “Best Interests”

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When she was a precocious preschooler, the daughter of my cousin was famous for begging to sit in the front seat of the family car. As the youngest of four children, she was unlikely to have that privilege, even if she was large enough to safely sit up front. She begged anyway. The story goes […]

Study Shows Homosexual Parenting Not Equal to Heterosexual Marriage

Study Shows Homosexual Parenting Not Equal to Heterosexual Marriage

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A groundbreaking study reveals that adult children of homosexual and lesbian parents experience far greater negative social, economic and emotional outcomes than children raised within intact biological families. The quality of University of Texas professor Mark Regnerus’ study highlights the deficiencies of previous studies that homosexual advocates have relied on to grant same-sex couples a right to […]

UN Secretary General Tells African Nations to Adopt LGBT Rights

UN Secretary General Tells African Nations to Adopt LGBT Rights

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Last week UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon told African nations to repeal criminal laws that places sanctions on homosexual conduct and to stop discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity. Ban Ki-moon addressed the 54 African nations at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa on January 29. He urged the countries in attendance […]