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)
War on Religion? Give Me A Break!
I don’t know about you, but I’m sick and tired of hearing right wing extremists spouting that any effort for equality is a war on religion. Here are a two cases in point that drive me crazy. Texas State Representative Louie Gohmert believes that the Employee Non-Discrimination Act clearly proves Obama’s war on religion and [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Marriage Equality: Where Are We At?
There has been a lot of movement in marriage equality recently that I felt it best to wrangle all the information together in one post. We already know that marriage equality currently exists in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Iowa, and Washington D.C. Here’s where we stand in other states. Washington State Most [...]
Stonewall Riots: 43rd Anniversary
43 years ago today on June 28, 1969, The Stonewall Riots occurred in New York City. Many people in the nation, including the younger gay generation, are ignorant to the significance of this day in our nation’s history. While June has become National Pride Month, celebrated by parades and parties nationwide, Stonewall is often overlooked. [...]