May 132009
The filmmakers of Outrage, a documentary which outs closeted politicians, released the clip below which asks the question “Who has better sex? Democrats or Republicans?”
May 122009
This evening the New York State Assembly voted overwhelming for same-sex marriage 89-52.
Six Republicans crossed over to support the bill including Assemblymember Teresa Sayward, who spoke of her son before casting her vote. From Edge New York:
“The word marriage symbolizes love, commitment and family and why should my son and other sons and daughters around the state of New York [not] have the same opportunity to experience that same commitment, love and family that other heterosexual couples do,” Sayward said. “It’s time for us to not only reach in our hearts, but to do what we as elected officials in America have done all along and say we will not accept anything but equal rights.”
The bill will face a rocky road in the Senate where it will be difficult to muster the 32 votes necessary for passage. Sen. Ruben Diaz, Sr., [D-Bronx] is a vocal opponent in the bill, and is urging Hispanics and people of faith to protest May 17th against the measure.
May 112009
Tell me why this man isn’t Secretary of the Army now!? Strong words for the president and for those who support DADT.
Clifford Alexander served as Secretary of the Army under the Carter Administration. We could certainly use someone of his character today…
May 102009
National Security Advisor General James Jones appeared on ABC’s This Week discussing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” indicating he was unsure if it would be overturned. Watch.
We really need to hear Obama publicly address the issue, as we are all growing tired of the hedging from others in the administration. But I continue to resist the idea that Obama is turning his back on the gay community, and am hopeful the president will do the right thing, sooner than later. We must not continue to dishonor brave patriots like Lt. Dan Choi with this policy.