Is CBS Greedy? Does a Bear Shit in the Woods?

CBS has confirmed that the 'so called christian' organization, Focus on the Family, will run a 30 second spot during the Super Bowl on Feb. 7th. 

Although there is claim that the ad won't have a 'hard sell' element, the fact that a dangerous organization could buy ad space for $3,000,000 during the Super Bowl is scary.  CBS has the right to deny racy, suggestive, controversial, or 'anti-things' advertisements... who was sleeping on the job here?

DC MARRIAGE EQUALITY

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty signs the marriage equality bill, this morning.

2 reasons why this is the best picture EVER...
1. Because of how freaking happy Fenty looks signing the bill.
2. Because of how many pens are sitting next to him on the desk...just in case the one he picks up doesn't work... 'This bill will get signed damnit - ink to paper.  Done.'

WASHINGTON D.C. FTW!!

DC Passes Marriage Equality Bill! However...

The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. threatened to cut its city-supported social services, in protest, if the D.C. Council were to pass marriage equality. Those services include homeless shelters, food programs for needy families, and health services.

Go here to tell the Archbishop not to let his wrongful discrimination effect the lives of those in need.
https://secure3.convio.net/hrc/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=637

In the meanwhile, yay for DC -- let's hope they can keep it up.

EPIC FAIL IN NY STATE

After some of the most solid statements and heartfelt pleas for marriage equality in the NY Senate yesterday, we found out that there are still 38 NY Senators who don't understand what their job actually is. 

Dear NY Senators,
Protecting the people you represent should be your number one priority. 

If you feel like reading more here's one of the NYTimes' top stories today... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/nyregion/03marriage.html?_r=1&th&emc=th

DC Council Passes Marriage Bill in First of Two Votes

Today the Council of the District of Columbia passed a bill 11 to 2 allowing same-sex couples to marry in DC!   The council must take a second vote, which if successful will send the bill to Mayor Adrian Fenty who will have ten days to approve it...fingers crossed.
Upon his signature, Congress will have thirty legislative days to intervene if they so choose before the bill becomes law.

Follow the story as it unfolds...
http://www.hrcbackstory.org/2009/12/dc-council-passes-marriage-bill-in-first-of-two-votes/

Justice on a Federal Level

I've heard so many of my friends say this issue needs to be addressed on a Federal level... the time is now for everyone to do their part.

Join the more than 17,000 people who are already demanding that President Obama and Attorney General Holder act now to prevent future ballot measures designed to take away LGBT rights by asking the federal court to rule that Proposition 8 and similar measures violate the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution.

Click the link to sign the petition:
http://www.eqca.org/enough  

Garden State Equality

Many are regrouping after some serious setbacks in state elections yesterday.  There were a few 'upsets' by conservative republican candidates and Maine made the horrific decision to repeal marriage equality...

On a more positive front, Garden State Equality release television commercials last night, displaying persistence in the campaign to gain marriage equality in NJ. Take a look...

Where's the Lesbian Love!??!?

Alright Ben & Jerry... we like that you like us gays, but seriously... how about a Lesbian flavor. I'll buy a pint of this Hubby Hubby for the person who comes up with the best name for a Ben & Jerry's Lesbian Wedding Flavor ice cream. And then we'll submit the idea to them.

Click here to read more about it:

Now More Than Ever, Vermont Is For Lovers...