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The cost of Same-Sex marriage bans
Enough said. Evolve.
Free LGBT for Obama bumpersticker
I wonder if I should request a bumper sticker and affix it to my ass since I rarely drive. Probably a bad idea… However, if you want one the Obama – Biden re-election campaign would love to send you a bumper sticker. You can request one by linking here.
My apology to Syria
If you are not aware of the situation in Syria, skip this post. Similar to my post in March 2011, Libya: will Obama lead or follow, I am disappointed in both the U.S. and the U.N.
For more than a year, every atrocity in this civil war has been meticulously documented on the internet. It is shameful that the massacres in Syria are being ignored by neighboring Arabic nations (proof that the idea of a Pan-Arab or Arabic brotherhood is crap). It is shameful that the U.S. has not done more and it is an indictment on the irrelevance of the U.N. that this continues.
Should anyone from Syria see this post, I want you to know I’m ashamed that my nation has not done more and struggling to understand why the U.N. matters. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judge Judy speaks out in favor of gay marriage
Last week while on The View Judge Judy spoke out in support of same sex marriage. As wonderful as it is to have this conversation on network television, my experience is personal conversations have even more impact.
Do people know how you feel about the Republican Party’s continued attempts to legally prohibit gay and lesbians from having equal protection and rights under the law? It would be a wonderful thing to have the Republican Party make their homophobic rhetoric and evangelical ties a thing of the past, but I’m not holding my breathe and I’ll be using this blog as my bullhorn to express my frustration. I’d like to ask you to speak up as well. It wasn’t by remaining silent that the LGBT community and its allies were able to convince President Obama to support same sex marriage.
Obama’s endorsement unites black and gay communities
Earlier, I wrote about the impact President Obama’s support for legalizing same sex marriage had in Maryland – a state that recently past legislation that would legalize same sex marriages starting in 2013 in my post, Maryland public opinion shifts in favor of same sex marriage. The 12-point shift was attributed to African American voters change in opinion following the President’s endorsement.
Now a Washington Post-ABC survey finds that opinions of same sex marriage in the African American community may be shifting even faster than the Maryland survey would lead people to believe. This survey finds that nationally there has been an 18-point shift with 59% of blacks now saying they are in favor of same sex marriage.
These latest polls show Obama’s announcement may have been shrewd politics as it has united two important bases for the Democratic Party.
Maryland public opinion shifts in favor of same sex marriage
According to an article published by The Huffington Post, a recent poll by Marylanders for Equality shows a significant shift in public opinion supporting same sex marriage.
This is significant because Maryland recently passed a gay marriage law that goes into effect January 1, 2013 which opponents are trying to have overturned in a referendum vote later this year.
The poll shows a 12-point shift in favor of same sex marriage with 57% now saying they would vote to uphold the Maryland law. According to the report “The shift can be explained ‘almost entirely’ by a change in black voters’ attitudes.”
The reason for that shift in attitude in my opinion may be summed up in one word, “Obama”.
Ben Affleck hosts West Coast fundraiser for Elizabeth Warren
On Monday, Boston-born actor Ben Affleck held a fund raiser for Democratic Massachusetts Senate hopeful, Elizabeth Warren in Santa Monica, CA. The West Coast fundraiser dubbed “A Massachusetts Evening” was deemed a success, surpassing its goal of $250,000.
Over the past few years, I’ve been very candid about my frustration with Sen. Scott Brown ignoring the LGBT community here in Massachusetts. The fact that he was an outspoken opponent of Same Sex marriage while serving in the State Legislature only serves to further grate on my nerves. I don’t think Sen. Brown is a bad person or even a bad Senator, I just think that Massachusetts can do better, and I’m pleased to see Ben Affleck lending his name, money and support to Warren’s candidacy.
NAACP says same sex marriage is a civil right
The board of the N.A.A.C.P. voted to endorse same sex marriage this weekend, putting the weight of the country’s most prominent civil rights group behind a cause that has long divided the black community. The N.A.A.C.P. endorsement brings them in line with President Obama and goes a long way to validating this as a fundamental civil right.
Mitt Romney: Beautiful liar
Back in the 90s when Mitt Romney was campaigning against Senator Kennedy, he portrayed himself as a moderate Republican who would be an advocate for LGBT issues.
Bay Windows Mitt Romney Interview 1994
Looking at Mitt Romney’s actions since 1994, I would have to draw the exact opposite conclusion so I thought I’d dedicate this song to Mitt.
Happy Anniversary
For all the men and women who filed into Town Halls across the state of Massachusetts 8 years ago to become one of the first in our nation to marry, I would like to wish you a very happy anniversary. I’m not exactly sure what tradition suggest you buy someone that year, but I’d like to share my thanks and sincere gratitude.
Should you know anyone who was married then and is celebrating their anniversary, please let them know how much I and I’m sure many who read my blog appreciate their bold step. I recall the hate groups that descended into Massachusetts and the terrible things they said. The only positive I take from those memories was how nearly everyone in this State (even those who at the time were opposed to Same Sex Marriage) disavowed their tactics and rose up to let them know they were not welcome in this state.
8th Anniversary of Same Sex Marriage
On May 17, 2004 Massachusetts became the first state in the United States to legalize same sex marriage. Eight years ago today more than 1,000 gay and lesbian couples streamed into city and town halls across the state seeking licenses to marry.
Damn Proud of Massachusetts
In eight short years six other states CT, IA, NH, NY, VT, WA (and the District of Columbia) have all recognized this as a civil right and legalized same sex marriage. More recently, President Obama spoke out in favor of Same Sex Marriage when he told ABC News last week that he (and Michelle Obama) support the right of gays and lesbians to marry.
Elections matter
Last week President Obama made news when he added another first to his Presidency, becoming the first sitting U.S. President to support same sex marriage. Cold calculated political move or something he genuinely believes (probably both but I don’t care).
In the days following his announcement, Obama has raised more than $21 million. Despite the fact that the economy remains the top issue for nearly all Americans, I can’t help but feel that Obama’s support has significantly increased the excitement for his base. In recent days Obama has also indicated that he doesn’t believe the Defense of Marriage Act is constitutional. These latest comments come only months after Obama repealed Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.
Be sure to register to vote and help to support President Obama. Should Romney win, The Defense of Marriage Act will not be repealed and it is likely Don’t Ask Don’t Tell will be brought back.
Your Vote Matters
Mayor Bloomberg speaks out against Amendment One
“At our nation’s founding, African-Americans were held in bondage. Those without property could not vote. Catholics could not hold office. Women could not vote or hold office. And homosexuality was, in some places, a crime punishable by death.
Throughout our history, each and every generation has expanded upon the freedoms won by their parents and grandparents. Each and every generation has removed some barrier to full participation in the American dream. That work is not over. Far from it… Last week’s referendum banning same-sex marriage shows just how much more work needs to be done to ensure freedom and equality for all people.”
Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City, comments at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill commencement.
Rhode Island to recognize out-of-state Same Sex Marriages
Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee signed an executive order today that recognizes same sex marriages performed in other states. The Governor’s actions gives gay couples the same rights as heterosexual ones when it comes to health insurance and a slew of other benefits.
Rhode Island’s only two border states, Massachusetts and Connecticut already recognize same sex marriage and since the state is so small it is assumed that many Ocean State residents may cross the border to marry until the time comes that Rhode Island takes that final all important step of not just recognizing but performing same sex marriages. Chafee’s executive order now makes Maine the only state in New England not to either recognize or allow same sex marriages.
Republicans vote to restrict rights of gay servicemen and women
While it seems the Democratic Party’s leadership is doing its best to try and treat everyone equally under the law, some Republicans in the House Armed Services Committee in the US House of Representatives are intent on doing there utmost to legalize discrimination and to marginalize the LGBT servicemen and women.
The Armed Services Committee approved an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would ban military bases from hosting marriages or “marriage-like ceremonies” between same-sex couples. The Republican panel members also approved language to protect military personnel from reprisals for expressing “their moral principles and religious beliefs… concerning the appropriate and inappropriate expression of human sexuality.” You can read the full story as reported on the blog, TheHill.com.
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