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 […]

Yup, I voted for the black guy!

Today I got in for early voting at almost 5pm on the last day of it.  I have to admit I was impressed with the turnout there, but the caliber of people that showed up when I did sent a pit straight to my stomach. I got a nice playlist consisting of ultra-liberal artists like Ani DiFranco, Bitch and Animal, Radiohead, U2… and isn’t it funny that neither Radiohead nor U2 are from the US but have very strong voices on US politics…  anyway, I zoned out hardcore. There was a cute guy standing with his Mom.  Or at least […]