It's incredible how far we've come... https://youtu.be/cfXwwzg_Ntc
Watch This 1991 Phil Donahue Show About Gay Marriage #marriageequality
Chicken Soup Digest: Heads Are Still Exploding in Teabagistan Over Marriage Equality
As I wrote earlier, the GOP wing nuts are still bitterly angry over SCOTUS' marriage equality ruling. The Tea Party (didn't they used to be about taxes?) is especially throwing out shade in every media outlet it can. From Right Wing Watch: Milwaukee County sheriff and Tea Party hero David Clarke has a new radio... Continue Reading →
The Fight for Full Marriage Equality Continues
Even with the SCOTUS ruling two weeks ago that made marriage equality the law of the land, states are rushing to pass exemptions to recognizing gay marriage based on religious liberties. And, a number of county clerks have outright refused to provide marriage licenses. The Daily Beast has a good roundup of the micro-efforts going... Continue Reading →
June 26 to Become “National Equality Day”?
Via The Gaily Grind:President Barack Obama has announced his intention to make June 26 a federal holiday, to be known as National Equality day, a day to celebrate all those who fought for the right to marry the person they love.June 26 already has special significance for decisions that have favored gay rights in landmark... Continue Reading →
The Best Reactions To This Amazing Day #ProudToLove
This post and video sums up the joy we are feeling today. OK, now I'm crying. https://youtu.be/WSiehK2asbI
All-Star Roster of Hate Groups Place Full-Page Ad Promising to Ignore SCOTUS Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
A number of anti-gay leaders and clergy have signed a full-page ad in The Washington Post promising that they will not honor a Supreme Court decision in favor of nationwide marriage equality. With a court decision due in the next several weeks, this group is resorting to desperate measures including passing Jim Crowe type laws... Continue Reading →
Photo of the Week: Marriage Equality for Ireland
A couple embraces outside the count centre in Dublin as Ireland holds a referendum on gay marriage. Ireland voted heavily in favor of allowing same-sex marriage in a historic referendum that marks a dramatic social shift in the traditionally Catholic country. (Cathal Mcnaughton / Reuters)
Roy Moore: Impeach Ruth Bader Ginsburg Over Gay Marriage Case
The religious right is continuing its screaming about impeaching Supreme Court Justices Ginsburg and Kagan over the fact they have presided over same-sex marriage ceremonies. With the impending SCOTUS decision on gay marriage coming to us in the next couple of weeks, the wing nuts are panicking as they realize they will probably lose. Alabama... Continue Reading →
Wing Nuts’ Truly Worried About SCOTUS’ Marriage Equality Decision: “Just ignore the Court”
The new stategic tactic that wing nuts are employing in anticipation of a Supreme Court decision upholding same-sex marriage is to ignore the court's decision. Because Jesus. While not necessarily advocating blowing off the Constitution, GOP presidential hopeful Ted Cruz is using the impending decision to fire up the evangelical base: Joe.My.God: "Ted Cruz: I'll... Continue Reading →
Hatred at It’s Worst: God Gave You Cancer Because You are Gay #MarriageEquality #Ireland
Una Mullally, a journalist for the Irish Times, shared on Twitter one of the letters she has received (above) as a result of her advocacy for same-sex marriage. This is one of the rudest and most un-Christian-like letters I've seen. Mullally also said that it isn't the worst one, but that some are so nasty... Continue Reading →