August 2009
3 posts
Hey look! Did you notice we revamped our website? →
I promised Rachel I’d get this post out something like two weeks ago, but a shady internet connection kept me from being able to do pretty much anything at all. Thankfully (and not altogether…
Aug 14th
Hey RedEye! Wanna talk about Cleve Jones?! →
Originally posted at www.mominreallife.com Oh man, you people are great! As I write this, you helped me raise $230 in ONE day. That’s at least two seat on our bus for someone to be able to stand…
Aug 11th
I just need a moment of your time →
This is the most important post I have ever written. I am asking for your help. I need the help of my regulars, my lurkers, my scanners, my haters. I need you to help me spread the word. As many…
Aug 10th
July 2009
8 posts
‘Hair’ Goes Dark for a Day So Cast Can March in... →
Click here to read the article as it was posted on the New York Times In an unusual move for a Broadway show, the producers of the musical “Hair” announced on Monday that they were canceling the…
Jul 15th
Yes on Gay Marriage Video →
Yes on Gay Marriage
Jul 15th
Fort Worth Mayor Says “I’m Sorry” →
On the same night as the 4oth anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York, a gay bar in Forth Worth, Texas experienced an unlawful police raid of its own. Now, according to the LA Times, the
Jul 15th
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At 54, Cleve Jones is ready for his comeback →
Click here for the article by the Associated Press
Jul 13th
Since Gays & Lesbians can't say "I do", Clergy... →
Jul 10th
Mass. sues feds over definition of marriage →
Jul 8th
An open letter to potential LGBTQ allies  →
Jul 5th
India Decriminalizes Homosexuality →
Jul 2nd
June 2009
17 posts
Jun 29th
3 tags
Jun 28th
New report shows that most of IL LGBTQ youth are... →
Jun 19th
Obama's plan for Gay Rights →
Jun 18th
Dump Doma →
Jun 18th
Give Them Hope →
Jun 17th
Outraged By Obama Legal Brief, Gay Democratic... →
Jun 16th
WatchWatch
High-Powered Help Against Anti-Gay Bullies
Jun 16th
Joe Solmonese's letter to Obama on DOMA
June 15, 2009 President Barack H. Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: I have had the privilege of meeting you on several occasions, when visiting the White House in my capacity as president of the Human Rights Campaign, a civil rights organization representing millions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people across this...
Jun 16th
U.S. Senate to vote this week on hate crimes... →
Jun 15th
Sign up for the March for Equality in Oct. 10-11 →
Jun 14th
A book you should read
I am sure many of you are aware of Lt. Choi’s fight with “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”.  I could fill this entire blog with reasons why DADT does NOT work, not just with our homosexual soldiers but also for our COUNTRY.  Instead I will recommend an amazing book that will explain this much, much, MUCH better than I ever could. Unfriendly Fire: How the Gay Ban Undermines the...
Jun 12th
Pro-Gun Gay Groups Take Aim at Hate Crimes Bill →
Jun 11th
Jun 5th
Sims 3 allows Gay Marriage →
Jun 4th
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Demand an apology from radio show that encourages... →
Jun 4th
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New Hampshire governor sign gay marriage law →
Jun 3rd
May 2009
22 posts
Nevada senate overrides governors domestic partner... →
May 31st
NH Legislature Reaches Compromise on Same-Sex... →
May 30th
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This one's for you California
I know some of you are waiting for my reaction to Prop 8 being backed up by California’s Supreme Court.  I just can’t write about it yet. I’m still so very very angry. Like unreasonably angry, like say something stupid angry.  I want to cut California off of the country…but I have friends there, friends that are just as mad as me.  I want to scream at people the Twitter...
May 28th
May 23rd
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Keep your eye on your clocks for this coming Tuesday, May 26 at 10:00am! The California Supreme Court has final stated that they will have their decision regarding the constitutionality of Proposition 8. The California Supreme Court has announced that it will issue an opinion in three cases challenging the constitutionality of Proposition 8 at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. (Strauss v. Horton,...
May 22nd
Steve Schmidt's speech on Gay Marriage & Rights
Steve Schmidt’s Speech on Gay Marriage & Rights Former Campaign Manager for John McCain speaks on gay rights Thank you for that introduction, and for your invitation to join you today. I haven’t done much public speaking since the election. I haven’t done any, in fact. But over five months have passed since the election, and in gratitude for your contributions to our party and...
May 16th
California Supreme Court has NOT come to a...
The articles that are floating around are from a year ago today.  Many websites are not checking the facts before they publish it.  The court will not come to a decision until next week.
May 15th
Harvey Milk Day is passed by California Senate →
May 15th
Bill O'Reilly didn't think gay marriage was wrong... →
May 15th
NH Governor Will Sign Gay Marriage Bill →
May 14th
WatchWatch
My love for Keith Olbermann is never ending
May 14th
New York Assembly says Yes to Gay Marriage →
May 13th
An email I received today
Help counter the lies. Call 202-224-3121 TODAY and ask your Senators to support the hate crimes bill. Then click here to report your call. Dear Rachel, You’re not going to believe what they’re saying about the Matthew Shepard Act, S.909. Yesterday, far right groups launched their latest attacks: action alerts and online videos with outrageously false claims that the Matthew Shepard Act...
May 7th
May 7th
May 6th
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Maine becomes 5th state to allow same-sex marriage →
May 6th
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Free sticker to help support Gay Marriage →
May 6th
May 6th
An open letter to Miss California
Dear Miss California, I realize that it is hard to be you right now.  You voiced an opinion and are now all over the internet.  You say that you are a Christian and have become the face for DOM.  As a result racy pictures of you have been dug up and posted all over.  You claim it’s not fair and while I agree I do have to say that you kind of picked the wrong side. You may enjoy the...
May 5th
Maine House Passes Marriage Equality →
May 5th
D.C. votes 12-1 to recognize gay marriage →
May 5th
End the Lies →
If you want to hold the LGBTQ community down, at least get your facts right.  Click the link to sign the petition for LGBTQ equal rights and join the fight against ignorance.
May 2nd