song du jour: I Shall Be Released

Turn it up loud, sing along and ENJOY!  Happy New Year! They say everything can be replaced. That every distance is not near. So I remember every face of every man who put me here. They say every woman needs protection, then they turn around and tell you every woman’s got to fall. I swear … More song du jour: I Shall Be Released

California Attorney General, Jerry Brown, says that Proposition 8 should be INVALIDATED: GO JERRY!!!

In a surprise move, state Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown asked the California Supreme Court on Friday to invalidate Proposition 8. He said the November ballot measure that banned gay marriage “deprives people of the right to marry, an aspect of liberty that the Supreme Court has concluded is guaranteed by the California Constitution.” It is … More California Attorney General, Jerry Brown, says that Proposition 8 should be INVALIDATED: GO JERRY!!!

word du jour: WEDDING

Earlier this month, we explored the definition of MARRIAGE.  Today we are looking at the word WEDDING.  Our trusted and unbiased friend, Merriam Webster online, defines WEDDING as: 1 : a marriage ceremony usually with its accompanying festivities 2 : an act, process, or instance of joining in close association This is interesting given the … More word du jour: WEDDING

The counties of Alameda, Los Angeles, Marin, San Mateo and Santa Cruz and the cities of Fremont, Laguna Beach, Oakland, San Diego, Santa Cruz, Santa Monica and Sebastopol join the suit AGAINST Proposition H8

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) ― A total of 15 California cities and counties have now joined forces to urge the state Supreme Court to strike down a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage. The new number of local governments participating in the case was announced in a revised lawsuit submitted to the high court in San Francisco … More The counties of Alameda, Los Angeles, Marin, San Mateo and Santa Cruz and the cities of Fremont, Laguna Beach, Oakland, San Diego, Santa Cruz, Santa Monica and Sebastopol join the suit AGAINST Proposition H8

Mormons make up 2 percent of California's population yet contributed more than 50 percent of the funds for Prop 8

“In june the governing body of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent a letter to every Mormon congregation in California asking that a message be read to members at Sunday services stating that “marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God,” and “local church leaders will provide information about … More Mormons make up 2 percent of California's population yet contributed more than 50 percent of the funds for Prop 8

Mormons make up 2 percent of California’s population yet contributed more than 50 percent of the funds for Prop 8

“In june the governing body of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent a letter to every Mormon congregation in California asking that a message be read to members at Sunday services stating that “marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God,” and “local church leaders will provide information about … More Mormons make up 2 percent of California’s population yet contributed more than 50 percent of the funds for Prop 8

An Open Letter To Newt Gingrich From His Gay Sister Candace

Dear Newt, I recently had the displeasure of watching you bash the protestors of the Prop 8 marriage ban to Bill O’Reilly on FOX News. I must say, after years of watching you build your career by stirring up the fears and prejudices of the far right, I feel compelled to use the words of … More An Open Letter To Newt Gingrich From His Gay Sister Candace

Unbelievably, Prop 8 Supporters Threaten To Try To Oust Any Justice Who Votes To Overturn The Measure

Just when you think you can’t be more outraged by the religious right …   WRONG! Several law suits have been filed to overturn or repeal Proposition 8 because it is UNCONSTITUTIONAL to strip away existing rights AND because it’s none of their f&@king business.  Really, how can love and commitment be wrong?  And isn’t this … More Unbelievably, Prop 8 Supporters Threaten To Try To Oust Any Justice Who Votes To Overturn The Measure