Tag Archives: Same-Sex Marriage

Romney on Roof

Artist – John Cole In other news, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed same-sex marriage today which passed both the state assembly and state senate. He wants to be vice president, but what he doesn’t realize is that he’s shooting … Continue reading

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Obama Admin. Clears Path for Military Benefits for LGBT Couples

Attorney General Eric Holder sent a letter to congress today to notify them that the Department of Justice will no longer defend the constitutionality of denying military benefits to same-sex couples. In the letter to congress, Holder asserts that neither … Continue reading

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Michigan Roots

Artist – Adam Zyglis In other news, the New Jersey assembly passed same-sex marriage today. Governor Chris Christie says he will veto it. If you’re looking for a good laugh, try this. Share

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Same-Sex Marriage Signed in Washington

Washington state joins the ranks of liberty and equality for all. Gov. Chris Gregoire (D-WA) was visibly emotional as she signed legislation legalizing same-sex marriage in Washington, making the Evergreen State the seventh in the nation to offer marriage equality … Continue reading

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Same-Sex Marriage Becomes Reality in Washington

Governor Chris Gregoire signed same-sex marriage into law in Washington state today, and so far the apocalypse has failed to arrive as promised by its chief opponents. Gov. Chris Gregoire (D-WA) was visibly emotional as she signed legislation legalizing same-sex … Continue reading

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Boehner Raises the Debt Ceiling on DOMA Spending

The House of Boehner previously raised the expense-cap for their $520 per hour lawyer Paul Clement, who was hired to defend the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in court, from $500,000 to $750,000, and now the cap has been tripled … Continue reading

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Mitt Romney is on the Wrong Side of Every Issue

The Ninth Circuit Appeals Court struck down Proposition 9 in California today by declaring that it is unconstitutional and, right on queue, Mitt Romney immediately criticized the decision and blamed activist judges for denying the will of the people. Mitt … Continue reading

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Chris Christie Has A Bargain For You LGBT

Last week Chris Christie, while arguing in favor of a public referendum on same-sex marriage, made the mistake of claiming minorities would have been better off if Civil Rights had been voted on in a public referendum. Christie later apologized … Continue reading

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Cory Booker Smash

Newark Mayor Cory Booker responds to Governor Chris Christie’s earlier comments calling for a referendum on same-sex marriage. I really hope this man runs for president some day. If the Civil Rights Act had been put up for public referendum, … Continue reading

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Chris Christie’s Civil Rights Lesson

Chris Christie doesn’t support same-sex marriage legislation in New Jersey. His solution? A referendum. And some history… “The fact of the matter is, I think people would have been happy to have a referendum on civil rights rather than fighting … Continue reading

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Dick Quote of the Morning

“It’s pretty simple: marriage is between a man and a woman. This is a historic doctrine driven deep into the Bible, both in the Old Testament and in the New Testament, and it’s a perfect example of what I mean … Continue reading

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Open Marriage

Artist – Chris Weyant In other news, the Washington state senate now has enough votes to pass a bill legalizing same-sex marriage after State Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen (D), who represents a conservative district, pledged her support. Yet another GOP … Continue reading

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You Can’t Make This Up

Discussing the “radical homosexual agenda” while scare-mongering the “destruction” of the institution of marriage is not a new thing for the Religious Right, however this is a new thing. The organizer of California’s Proposition 8 campaign, which banned same-sex marriage, … Continue reading

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Quote of the Day

“These people who are making a big deal out of gay marriage? I don’t give a fuck about who wants to get married to anybody else! Why not?! We’re making a big deal out of things we shouldn’t be making … Continue reading

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Pledge Writers Sucking The Big Government Teat

Remember that pro same-sex marriage pledge which several Republican presidential candidates signed their name to? The pledge which compels candidates to oppose gay-marriage at every level of government, among other things. This shouldn’t come as a shock, but Vander Plaats’ … Continue reading

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Dick Quote of the Day

“Even if an alcoholic is powerless over alcohol once it enters his body, he still makes a choice to drink. And, even if someone is attracted to a person of the same sex, he or she still makes a choice … Continue reading

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Senator Franken Kicks Assneck

Senator Al Franken totally flummoxes Focus on the Family’s Tom Minnery regarding their testimony in support of DOMA. Oh hell yeah! Share

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Worst President Ever For Gay People

This is big news: President Obama is throwing his support behind the Respect For Marriage Act – the bill to repeal the 1996 Defense Of Marriage Act, which banned the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriage even for couples married … Continue reading

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A Hand In The Talks

Artist – Dave Granlund In other news, Congressman Ron Paul has announced that he is retiring from congress and will not seek reelection, and a city clerk in New York decided she would rather quit her job than be forced … Continue reading

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Same-Sex Marriage and The President

Andrew Sullivan on the president’s role in same-sex equality: The president has no actual political authority over this issue. He does have moral authority. But what close observers know about Obama is that he does not think of the presidency … Continue reading

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