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Anti-Gay Cartoonist Selling Homophobic Calendar on Amazon, Barnes & Noble

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - 12:22pm by Dani Heffernan, Media Research Associate at GLAAD

As the new year approaches, self-proclaimed "Christian cartoonist" Joe King has illustrated a calendar of twelve cartoons called, "I'm Not Gay, I'm Just A Sissy." Amazon has the calendar available for sale in their online stores, generating a response from LGBT advocates.

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Tennessee Hospital Denies Partner Visitation, Local Advocates Step In

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - 11:49am by Dani Heffernan, Media Research Associate at GLAAD

Last week, Val Burke of Middle Tennessee was prevented from visiting her partner of three years at Rolling Hills Hospital. Tennessee Equality Project contacted the hospital to inquire about the incident and ensure that Burke and her partner were able to see each other.

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North Carolina Shooting Range Removes Homophobic Billboard Ad

Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 3:06pm by Dani Heffernan, Media Research Associate at GLAAD

Outside of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a billboard advertising the shooting range Pro Shots reads, "Converting Pansies Daily," referencing the stereotype of effeminate gay men in need of a 'masculine' activity in their lives. The ad, which contained an image of a pansy flower and a gun, has been removed following complaints from North Carolina advocates.

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Michigan Family Addresses Mayor's Use of Anti-Gay Slur

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 3:40pm by Dani Heffernan, Media Research Associate at GLAAD

Last week, Mayor Daniels of Troy, Michigan, was admonished in the public comment portion of a City Council meeting for her use of an anti-gay slur on Facebook. Comments from Troy resident, Amy, were particularly moving as she spoke about the love she has for her wife, Tina, and their two children.

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GLAAD and thousands of New Yorkers gather to mourn victim of anti-gay hate violence

More than 1,500 New Yorkers gathered today in Manhattan to mourn the death of a 32 year-old gay man, who was shot down on Friday just blocks away from the historic Stonewall Inn in an apparent act of anti-gay bias.

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