Now that Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a bill allowing for same-sex marriage in the state, the battle there turns to a referendum that opponents are trying to get on the November ballot. One of the leaders in the fight against same-sex marriage there is Ken Hutcherson, a pastor and former player for the Seattle [...]
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NFL linebacker Scott Fujita films video promoting gay marriage
We have been writing for two years about NFL linebacker Scott Fujita and his strong stand for gay rights. His views first became known when he was a member of the 2009 New Orleans Saints, who won the Super Bowl. Now with the Cleveland Browns — and on injured reserve –Fujita has continued his advocacy. [...]
Moment #72: Sean Avery garners attention for his pro-gay marriage stance
Part of Outsports’ series on our 100 most important moments in gay sports history. Sports, 2011: Sean Avery was not the first pro athlete to come out for gay marriage (NFL players Scott Fujita and Brendan Ayanbadejo beat him to it), but his announcement this spring made bigger news. Avery made a video to support [...]
New York state votes yes on gay marriage
The New York state Senate just joined the state Assembly and passed a bill, 33-29, allowing for same-sex marriage in the state. Gov. Andrew Cuomo will sign the bill and marriages can start 30 days after the signing. New York becomes the sixth and by far the largest state to endorse gay marriage. It’s a [...]
Seminar to explore why female athletes are MIA in the gay marriage debate
The Association for Women in Sports Media is hosting a free online seminar Monday called the “Rainbow Ceiling,” exploring why female athletes have been largely silent on the issue of gay marriage and on homosexuality in sports in general (the group’s news release is below). It’s a great topic and one that did not strike [...]
Manu Ginobli supports gay marriage
San Antonio Spurs star Manu Ginobli, a native of Argentina, supports his country’s adoption this week of gay marriage, the first country in South America to allow gays to marry. The NBA star told an Argentine newspaper (this is from an online translation): With regard to the law of marriage between same sex, NBA player [...]