Jun 13th, 2012
Meet Pastor Frederick Haynes III. His moving response to President Obama's support for marriage equality is making the rounds and for good reason.
Showing posts with label marriage equality. Show all posts
Showing posts with label marriage equality. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Iowa For Marriage Equality
Feb 28th, 2012
In Iowa, where the opponents of marriage equality managed to recall three of the state's Supreme Court justices for affirming the right of gays and lesbians to marry in 2010, comes this news:
"A majority of Iowans oppose passage of a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage, a new Des Moines Register Iowa Poll shows.
The poll found that 38 percent favor a legislative initiative to pass a constitutional amendment, while 56 percent are against. Six percent aren’t sure."
The numbers show a slight rise in support from a similar poll conducted not long after the successful conservative attack on the judiciary. Again, the importance of center-left voter turnout is demonstrated.
In Iowa, where the opponents of marriage equality managed to recall three of the state's Supreme Court justices for affirming the right of gays and lesbians to marry in 2010, comes this news:
"A majority of Iowans oppose passage of a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage, a new Des Moines Register Iowa Poll shows.
The poll found that 38 percent favor a legislative initiative to pass a constitutional amendment, while 56 percent are against. Six percent aren’t sure."
The numbers show a slight rise in support from a similar poll conducted not long after the successful conservative attack on the judiciary. Again, the importance of center-left voter turnout is demonstrated.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Voting To Ban Rights
Sept 30th, 2011
The report below by Rachel Maddow is chilling. One more time, I'd like to harp on the "disappointed" 2008 Obama voters who stayed away from the polls in droves last year. If they still think there is no difference between the parties, they are simply, flat-out insane. The assault on marriage equality is but a part of the result of liberal non-participation. Face it. If we had solid Democratic majorities in most of the states where basic rights, which we have taken for granted for decades, are under siege, this would not be happening.
The report below by Rachel Maddow is chilling. One more time, I'd like to harp on the "disappointed" 2008 Obama voters who stayed away from the polls in droves last year. If they still think there is no difference between the parties, they are simply, flat-out insane. The assault on marriage equality is but a part of the result of liberal non-participation. Face it. If we had solid Democratic majorities in most of the states where basic rights, which we have taken for granted for decades, are under siege, this would not be happening.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Quote Of The Day - Marriage Equality Edition
June 27th, 2011
HT to the Daily Dish for shining a light on a "small C" conservative with great resolve.
"You get to the point where you evolve in your life where everything isn't black and white, good and bad, and you try to do the right thing. You might not like that. You might be very cynical about that.
Well, fuck it, I don't care what you think.
I'm trying to do the right thing. I'm tired of Republican-Democrat politics. They can take the job and shove it. I come from a blue-collar background. I'm trying to do the right thing, and that's where I'm going with this."
-- Republican NY State Senator Roy McDonald who voted yes on Friday
HT to the Daily Dish for shining a light on a "small C" conservative with great resolve.
Well, fuck it, I don't care what you think.
I'm trying to do the right thing. I'm tired of Republican-Democrat politics. They can take the job and shove it. I come from a blue-collar background. I'm trying to do the right thing, and that's where I'm going with this."
-- Republican NY State Senator Roy McDonald who voted yes on Friday
Friday, February 4, 2011
Zach Wahls Tells It Like It Is
Feb 4th, 2011
In November, conservative Tea Party-driven Iowans voted out three members of the State Supreme Court for having the audacity to read the Constitution correctly and provide a clear opinion favoring marriage equality. The state legislature has moved forward with plans to amend their constitution in order to reverse the decision and deny LGBT citizens their rights. The measure passed their House and may be dead in the senate, although it's clear the fight is not over.
Meet Zach Wahls. He spoke before the body a few days ago. As the product of a two mother upbring, the guy quite frankly makes an argument for a lot more kids to be raised by same-sex couples. It is a profoundly moving and impressive thing to see.
Meet Zach Wahls. He spoke before the body a few days ago. As the product of a two mother upbring, the guy quite frankly makes an argument for a lot more kids to be raised by same-sex couples. It is a profoundly moving and impressive thing to see.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Another Voice For Equality
Jan 31st, 2011
It is worth giving credit where it is due. Coming from a family that has so injured our nation for so very long, I must applaud young Barbara Bush's decision to support the HCR campaign for marriage equality.
It is worth giving credit where it is due. Coming from a family that has so injured our nation for so very long, I must applaud young Barbara Bush's decision to support the HCR campaign for marriage equality.
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