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State Should Support Equal Marriage, The Maine Campus Editorial Position Board
State Should Support Equal Marriage, The Maine Campus Editorial Position Board
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Yesterday, we heard both sides of the same-sex marriage debate making their case in Augusta. Those arguments have convened us that marriage equality, as it is proposed in Sen. Dennis Damon's bill, LD 1020, poses no threat to Maine's straight marriages or to its religious faithful.
Equality And The Miss Usa Pageant, Rhiannon Sawtelle
Equality And The Miss Usa Pageant, Rhiannon Sawtelle
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Here is my embarrassing admission for the week: I watched the Miss USA pageant last Sunday. My roommate and I criticized the women, picked our favorites and hoped one of them would trip on stage. We made it through the swimsuit competition, the evening gown walk and held our breaths when the time came for questioning. Miss California, a blonde Barbie® look-alike, took the stage and by the luck of the draw was questioned by Perez Hilton, a gay gossip-queen blogger. He asked her if she believed same-sex marriage should be legalized in every state.
Gss Debates Sending Wilde Stein To "Hostile" Territory, Mary Emmi
Gss Debates Sending Wilde Stein To "Hostile" Territory, Mary Emmi
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Wilde Stein requested funds from the University of Maine General Student Senate April 21 for a bus to the Augusta hearing of the gay-marriage bill. It was a request that would send students to a "potentially hostile environment" if granted, Sen. Sean Rankin said.
State Debates Gay Marriage, Heather Steeves
State Debates Gay Marriage, Heather Steeves
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The Maine Judiciary Committee heard more than 11 hours of testimony from ministers, lawyers, students, doctors, gay and lesbian couples as well as dozens of other Maine citizens to discuss two bills.
Sex Matters: In Honor Of "Pride Week" At The University Of Maine, Sandra L. Caron
Sex Matters: In Honor Of "Pride Week" At The University Of Maine, Sandra L. Caron
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
This week our university is celebrating "Pride Week" in an attempt to educate and honor gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered issues. There are a number of programs planned throughout the week. This time provides us with an opportunity for education, as well as reflection and discussion. In his writing, "Homophobia on the College Campus," Brian McNaught (author of "On Being Gay," "Gay Issues in the Workplace," and "Now That I'm Out, What Do I Do?") provides us with a list of questions to prompt such a discussion. A sampling of these questions are listed below. As you read each one, …
Bodybuilder Recounts Struggles Of Being Gay, Debra Hatch
Bodybuilder Recounts Struggles Of Being Gay, Debra Hatch
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Bob Paris' image as "Mr. Universe" and "Mr. America" depended on his masculinity, but it all changed when he announced he was gay. Paris had intended his statement to Ironman magazine to be one speaking about love and commitment, not to draw attention to himself and his sexuality. Instead it destroyed his career and four year run of popularity. No athletes in the mainstream have ever come out during their career to say they were homosexual.