BY ARI EZRA WALDMANHere's a new game. It's called "Name That State!"The state in question has a constitutional amendment … [Read more...] about The Freedom to Marry, Discrimination, and the Courts
Decision 2012: What Does It Mean for the Gay Republican?
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANThe LGBT community played an outsized role in Tuesday's Democratic sweep. Constituting 5 percent of the electorate … [Read more...] about Decision 2012: What Does It Mean for the Gay Republican?
Decision 2012: Obama, Baldwin, Maloney, Marriage Equality, and What It All Means
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANLast night, we re-elected Barack Obama as President of the United States. He is the first sitting president to be a … [Read more...] about Decision 2012: Obama, Baldwin, Maloney, Marriage Equality, and What It All Means
Hurricane Sandy and What It Means to ‘Politicize’ a Tragedy?
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANThe standard line from most politicos after a tragedy -- say, the Denver movie theater attack, death and destruction … [Read more...] about Hurricane Sandy and What It Means to ‘Politicize’ a Tragedy?
“How To Survive a Plague” in San Francisco
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANWhile we all stand in solidarity with those recovering from Hurricane Sandy, important things are happening elsewhere. For example, … [Read more...] about “How To Survive a Plague” in San Francisco
NYC Updates, h/t Corey Johnson
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN New York City Council candidate Corey Johnson has been an incomparable source of information in Sandy's aftermath. He was not … [Read more...] about NYC Updates, h/t Corey Johnson
President Obama Will Provide Federal Aid to Sandy’s Victims
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN President Obama pledges a stream-lined process by which the states that need the help to recover from Hurricane Sandy can get … [Read more...] about President Obama Will Provide Federal Aid to Sandy’s Victims
Rescues Underway in Little Ferry, New Jersey
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN The town of Little Ferry, NJ was particularly hard hit by the hurricane yesterday, especially because a levee broke, causing … [Read more...] about Rescues Underway in Little Ferry, New Jersey
New York City After Hurricane Sandy
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN If you're stuck at home weathering the Hurricane Sandy disaster, this picture should make you feel better. My friend and … [Read more...] about New York City After Hurricane Sandy
Mass Transit Update; Statement of MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota
MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota emphasizes the historic nature of the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. As of last night, seven subway tunnels under the … [Read more...] about Mass Transit Update; Statement of MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota