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NBA star Jason Collins reveals he is gay
Sports Illustrated: Washington Wizards center Jason Collins reveals he is gay in a story published Monday.
Collins writes in the story:
I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I’m happy to start the conversation. I wish I wasn’t the kid in the classroom raising his hand and saying, “I’m different.” If I had my way, someone else would have already done this. Nobody has, which is why I’m raising my hand.
First!!1!
At this rate, however, it’s going to be five years, not fifty.
The gay marriage debate in 50 years
“Lost”? I think you mean won.
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“On a question of such fundamental importance why should it not be left to the people?” asked Alito, who also questioned whether the judiciary ought to be able to decide whether or not to legalize same-sex marriage, “which is newer than cellphones or the internet.”
Justice Stephen Breyer said the group defending Prop 8 was “no more than a group of five people who feel really strongly that they should vindicate the public interest.”
Justice Antonin Scalia was the only one on the bench eager not to throw out the case.
“It’s too late for that now. We’re granted cert,” he said. “We’ve crossed that river.”
”The question of marriage equality is a great American debate. Many people, some with strong religious faith, believe that marriage can only exist between a man and a woman. Other people, many of whom also have strong religious faith, believe that our country should not limit the commitment of marriage to some, but rather all Americans, gay and straight should be allowed to fully participate in the most basic of family values.
I have come to the conclusion that our government should not limit the right to marry based on who you love. While churches should never be required to conduct marriages outside of their religious beliefs, neither should the government tell people who they have a right to marry.
My views on this subject have changed over time, but as many of my gay and lesbian friends, colleagues and staff embrace long term committed relationships, I find myself unable to look them in the eye without honestly confronting this uncomfortable inequality. Supporting marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples is simply the right thing to do for our country, a country founded on the principals of liberty and equality.
Good people disagree with me. On the other hand, my children have a hard time understanding why this is even controversial. I think history will agree with my children.
Yeah, that’s a United States senator announcing her support for marriage equality on Tumblr.
Perfect. And further demonstrating the bullet dodged at the prospect of Akin as senator.
The colorful house opposing the Westboro Baptists
The Westboro Baptist Church has become synonymous with hate-filled and derogatory language, with publicity-grabbing stunts protesting everything from gay marriages, Catholicism to military funerals - making them an open target for activist Aaron Jackson.Jackson, looking at the area surrounding the church, was shocked to discover that there were houses for sale right across the street, prompting him to create an “Equality House,” which will serve in direct contrast to the church’s message, and house a new anti-bullying initiative.
From veteran Mike McKessor, who painted the house:
“Every neighbor that I encountered was so happy, and everybody was smiling when they go by,” McKessor said, with a chuckle. “It was on a busy street, and everybody slowed down and took pictures. I’m not exaggerating. Dang near every car stopped and said, ‘Good job! Good job!’ … I’ve never had people so happy for painting a house.”
Read more about the story behind the house on Nation Now.
Photo: Planting Peace
So much awesome here.
I don’t get it.
I seem to have something in my eye…
A gay soldier calls his father shortly after DADT is repealed.
(Father’s dialogue in smaller, italic font above.)
I don’t care that I’ve already reblogged this
daddy
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They are ruining marriage, by setting the bar WAY too fucking high.
Jeez, guys.
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Pulitzer and Tony winning playwright Doug Wright (via ilikeyourwigjanice; abloodymess)
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. And this is mine, put in better words than I ever could.
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- Agreed.
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