Category Archives: politics
LGBT Profile: Houston Mayor Annise Parker
Advocate magazine gives us a profile piece on the woman who helped to write Houston’s successful anti-discrimination ordinance: Parker’s résumé helps explain how she combines liberal social policies with fiscal conservatism. While gradually growing more prominent as a community activist, … Continue reading
Why It Gets Better: GOP Congressman Charlie Dent Evolves on Gay Marriage Equality
We’re getting there, little by little. The Washington Post reports that congressional Representative Charlie Dent, a Republican, is now, officially, supportive of marriage equality. Dent’s evolution became complete after Pennsylvania’s ban on same-sex marriages was ruled unconstitutional. After a federal … Continue reading
A Glimpse Into 2016; Political Ads, Now with Gay Marriage Equality Inclusion
Doug Gansler, Maryland’s Attorney General, is running for governor of that state in 2014. Below is one of his campaign ads, which contains a declaration of his fight for marriage equality. This declaration isn’t a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment or some veiled … Continue reading
Stop ‘Outing’ People Unless You Have Real Evidence
Please, let’s stop this ridiculous and embarrassing mystery gay-date game of Outing people. I am referring to the ‘Clue’-like hints and speculation that constantly come up about celebrities, politicians and other public figures who are rumored to be gay; i.e., … Continue reading
Why It Gets Better: Va. Attorney General Evolves on Marriage Equality
Joe Jervis, blogger for Joe. My. God., notes that recently elected Attorney General, Mark Herring of Virginia, will file a supportive brief in the case to overturn that state’s gay marriage ban. What is notable about this post that Herring … Continue reading
Today In LGBT History: A Memoir of the Early Days of the AIDS Crisis
Though a very engaging book trailer for Body Counts: A Memoir of Politics, Sex, AIDS and Survival, author Sean Strub gives us a glimpse into a history that needs to be remembered. The first few minutes of the video are … Continue reading
Chris Christie Learns Lessons From Prop 8?
It turns out that you can learn something from history. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has formally withdrawn his appeal to challenge a court ruling in favor of marriage equality in The Garden State. This came shortly after a ruling … Continue reading
Time Capsule Quote of the Day: Scott Walker on Wisc. Gay Marriage
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker said he didn’t think gay marriage equality would be addressed “anytime soon” by the Wisconsin lawmakers. Walker was asked the question at conference in Milwaukee. From The Huffington Post: “To change anything in the constitution … … Continue reading
Russia’s Anti-Gay Culture: A First Person View
Vera Kichanova, a young, straight, married Russian gives us a glimpse of how empowering gay bashers feel in the wake of Russia’s gay propaganda law. From The New York Times: The men in the group were wearing plaid shirts and … Continue reading
Tell us YOUR Gay Marriage Equality Evolution Story, Hillary Clinton
Queerty reports on an interview with Hillary Clinton via National Public Radio where they describe her reactions to being questioned about her support of marriage equality as being “angry.” I have listened to the audio portion of the interview and … Continue reading →