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MS Representative says gays spread disease and weaken society
[ 17 May 2012 | No Comment | ]

MS Representative Andy Gipson suggests homosexuality is unnatural, spreads disease, confuses children, and weakens society.

Obama Administration Endorses Marriage Equality
[ 17 May 2012 | No Comment | ]

President Barack Obama became the first US president to say he supports marriage equality. Unity Mississippi applauds the brave decision to come out in support of full equality for all families in America.

OUToberfest becomes Pride
[ 31 Aug 2011 | No Comment | ]

It is with excitement and sadness that we make the following announcement: OUToberfest will become Mississippi Pride. Unfortunately, due to a still struggling economy coupled with weak financial support from sponsors and the community, OUToberfest will not happen in October 2011 but will evolve into (the first annual) Mississippi Pride in June 2012.

Beyond New York, Gay Marriage Faces Hurdles
[ 27 Jun 2011 | No Comment | ]

After a string of defeats in recent years from California to Maine, the movement to legalize same-sex marriage is hoping its unexpected victory in New York will revive efforts to legalize gay weddings around the nation.

Obama: DOMA Unconstitutional, DOJ Should Stop Defending In Court
[ 26 Feb 2011 | No Comment | ]

In a major policy reversal, the Obama administration said Wednesday it will no longer defend the constitutionality of a federal law banning recognition of same-sex marriage.

Long-Term Same-Sex Relationships Research Project
[ 18 Feb 2011 | No Comment | ]

If you and your partner are gay men, at least 21 years old, and have been in a relationship with each other for at least 5 years, you are invited to participate in a research project to better understand gay male relationships in Mississippi.

Pentagon DADT survey of troops to show MOST are untroubled by gay soldiers
[ 29 Oct 2010 | No Comment | ]

Engel reports that “these studies show a relative if not positive outlook, at least an accepting outlook.”

OUToberfest 2010—a huge success
[ 27 Oct 2010 | No Comment | ]

The park was filled with hundreds of smiling faces from every walk of life. The crowd was, by far, the most diverse we’ve seen ranging from families, kids, teens, and tweens to seniors, young adults, and even a few Great Danes. Everyone had a great time with over 6 hours of live music, a space jump, art projects, vendors, organizations, and much more.

Constance McMillen Movie Green-lit
[ 12 Oct 2010 | No Comment | ]

The inspiring story of Constance McMillen, a gay teen who fought to take a same-sex date to her Mississippi prom, is being turned into a television movie.

Dan Savage Launches Anti-bullying YouTube Project
[ 22 Sep 2010 | No Comment | ]

“It gets better.” That’s the message Dan Savage wants to send to LGBT and questioning youth in America who are being bullied, with the launch of a YouTube channel to which he hopes people will contribute.