Newsweek bombarded by right wing for marriage equality cover. Speak out.

[Political Tiger]

From HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN:

How many times have you had to hear opponents of marriage equality cite passage after passage from the Bible? How many times have you wanted to know exactly the right response to their literary acrobatics?

Newsweek's recent cover story, "The Religious Case for Gay Marriage" provides just that – debunking all the popular myths.

The response? On the first day, Newsweek was "bombarded" with 20,000 emails in opposition to its article.

Stand up for equality and fairness - send Newsweek a note today.

The current cover story of Newsweek magazine titled, "The Religious Case for Gay Marriage" should be read by each and every member of our community. The piece provides an in-depth debunking of many of the popular myths about Scripture that the religious-right has used time and time again.

How refreshing to see a major, mainstream American news outlet speaking the truth in such a courageous way.

But, as you would fully expect, the right-wing has launched a massive uproar to the piece by flooding Newsweek's editors with thousands of letters in opposition. Last night, I interviewed Lisa Miller, Religion Editor for Newsweek Magazine and the article's author, on my Sirius XM radio show, The Agenda. You can hear Lisa in her own words describe how on the first day the story came out Newsweek was "bombarded" with 20,000 emails in opposition to the article.

Friends, when someone is courageously willing to stand up and take on the those who have for so long twisted the words of the Bible and gone unchecked – it is our obligation to make sure they know that there are also millions of us standing right on their side.

Don't let the voices of extremists silence those of inclusion and truth. Join me by sending a letter of support to Newsweek today.

(Cross posted in GLBT Forum)

[Milo_Bloom]

1. Done.

[FloridaJudy]

5. Done. K&R. eom

[proud patriot]

2. k & r

[Luciferous]

3. Done nt

[Change has come]

4. K&R

Done!

[dpbrown]

6. Sent

Good one.

[foxfeet]

7. Done.

:kick:

[bluedawg12]

8. Done. The article was fair and respectful and free speech

and freedom of the press. Funny how that cuts both ways.


ETA: Here is a direct link to the Newsweek article:

Gay Marriage: Our Mutual Joy
http://www.newsweek.com/id/172653

[WePurrsevere]

9. Done & now a kick for the morning crowd,

Will spread the word as well.

(ETA: Just a thought but since Newsweek may be losing subscribers over this and their subscription price is actually pretty low, lower then I thought it would be, perhaps a 1 year subscription as a thank you would not be a bad idea if you can afford the $20.00 a yr. They took a risk, as I'm sure they were aware, but they are after all a business for whom money talks.)

[WePurrsevere]

11. Hmm.. on the Gay Marriage article page it says $20. but

when I click on it I don't see "$20." a year anywhere. :shrug:

[Swamp Rat]

10. k&r