Archive for the ‘Faaabulosity’ Category
APA Disses "Ex-Gay Therapy" in No Uncertain Terms
Just a few days ago the American Psychological Association (APA) adopted a resolution saying, basically, that claims for the success of "ex-gay therapy"* have no scientific merit. Quoting from the APA press release‡ TORONTO—The American Psychological Association adopted a resolution Wednesday stating that mental health professionals should avoid telling clients that they can change their […]
In: All, Current Events, Faaabulosity
Benedict's Wrist
What an odd juxtaposition of news headlines today. First, we learn that Oscar Wilde's reputation is being rehabilitated in the pages of L'Osservatore Romano, considered Pope Benedict XVI's mouthpiece. According to the Telegraph [UK], it was a surprise move. But in an article published on Thursday, L'Osservatore declared that the author of The Importance of […]
In: All, Current Events, Faaabulosity
They Made Pink Dot
It's a nice day here for a change so I thought something pleasant was in order to counteract all the sourness on LGBT issues that the Obama administration has stirred up lately. I'm behind on the story but I don't think joy goes out of style quickly, do you? Under the rallying cry "Come Make […]
Sex with Ducks
When it comes to the ridiculous and outlandish "arguments" from the wackos against marriage equality and other equal rights for gay and lesbian people, one can: try to ignore them, but then they get out of hand and some people actually believe them; try to answer their absurdities while not laughing too much, which some […]
In: All, Faaabulosity, Laughing Matters
Harvey Milk Day
Today, 22 May, was Harvey Milk's birthday. He was born in 1930. In 1976 he successfully ran for a spot on the Board of Supervisors in San Francisco; he was the first openly gay man to win an election for public office in the United States. Last night, 21 May, was another significant anniversary in […]
In: All, Faaabulosity, Personal Notebook
When is Marriage not Marriage?
I'm reading these remarks made by the Catholic Bishop of Portland, Maine, Richard Malone, and it perplexed me. Several times I was perplexed. I am deeply disappointed in the Maine Legislature and the Governor for making same-sex marriage legal in our state. We believe that the vast majority of Maine's people believe that marriage is […]
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MN: Plurality Say Let Surpreme Court Decide
For awhile I have saved a link* about a poll on the topic "Same-Sex Marriage in Minnesota" conducted by, and reported by, the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Here was the question: As you may know, the Iowa Supreme Court recently legalized same-sex marriage in that state by declaring unconstitutional a state law defining marriage as between […]
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"Advocacy" Means Doing Something
On some issues, though, I really don't see anything but black and white. Among them is the "question" of granting full equal rights to gay and lesbian Americans, which really isn't a question at all. It's a long-overdue imperative, one that the nation is finally beginning to acknowledge. Before his inauguration, President Obama called himself […]
In: All, Current Events, Faaabulosity, Feeling Peevish
The Quiet but Sane Majority
In the last couple of days, as a counterpoint to events unfolding in New Hampshire and Maine, there was a bit of drama in the District of Columbia. and, at the center of his own little dust-devil of craziness, former Mayor, now Councilman, crazypants* Marion Barry.† The council voted unanimously, all 13, in favor of […]
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Beard of the Week LXXVII: Come Out and Get Married!
This week's gorgeously multi-colored beard belongs to the newly out-as-gay David Ogden Stiers, beloved of many TV fans for his portrayal of Major Charles Winchester for six years on the television series "M*A*S*H". (Photo source.) Excerpting from The Advocate:* Television and voice actor David Ogden Stiers has come out of the closet at age 66. […]
In: All, Beard of the Week, Current Events, Faaabulosity
The Children of Friends
I've had some friends that are actually homosexual. And, I mean, they know where I stand, and they know that I wouldn't have them anywhere near my children. — Samuel Wurzelbacher / Joe the Plumber, quoted most anywhere Oddly, Isaac and I have a number of friends who are actually heterosexual, and who actually have […]
In: All, Faaabulosity, Feeling Peevish
Maine Verges on Marriage Equality
Not wanting to be the last state in New England to provide marriage equality for same-sex couples, the Main House of Representatives has approved a bill recognizing the right: The Maine House of Representatives by a vote of 89-57 on Tuesday approved a bill that would allow same sex couples to marry in Maine. […] […]
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Marie Osmond on Marriage, Productivity [?], and "Whatever"
When it comes to marriage, … I think that civil rights need to be for all. When you start mixing religion into that and beliefs, you know, I do believe in the Bible. My daughter understands my beliefs. And, and, uh, you know, God said to be married and be productive with your children and, […]
In: All, Faaabulosity, Laughing Matters
Foxxes and Hoaxxes
In the news, as a footnote to the passage of the "Matthew Shepard" Hate-Crimes Act in the US House of Representatives, we've been treated to the sight and sound of the Republican Representative from North Carolina, Virginia Foxx, calling it a "hoax". It was a stupid and uninformed thing to say but, oddly, she refuses […]
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Sigurdardóttir Elected to be Iceland's PM
Three months ago I was very pleased with the news that Jóhanna Sigurdardóttir, a social democrat, had been tapped to become Prime Minister of Iceland following the collapse of the previous government over Iceland's severe financial crisis. Sigurdardóttir formed a coalition government with the Left Green Party (as best I can piece together). Scanty reports […]
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New Hampshire Verges on Marriage Equality
The New Hampshire House this afternoon passed a bill to bring marriage equality to that state. According to the brief report I heard on NPR news, the Senate had earlier easily passed the legislation. The Governor of New Hampshire, John Lynch, has not indicated whether he will sign, veto, or ignore the bill. In a […]
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Equality Advances, Pie Charts Decline
Via Joe.My.God I learn that a new CBS News / New York Times poll shows an amazing 42% of those polled in favor of legal marriage for same-sex couples. That's amazing because the previous poll by the same group only one month ago found only 33% in favor of legal marriage. This increase of 9 […]
In: All, Faaabulosity, It's Only Rocket Science
Happy Weddings in Iowa
Marriage equality arrived in fact for couples in Iowa on Monday, 27 April 2009. Just one snippet: As television cameras surrounded dozens of couples in line [for marriage licenses] in Des Moines [Iowa], Lori Blachford talked about how life with her partner of 25 years, Karen Utke, was about to change. Blachford first introduced Utke […]
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The Eleventh Commandment
[Joseph E. Kurtz, Archbishop of Louisville, who leads a panel of U.S. Catholic bishops set up to fight marriage equality: ] "With regard to marriage [equality], this implicates the right of Catholics to practice our beliefs. Here we are talking about the bedrock of society, it's not just a belief, it's written on the hearts […]
In: All, Faaabulosity, Feeling Peevish
Leaning Towards Equality
From yet another article trying to "understand" how Iowa could go for marriage equality: This month, the Iowa Supreme Court found a state law banning same-sex marriage to be a violation of the state Constitution, in essence deeming the practice legal, as of this week. […] In Des Moines, the state capital, observers of the […]
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