New York Republican Senator Greg Ball, one of several lawmakers (here's the list) could swing in favor of same-sex marriage, had his office hand … [Read more...] about NY Senator Ball Details Further Exemptions He’d Like to See in Marriage Equality Bill
Archives for June 2011
Watch: CREW’s Melanie Sloan on House Speaker John Boehner’s Spending Law Violations Over DOMA
Melanie Sloan of CREW (Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington) speaks to Lawrence O'Donnell about the ethics violation complaint it … [Read more...] about Watch: CREW’s Melanie Sloan on House Speaker John Boehner’s Spending Law Violations Over DOMA
Here’s Why Newt Gingrich’s Campaign Staff Quit
Probably not the best idea to sun your bod on a rock in Mykonos just as the nomination campaign is heating up. (via TMZ) … [Read more...] about Here’s Why Newt Gingrich’s Campaign Staff Quit
El Paso City Council Restores Domestic Partner Benefits in Tie Vote, Broken by Mayor
Last November, El Paso, Texas voters approved a referendum denying health benefits to unmarried partners of city employees. Last night El … [Read more...] about El Paso City Council Restores Domestic Partner Benefits in Tie Vote, Broken by Mayor
Government to Put Dan Choi on Trial in August
(image chris geidner/twitter) The government will put Dan Choi on trial in August for chaining himself to the White House last November … [Read more...] about Government to Put Dan Choi on Trial in August
NJ Governor Chris Christie Says Gays Aren’t Sinners: VIDEO
CNN's Piers Morgan asked NJ GOP Governor Chris Christie last night if he thinks homosexuality is a sin, and about his views on same-sex … [Read more...] about NJ Governor Chris Christie Says Gays Aren’t Sinners: VIDEO
NY Archbishop Dolan Warns of Communist Threat from Same-Sex Marriage, Says It Redefines ‘Natural Law’
New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan is panicked that New York lawmakers might allow the state's citizens freedoms they have the right to enjoy. … [Read more...] about NY Archbishop Dolan Warns of Communist Threat from Same-Sex Marriage, Says It Redefines ‘Natural Law’
LIST: Possible GOP Swing Votes on NY Marriage Equality
Last night, Lawrence O'Donnell reported on the shift in votes for NY marriage equality. The NY GOP is planning to conference the marriage equality … [Read more...] about LIST: Possible GOP Swing Votes on NY Marriage Equality
Towleroad at Netroots Nation 2011 Conference
JASON HAAS Jason Haas is a digital media consultant and LGBT equal rights advocate. In 1996, his landmark case — represented by the Gay and Lesbian … [Read more...] about Towleroad at Netroots Nation 2011 Conference
Lesbian Mom Says She Watched Starbucks Supervisor Fire Man for Being Gay
A lesbian mom says she witnessed a shocking display of homophobia by a Long Island Starbucks supervisor in which an employee was publicly humiliated … [Read more...] about Lesbian Mom Says She Watched Starbucks Supervisor Fire Man for Being Gay