All over the country groups have begun protesting a law that doesn’t even apply to their state, California’s PROP 8. Why is the entire country so involved with California law? Because Prop 8, in essence, is the Gettysburg of the Gay civil rights movement. Last week I wrote an article about prop 8 being the last thing we have left to fight for, but as I’ve looked into it more I’ve found that’s pretty far from the truth. Much as the United States electing its first black president is a monumental turning point for the rest of the world so […]
Rise Above to Defeat Prop 8
As we ride out the wave of this recent political upheaval and await the next we’re faced with a storm of issues that many consider minor. As we welcome in a new commander in chief we’re all faced with a number of “prayers” so to speak of; wishes we want granted and rights we want acknowledged. Since time began there has always been a social underdog, we just happen to be at a point in history where being gay means that we are the ones that must now overcome adversity. To many overcoming adversity means gaining acceptance from a world […]
MAD LIBS with Sen. Kern!
This week a group calling themselves the “Victory Fund” released a video which includes audio of Oklahoma Representative Sally Kern delivering the most vulgar display of hate outside of a white pointy hood. Apparently the “woman” thought only 50 people were listening, but since the video was released nearly 900,000 have added their names to an open letter letting her know that “they’re listening”. Well, BITCH, I was listening too. I’m not going to waste my time telling you how much I can’t stand this woman. I’d rather not waste the energy. Instead, here’s a fun way of turning […]