New York State Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. takes credit for poor marriage equality polling numbers, predicts bill won't come to floor by end of … [Read more...] about News: Prop 8, Hubble, Ruben Diaz, Abdellah Taia, White Knot
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More Prop 8 Tidbits: The Marriage Equality Beast Awakened
For additional wrap-up not here, please see our earlier from LAST NIGHT. EQCA: Return to the ballot in 2010. Courage Campaign: How we will repeal Prop … [Read more...] about More Prop 8 Tidbits: The Marriage Equality Beast Awakened
Obama to Pick Sonia Sotomayor, First Hispanic for Supreme Court
Multiple news outlets are reporting that President Obama will name 54-year-old Sonia Sotomayor as the replacement for David Souter on the U.S. … [Read more...] about Obama to Pick Sonia Sotomayor, First Hispanic for Supreme Court
News: Olympic Torch, Marie Osmond, White Night Riots, Bette Midler
Obama and Cheney face off with speeches on terrorism.Today marks the 30th anniversary of San Francisco's White Night riots, which happened after a … [Read more...] about News: Olympic Torch, Marie Osmond, White Night Riots, Bette Midler
Larry Kramer Takes Historians to Task for Denying Gays a History
In a new piece published in the Huffington Post, author, activist and playwright Larry Kramer takes historians (particularly Richard Godbeer and his … [Read more...] about Larry Kramer Takes Historians to Task for Denying Gays a History
18-Year Decorated Air Force Veteran to be Discharged for Being Gay
Rachel Maddow reports on Decorated Lt. Colonel Victor Fehrenbach, an F-15 fighter pilot and 18-year veteran of the Air Force. He is ready to deply … [Read more...] about 18-Year Decorated Air Force Veteran to be Discharged for Being Gay
Ace Hotel Christens New York’s Newly-Minted ‘NoMad’ Neighborhood
Those of you who might be heading to New York for the upcoming Pride festivities surrounding the 40th anniversary of Stonewall will likely want to … [Read more...] about Ace Hotel Christens New York’s Newly-Minted ‘NoMad’ Neighborhood
NH Governor Lynch Will Sign Marriage Equality Bill, with Changes
New Hampshire Governor John Lynch today issued a statement saying he would sign the marriage equality legislation pending in that state if changes are … [Read more...] about NH Governor Lynch Will Sign Marriage Equality Bill, with Changes
New York State Assembly Passes Marriage Equality Bill
The New York State Assembly has passed a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in the state by a vote of 89-52. The vote in 2007 was 85-61.No … [Read more...] about New York State Assembly Passes Marriage Equality Bill
Enlightened: Iowa Senator Harkin Changes Mind on Gay Marriage
Iowa Senator Tom Harkin appeared on Iowa Public Television's Iowa Press program over the weekend and told the hosts that his perspective has … [Read more...] about Enlightened: Iowa Senator Harkin Changes Mind on Gay Marriage