Going to Bat Against Homophobia

Media Matters: SF Giants Are Champions Beyond The Field

May 18, 2011 by Amy Jussel 1 Comment

Oct. 30, 2014 Update The Giants have won the World Series THREE out of the last FIVE years, and though I've seen a few "NoH8" tweets along with celebratory congratulations, it seems that today's essay by Apple CEO Tim Cook has once again given me a shoulder shake as to why his declaration is important for civil rights and human rights activists everywhere. Living in the Bay … [Read more...]

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