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Each week, I’ll be posting a list of the most news-worthy and/or inspirational, informative, well-written, thought-provoking, and/or unique posts of the week. While every post and every contributor is valuable to our community, these are the blogs that I feel are must-reads.
August 1- August 7
URGENT: Anti-discrimination Ordinance May Face Repeal in Bowling Green, Ohio- by Jordan
Why I chose this post:
When things like this happen, we have to do what we can to fight for equality. Thanks for keeping us informed, Jordan!
Writer Ann Rice Leaves Catholicism In Protest Of Catholic Church’s Anti-Gay Agenda- by dandaman6007
Why I chose this post:
As a young person, I am inspired by Rice’s actions to speak out. It is too rare these days to see someone living out their principles in such a profound way, and I hope that Ann Rice serves as a role model to others. As she said, “all that is needed for evil to prevail is for good people to do nothing,” and I am moved by her bold decision to speak out.Prop 8 Overturned: So Now What Happens?- by AFY_Will
Why I chose this post:
Will provides an excellent summary of Judge Walker’s pro-equality ruling. There’s a lot of great information here.
Your Choice or The Black Genocide- by Morehouse2012
Why I chose this post:
Loretta Ross, National Coordinator for SisterSong, writes about the experience of protesting the Pro-Life Freedom Ride event in Atlanta.
…it was surreal seeing all these white folks carrying signs that said “Abortion is the #1 Killer of Black America.” Can you imagine the optics of the scene? Here’s a group of white folks claiming to save Black babies being protested by mostly African American women and men who are shouting “Trust Black Women!”Rhode Island: The Next State To Legalize Gender Neutral Marriage- by Jordan
Why I chose this post:
Jordan talks about the two front-running candidates for Governor of Rhode Island and why it looks like the state will have marriage equality within a year.
Thank you to everyone who posted a blog this week! You are part of what makes this community great!
~ Samantha
Community Editor
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