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From The Toolbox: Partisan Olympic Haters

Posted in From The Toolbox, politics, tagged , , , , , on October 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Lou Dobbs, Glen Beck, Rush Limbaugh, Bill Kristol and a ton of other conservatives out there are tools. In fact, put them all together and you’ll get the biggest toolbox I’ve ever seen. The partisan reaction to Chicago not getting the Olympics last week was repugnant and grotesque. Don’t get me wrong, I had issues [...]

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Soapboxing 6.19.09

Posted in Gay Rights, My Life, Soapboxing, Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , on June 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »

I decided to save Soapboxing for Fridays. As you can see, I’m posting this late. My apologies. This week I decided to copy and paste the letter I wrote to President Barack Obama on Wednesday. These issues are in the forefront of my mind right now, so I felt it was fitting to share the [...]

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Queer Message Podcast: Round 2

Posted in My Life, Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , on June 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Once again, I join Tony and friends in the second installment of the Queer Messages “pridecast” podcast. We cover the positives of the gay community, Obama and Cheney and much much more. Take a listen as we’re distracted by Tony’s new and adorable hairless cat. You can listen directly from the website by clicking here.

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Soapboxing – Obama’s Bravery

Posted in Gay Rights, Soapboxing, Totally Gay, politics, tagged , , , , , , , , on June 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

In commermeration of the 1969 Stonewall riots, the month of June is known to many as “Gay Pride Month.” In fact, the Whitehouse has honored the month of June with a special proclamation commemorating the 40th anniversary of that day. You can read the proclamation here. This press release comes at a time when many LGBT Americans [...]

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Robinson On Maddow

Posted in Newsworthy, Videos, politics, tagged , , , , , on January 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Rev. Gene Robinson gave an exclusive interview on Rachel Maddow’s show last night were he talked bout the Rick Warren controversy and the role of the LGBT community in the Obama Administration. I don’t have much more to say about this issue, but thought it was post worthy.

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The Rt. Rev. Gene Robinson To Also Give An Invocation

Posted in Newsworthy, Religion, tagged , , , , , on January 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The Inauguration Committee announced that Rev. Gene Robinson would deliver the invocation on Sunday as a part of the kickoff of inaugural events. Rev. Robinson is an Episcopalian Bishop who has proven to be quite controversial over the years on account of his open sexuality. So much so that it’s caused a division within the [...]

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The Problem With Rick

Posted in Gay Rights, politics, tagged , , , , , , , , , on December 20, 2008 | 8 Comments »

I purposely have sat on this story all week without posting a word because I wasn’t sure exactly what to say. For those who haven’t been following Obama’s road to the White House, it was announced this week that Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church will be giving the invocation at the Inauguration. Warren is [...]

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Yes We Did!

Posted in Chicago, My Life, Newsworthy, politics, tagged , , , on November 6, 2008 | 4 Comments »

“This is our chance to answer that call. This is our moment. This is our time…” -Barack Obama, President-elect, 11.4.08, Grant Park, Chicago, IL To put into words how I feel at the moment is entirely impossible, but I suppose I can try. Tuesday night, in the middle of scenic downtown Chicago, I watched as [...]

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Please Vote!

Posted in Videos, politics, tagged , , on November 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

“Don’t believe for a second that this election is over. Don’t think for a minute that power concedes.” Tomorrow people across this country will be voting in record numbers. Please be prepared for long lines. Get there early, bring a cooler to sit on, talk to your fellow Americans and vote. If you’re in a [...]

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Wednesday Wakeup 10.29.08

Posted in Music, Videos, Wednesday Wakeup, tagged , , , on October 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

I posted this a while back. I thought it was fitting to post it this week. I love Levi Kreis and love this awesome tribute to our next president! Hopefully that is. Don’t be complacent. Vote.

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