Political articles/news from local authors
Speaking at an LGBT fund raiser in New York City, Barack Obama stated, according to sources, that securing marriage rights for same sex couples was not "politically feasible” at this time. Read the story here: Obama Holds LGBT Fund Raiser In NYC
In Florida, Eric Breidenbaugh had a devastating experience recently – having to learn of his partner’s death from the TV because he was "not an actual family member" – which epitomizes the cruelty of laws that discriminate against GLBT couples. But his story has also helped focus attention on a chilling reality: a constitutional ban
The following is my first attempt at video blogging. After listening to the remarks from Sally Kern (the nutcase in OK) I felt an overwhelming compulsion to mock her, and I couldn’t think of any way that would be better than in video. As you are watching, you will notice that Sally email addresses are
Sue Rochman, a writer for the Advocate, discusses the details of last week’s marriage equality case, heard by the California Supreme Court, and analyzes possible outcomes. Read the article here: Advocate: California Marriage Outcome Far From Clear
“This stuff is deadly and it’s spreading.” “I honestly think it’s the biggest threat that our nation has, even more so than terrorism or Islam.” “They want to get our young children into the government schools so they can indoctrinate them.” “Gays are infiltrating City Councils.” “According to God’s word…it has deadly consequences…” These statements
Get involved in order to battle the current movement to forever bar the LGBT community from achieving marriage equality by amending the California State constitution. STOP THE INITIATIVE – SUPPORT FAIRNESS We all work hard to treat others fairly because each of us deserves the same. Be careful if asked to sign an initiative petition
At 9AM Tuesday, March 4th, the California Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the most important case for marriage equality in California history. Click on READ MORE for the story…
I’ve been on the fence for some time now between Hillary and Barack. In the beginning I preferred other Democratic candidates, mainly Joseph Biden and secondarily Dennis Kucinich (the only Democratic candidate who vocally supported gay marriage as equal in name and benefit to straight marriage), but I was also well aware from the start
Click on the following link to read a recent interview with Hillary Clinton in which she expands on her LGBT policies…Washington Blade Interview With Hillary Clinton
As I have traveled around the country these past twelve months, what I sensed in my heart has been confirmed – America is embracing its LGBT sons and daughters with an acceptance and understanding as never before. On the campaign trail, a father of a gay son will ask about ending Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
