One scene depicts two lesbian
couples.

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Creating a climate in which children
are taught that differences should be feared does nothing to promote
understanding for peers." The secretary asked for a refund
"in the interest of avoiding embroiling the Ready-to-Learn program in a
controversy that will only hurt " it.

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These organizations include the: American Academy of Pediatrics,
American Medical Association, American Psychiatric Association, Child Welfare
League of America and North American Council on Adoptable Children.

Sites relating to family, marriage, parenting, and adoption for gay, lesbian , bisexual people.

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, banned by the big three television networks, was
named Outstanding 2004 Commercial for its positive portrayal of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people at the first -ever Commercial Closet
IMAGES IN ADVERTISING AWARDS last night.

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Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth are
disproportionately at risk for suicide.

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It
effectively lobbies Congress, provides campaign support and educates the
public to ensure that LGBT Americans can be open, honest and safe at home , at
work and in the community.

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According to an Associated Press article, PBS has decided to pull the
episode of "Postcards from Buster" from distribution."
* The Clean-Up-Your-Act Notice: General Motors Corp."

Winners of the IMAGES IN ADVERTISING AWARDS were selected by Commercial
Closet's executive and advisory boards, which include leading advertising and
creative industry professionals.

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"
The nation's leading child welfare, psychological and children's health
organizations have issued policy or position statements declaring that a
parent's sexual orientation is irrelevant to his or her ability to raise a
child.27/comc/winners.cfm
Hosted by Merrill Lynch at its headquarters in the World Financial Center,
the IMAGES IN ADVERTISING AWARDS featured a special appearance by comedian
Kate Clinton and was co-hosted by Queer Eye for the Straight Guy stars Thom
Filicia and Kyan Douglas.

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"Same-sex couples are raising children in almost
every county in the nation.
Other awards presented at the event included:

* Outstanding Achievement by Advertising Industry Professional: Kenneth
Cole was saluted for consistently creating attention -grabbing advertising that
takes high-profile stands on political and social issues, including a 2004
campaign that promoted equal marriage rights.

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"The Secretary's first act in office denies children an education about
the diversity of American families," said HRC Political Director Winnie
Stachelberg.
"The 'subject matter' is innocuous, but the Secretary's implication that
teaching children about the reality of American life is cause for fear is
harmful," added Stachelberg.

Banned United Church of Christ TV Ad Named Outstanding Commercial of 2004 by Commercial Closet Association

* Outstanding Mainstream Print Ad/Outdoor: PinkTV, France's 24-hour gay
channel, was honored for featuring a 1984 photograph of former French
President Francois Mitterrand and ex-German leader Helmut Kohl with the
headline, "A relationship is about more than just sex.

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'The Secretary 's First Act in Office Denies Children an Education About the
Diversity of American Families ,' Said HRC Political
Director Winnie Stachelberg

WASHINGTON, The Human Rights Campaign denounces
the intolerance that Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings demonstrated by
pulling funding from a cartoon show promoting understanding.

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Those are the values our children
should be learning. The commercial concludes with a
diverse group of church members that includes a female couple.

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Instead, Secretary Spellings is sending the message that
differences should concealed.org)
works to improve public opinion of the LGBT community through more informed
LGBT portrayals in the powerful medium of advertising.
Honored for its bold embrace of diversity, the United Church of Christ
commercial stirred controversy with its portrayal of a male couple prevented
from entering a church by two bouncers.

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These families deserve just as much dignity and
respect as their neighbors, and the children of America shouldn 't be denied
the reality of our lives.

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The program receives funding through federal Ready-to-Learn programs.'s Chevrolet Colorado
and Campbell-Ewald Advertising earned this dubious distinction for a
television commercial in which several men in a pickup truck become noticeably
uncomfortable when one male passenger loudly sings the Shania Twain hit "Man,
I Feel Like a Woman.

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The Human Rights Campaign is the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender political organization with members throughout the country.

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"Teaching children about respect for differences promotes
tolerance of their fellow human beings.110.

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HRC Denounces Secretary of Education's Intolerance

The episode ,
"Sugartime!," features the animated bunny Buster on a trip in Vermont and
focuses on farm living and maple sugaring.
In a letter to PBS, Secretary Spellings wrote, "Congress' and the
Department 's purpose in funding this programming certainly was not to
introduce this kind of subject matter to children, particularly through the
powerful and intimate medium of television.

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The full list
of winners can be found at: http://65.

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This creates a dangerous environment for
children's growth . A Department spokesperson said that PBS
has been awarded almost $100 million over the past five years in a contract
that expires in September.
The nonprofit Commercial Closet Association (http://www.
* Outstanding Gay Market Creative Ad: Wyndham Hotels and its ad agency
Kirshenbaum Bond + Partners were recognized for a series of ads that portrayed
gay couples in a positive light and challenged cliches and stereotypes.

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NEW YORK, A United Church of Christ television
commercial by Gotham Inc.