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@Ron: What do you think Trump did in his first term that was unique or made a positive impact on…
During his first term Trump walked into the White House with no experience in government, so he selected a lot…
To give a specific example: When I first moved to Oregon, the state had a rule against government organizations replacing…
Eliminating unnecessary jobs to focus on the actual core functions of the Federal government is the epitome of increasing efficiency.…
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Category Archives: Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues
The rabble-rousing-theoconservative "Justice Sunday II"
This past Sunday, well known or infamous–which ever suits you–fundamentalist Christian leaders, neocon-Congressional Republicans, and other ideologues who long for the “good ole days” when religious, moral supremacist dogma and government were in bed together (also found within the history … Continue reading
'We Are Dad' – Discrimination Against Gay & Lesbian Foster Parents
Thanks to a friend who had been watching TV and come across a new documentary called ‘We Are Dad’, I recently became acquainted with a story of discrimination that is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Perhaps some of you are already familiar with the case, but like myself, I’m sure some of you aren’t. At any rate, it’s worthy of shining the spotlight on it in hopes that more people will continue being vocal about the prejudices gays and their families face from the rabid right. Continue reading
PFLAG's statement on Zach's release
Remember the story about Zach, the young Tennessee boy whose parents, shortly after he came out to them, sent him to a Christian-based “reparative therapy” and “ex-gay” camp called ‘Love in Action’. Two days ago, Zach was released from the … Continue reading
Lesbian Activists attacked by Ugandan Government Police
Via Owukori of Black Looks, recently the Ugandan Parliament passed an anti-LGBT law, which was then followed by the government police raiding the home of a Lesbian Civil Rights activist, Victor Julie Mukassa, a friend of Owukori (although her name … Continue reading
Iran Executes Gay Teenagers
I can’t even think of anything to say. From OutRage!: Two gay teenagers were publicly executed in Iran on 19 July 2005 for the ‘crime’ of homosexuality. […] Iran enforces Islamic Sharia law, which dictates the death penalty for gay … Continue reading
Bisexuality "revisited" within a NYT article and GLAAD's response
“Straight, Gay or Lying? Bisexuality Revisited.” That’s the headline of this controversial article within the New York Times discussing a new “study” dealing with bisexuality–specifically Bisexual men. […]But a new study casts doubt on whether true bisexuality exists, at least … Continue reading
'There is nothing Christian about discrimination.' … Rev. Steven Baines
That statement is becoming harder and harder to believe, due anti-LGBT civil rights politicians such as the neoconservative Republicans who have hijacked Christianity in order to justify discrimination against the Queer Community. One minute we are told that Christianity is … Continue reading
Dubya calls on Congress for an Anti-SSM Amendment, *again*
Speaking of same-sex marriage and anti-SSM opponents who enjoy using ‘protect children, hetero-parented-families, and the “sanctity of marriage,” from the extremist Queer agenda‘ rhetoric, President Dubya Bush has renewed his plea to Congress to reintroduce a constitutional amendment to ban … Continue reading
They're starting to make the Nazi analogy all too easy to apply
Roxanne of Rox Populi is having a bit of a deja vu moment due to the remarks of your typical ultra-conservative Christian leader, who apparently enjoys dropping subtle hints of his true intention within his statement. No matter how many … Continue reading
the people he picks to work in his administration are supposed to support that effort as long as they don’t…