Now, what are his constitutional arguments against marriage equality? I would love to hear them. What parts of the Goodrige case does he not agree with? Quite frankly, his own personal religious views are not an acceptable … [Read more...]
ENDA and Trans Rights
But when I speak to friends and colleagues privately, senior members of the gay political/journalistic establishment, and just plain old gay friends around the country (and our own readers), the message I hear is far different from what I'm … [Read more...]
New Task for MassEquality
Great news and bad news. The New York State Assembly just became the third legislative body in the country to voluntarily approve same-sex marriage (after the California house and senate). Unfortunately, the Republicans still hold a two … [Read more...]
Utterly indefensible
There is simply no rational way to defend firing this man from the Navy because of his sexual orientation. None.The lack of qualified translators has been a pressing issue for some time -- the Army had filled only half its authorized … [Read more...]
“Legislators Support Holocaust Denier’s Anti-Gay Bill”
The legislators sponsoring this disgraceful bill and supporting the work of anti-gay Holocaust deniers are listed below. If your legislator is listed, you must contact them and demand that they withdraw their sponsorship of Bill S321 -- … [Read more...]
MA-05, Sco, Health Care and Casinos
Yesterday's LeftAhead was a good one, featuring Sco from .08 Acres and a Donkey, who's as in tune with the 5th District Race as anyone. He's on at the half-hour mark, but before then you get to hear my recounting of a crazy (literally) … [Read more...]
John Edwards and “those people”
HT to BMGer wahoowa, who notes the following excerpt from Bob Shrum's new book:In his new memoir, "No Excuses: Concessions of a Serial Campaigner," Shrum recalls asking Edwards at the outset of that campaign, "What is your position, Mr. … [Read more...]
Health Care Folks: Shame on You!
The health care lobby has tried to pin that on gay people - as if WE'RE to blame for this whole mess. I'll note that when this bill died - months and months ago - it came up for a vote before gay marriage. If it died then, before gay … [Read more...]
Hey, Cardinal O’Malley
Are you going to come out against the nice old chap who helped organize all those rallies for you? Violence against gay people isn't something you have supported in the past, so are you going to prove your love for all things gay (except … [Read more...]
Worcester Marriage Rally Gets Ugly
Ms. Loy, admittedly, was in a section of the rally where she should have expected some resistance to her presence. But to be shoved to the ground by a 240+lb. man so hard that her head hit the pavement? It was completely uncalled for, to … [Read more...]