I am so happy about today's Supreme Court decision that I feel as though I am on the verge of exploding.

I had hoped I would see this one day, but now that it's actually here...wow.

Best. Pride. Weekend. Evah.

Here are some links.

The Supreme Court Marriage Equality decision, in haiku.

19 hysterical passages from Supreme Court Same Sex ( Read more... )

Here are two, one which I finished several weekends ago, and one which I am not convinced is entirely finished.

First we have this Committee Card:


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Interesting article here."CEO Barilla has released another apology, this time on video. It’s difficult to watch the video, and Barilla’s near comatose delivery, without thinking of Patty Hearst. Clearly this is someone who’s had a bad 48 hours, and appears under some duress....In response to the video, a number of people on Facebook defended ( Read more... )

I have been thinking quite a bit about this article the last couple of days. Marriage equality has come to Minnesota, but some people, apparently are all about the 'Oh Noes!' and 'The moral downfall of our state' and 'Hate the sin and love the sinner ( Read more... )

Today's the big day here in Minnesota. CONGRATULATIONS to all the new newlywed couples. I'm so happy for you! Joy and peace to you, and equitable tax filings ( Read more... )

I am mighty proud of my state, which voted today for marriage equality. Starting August 1 (assuming the governor signs it into law tomorrow, as he says that he will), gay couples will start marrying in Minnesota ( Read more... )

with the results of the election. I'm particularly happy that the Marriage Amendment of Minnesota went down to defeat, and proud that I phone banked against it. It's the first time I've volunteered with a political campaign like that. Yes, gay marriage is still illegal in the state of Minnesota, but at least it isn't written into our constitution. ( Read more... )

I've never volunteered with a political campaign before (I know, I know. The shame). But the election is coming up, and I really want the Minnesota marriage amendment to be defeated. I've pledged money to Minnesotans United for All Families and been to several of their events, and the block party we helped put on raised $12,000.

But I got another ( Read more... )

Despite the sad news this week, this made me smile ( Read more... )

I've been fascinated by this story.

The Boy Scouts of America recently announced that after a two year review, they have decided to keep and reaffirm their policy of not allowing gay scouts or scoutmasters. Here's an example of what this policy looks like in practice:

You may remember that there was a legal case that reached the Supreme Court a ( Read more... )