Friday, May 18, 2012

Same-sex marriage an issue of equal, civil rights


Wendi C. Thomas: Same-sex marriage an issue of equal, civil rights » The Commercial Appeal

Good column by Memphis CA columnist Wendi Thomas on the reaction of African-American leaders and the black community to marriage equality for gays & lesbians.

New polls show that there is a growing acceptance of LGBT equality among African-Americans, including marriage, and evidence that President Obama's support may be helping African-Americans accept civil marriage rights for gays and lesbians.

And civil rights hero John Lewis made another strong statement of support of equality and equal rights for LGBT people today on MSNBC:

"My position is very, very simple. That I fought too long and too hard against discrimination based on race and color, not to stand up and fight against discrimination based on sexual orientation. If you’re going to provide civil rights and equality for everybody, you cannot draw a line, you cannot build a wall. We must respect the dignity and the worth of every human being whether they are gay or straight." ~ Congressman John Lewis - Freedom Rider and Civil Rights Activist.


For more on LGBT civil rights and African Americans check out National Black Justice Coalition

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Obama's historic affirmation of same-sex marriage


Obma's historic affirmation of same-sex marriage | Glenn Greenwald 

Obama Evolves on Gay Marriage

Many on the anti-Obama left are not impressed at all with Obama's finally publicly supporting marriage equality, but at least one of them gives him some credit...

Sunday, May 06, 2012

Media Matters Founder David Brock: Right-Wing Media Helps Make Anti-LGBT Agenda Welcome In Republican Party | Media Matters for America

Media Matters Founder David Brock: Right-Wing Media Helps Make Anti-LGBT Agenda Welcome In Republican Party | Media Matters for America

Dan Savage vs. Right-Wing Hate Groups



Dan Savage a hypocrite? Not even close…

Yes, the right-wing nuts are in an uproar over comments Dan Savage made about the anti-gay crazy crap in the Bible and how the anti-gay right uses the Bible to justify discrimination, prejudice, and even violence, against gay people.  He was 100% correct.

And to those calling for Obama to speak out against Savage who has no connection to the Obama campaign, I ask when will Romney distance himself from the right-wing hate and violence spewed by Ted Nugent, whose endorsement is touted by the Romney campaign?

Of how about this Romney supporter:
Lou Engle Calls for Religious Right to Channel Confederate Generals to "Restrain" the "Homosexual Agenda"

Or what about these right-wing anti-gay and racist hate groups:

Council of Conservative Citizens (FKA Council of White Citizens)

Traditional Values Coalition

American Family Association

Republicans: Wired for homophobia?


Republicans: Wired for homophobia - AlterNet - Salon.com

Joe Biden Endorses Same-Sex Marriage



Joe Biden Endorses Same-Sex Marriage | Gender | AlterNet