Archive for Hot Topics

State Senate Passes Bill 38 — Does This Adversely Affect Women?

There’s a big issue rising up in our community regarding reproductive rights. No matter where you stand on the issue it’s always best to know the facts. Check out this information that was sent to FDL via an e-mail. What do you think of the possible legislation?
From the desk of:  Derek Selznick, Reproductive Freedom Project [...]

HOT TOPIC: Will Facebook Start Charging Its Members?

Rumors are circulating on the Internet and local television (Fox 41) that Facebook, the popular social networking site, may start charging members in July 2010.
While it seems unclear at this point, the site claims the rumors are just that — rumors. But some groups on the site disagree.
The larger group, called “We will not pay [...]

HOT TOPIC: Would You Vote for a Candidate Just Because he/she is Gay?

Does someone’s sexuality influence your vote when you’re in front of the ballot box? Sound off…here’s you chance to tell us why or why not. Please leave comments…

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HOT TOPIC: Can Gay Adoptive Parents Provide the Same Kind of Home that Straight Parents Can? Why or Why Not?

You’ve all heard it before — some folks believe that children should only be adopted by straight couples. The evidence given is never clear or reliable. What do you think? Do we as gay people have the same parenting capacity? Or, will our children be subjected to tougher lives just because we’re gay? What makes [...]

HOT TOPIC: Will You Miss The L Word?

The show that gathers lesbians around the country came to an end tonight. Some loved it…others hated it. Where do you stand? Will you miss the L Word or are you already thanking your higher power that the show is over?
Many complained that the show lacked the passion on other series such as Queer as [...]

HOT TOPIC: Is There a Rift in the Gay Community Based on Race?

Is there a rift in the gay community based on race? Why or why not? Tell us your stories. We want to know what your life and your eyes have seen.

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Should people in the queer community accept domestic partnerships instead of marriage?

This is a topic we’ve all heard before. Some would argue that domestic partnerships still make us second-class. What do you think? Is a DP as good as marriage? Sound off.

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Fleur de Lez wants to hear your thoughts on hot topics that face our community every day. We will use this space to provide you the opportunity to express your views on subjects ranging from what it means to be a feminist to how politics really affect our lives.
Remember: this is your chance to sound [...]