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06/28/2009
While we were away: Cheekiness of Colbert's tongue doesn't prevent lashings
Some of the president's chagrin-inciting maneuverings, as presented through a Colbertian filter: Yup, there have certainly been some undeniable annoyances. We just hope we're over the largest hump, so that this stonewalling doesn't turn into full blown brick-shitting. The Word...
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While we were away: The president did this:
*RELATED COMMENTARY: President Obama’s decision to extend benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees is a victory for fairness in the workplace. It is a serious omission, however, that his new policy does not include health and retirement benefits, which...
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While we were away: Same-sex marriage comes to NYC (but not really)
The June 14 edition of the New York Post brought word of one same-sex couple who managed to slip through the cracks of the NYS marriage system and obtain a license to wed. Here's a brief look at how Hakim...
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While we were away: Majority leader talker plan to lead minority out of biased bunker
On June 15, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid concerned reasoned fighters for fairness when he indicated that he'd prefer an administrative approach to Don't Ask Don't Tell, since he "[hasn't] identified any sponsors" in his Democratic-controlled chamber: Sen. Reid: No...
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While we were away: Census decided to sense us
On June 20 came the happy news that the 2010 Census will officially count same-sex married couples: "This is a huge win for our community. Our community and allies stood up and refused to allow same-sex marriages, our families and...
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While we were away: Ensign & Sanford stretched conserva-pocrisy to unexplored lengths
April, 2009: "I believe that marriage should be defined as that between one man and one woman. You want to do what is ideal for children and all of the studies show that the ideal for children is to be...
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While we were away: 'New York' compared being at Stonewall, @stonewall
The recent New York magazine article at link is long and not ably reduced to sound bites. But it is worth the while, so we recommend you go take a peep: The Gay Generation Gap [NY Mag]
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While we were away: Savage societal model brought to white, stright light
Savage declares: "The white Christian heterosexual married male is the epitome of everything right with America" [Media Matters] *SEE ALSO: Our complete, routinely OMFG-invoking Michael Savage archive
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While we were away: Linda Harvey unironically accused others of lying
So in summary: Some people enjoy both God and gay people. Thoroughly shocking expose there, Linda. What next, are you gonna blow the lid off some folks' amazing ability to pave their driveways with stones yet somehow restrain themselves from...
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While we were away: NC: Protecting children triumphs over 'protecting children'
Despite vocal protests from those who see ulterior motives in the LGBT community's every push for peace, the North Carolina legislature managed to pass The School Violence Prevention Act (SVPA). The measure strengthens the state school's anti-bullying policies, specifically citing...
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While we were away: DeMint left bad taste in truth-loving mouths
With hate crimes legislation threatening to make the world just a little more peaceful for LGBT people, U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (Very Far R-SC) recently became the latest conservative figure to blatantly use fear, lies, and intimidation to dupe decent...
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While we were away: Holder v. hate
Eric Holder at Senate Judiciary Committe on the Hate Crimes Bill 6/25/09 [YT] **MORE: Sen. Reid and HRC's Joe Solmonese at Hate Crimes Press Conference:
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While we were away: Brody admired our power, if not our destination
CBN columnist David Brody recently wrote the following: Let me just say one thing. You have to hand it to the gay community. They are like a bunch of energizer bunnies. They keep going and going and going until they...
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While we were away: NOM reminded NYers why Stonewall commemorations are so important
Not content with merely tarnishing the Empire State with misspelled ads and failed political rallies, the so-called National Organization For Marriage recently announced the formation of a New York-focused political action committee: "Gay marriage is not high on the list...
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While we were away: Sally Kern out-nuttied herself
GENE: Silly Sally is so silly AUDIENCE: (How silly is she?) GENE: Silly Sally is so silly, that in order to heal our nation's economic problems, she actually suggested that the state of Oklahoma should adopt [blank]. [Campy 70's game...
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While we were away: 'House meet ENDA, ENDA meet House'
Congressman Barney Frank has once again introduced the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (the good, inclusive version) into the House: Harry Gural, Frank’s press secretary, said the representative initially introduced the legislation June 19 but the list of cosponsors — 10 at...
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While we were away: After our plane safely landed, U.S.'s hijacked equality came crashing down
[scene] SETTING: JFK International Airport, 6/26/09, approximately 11:45 PM. Two youngish, recently married boys are eager to return to their home state after a glorious two week honeymoon. They approach the customs desk, joint household form in hand. Customs officer:...
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While we were away: Long Island figure corrects wrong-minded fissure
On 6/13, the day that this New York writer was marrying in Connecticut, Nassau County executive Tom Souzzi put forth a New York Times Op-Ed wherein he voiced support for other queer New Yorkers to be able to marry a...
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While we were away: OPM Director wrote progressive checks; queer community hopes they won't bounce
John Berry, director of the Office of Personnel Management, speaking at D.C.'s Capital Pride: John Berry, Director, OPM - Capital Pride Festival Main Stage / WDC - 14 June 2009 by Elvert Barnes [YT]
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While we were away: Brown forced to waste more time on should-be no-brainer
On 6/11, California Attorney General Jerry Brown pushed for Prop 8 to remain in effect while the case makes its way through federal court: In written arguments filed late Thursday, Brown said permitting gays to marry before appeals in the...
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