Archive for the ‘New York’ Category
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
After Brian's eloquent post praising the brave equality stands of a couple New York Republicans, I thought it was interesting to read a recent article from The Daily Star (Oneonta, NY).
It seems as though the county manager in Otsego County took steps to exclude legally wedded same-sex couples (recognized in ...
Posted in Civil Rights, LGBT, LGBT Families, Marriage Equality, New York, Politics, Republican Party, United States, Voices from the Right | 1 Comment »
Thursday, August 7th, 2008
While the GOP has done much to hinder equality for LGBT Americans, it's nice to be reminded that there are also Republicans taking a stand for us. Here are some recent quotables:
“[Amendment 2] could set us back...unnecessarily or could set us on the road to progress and equality because, ...
Posted in LGBT, Marriage Equality, New York, Republican Party, Voices from the Right | 7 Comments »
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
The Republican-controlled legislature of Putnam County, NY enacted domestic partnerships by a veto-proof majority, though Republican County Executive Robert Bondi signed the bill into law, according an Associated Press article carried by local TV station WCAX.
Though I don't support domestic partnerships, preferring to support, encourage, and protect marriage by extending ...
Posted in New York, Politics | No Comments »
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
The Advocate compiled a list of "potential" Obama/Clinton Presidential appointments.
Hometown boy Kevin Jennings, native of Winston-Salem, N.C. and GLSEN founder, made the list for possible Obama appointments.
Do I sense a "Secretary of Education Kevin Jennings" in the air?
Oooo. Awesome.
Past posts.
Posted in Democratic Party, LGBT, New York, North Carolina, Politics, United States, Winston-Salem | 1 Comment »
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
by Micah Beasley . Guest Commentary
I believe that the word "Democrat" stems from the word democracy and yet some of my party leaders seem bent on stifling democracy in the fourth quarter of this very intense political battle. Personally, I want my voice and vote heard in this quarter, ...
Posted in Democratic Party, LGBT, New York, Politics, Q-vote 2008, United States | 2 Comments »
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
Soulforce Q, in partnership with SoulforceNYC, PlanetOut/Gay.com and Young People For, presents an exclusive benefit concert for the 2008 Equality Ride, which will take 20-some young adults to Southern Christian colleges and universities that discriminate against LGBT students and faculty.
Award-winning recording artist Ari Gold will perform with special guests including ...
Posted in College/University, Community Events, LGBT, LGBT Youth, New York, Soulforce/Equality Ride | 2 Comments »
Monday, March 31st, 2008
From Queerty.com:
This week, HX Media Creative Director Matt Farris, who just returned to the company last year after a seven year absence, was laid off.
In addition, The New York Blade will be appearing only every other week, so editor in chief Trenton Straube was reduced to half time. The head ...
Posted in LGBT, Media, New York, United States | 1 Comment »
Monday, February 11th, 2008
I read the New York Times over my lunch break today and saw a report in the Metro section stating that Governor Spitzer is reducing the revenue projections by $384 million--citing the recent economic downturn (online). To balance the budget, the cuts will come mostly from Medicare reimbursements and other ...
Posted in Anti-Gay Politicians Watch, Marriage Equality, New York | 1 Comment »
