the coalition of people whose lives are ruined whenever other people are treated equally
This is amusing. I love the little girl’s eyes at the end. LOL
Tag: marriage equality
The Week in LGBTQ (March 3, 2013)
Brendon Ayanbadejo and Chris Kluwe submit pro-marriage Supreme Court brief – Outsports AndPittsburgh’s own Gene Collier weighs in on this: I’m pretty sure this ties Ayanbadejo and Kluwe for the league lead in amicus briefs filed with the Supreme Court this offseason. RT @thinkprogress: 131 Republicans to SCOTUS: Marriage Equality will protect children. This has […]
When Do We Talk About Poverty in the LGBTQ Community?
It is only fitting that days after Amazon releases an “inclusive” commercial for their new Kindle, I am led to a series exploring the lives of transgender persons living on the brink (or deeply enmeshed in) poverty. The cause? Often related to their gender identity, especially in a fragile economy. “Transgender financial struggle: ‘How We […]
France National Assembly Paves Way for Marriage Equality, Adoption Equality
From the Washington Post: After months of philosophical debate and massive street demonstrations for and against, the French National Assembly on Tuesday authorized same-sex marriage and adoption by gay couples, despite France’s long history as a homeland for Roman Catholic tradition. The legislation, passed 329 to 229 with 10 abstentions, was France’s most far-reaching social […]
NBA Star Kenneth Faried “No One Can Tell Me I Can’t Have Two Mothers, Because I Really Do”
This is pretty amazing. It is so real and sincere and simple. He credits their love for each other for making him the man he is today. Faried is a forward with the Denver Nuggets. Colorado is in the middle of passing it’s civil unions legislation right now after tough loses the past few years. This is […]
This Discrimination is Legal in 70%+ of Pennsylvania
A trolley operator in Annapolis has opted to discontinue his wedding service rather than provide serve to same sex couples. The owner of Discover Annapolis Tours said he decided to walk away from $50,000 in annual revenue instead of compromising his Christian convictions when same-sex marriages become legal in Maryland in less than a week. And […]
PA State Rep Metcalfe Promises to Reintroduce “Marriage Protection” Amendment in 2013
Well, that didn’t take long. No sooner than a member of the PA Republican delegation comes out than good ole Daryl Metcalfe sends around a memo stating his intent to “be like Florida” (OMG) and reintroduce the damn amendment. Last month, voters in FOUR STATES embraced marriage equality. OK, Minnesota rejected a marriage amendment which […]
Four (Apparent) Wins on Marriage Equality
Let me preface by sharing that Washington votes by mail so that referendum decision won’t be finalized for a few days. But last night was breathtaking in that fact that marriage equality had three solid wins. In Maryland, voters approved a referendum on the marriage equality law passed by the State Legislature 52-48%. Maine approved […]
Dan Savage vs. Brian Brown: The Dinner Table Debate – Video
Here’s the video from the dinner table debate between LGBTQ columnist and activist Dan Savage and the president of the National Organization for Marriage, Brian Brown. http://youtu.be/oG804t0WG-c
Pennsylvania Approval for Marriage Equality On The Rise
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Yet two recent polls have found that support for same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania is rising near or above 50 percent. For the first time since Muhlenberg College started polling on gay marriage, most Pennsylvanians indicated in December 2011 that they believe same-sex marriage should be legal. Susquehanna Polling and Research found […]