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			<title>It’s up to all of us to decide whether we still deserve to be the gay capital of the South</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/opinion/editorial/4123-its-up-to-all-of-us-to-decide-whether-we-still-deserve-to-be-the-gay-capital-of-the-south#comment-1104</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Kathy says: &quot;An invitation only meeting to help YouthPride was a major turnoff. If it is truly to be saved, it must be more inclusive of a broader section of the community who want to help.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Kathy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:32:31 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Brushstrokes hopes to bring in LGBT authors to fill void left by Outwrite</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[John A. Leopard says: &quot;Brushstrokes predates Outwrite. Philip opened Outwrite when he became annoyed because Brushstrokes did not sell the books he wanted to buy. The two establishments have always had different focuses and goals. Brushstrokes was never a "bookstore" in the traditional sense and Mark and Tom did not want to run a coffee house. There were attempts for Brushstrokes, Poster Hut and Outwrite to join forces for LGBT causes in the past, but weren't particularly successful.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>John A. Leopard</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:50:18 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>It’s up to all of us to decide whether we still deserve to be the gay capital of the South</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/opinion/editorial/4123-its-up-to-all-of-us-to-decide-whether-we-still-deserve-to-be-the-gay-capital-of-the-south#comment-1102</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sarah says: &quot;While this statement is true, the ad hoc committees have not been inclusive of anyone asking to join. I'd like to know if indeed there are any new members. "The committees have also invited others who are interested to contact them to join in..."&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:11:04 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>It’s up to all of us to decide whether we still deserve to be the gay capital of the South</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/opinion/editorial/4123-its-up-to-all-of-us-to-decide-whether-we-still-deserve-to-be-the-gay-capital-of-the-south#comment-1101</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sarah says: &quot;While this statement is true, the follow up from ad hoc committees has not been welcoming of anyone who would like to join. "The committees have also invited others who are interested to contact them to join in..."&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Sarah</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:09:31 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Brushstrokes hopes to bring in LGBT authors to fill void left by Outwrite</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/news/atlanta-news/4110-brushstrokes-hopes-to-bring-in-lgbt-authors-to-fill-void-left-by-outwrite#comment-1100</link>
			<description><![CDATA[chattahooche says: &quot;It's too bad Brushstrokes and Outwrite didn't partner with a combined store/coffee house. Would have been better, due to Outwrite's already established reputation.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>chattahooche</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:36:02 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>‘Once upon a time we were there and fabulous’</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Im Just Sayin says: &quot;Don't you think it's time to stop blaming outside forces for what happened at Outwrite? The bankruptcy filing pretty much tells the tale. Management crafted a compelling cover story, but in the end its a simple case of failing to act and adapt quickly enough. If there is anything to lament here, it's that Outwrite might have thwarted its demise had they acted in 2009 not 2011. It's not a case of not knowing, it's a case of not doing.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Im Just Sayin</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:01:45 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>[Video] Mitt Romney finally gets 'glitter bombed'</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/blog/politics/4115-video-mitt-romney-finally-gets-glitter-bombed#comment-1098</link>
			<description><![CDATA[uagaubvbusdv says: &quot;My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard there like its bettah then yall&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>uagaubvbusdv</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:51:50 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>[Video] Mitt Romney finally gets 'glitter bombed'</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/blog/politics/4115-video-mitt-romney-finally-gets-glitter-bombed#comment-1097</link>
			<description><![CDATA[kristopher says: &quot;:-x :-x :-x :-x :-x :-x :-x :-x :-x :-x :-x :-x :-x :-x :-x :sigh: :sigh: :D :lol:&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>kristopher</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:50:26 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>[Video] Mitt Romney finally gets 'glitter bombed'</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/blog/politics/4115-video-mitt-romney-finally-gets-glitter-bombed#comment-1096</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Anne says: &quot;Glitter bombings are funny, but ultimately bad for the equality movement. It isn't going to make candidates change their minds, it's going to make them hate us even more. And to the general public it shows immaturity. That isn't funny.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Anne</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:16:39 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>HIV-positive man who sued city of Atlanta over police job gets new day in court</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/news/atlanta-news/4112-hiv-positive-man-who-sued-city-of-atlanta-over-police-job-gets-new-day-in-court#comment-1095</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jamie Ensley says: &quot;The legacy of the incompetence and arrogance of Mayor Shirley Franklin. Mayor Franklin I’m sooooo glad you’re GONE!!! You would have to get smarter just to be stupid, stupid, stupid!! Mayor Reed should demand a Justice Department investigation on you, but I guess he’s just too good of friends with you.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Jamie Ensley</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:17:58 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>YouthPride board of directors violates own by-laws</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/news/atlanta-news/4104-youthpride-board-of-directors-violates-own-by-laws#comment-1094</link>
			<description><![CDATA[JR says: &quot;Why is McPhaul's salary $60,000 for running a non-profit...and its falling short..? Sounds like a crook is running the place and either nobody sees it or nobody wants to say it!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:14:07 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>YouthPride faces eviction; community volunteers organize to save services for LGBT youth</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/news/atlanta-news/4098-youthpride-faces-eviction-community-volunteers-organize-to-save-services-for-lgbt-youth#comment-1093</link>
			<description><![CDATA[JR says: &quot;Why is McPhaul's salary $60,000 for running a non-profit....and its falling short..? Sounds like a crook is running the place and either nobody sees it or nobody wants to say it!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>JR</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:13:09 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>An open letter to the LGBT youth of Atlanta about YouthPride's troubles</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/opinion/editorial/4107-an-open-letter-to-the-lgbt-youth-of-atlanta-about-youthprides-troubles#comment-1092</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tracee McDaniel says: &quot;This comment is in response to the January 25, 2012 "Emergency Meeting", which in my opinion was deceptive from beginning to end. I received an invitation to attend meeting from Candice Holloway, not Charlie Stadtlander. Suspicion was drawn upon arriving at meeting once it was confirmed that an invited individual in attendance was previously fired from YouthPride for allegedly sexually assaulting another person associated with YouthPride. Additionally, I feel that if someone calls a community meeting, they should be honest about whose actually organizing it so that invitees may respond accordingly. Conclusively, due to my personal feelings that communications such as the above is undermining the efforts of current Executive Directors' attempts to save an organization such as YouthPride which provides in most cases lifesaving services and resources to our youth, I am not and will not be apart of any Task Force that's disguised to ensure YouthPrides' brand continue in its current form, which in my opinion isn't working in the best interest of our youth. I ask that the facts are obtained before judgments are placed. Sincerely, Tracee McDaniel&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Tracee McDaniel</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:34:51 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>YouthPride faces eviction; community volunteers organize to save services for LGBT youth</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/news/atlanta-news/4098-youthpride-faces-eviction-community-volunteers-organize-to-save-services-for-lgbt-youth#comment-1091</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Marc Resnick says: &quot;I have found that YP has had some peculiar fundraising the past few years. It seems that glamor took a front seat to the old-fashioned, boring kind of fundraising. For instance, did they ever try to get supporters to check YP during the annual United Way drives? Did YP engage the community by calling former donors on the phone once a year? Was YP open to corporate donations, even when it was a little off-target for them? We want to help our young gays, but we do not want to feel unappreciated. YP didn't cultivate appreciation, IMHO.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Marc Resnick</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:53:18 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>'Save Outwrite' donations returned to benefactors</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/news/atlanta-news/4103-save-outwrite-donations-returned-to-benefactors#comment-1090</link>
			<description><![CDATA[AW says: &quot;Outwrite will be missed. Its demise was sad to see, but regrettably not really a surprise. Online shopping, and more recently e-readers such as Kindle, have largely gutted the business that bookstores once had. LGBT bookstores in cities with large LGBT populations such as New York and San Francisco exited before Outwrite did. As others have pointed out, Outwrite was more than a bookstore. It held author readings, some social and community gatherings, people under 21 frequently went there because they couldn’t get into bars, and it was sort of an unofficial welcome center for LGBT Atlanta. I remember going there on all my visits to Atlanta before moving here nine years ago. Outwrite was Philip’s creation and I’m sure it was very difficult for him to have to watch what happened to it. We can debate whether he should have run it differently, or whether he should have let it go earlier, but in the end it was his and those were his decisions to make. I know Philip and his partner Robert only casually, but we always said hello whenever we saw each other. I can only thank Philip for giving us Outwrite, and wish him well in whatever he does going forward.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>AW</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:28:11 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>YouthPride board of directors violates own by-laws</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/news/atlanta-news/4104-youthpride-board-of-directors-violates-own-by-laws#comment-1089</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Kai T. says: &quot;Who are the board members? I've never seen them in person or in pictures. WHO ARE THEY&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Kai T.</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:35:43 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>'Save Outwrite' donations returned to benefactors</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/news/atlanta-news/4103-save-outwrite-donations-returned-to-benefactors#comment-1088</link>
			<description><![CDATA[chattahooche says: &quot;$7,696 per month rent is what the landlord appears to be asking for the Outwrite space. Seems a bit outrageous to me, and if this was anything close to what Outwrite was paying, it's no wonder they were having financial issues. That's a tough climb for an independent bookstore/coffeehouse. :sad:&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>chattahooche</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:51:18 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Herman Cain: 'Homosexuality is a choice'</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/news/national-news/3634-herman-cain-homosexuality-is-a-choice#comment-1087</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Chet says: &quot;Mitt Romney and his part in the radical homosexual agenda! http://romney4president.us/RomneyGays.html&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Chet</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:25:34 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Outwrite owes more than $500,000 to creditors, bankruptcy filing shows</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/news/atlanta-news/4100-outwrite-owes-more-than-500000-to-creditors-bankruptcy-filing-shows#comment-1086</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Elliott Mackle says: &quot;As a former shareholder in Window Media, I can tell you that the dissolution and eventual bankruptcy was a long and mostly public process. In that case, members of Atlanta's GLB elite were sold a bill of goods by persons who had only their own interests at heart. It's a long story, well covered elsewhere. Basically, I got some restitution as a tax deduction after the closing. But many, especially employees who put in sweat equity, ended up with not even that.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Elliott Mackle</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:19:08 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>YouthPride faces eviction; community volunteers organize to save services for LGBT youth</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/news/atlanta-news/4098-youthpride-faces-eviction-community-volunteers-organize-to-save-services-for-lgbt-youth#comment-1085</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Heather says: &quot;It always seemed like the board would come in for celebrations to take their bows but never acknowledged the volunteers. Sad really...&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:48:16 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>YouthPride faces eviction; community volunteers organize to save services for LGBT youth</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Heather says: &quot;YouthPride has been in crisis is for a long time. When I volunteered years ago for two and a half years there was zero communication between the volunteers and board members which always bothered me...&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:45:14 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>YouthPride faces eviction</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Heather says: &quot;These problems have been going on for years since Edward was the ED and I strongly agree with SirJesse...&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Heather</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:21:08 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>[Updated] Outwrite Bookstore closes permanently; will not relocate</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/news/atlanta-news/4094-outwrite-bookstore-closes-for-good-will-not-relocate#comment-1082</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Glen Paul Freedman says: &quot;Such sad news for our community to lose such an important business that has had done so much good will and work for the LGBT community. Philip you are so loved and respected in the community and we will always stand with you with my support.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Glen Paul Freedman</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:35:54 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Melissa Carter: My frozen Fantastic Four</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/opinion/thats-what-she-said/4049-melissa-carter-my-frozen-fantastic-four#comment-1081</link>
			<description><![CDATA[me says: &quot;Melissa, Interesting. Your whole argument up to the last line is saying it is not murder to destroy a fertilized human egg, a human "embryo." The you blow it all out by admitting that your children are alive and persons. It's amazing what can be understood by thinking and sometimes writing out your thoughts. Thank you for coming out of denial and revealing the truth.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>me</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:05:38 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Outwrite closes permanently</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/today-in-gay-atlanta/4092-outwrite-closes-its-doors-at-10th-and-piedmont#comment-1080</link>
			<description><![CDATA[chattahooche says: &quot;Sad day for the Atlanta gay community. We are rapidly losing midtown as the gay center of the city, and Outwrite's closing feels almost like the final nail in the coffin. I would argue that this is as significant as Backstreet and Armory's closings. Unfortunately, perhaps more pressure should have been placed on the property owner by the community. I am going to be very irritated if the space stays vacant for months just because the owner didn't want to cut a deal with Outwrite. Also, it would have helped to know how much of a cash infusion Outwrite needs to survive in that location. I don't think I ever saw a figure/number. I am surprised and a little disappointed that some well-heeled gay Atlantan didn't step forward to invest in the community. Finally, a suggestion I have heard before and will repeat here is that perhaps Outwrite can form a partnership with Brushstrokes and stay in business as the coffee house/bookstore part of Brushtrokes. Not sure if there is any more room to expand there though unless they took over Felix's, or the animal clinic. There is that empty building near Tierra and Boy Next Door, and the old Poster Hut location is now empty (and has a gay building owner...although it might be too far out). Sad. I sincerely hope something can be done, but I am quite concerned that it may really be over.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>chattahooche</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:54:24 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Outwrite closes its doors at 10th and Piedmont</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/news/atlanta-news/4090-outwrite-closes-its-doors-at-10th-and-piedmont#comment-1079</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Andy says: &quot;Good luck, Phil, whatever you do. 10th and Piedmont won't be the same. :sad:&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Andy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:25:30 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>YouthPride ED still won't answer questions about board of directors</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/news/atlanta-news/4084-youthpride-ed-still-wont-answer-questions-about-board-of-directors#comment-1078</link>
			<description><![CDATA[JLW says: &quot;It is incredibly unfortunate that an organization with such an important mission is in the hands of such poor leadership and stewardship. It's deterioration is a direct result of the refusal of those who are in positions of control to be approached and to be accountable. The youth would be better served by a complete overhaul of the leadership and board. Thank you, GA Voice, for bringing to light the reality that was, unfortunately, feared by many former volunteers and supporters of Youth Pride.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>JLW</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:41:00 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Blake's employee: No police misconduct happened at bar</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/news/atlanta-news/4070-blakes-employee-no-police-misconduct-happened-at-bar#comment-1077</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Andy says: &quot;Kudos to GV for posting Lynn's comments. The truth still needs to come out. But at least you posted "both sides" of what may have gone on here. Unlike some other media outlets. Thanks GV.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Andy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:17:51 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>[Updated] Fight at Blake's results in arrests</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[flyboyDL says: &quot;This "witness" utilized by project Q stated that police swarmed inside the bar. Every other witness in the place, plus employees of Blakes, have clearly stated the police did not enter the bar, which blows the witness' credibility regarding alleged derogatory comments made by officers. Georgia Voice is a newspaper governed by standards of journalistic integrity and is also accountable for what it publishes. It is NOT a blog. As such, GA Voice should make an effort not to use unreliable blogs as news sources. GA Voice is a great publication...don't bet your reputation on info from blogs that have a history of inaccurate reporting.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>flyboyDL</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:23:36 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Yep, I have a mental illness</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Cole says: &quot;"...beat back the torment until it’s just a small fuzzy ball in the corner of my consciousness. But sometimes, I admit, I am just so tired of fighting..." Your courage is at once humbling and validating, Dyana. It is a loving gesture to share this with your community. Some days, interacting with anybody I do not live with is EXHAUSTING. Constantly explaining my other-abled self is a Bum-Mer, but I'm an Educator, so I often attempt it. Add to this coping with this new culture that is sometimes so shockingly southern cliche', and I promise you, my days (with medicine!) are usually draining and confounding. Funny how Anxiety/Depression and OCD-ADD-PTSD(lmnopqrstu vw!)can play out, even with treatment. The financial impact on me generates concerns about credibility, reliability, consistency; and I find myself -once again- caught on the rickety bridge between "bright and capable" and "9-to-5-unemployable." Dyana, I'll keep good thoughts for you. Thank you for telling this story. Oh yeah, I think you kick ass!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Cole</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:01:51 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>SAGE Atlanta works to enrich lives of LGBT elders</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[gary uitvlugt says: &quot;i lost doug's card. could someone give me his phone number.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>gary uitvlugt</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:20:27 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Why GA Voice will remain online on 'SOPA Blackout' day</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/blog/politics/4028-why-ga-voice-will-remain-online-on-sopa-blackout-day#comment-1073</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Chris3434 says: &quot;If you're in favour of 'Stop SOPA' but you don't want to blackout your website, you could show your support by using these banners :) http://www.iblognet.com/2012/01/stop-sopa-pipa-widget.html&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Chris3434</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:38:36 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Rustin Lorde Community Breakfast_42</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Scott G. Brown says: &quot;We are all brothers of a single lineage in the eyes of God. we are all here for a purpose. Our togetherness on this occasion should be an everyday occurrence. My hope is the we will work at it for this New Year 2012.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Scott G. Brown</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:16:31 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>In midst of financial crisis, YouthPride board not meeting</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Mary Parks says: &quot;In my opinion TM has single handedly ruined this org. He turned YP into something very different than it once was. How can an exec director not know who their current board members are? Is that not a matter of public record? How can there be such a discrepancy in the amount of money needed? I see the press handling this well. The board and TM seem to be the one's who are not handling it well. There seems to be strong dissension between board and staff. My partner and I no longer support YP. Hopefully once they close a new youth center will emerge where all LGBT will feel welcomed.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Mary Parks</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:08:03 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Lesbian bar Bellissima closes amidst sale difficulties</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Kay says: &quot;I think it's hard in this economy to keep the lesbian crowd coming back. We tend to hook up, settle in, and quiet down.Most lesbian bars in Atlanta cater to younger , less financially established clientele. Something that is Tapas and a bar might be a better bet with some of us in the more mature (older!) community, as many of the power lesbians aren't looking for a Hip Hop dance club, but a social environment to talk, date, play pool, wine tasting, network, and even campaign. This is not to offend our young lesbian community. They need a great place to dance and party as well! Most of the lesbian bars in Atlanta with the exception of Incognitos ( yes I am that old!) and the Other Side have struggled to keep their doors open. Cow tippers has been around for years..&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Kay</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:12:06 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Lesbian bar Bellissima closes amidst sale difficulties</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Andy says: &quot;Same thing happened to 3 Legged Cowboy. The C/W crowd largely stopped going there, and so they closed. Also sad.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Andy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:38:58 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>[Video] National Organization for Marriage goes after Ron Paul</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/blog/politics/3998-video-national-organization-for-marriage-goes-after-ron-paul#comment-1068</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dan says: &quot;I am a Ron Paul supporter, and these so-called "social conservatives" make me sick. There are some big fault lines forming in the Republican party, and libertarians like myself want nothing to do with idiots like NOM and Rick Santorum. Ron Paul has been married to the same woman for decades for God's sake, and the "National Organization for Marriage" is attacking HIM? Are you serious? These so called conservatives aren't conservative at all. How can you claim to be a small government conservative, but say the government should be in our bedrooms and should tell us who we can and can't marry? Small government conservatives should be rejecting scumbags like Santorum and embracing the idea that government has no role in your private life, and gay people have a right to be who they are. They were born that way, it's natural, and you're not going to change them. The Constitution which created the Federal government was written to limit government power and protect people's rights. Now nuts like Santorum want to add an amendment to LIMIT the people's rights, and give the government the power to regulate our personal lives? Outrageous. If Ron Paul doesn't get the nomination, I hope he runs independent and tears the Republican Party a new one.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:53:52 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Melissa Carter: Listen up, ladies. Stop being gross in 2012.</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Bas67 says: &quot;I tend to agree with all but the first one. If everyone would stop hovering in the first place, there would be no pee on the damn seat. I really don't understand doing this except in extreme cases of port-a-potty's.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Bas67</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:24:09 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Melissa Carter: Listen up, ladies. Stop being gross in 2012.</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Tonya says: &quot;Abso-freakin-lutely!! Well, said!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Tonya</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:02:27 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>The GOP’s anti-gay circus</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Kasper says: &quot;i agree wholeheartedly for America to find a common ground that pleases both parties.; personally not for or against gay marriage, but i do completely support a legitimate vehicle for the gay and lesbian community. although i must say.. as long as anti gay politicians are voted in, it reflects the atmosphere of the majority of Americans, and until that that day comes where they don't get voted in you cant expect change from a politician... Gingrich makes a valid point when he says support Obama if Gay marriage is your only concern.. and if you vote in a president based only on his marriage beliefs the country will get bit in the ass.. the same goes visa versa.. but otherwise well written and informative, even if i don't believe that opposition to such a debate makes an individual stupid. i hope you understand what i'm trying to say!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Kasper</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:06:52 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>The GOP’s anti-gay circus</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Out Military says: &quot;Very well written and illustrated 8) Irrespective of the candidate's homophobia, equality still eludes our gay heroes in uniform. Thanks to DOMA legally married same-sex military spouses are denied health insurance, commissary, housing allowance and other base privileges as compared to their opposite-sex married counterparts. For those interested - http://OUTmilitary.com has been providing a supportive environment for friending, sharing and networking between Gay active military, vets and supporters since December, 2010.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Out Military</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:23:03 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Gay Ga. mega-church pastor reflects on year of coming out</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[rocky says: &quot;I attended his father's church in the 1970s. My mom was ostracized from the comgregation because she was gay. Funny how what goes around...cums around!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>rocky</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:43:43 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Gays apologize for ruining Minn. politician's 'traditional marriage'</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[jackle horries says: &quot;Its a arrogance of these people. RTA Cabinets&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>jackle horries</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:22:13 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Don’t give to an ‘Army’ that excludes you</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Not Scrooge says: &quot;I agree totally, that this organization discriminates against same sex couples and individuals. Better yet, just drop a note in the red kettle telling them why you will not give them your hard earned money, and to whom you plan to donate your dollars. By the way, those bell ringers get paid to stand or sit there annoying you with that ding ding.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Not Scrooge</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 09:22:35 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Federal appeals court upholds expulsion of anti-gay Ga. college student</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Paul Jackson says: &quot;The ASU counseling school is very short-sited in its perspective, and unfair. How can they expel a student for 'expressing religious perspectives', while keeping other students who do the same thing? If it is expressing a religious perspective to state that one believes homosexuality is a sin, it is equally expressing a religious perspective to state that is it not a sin. I certainly did not notice the department sending any of those students into remediation. Seems they have a lack of perspective, and worry more about personal feelings than they do about being fair and equitable to all students and cultures.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Paul Jackson</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:44:30 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>WPATH announces new standards of care for transgender and gender nonconforming people</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[be realistic says: &quot;@Stephanie Joy I think your fear is misplaced. There are individuals with other underlying emotional or mental problems, that are not necessarily directly related to transsexualism. Yes, they should have access to treatment if they want it, but no one should be *forced* to undergo any sort of treatment if they do not desire it. That is the importance of these changes. So that people who are in stable supportive environments, that are confident in their identities, do not have to prove their "transness" to someone who then passes judgement to determine if they are worthy of finally living their lives safely and comfortably as they see fit. Also, I think you're stuck in the binary box were there are *true* transsexuals and whatnot. There are many who live a more fluid existence and should be afforded the same opportunities as "traditional" transpeople. Besides, it is still unlikely that any doctors or surgeons will just hand out transition procedures without at least interviewing the individual, and ultimately, even if there were people policing every step of the process you will still have individuals who are not completely satisfied. Be realistic. There does need to be individual responsibility. Too many people today feel there should be some higher authority to coddle and protect all aspects of our lives. You need to evaluate *you* and make choices that are the best for *you* personally.&quot;]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:00:06 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>YouthPride needs $40,000 by end of year or faces closure in 60 days</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[dyanabagby says: &quot; YouthPride is getting United Way designated donations, but the donations are only given to agencies on a quarterly basis, according to Terence McPhaul, the ED of YouthPride&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>dyanabagby</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:46:37 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>YouthPride needs $40,000 by end of year or faces closure in 60 days</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[IndigoBlue22 says: &quot;Hmmm...I designate my United Way donations to go to YouthPride. Is the United Way not giving them this money????&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>IndigoBlue22</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:31:02 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Weir finds love in Atlanta</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Chloe says: &quot;Good for Johnny, it's good to see him so happy these days. It's good too that he has something so positive and happy in his life, as he recently posted on twitter about some crazy fan with multiple personalities who he's had to deal with.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Chloe</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:32:10 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Weir finds love in Atlanta</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/today-in-gay-atlanta/3889-weir-finds-love-in-atlanta#comment-1055</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Auther says: &quot;LMAO! If Johnny's so gay then what was he doing on an island vacation with not one but two females before Victor? If a man and woman become engaged after only three weeks of courtship, followed by an arranged get together by the man's or woman's publicist (Nice try, Meg Carlozzi. We smell you.), then all of you would say it's bullshit and not meant to last. You might even protest and say someone's trying to hide something. Why is this any different? JS.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Auther</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:38:24 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>'RuPaul's Drag Race' now casting for season 4</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/aae/television/2620-rupauls-drag-race-now-casting-for-season-4#comment-1054</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ANGELASTAYSMOOTH says: &quot;I WOULD LOVE TO GET A HOLD OF SOME ONE TO SEEK MORE INFO BOUT JOININ THE TEAM I LOVE RUPAUL MET HER ONCE AT MENJOS IN DETROIT SHES MY IDOL AND WOULD LOVE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PERFORMING,MAKE UOP AND ANY OTHER HELPFUL TIPS I CAN LEARN FROM THE EXPERIANCES IN STORE FOR ME I TRIED LOOKING FOR APPLICATIONS ON HOW TO SIGN UP BUT I GOT LOST LOL PLEASE HELP ME MY CELL NUMBER IS 517-395-5188 MY NAMES ANGEL STAGENAME ANGELASTAYSMOOT H XOXOXOXOXOXOXOX OXOXOXOOXOXOXOX OXOXOXOX &quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>ANGELASTAYSMOOTH</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:06:37 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>My Sister's Room changes owners, to become sports bar and grill</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Christy says: &quot;Best of luck to both couples. We really loved " otherside" if anyone knows Of that place. Would be wonderful to have a place Iike that again!!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Christy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:11:23 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Outwrite fundraiser coincides with 'CNN Dialogues'</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/community/features/3879-outwrite-fundraiser-coincides-with-cnn-dialogues#comment-1052</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Im Just Sayin says: &quot;Maybe it's just me, but doing a "charitable" fundraiser on behalf of a for-profit business just seems wrong. Reading about the needs of Youth Pride begs the question as to which would be the bigger loss to the community? Times are tough and discretionary dollars are dwindling. Every penny that goes to shore up Rafshoon's failed business is money that isn't going to legitimate not-for profit gay service organizations. If he can't make the economics work or find outside investors willing to make a a capital infusion in exchange for equity, then maybe its time to call it quits rather than compete with the truly needy.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Im Just Sayin</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:48:05 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>CNN explores LGBT equality with Atlanta panel</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[DRAMA DUPREE says: &quot;Nice article guys!!!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>DRAMA DUPREE</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:00:16 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Atlanta homeless LGBT youth find hope with Saint Lost &amp; Found</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Bridget says: &quot;:sad:&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Bridget</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:07:53 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Topher Payne: A going-away party, reminding us to embrace the time we’re here</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Chris Reid says: &quot;Very lovely piece, and very timely. First, One week ago (Dec. 2) was the 4th year anniversary of losing Papa Reid, someone who DID take the time to make the "things that count" count. It's also very poignant at this time when I am preparing to head overseas to work in a country that is wracked with poverty and loss. We've discussed living with trauma, dealing with grief, learning to handle the intensity of our surroundings- but more than that, we've focused on making friendships and taking the time to be present to those with whom we accompany of this journey of life. Some would say that we should let go of the little things, but they mean those daily annoyances that tend to get us down and cause the worries you reference in your article. I would say let go of WORRY of the little things but not always the things themselves, because as you so wonderfully illustrate, it's often the little things that make a day worth living: petting your dog, doing a little something to make someone else happy, and certainly savoring a bite of mac and cheese.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Chris Reid</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:50:09 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>2011 Toy Party_31</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Billy Shreeve says: &quot;Two very hard working men, Chris Bess and David DiCorpo along with all the other members of For the Kid In All Of Us did a fabulous job again for the 9th annual Toy Party. Thank You for all your hard work through the year to provide such a positive impact for the less fortunate young kids of Atlanta.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Billy Shreeve</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:38:57 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Pastor of Conyers mega 'Church in the Now' comes out in wake of gay youth suicides</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Carolyn says: &quot;Don't be deceived the Bible is clear God created a man and a woman period,nothing in between. God is not a liar. The homosexual lifestyle is sin. I can't believe this congregation is being fooled by this mess, God help them.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:18:58 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>2011 Toy Party_19</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Michael S. Helton says: &quot;Michelle and JoLynn... Girls see I told you take the photo opportunity. I had so much fun with each of you. Stunning ladies. XOXO, Michael S. Helton&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Michael S. Helton</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:37:31 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Augusta grad student goes before federal appeals court over anti-gay beliefs</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Chuck Anziulewicz says: &quot;I think Jennifer Keeton is pursuing the wrong profession. I do a lot of counseling myself (in the context of HIV testing), and Ms. Keeton obviously is incapable of observing some of the concepts and skills in the counseling profession. As counselors we are supposed to focus on the feelings and personal circumstances of our clients, not our own personal prejudices and how we think things “ought” to be. We are supposed to manage our own discomfort with clients whose lives and values may be significantly different from our own. We are called to be non-judgmental and empathetic. Judging from all the things I’ve read about Jennifer Keeton so far, I think she is far better suited to starting her own ministry. Or maybe she can go to work for Focus on the Family or the Family Research Council. But proselytizing is NOT counseling. And Augusta State University isn't obligated to change THEIR educational standards to accomodate her personal beliefs, any more than they would graduate a psychology student who thinks that schizophrenia is cause by demonic possession.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Chuck Anziulewicz</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:07:14 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>CDC's 'Testing Makes Us Stronger' first federal campaign focused on gay men</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[billy wwingartenson says: &quot;RE condoms, the pope went to AFrica and told them that condoms cause / increase AIDS. What else would you expect of a pope who, drafted or not, learned his early lessons in the german army. The outcry was so big he had to back down. Probably concerend that millions more would leave the church. Which btw is all but dead in Europe and dying in Latin America and parts of the USA&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>billy wwingartenson</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:42:02 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Augusta grad student goes before federal appeals court over anti-gay beliefs</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Chris Vogel says: &quot;I guess poor Jennifer isn’t the first student to want the curriculum changed to correspond to what she already thinks (makes exams so much easier). Mind you, religious people are never to clear about anything called 'education', usually understanding it to be repeated recitation of approved texts. Too bad, though, that she imagines she is helping people while trying to destroy them. That’s religion for you; all vanity, malice, and wilful ignorance.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Chris Vogel</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:17:11 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Anon says: &quot; I thought she was a tranny :D&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Anon</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:51:57 --500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jess says: &quot;Aw, it's too bad! With a facial structure like that she'd be a cute trans-man. :)&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Jess</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:31:33 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Melissa Carter: Symbols to help you navigate the holiday season</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[DSom says: &quot;Great article Melissa. I love the way you wind in humor in parts that are serious. It gives it a more real life feel. Life if full of sad things and sad people but that doesn't mean we focus only on those things. I'm so glad you are living your life and not dwelling in the sadness!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>DSom</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:03:40 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Ga. Supreme Court rules in favor of national Episcopal Church in property dispute</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Edgar K. Byham says: &quot;This article is not well researched. While the breakaway Anglican groups claim to have 800 congregations, the vast majority of these were never associated with the Episcopal Church. The number includes about 150 congregations of the Reformed Episcopal Church which was founded in 1873, more than a hundred years before the ordination of Bishop Robinson. They departed over "popishness" such as candles on the altar. Another significant portion of the 800 are congregations which left or were formed in the 1970s over ordination of women.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Edgar K. Byham</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:14:24 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Holiday Gift Guide</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[letta says: &quot;Bound to Be Read Books in East Atlanta Village is also gay owned! :-) http://www.boundtobereadbooks.com&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>letta</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:51:09 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Grassroots effort underway to find emergency shelter for Atlanta LGBT homeless youth</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[jeff hamil says: &quot;me and my partner have been together for 22 yrs and would love to open our home up to give shelter to the ones in need. but how can you be rest assured that we wouldnt come home find all of our belongings gone or something worse. It bothers me thinking of the young people being cold on the streets and so far all i have been able to manage is to give my money. These children need guidence and education to make into responsible adults who make appropriate decissions. hopefully working together a solution can be thought of to provide these things.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>jeff hamil</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:09:32 --500</pubDate>
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			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/photos?func=detail&amp;id=11594#comment-1033</link>
			<description><![CDATA[SJ says: &quot;:-) ~ Lookin' handsome in that blue scarf! Great seein' you.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>SJ</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:02:31 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Atlanta marks Transgender Day of Remembrance</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[SJ says: &quot;Thank you Dyana Bagby for being such an earnest aspiring ally!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>SJ</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:22:36 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Atlanta marks Transgender Day of Remembrance</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[SJ says: &quot;Thank Dyana Bagby for being such an earnest aspiring ally! ;-)&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>SJ</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:20:05 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Gay East Point incumbent faces political newcomer in Dec. 6 runoff</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[bella says: &quot;Could I make a suggestions, CM Rhodes has been serving on the council since 2003 .&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>bella</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:33:17 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>all black affair for women-9-2-11_6</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/photos?func=detail&amp;id=9368#comment-1029</link>
			<description><![CDATA[phuti says: &quot;:-) wow u boi's look wow,wish some S.A butch gals can b as fine as yol...damn mwah Foxy(S.A)&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>phuti</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:20:16 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Religion blog: Here we are again</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Allison T says: &quot;*stands and applauds*&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Allison T</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:07:29 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Bear Necessities: An insider’s look at an atypical gay culture and community</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Everyone says: &quot;Really? These two? Mikey and Chris would have made a great article about drama bitches, or diseased narcissists or maybe even how fidelity fails, or even how to photograph yourself in a mirror. Pointing to these two judgmental losers gives the real bear community a bad name.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Everyone</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:24:32 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>[Video] Benetton's 'Unhate' campaign features lots of same-sex smooches</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[scallywag says: &quot;It’s almost become run of the mill these days for a fashion retailer to instigate some degree of controversy when it decides to revamp its image and of course its bottom line. Trying to sell fashion otherwise has almost become blasphemy...after all nothing sells better than controversy, no matter what side of the coin one stands. Of course Benetton is secretly gloating...even if you're disposed to sending them hate mail. http://scallywagandvagabond.com/2011/11/why-is-the-vatican-so-against-men-kissing-in-public/&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>scallywag</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:30:00 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Outwrite Bookstore and Coffeehouse closing at 10th and Piedmont</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Joe says: &quot;I doubt this bookstore will re-open anywhere with today's economy and electronic options available. :cry: That location would be great for a late night pastry/bakery to meet friends on the weekends. I don't drink and cannot stand cigarette smoke, so bars are not an option for me. Starbucks will have to do for now. ;-)&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Joe</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:01:43 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>The Gentleman Ball 11-11-11_15</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/photos?func=detail&amp;id=11556#comment-1024</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Tyai Green says: &quot;:lol: Wow what a greta event ..and check out the stars from Glo Tv ...i cant wait till next year ..if you missed the Gentleman's Ball this year cacth 2012 ..it will be bigger and better with even more fun times !&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Tyai Green</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:31:28 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Gay Ga. mega-church pastor reflects on year of coming out</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Reeda says: &quot;Gross!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Reeda</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:27:03 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Faces of Atlanta Pride Day 1_195</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[pepper says: &quot;She is hot! :roll:&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>pepper</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:18:24 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Sponsors withdraw support from 'Bedlam Presents' party over 'Indian' theme</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Jaxson says: &quot;I for one am sick and tired of all of this pc crap in this country...these so-called, self-appointed, self-righteous "activists" need to get a life and find something more meaningful and important to protest. These idiots should be protesting a do-nothing presidential administration with the worst unemployment on record. This was just a party.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Jaxson</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:11:41 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Organizer: About 200 join protest over anti-gay Shorter University policy</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dave TheHappy Singer says: &quot;I reject as acceptable Shorter 'University'. > 'lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight' DON'T THINK FOR YOURSELVES, GUYS! GOD WILL MAKE IT ALL AWESOME, HONEST!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Dave TheHappy Singer</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:33:10 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>[Update with comment from city] City of Atlanta denies wrongdoing in second Eagle lawsuit</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Rob says: &quot;Spokespeople with a past like that...Tallahassee trash going from cater waiter and resident ho to a purported expert. We are on to you... That says it all about this administration. Time for a new mayor and staff.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Rob</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:49:08 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Facing protests over anti-gay policy, Shorter Univ. cancels classes after bomb threat</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[jwhowe says: &quot;Some years ago when Joe Frank Harris was governor, rumors were rampant that his only son, "Jr" was 'gay' and was caught in a compromising situation/....and Daddy had to cover it up. Is there anyone around who remembers and can elaborate?&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>jwhowe</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:38:26 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Gay Ga. mega-church pastor reflects on year of coming out</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Lana says: &quot;Beautiful!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Lana</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:38:32 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Controversy continues at Shorter University</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/today-in-gay-atlanta/3731-shorter-university-chided-for-anti-gay-lifestyle-policy#comment-1016</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Dan says: &quot;Yeah! if you do.t believe exactly as I do, you don't belong in this world. You can't be a Christian and be gay. You also can't be a Christian and lie, lust, envy, wear blended fiber clothes, treat women as equal, etc. Personally, I think women, gays, and any non-white person are inferior to us! Stand up against this pollution of the pure heterosexual, white, male-dominated world.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:10:42 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Controversy continues at Shorter University</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[American124 says: &quot;This is great! it is time to turn around what this country has become. Homosexuality is wrong and especially has no place in a baptist private college. for the employee who is bitching, get the hell out of there!! they clearly do not want you there queer!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>American124</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:57:58 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Shorter University employee speaks out on new policy on homosexuality</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/news/georgia-news/3683-shorter-university-employee-speaks-out-on-new-policy-on-homosexuality#comment-1014</link>
			<description><![CDATA[danna says: &quot;I am so embarrassed admitting I am from Rome now that Shorter has come out with this policy! I hope that every person who happens to be gay will transfer!!! A wicked tongue ---SHORTER DON"T THROW STONES it will come back to you twice as bad! Ok all of you students and teachers go elsewhere and let the doors be closed...NO MORE SHORTER&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>danna</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:12:42 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>[Video] Fox 5: Bishop Eddie Long had fifth accuser in gay sex scandal</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Supporter of Bishop says: &quot;It’s sad how individuals are quick to believe any accusations made against a Pastor or Church. Persecutors like Bro. Paul use to be until God ended that for him. I have been in the accuser’s seat for something I did not do. Ignorance reared her ugly head and when the truth about the lie was finally brought to light, I at least received an apology for those who were so quick to judge. People would rather keep up rumors and persecute an individual rather than pray for them. Apparently there is not enough time in the day for that. The good news is the truth in the Bishop Eddie Long ordeal is going to surface very soon as things are already unraveling for the lying accusers. Vengeance is mine saith the Lord, I shall repay. Hope I get to see it. :-*&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Supporter of Bishop</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:04:58 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Grassroots effort underway to find emergency shelter for Atlanta LGBT homeless youth</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[advocate says: &quot;There's a clear need for emergency shelter for queer youth (and non- for that matter). I hope someone other than Rick Westbrook will find the right solutions, however. At the meeting, he repeatedly said he wasn't there to demonize any groups, but he's clearly decided to start a mudslinging campaign against YouthPride and CHRIS Kids. In subsequent Facebook posts, he's stated that those organizations are "pissing away" money from local donors, when in fact they annually support hundreds of queer youth. I've worked with them and talked with them myself, and I know the lives they've helped. Those groups have never marketed themselves as an emergency same-day intake shelter. They both offer much more long-term assistance, however. There were several diverse, but rational voices at that meeting, who clearly would prefer to work in collaboration with whoever can help. Unfortunately, Rick Westbrook has decided to burn bridges instead of build them. I'm not sure why he thinks he has to bring down other groups that help queer youth in order to fill this particular gap. I sincerely hope some strong leaders can come together to make this effort work. But I think Westbrook needs to stick to the East Point Possums.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>advocate</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:54:31 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Gay Israeli brings coming out story to Saint Mark</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/aae/film/3706-gay-israeli-brings-coming-out-story-to-saint-mark#comment-1009</link>
			<description><![CDATA[chel says: &quot;Wow! that's interesting, will be there&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>chel</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:21:36 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Gainesville, Ga., billboard demeans same-sex marriage</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/blog/city/1445-gainesville-ga-billboard-demeans-same-sex-marriage#comment-1008</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Peter G says: &quot;Some of you are really scary :eek: Why are you so threatened by two people who love each other. With the divorce rate as high as it is. That seems like more of a threat to the "santany of marriage" then two people who have gone through so much to prove the love each other and want to spend the rest of thier lives together.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Peter G</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:35:18 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Get ready to ride for HIV research</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/today-in-gay-atlanta/3704-get-ready-to-ride-for-hiv-research#comment-1007</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Apostle Shada Mishe says: &quot;AMBUSH CURES AIDS www.ambushcuresaidsfree.com is now operational. 1. We are located in Dallas, Texas, USA. 2. AMBUSH is supplied as the dried powdered form of the Palm plant with ginger added as taste and preservative. 3. The package size is 6 x 9 approx and weighs approx 2 oz. per pack. 4. Kindly use the PAYPAL account to send your love GIFT of $25 or more to cover shipping and handling. AMBUSH is FREE but it cost to send it to you. 5. For Fed Ex please calculate the cost from its website FROM Dallas Texas to YOU . 6. Please fill out the CONTACT US page with your NAME ( or fictitious ) and complete MAILING ADDRESS and we will send you the AMBUSH complete with directions. 7.Thanks for waiting. www.ambushcuresaidsfree.com is now operational.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Apostle Shada Mishe</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:19:00 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Shorter University employee speaks out on new policy on homosexuality</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Wendy says: &quot;"Alessandra", I thought being Christian meant loving your fellow man as yourself, and not passing judgment on them lest ye be judged. If we're to use your words here as a measure of your character, then you definitely come off as a very hate-filled individual who is hell-bent on spreading their hatred far and wide. How sad. I hope someone is praying for your soul somewhere... you need all the help you can get.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:36:08 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Must-sees for your gay Netflix account</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I LOVE SMILES says: &quot;:-| :-* :cry: :o :-x :P :-| :oops: 8) ;-)&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>I LOVE SMILES</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:58:22 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Gay employees banned at Ga.'s Shorter University</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/news/georgia-news/3648-gay-employees-banned-at-gas-shorter-university#comment-1004</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Joan says: &quot;I created this video to make a point to Shorter's admin and faculty; please watch, comment & share: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHzzoC96mbE&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Joan</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:21:21 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Shorter University employee speaks out on new policy on homosexuality</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Rob F says: &quot;I am sort of in the "well, YOU made the decision to work at a crazy uber-christianist workplace" camp. Why any gay or rational person would want anything to do with such a "university" is beyond me.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Rob F</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:10:39 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Shorter University employee speaks out on new policy on homosexuality</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[lbel says: &quot;Why do we have to have a pledge? This is totally rediculous. I thought that we still lived in the land of the free!&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>lbel</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:38:24 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Gay employees banned at Ga.'s Shorter University</title>
			<link>http://www.thegavoice.com/news/georgia-news/3648-gay-employees-banned-at-gas-shorter-university#comment-1001</link>
			<description><![CDATA[carlos says: &quot;The policy looks like its made to brainwash people into believing that the earth is only 6,000 years old since thats what they beleive the bibles age to be and if employees can't be gay why aren't they banning gay students because doesn't both go against the bible? I'm thinking they can be silly and make these policies for their employees but if they try and make them for their students they would lose so much money. You know that it only takes a student who gets a failing grade in a class to think " hmm if I say I saw teacher so and so drinking I can get them fired" and wham they are fired.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>carlos</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:24:11 --500</pubDate>
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			<title>Shorter University employee speaks out on new policy on homosexuality</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Glen says: &quot; My very Dear Alessandra: You completely miss the point of the comment. The problem posed by these kind of signed pledges is this: A person who is a heterosexual, normal, good, righteous, moral Christian who has been completely HONEST about who and what they are, and who has done absolutely nothing wrong will still "now will live in fear" that some other employee with an attitude problem who doesn't like them for any or no reason merely has to make an allegation that they "saw you" out drinking and now your employment is on the line! After weeks of shame and inquisition and fear, the person may finally clear their name and the accuser merely has to say, "Oh, well it looked like you. Sorry, I must have made a mistake." Oh, and one more thing, my very Dear Alessandra: Your tone and intent seem quite ratchet up. I suggest you go get your blood pressure checked -- it isn't healthy to carry such anger.&quot;]]></description>
			<dc:creator>Glen</dc:creator>
			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:15:38 --500</pubDate>
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