Political articles/news from local authors
As June, Pride month, winds down, I thought it might be worth taking a quick look at one of the major turning points for our community, the birthplace of Gay Pride and in many ways the Gay Rights moevment: The Stonewall Riots. From wiki: The Stonewall riots were a series of spontaneous, violent demonstrations against […]
Quick History Lesson: The Stonewall Riots. Read More »
This is a brilliant new documentary about tort reform, malpractice and the general trend of politicians and judges over the last few years to remove and restrict the power of individuals to sue corporations when damaged. You really won’t believe all that is in this film, including the fact that in probably involves you…that
HBO Documentary – “Hot Coffee” – A MUST SEE Read More »
For the first time in US history, a Republican controlled legislature has passed the legalization of same sex marriage in the state of New York. After a religious amendment passed, two Senators announced their vote would be yes, which put the number of Senators voting yes over the required 32. The final vote was 33-29.
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The religious exemption amendment just passed and a vote is about to take place. All odds are on New York legalizing same sex marriage. Watch our live feed below…
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The View has had many, many infamous discussions over the years regarding same sex marriage. Here’s the problem, they tend to frame it as a “belief” argument. My civil rights are not a “belief”. The fact that although I am legally married to another man in the state of California still does not get me
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Sacramento – Yesterday Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom submitted letters to the state legislature in support of three Equality California-sponsored bills designed to secure greater protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Californians. “I am proud to strongly support the FAIR Education Act, Seth’s Law and the Gender Nondiscrimination Act,” said Lieutenant Governor Newsom. “This package
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Boy, the other side is scared stiff. Maybe not the best way to put that… Today a federal judge upheld Judge Vaughn Walker’s right to rule in the California Prop 8 case. This only means that Walker cannot be recused from the case because he himself is gay and in a long term relationship. This
Walker’s Standing as Judge Upheld Read More »
Dear friends, Last week, we asked you to call on President Obama to support full equality for LGBT Americans. We understand that’s not a popular stance for everyone, especially heading into an election year. But when a President hides behind religion to justify discrimination, we’re not OK with giving him a pass. The President has
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