01/31/2006
Washington Governor Chris Gregoire signs gay rights bill into law.
Washington DC to get cabinet level gay liaison.
She must have been a mommie dearest.
Can you believe another season of Survivor is about to start? The Malcontent takes bets on what kind of gay action you'll be able to find on Exile Island.
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The WA news is great, what's disheartening is local windbag Tim Eyeman already mounting an effort to introduce an initiative challenging the law. I can only hope it doesn't pass. :\
Posted by: chris m || hunkdujour | Jan 31, 2006 5:32:34 PM
Congratulations WAshington!
Posted by: Gilli | Jan 31, 2006 5:38:32 PM
Finally, Survivor are going to start. It is the best reality show I've ever watched. The backstabbing, the competition, the immunity and, of course, the shirtless men... I really can't wait to watch its new season. By the way, Aras and Nick are really cute.
Posted by: kevin | Jan 31, 2006 7:45:35 PM
>>The measure adds "sexual orientation" to the state law that bans discrimination in housing, employment, insurance and credit.
Anti-discrimination laws are always a good thing, but I have a question. How do you prove that, only because of your "sexual orientation", you were denied access to housing, employment, insurance or credit? How far will they go in making you "prove" you are Gay?
It's a grand gesture, but I doubt it will help many people in the long run.
Posted by: Jay Croce | Jan 31, 2006 10:48:40 PM
Just like black people used the fear of legal recourse, this legislation will make employers, landlords and creditors think twice before discriminating against gays based on their sexual orientation so in that respect it will certainly help many people.
Posted by: Chad Hanging | Jan 31, 2006 10:58:14 PM