Some like to call it an amendment goof. I prefer to call it irony at its best. Thanks to the investigative work of Democratic attorney general candidate Barbara Ann Radnofsky, we can all see exactly how a constitutional disenfranchisement of gay and lesbian couples can backfire. The irony is just far too delicious to resist. [...]
You may have heard about 10 year old Will Phillips–the Arkansas 5th grader who refuses to recite the Pledge of Allegiance unless and until the U.S. is truly a place that ensures ‘liberty and justice for all.’ If not, check out the original story as it was reported in the Arkansas Times.
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I have to thank Twitter for educating me about an issue that continues to have an increasing importance in all societies. Although I was hesitant to start a Twitter account in the first place I now admit it has really broadened my horizons!
One area that I have had my awareness raised by Twitter is in [...]
I’m taking a break from my usual legislative updates to discuss something that has been urking me for almost a week now. I simply can’t talk about issues relating to women without at least bringing this up once, so here it goes:
No doubt we’ve all been excited with the recent news coming out of [...]
Yes, I said it. A national priority. For far too long we have had to sit back, waiting around for the president to get the courage to act righteously, while his administration works to acquiesce the LGBT community with tokenist attempts to include a “gay” agenda. Since 1993, when Clinton’s good intention manifested itself into [...]
Kevin Calderwood, a passionate friend and ally to the community, came to me with a story of a friend intimately affected by the ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ policy. Rather then attempt to represent his words, I would rather you read them for yourself. Kevin Calderwood is a full time student at Southern Illinois University, double [...]
If anyone is interested in joining the excitement of the HRC dinner, I suggest you check out the live feed at Bilerico. Bil Browning is at the dinner and taking questions live. Some highlights from Obama’s speech thus far (all provided via twitter)
“Do not doubt the direction we are headed and the destination we [...]
If my life goes according to plan I will be attending the National Equality March this Sunday October 11, 2009 in Washington D.C. If you are in the area or can make it down (I live about six hours away just to give you an idea) please join us. There are a list of activities throughout [...]
Donna Sachet, diva extraordinaire, became the first drag queen to sing the national anthem at a SF Giants game this weekend. Absolutely fabulous!
Donna Sachet is an American drag actor, singer, and writer based in San Francisco. However, her contributions don’t end there. Donna is also a community based activist in the GLBT community, fighting for [...]
Its the E.R.A….take 27
Almost three decades after the Equal Rights Amendment was introduced and defeated, and eighty six years after it was originally drafted by women’s rights leader, Alice Paul, the E.R.A has made its way back to Congress. This time, in hopes of FINALLY getting the votes its been needing since 1982.
Its not [...]
