Political articles/news from local authors
From President Obama… As Americans, it is our birthright that all people are created equal and deserve the same rights, privileges, and opportunities. Since our earliest days of independence, our Nation has striven to fulfill that promise. An important chapter in our great, unfinished story is the movement for fairness and equality on behalf of […]
In a stunning development, the gay couple in Malawi who were recently sentenced to 14 years hard labor in prison for the crime of celebrating their engagement, have been released by the President of the country. Following external pressure from various nations and individuals, President Bingu wa Mutharika stated that while he still believes
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There’s a very valid reason why closeted gay politicians need to be outed by any means necessary. It’s hard to believe big ol’ closet case Charlie Crist is still alive in politics despite a multitude of sources calling him out for being gay (which he still denies). But our own li’l ol’ Roy Ashburn, who
Following the lead of the Senate Armed Forces Committee, the House has passed the approval for a repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. The vote was 234 Yes and 194 No. See The Complete Vote Breakdown HERE… Read More Here…
Dan Choi, who’s promised to start a hunger strike this weekend over the recent developments in Congress on Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, appears on the Joy Behar show to discuss the issue.
With a vote of 16 for and 12 against, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved a repeal of "Don’t Ask Don’t Tell" the 1993 policy put in place by Bill Clinton which allows gays and lesbians to serve in the military only if they conceal their sexual orientation. The proposal will next go the House
Rand Paul, son of Ron Paul, has just won a Senate race in Kentucky. In his victory speech he aligned himself with the Tea Party and uttered "We’re here to take our government back". Without knowing much else about what he means by that, I’ll leave it to your interpretation. It’s not nearly as disturbing
