Many of you know that I teach college English, and this week is finals week. Cue the fanfare and confetti because in just a few short days, I will be on summer vacation and pounding my computer keyboard as if it were hot, sweaty man flesh. It will definitely be time to But as I [...]
Video: Equality for Humans
The following video is a result of a student’s graduation piece from Otis College of Art and Design. I think Macauley C. Johnson does a nice job of capturing the essence of what LGBT people are fighting for. Take a look. (story via Queerty)
In Nevada: Politicians Favor Brothel Over Marriage Equality
When I first saw this posted on ThinkProgress, I had to do a double take. According to a recent poll in Nevada, politicians in the “All For Our Country” State favor making brothels legal by a ratio of 3 to 1 over marriage equality. Apparently, it’s good family values to pay for sex and cheat [...]
In Washington State: Marriage Repeal on Ballot
In February, I posted about Washington State’s Governor Chris Gregoire signing the Marriage Equality Bill that crossed her desk. Well, unfortunately (but certainly expected), the law has officially gotten a referendum. As reported by Queerty, “The number of names turned in far exceeds the required 120,577, though there have been some reports of fraud.” Even [...]
Catholic Priest in Minnesota Argues For Gay Marriage
This past Sunday, Father Bob Pierson spoke to Catholics in Minnesota about why Catholics could vote no to the state’s anti-gay marriage amendment. Father Pierson eloquently debunks common ecclesiastical beliefs on gay marriage. He points out that the Catholic Church does NOT recognize civil marriage at all. Catholics who enter into marriages outside the church [...]
Marriage Equality in Maine?
Based on recent polls out of Maine, the northernmost state in the continental U.S. might be the next state to make marriage equality law, as reported by ThinkProgress. According to Public Policy Polling, “54% think that gay marriage should be legal to only 41% who think it should be illegal. And when we asked about the [...]
Marriage Equality in Maryland
Last night, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed marriage equality into state law, as reported by ThinkProgress. Gov. O’Malley made the following statement as he signed the bill: “[This is] for a free and diverse people, for people of many faiths, for people committed to the principal of religious freedom, the way forward is always found [...]
Santorum: Children Better Off With Father in Jail Than With A Gay Dad
First off, I want to thank my good friend and former colleague Chris H. for bringing this article to my attention. It’s hard to believe I missed such stupidity spewing from Santorum’s face hole, but I did. Mea culpa. According to Addicting Info, Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum spoke to an LGBT community in New [...]
Marriage Equality Bill Advances in Maryland
Earlier today, a marriage equality bill passed by a vote of 7-4 in the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, as reported by ThinkProgress. The measure now heads to the Senate floor, where it is expected to pass. Governor Martin O’Malley has promised to sign the bill into law if it makes it to his desk. [...]
Bruce & Jacob: 10 Years and Still Going Strong!
This weekend my husband Bruce and I celebrate a milestone in our relationship–ten years as a couple. As the date drew closer, I fretted about how to celebrate such a wonderful event in our lives. I wanted it to be perfect, and if you know my husband, he’s extremely romantic and outdoes me at every [...]