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Political Junkie
Interruptions
Activists from the gay rights group GetEQUAL interrupted President Obama's speech yesterday at a California fundraiser. The activists are upset over the lack of progress in repealing the military’s Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy, which is now opposed by six out of ten Americans. [Towleroad]
Posted 9:49 AM | Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 | Permalink
Over The Rainbow
Progress In Florida
Despite the "No Homo Mayor" campaign, Gainesville, Florida elected openly gay candidate Craig Lowe as its newest mayor this week. Last month, the Dove World Outreach Center posted a new sign stating “No homo Mayor,” expressing their feelings that a homosexual shouldn't represent the city. Although Craig was the victor in the election, he won by just 35 votes, so there will automatically be a recount (Oh Florida, and its recounts). If Lowe takes office, he will be “among about 30 gay or lesbian mayors nationwide.” [TP]
Posted 12:45 PM | Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 | Permalink
Right Wing Wackiness
Quote of the Day
"You don't go ahead and accommodate every behavioral pattern that is against the ideal...That would be like saying, well, there are a lot of people who like to use drugs, so let's go ahead and accommodate those who want to use drugs. There are some people who believe in incest, so we should accommodate them. There are people who believe in polygamy, so we should accommodate them."-- Mike Huckabee, explaining his opposition to same-sex marriage. Since when is a little lovin' against the ideal? [Political Wire]
Posted 10:33 AM | Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 | Permalink
And Justice For All
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What Do We Want? Social Security Benefits. When Do We Want It? Now!
Yesterday, a national grass-roots campaign kicked off to demand equal Social Security benefits for same-sex couples. Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) announced she would sponsor a bill providing equal benefits, stating, “Right now, same-sex marriage couples pay equally into a system that they don’t receive equal benefits from in return.” [LAT]
Posted 10:46 AM | Monday, April 12th, 2010 | Permalink
Star Gazing
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Coming Out
During a taping for a public service announcement for the True Colors Fund, actress Anna Paquin announced that she's bisexual. Other celebrities participating in the campaign include Elton John, Whoopi Goldberg, Cynthia Nixon, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, Kim Kardashian, Clay Aiken, and Wanda Sykes. Anna and her 'True Blood' costar Stephen Moyer announced their engagement in August. [Huff Post]
Posted 11:08 AM | Thursday, April 1st, 2010 | Permalink
And Justice For All
Backing Down
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) was for removing rights and protections from LGBT workers...until he got caught up in a firestorm of negative press. First, the governor removed all legal protections for LGBT state employees. Then, the Attorney General, Ken Cuccinelli, tried to strip protections for LGBT students from all state colleges and university non-discrimination policies, a policy which Gov. McDonnell said he supported. Many college students protested, local and national new outlets broadcast the story, and now Gov. McDonnell has issued a new directive, publicly distancing himself from the effort. Let's clear this up guys: LGBT Virginians are equal citizens, and should be protected under the law. [Wonk Room]
Posted 9:37 AM | Thursday, March 11th, 2010 | Permalink
Over The Rainbow
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Canceling Prom
Rather than let a lesbian couple attend their prom together, the the Itawamba County Agricultural High School in Mississippi canceled the event for all students. The school went on to say, "It is our hope that private citizens will organize an event for the juniors and seniors." A private event wouldn't be subject to the same legal standards (like equality for everyone) as the public school. [Clarion Ledger]
Posted 10:12 PM | Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 | Permalink
Over The Rainbow
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LOVE’S IN THE AIR
Same-sex couples began marrying in Washington, D.C. today, with many lining up to pick up their licenses from D.C. Superior Court as early as 3:30am. Sinjoyla Townsend and Angelisa Young, who have been together for more than a decade, became the first same-sex couple to marry. D.C. is now the sixth place in the country where marriage equality is legal, following Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. For the video, click here. [CNN]
Posted 12:21 PM | Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 | Permalink
Right Wing Wackiness
Coming Out
Right-wing California state Sen. Roy Ashburn has long been known as a fierce opponent of gay rights, voting against "efforts to expand anti-discrimination laws and recognize out-of-state gay marriages" and opposing the creation of a day to honor Harvey Milk. After getting busted with a DUI in front of a popular gay bar, Sen. Ashburn has also admitted this week that he is gay. The 55-year-old father of four told a local radio show "I am gay ... those are the words that have been so difficult for me for so long" and asked people to pray for him. [Huffington Post]
Posted 6:28 PM | Monday, March 8th, 2010 | Permalink
And Justice For All
Catholic Church Hypocrisy? No!
In an interesting display of selective discrimination, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School, in Boulder, CO, has refused to readmit a preschooler because the child has two moms. Two dozen demonstrators who turned out at Sunday's church service. The church released a statement saying, "To preserve the mission of our schools, and to respect the faith of wider Catholic community, we expect all families who enroll students to live in accord with Catholic teaching. Parents living in open discord with Catholic teaching in areas of faith and morals unfortunately choose by their actions to disqualify their children from enrollment." One of the protesters said it seems there's a double standard. "I don't think they interview to see what parents are divorced or what parents are using birth control or other things that are against the teaching of the Catholic Church," she said. Amen. [The Denver Channel]
Posted 4:24 PM | Monday, March 8th, 2010 | Permalink
Right Wing Wackiness
That’s Why It Was Only Guys In There!
It turns out hypocrisy isn't just for D.C. elected officials. Early yesterday morning, a state senator from Southern California was arrested for allegedly driving drunk after leaving Faces, a gay nightclub in midtown Sacramento, early Wednesday morning. The kicker? Ashburn, a father of four, is a Republican Senator with a long history of opposing gay rights. Bingo! [CBS Local]
Posted 2:59 PM | Thursday, March 4th, 2010 | Permalink
Over The Rainbow
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PROGRESS IN D.C.
At least 50 couples were waiting outside Washington D.C.'s city's marriage bureau this morning when it opened at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, after the Supreme Court refused to block the city's gay marriage law yesterday. Although couples were able to apply for licenses today, because of a mandatory waiting period, couples won't actually be able to marry in the District until March 9th. Washington will be the sixth place in the nation where gay marriages can take place. . Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont currently issue licenses to same-sex couples. [NBC4]
Posted 1:32 PM | Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 | Permalink
Right Wing Wackiness
Now Just Waiting For The Sex Tapes
Miss Beverly Hills Lauren Ashley is trying to steal Carrie Prejean's spotlight by going after gays...and upping the ante. The "beauty" queen told Fox News: "I feel like God himself created mankind and he loves everyone, and he has the best for everyone. If he says that having sex with someone of your same gender is going to bring death upon you, that's a pretty stern warning, and he knows more than we do about life." Blech. [CBS News]
Posted 12:12 AM | Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 | Permalink
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