"In two short months, the battle over California’s Proposition 8 went from double-digit opposition to passing with 52% of the vote on Election Day. Could the heartbreaking loss have been avoided? Depends on who you ask." The more you read, the more you realize just how off track the No On 8 Campaign ran. Everything […]
Lately there have been some things that have been bothering me concerning the Prop 8 movement. I’ve been hearing so many people criticizing everything that everyone is doing and it is really beginning to take a toll on all of us involved in the activism movement. If we constantly have to fight not only
My observations on the happenings that took place at various local churches this past Sunday. In response to the whole Proposition 8 deal, local protests and activism events took place at a few churches this past Sunday. The largest took place downtown at the Cornerstone Church (1545 Fulton St.). There were about 20 people present
I’ve always been one to celebrate the excitement of Christmas. I know that doesn’t make me unique. But, as I am almost 30 years old (don’t laugh) I find the holiday to be even more important than ever to me. The economy is in the toilet; we learned today that unemployment is at a 16
Harvey hits the nail on the head with his blog… “While we dance in the streets and pat ourselves on the back for being a nation great enough to reach beyond racial divides to elect our first African-American president let us not forget that we remain a nation still proudly practicing prejudice.” Read the full
One thing I’ve always said regarding the battle for LGBT equal rights, was that the movement is far too passive, even “respectful” of those who legislate against us, as they have now done again. I’m not condemning any of the incredible efforts made by LGBT camps in our fight against Proposition 8. On occasion after
I found an excellent article today on Huffington Post by Shaun Jacob Halper regarding the passing of Prop 8. It starts… “This past Election Tuesday, Californians turned out in droves to recognize the rights of caged-chickens while denying the rights of gays and lesbians to marry. Passing Prop 2 and Prop 8, Californians secured a
You may have noticed the Fresno Bee decided to not cover last Sundays No on Prop 8 rally, although every other media outlet did. The Bee did a front page spread on the "Yes on 8" rally that happened the week prior in the exact same location. This strikes as unfair and purely partisan on
I am having Sarah Palin nightmares. I dreamt last night that she was a member of a club where they rode snowmobiles and wore the claws of drowned and starved polar bears around their necks. I have a particular thing for Polar Bears. Maybe it’s their snowy whiteness or their bigness or the fact that
I’m not a junkie for scandal, but the press today selectively reports on issues and pulls punches in ways that would make Edward R. Murrow turn over in his grave. Political candidates and officials have gotten far too comfortable with evasive answers, "no comment" or denying interviews to anyone who may not support their
