Bishop Harry Jackson: 'Marriage is on Life Support'

MSNBC's Contessa Brewer asks D.C.'s anti-gay bigot Bishop Harry Jackson, "People seem so energized to go out and fight same-sex marriage. why aren't they spending all that energy fighting divorce?"

On another note, in the earlier clip I posted of Brewer I was just noting the unfortunate use of the term "traditional marriage". I thought the rest of her reporting was excellent.

Watch, AFTER THE JUMP...

Pastors Spew Anti-Gay Hate at Rally Opposing DC Marriage Bill

Pastor Matt Anderson, Bishop Harry Jackson, and others were on hand yesterday at the 'People's Rally' in Washington D.C., opposing the proposed marriage equality bill there. 269 people are scheduled to testify at hearings on the bill beginning today.

Listen to the hate spewers, as brought to you by the homophobic Missing Peace Productions, AFTER THE JUMP...

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Watch: Homophobic Bishop Harry Jackson at Values Voter Summit

Bishop Harry Jackson, the leader of the crusade against Washington D.C.'s equality laws, spoke at the Values Voter Summit over the weekend, asking conference attendees to tone down their racism against Obama because it'll be harder for him to convince his followers to mobilize against gays.

He also claims the LGBT movement is a bunch of elite lawyers who are trying to prevent poor Blacks from voting to save hetero marriage:

Says Jackson: "[The so-called persecuted gay movement] is a handful of privileged people who are intolerant of anybody with another idea who want to oppress and suppress the truth in the name of freedom."

Watch, AFTER THE JUMP...

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D.C. Council: 'Votes Aligned' for Marriage Equality Bill

 Washington D.C. may soon become the only jurisdiction south of the Mason-Dixon line where gays and lesbians can get married:

"After months of buildup and behind-the-scenes lobbying, a bill by David A. Catania, one of two openly gay members of the council, has been drafted and is ready to be introduced in the coming weeks. Catania (I-At Large) expects a final vote before the end of the year. On Thursday, Catania said he had 10 co-sponsors, all but assuring that the measure will be approved by the council. The bill would have to survive congressional review before it could become law. The bill, a copy of which was obtained by The Washington Post, would change the law to say that 'marriage is the legally recognized union of two people' and that 'any person who otherwise meets the eligibility requirements . . . may marry any other eligible person regardless of gender.'"

No doubt homophobic Bishop Harry Jackson, who has been relentless (and unsuccessful) in fighting the District's recognition of same-sex marriages performed elsewhere, and the National Organization for Marriage (NOM), which just opened a D.C. office to fight the DOMA repeal, will be all over this.

Watch: Bishop Harry Jackson's New Crusade on Same-Sex Marriage

Bishop Harry Jackson is continuing his crusade against same-sex marriage despite the recent defeat of a proposed referendum that would have blocked the D.C. Council bill allowing recognition of same-sex marriages performed elsewhere.

The WaPo reports:  "Jackson sent out a statement Monday stating that he and other opponents of same-sex marriage would file an initiative request with the elections board Tuesday. If approved by the board, the initiative would give District residents an opportunity to vote sometime next year on whether to legalize same-sex marriage in the District. Jackson, who says he believes that most city voters oppose same-sex marriage, is hoping his proposal will slow efforts by the D.C. Council to legalize those marriages. Sometime this fall, council member David A. Catania (I-At Large) is expected to file a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in the District."

Peter Rosenstein, president of the Campaign for All D.C. Families, believes that Jackson won't prevail in his efforts: "It is our belief that once again Bishop Jackson will find that the laws of D.C. protect minorities from discrimination of the sort that he and his followers would like to inflict. I hope that when this initiative is ruled out of order that the bishop will then return to Maryland and leave the people of the District alone so that they may continue to celebrate the diversity that has made our city great."

Watch a new interview with Jackson posted yesterday on YouTube, AFTER THE JUMP...

News: Meteorite, Harry Jackson, D.C. Aide's Death, Mark Wahlberg

60 people attend 25th annual memorial service for Charlie Howard in Maine: "Howard, who could not swim, was killed on July 7, 1984, when three teenage boys tossed him into Kenduskeag Stream from the State Street bridge. He was 23."

Michael Jackson's "ghost" spotted on hood of car.

Whitney Houston looking fine.

Marion Barry blames current ethics investigations on gay councilman David Catania: "Barry, a longtime supporter of LGBT rights in D.C., has cited dischord between the LGBT community and African-American religious leaders for his current stance on marriage equality.  New ethics questions have surfaced about Barry’s role in administering grant money authorized by the city council."

You look better with your shirt off: Madonna single "Celebrate" to go to radio August 3.

Madge steps out with Jesus Luz, Dolce and Gabbana in Milan.

NYU Law dean Richard Revesz defends invitation to homophobic visiting Singaporean law professor Li-ann Thio. You may remember her from this post.

Portland police accused of failing to protect gays and lesbians from homophobic attacks at city's Pride festival: "According to police reports, videos and eyewitness accounts, the trouble that started late on the night of June 13 outside a bar in Portland's Old Town included fistfights and several obscenity-laden shouting matches."

Marky Mark returns to the ring.

Ian Thorpe turns to boxing?

Kathy Griffin to host Schmemmys.

Bishop Harry Jackson and gang write open letter to Obama: Pissed about cases against DOMA, cocktail party for gays.

A look inside Mika's new album, We Are Golden.

Sun warnings "overstated" in skin cancer risk?

Florida's New Times looks into the case of Carol Anne Burger, the Florida gay rights activist who stabbed her lover Jessica Kalish to death with a screwdriver, 222 times.

Gay D.C. Council aide Desi Deschaine drowns in Baltimore: "Deschaine, the communications director for D.C. Council member Jack Evans, died in Baltimore's Inner Harbor area after a weekend boating trip. His body was recovered Tuesday morning. A source said Deschaine left a private boat owned by his boyfriend, J'aime Huret, after docking Sunday night to take a walk. Deschaine never returned, and authorities believe he fell off a dock into the water."

Gays in El Paso, Texas want new training for police following Chico's Tacos kiss incident.

Brüno banned in Ukraine: "The ministry said Wednesday that Cohen's depictions of sexual organs, homosexual intercourse and language are obscene and improper."

Brazil's Jonatas Faro.

Meteorite found on country walk to be auctioned, expected to fetch £90,000.

Ring of roses: David Beckham adds to collection of tattoos.

Rapper Noriega: There are gays all over Hip-Hop.

Grassroots campaign to recall Portland Mayor Sam Adams gets its first high-profile suppporter in the form of former mayor Tom Potter: "Potter made his backing known in a comment he left over the weekend on his wife's Facebook page. Potter's wife, Karin Hansen, posted a status update on her page saying she has petitions for the recall and directing people to a site where they can join the effort."

Hugh Jackman takes on new role as Avon man.

The new season of HGTV's Design Star features two gay designers, Jason Champion and Nathan Galui.

Witnesses to murder recant statements in Lateisha Green murder trial: "Two prosecution witnesses who told police they saw an accused 20-year-old man kill a transgendered woman recanted their statements on the witness stand Tuesday. Siblings Johnny and Jasmine Gaston testified that investigators told them what to say about the shooting of 22-year-old Lateisha Green at a Syracuse house party last November."