Today the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) left some very good news in my mail box. AFER’s federal constitutional challenge to California’s Prop 8 is entering its final stage, and we are closer to disposing of this unconstitutional same-sex… Read More ›
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There’s Something Malignant in North Carolina
Oh, yes, those incredibly savvy folks south of the Mason-Dixon line are at it again! Right now, I’m speaking about North Carolina. I’m going to put a quick disclaimer in here because I have at least one friend who lives… Read More ›
Another Young Life Lost to Anti-Gay Bullying
I’m always amazed by the ignorance of some people, particularly politicians and – in specific – politicians from the GOP. The latest ignoramus is a GOP senate hopeful from the state of New Mexico, Heather Wilson. According to Wilson, Senator Al… Read More ›
America’s Schools Have Become State-Subsidized Platforms for Christian Gay Bashing
The religious right has erased even more of the line separating church and state. As AlterNet reports, last month 8,000 high-school students in Montgomery County, Maryland, went home with flyers informing them that nobody is “born gay” and offering therapy… Read More ›
The National Organization for Marriage: Rotten to the Core and In Bed With the GOP
There is absolutely no level to which the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) will not sink to marginalize and oppress LGBT Americans. This organization is on the front lines of the Prop 8 battle. It is attempting to overturn marriage… Read More ›
The Weekly Ying and Yang: March 5, 2012
Rush Limbaugh, although pretty much at the top of the asshat list, isn’t the only news this week. There are some other things we can talk about. Some are positive. Some are negative. Without further adieu, let’s see where this… Read More ›
Scott Lively spreads his own brand of hate
For those of you who do not know Scott Lively, I can give you the most simplistic description: He’s another right-wing nut cake spreading lies and fear about LGBT Americans. However, that may be a bit too simplistic. More specifically,… Read More ›
Why the 501(c)(3) status for churches and religious organizations must go
I suppose that this particular post is not what one would expect as a “first” with all the Occupy events in the news these days, but this issue has been a thorn in my side for quite a while. As… Read More ›