Setting aside the way that President Clinton screwed over the gay community when he was president (though to his credit, he tried to keep his promises. Compromises and all...), he's been very outspoken in his support of marriage equality.
While accepting the GLAAD “Advocate for Change” award, Clinton in part, said this:
"I want to keep working on this until not only DOMA is no longer the law of the land, but until all people, no matter where they live, can marry the people they love. For example, when I flew here from New York, I knew I’d still be married when I got here. Heck, I’m going to Texas next week to George W. Bush’s library dedication, and I’ll still be married when I get there."
The issue of leaving marriage up to the states is exactly this. Married is married. Period.
Other people who were discriminated against in marriage on a state by state basis?
Inter-racial marriage (are you paying attention, Clarence Thomas?).
Would it interest Thomas to know that if he flew to Alabama in 1999, he wasn't married, even though he got married in 1987? That's right. A Supreme Court Justice of the United States of America was not considered married in Alabama until 2000. I sure hope he remembers this when he's considering the case before the Court now.
And it's nice that Clinton is trying to get DOMA repealed, since he signed it into law and all.
You can watch President Clinton's entire speech here.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Friday, April 5, 2013
Ahhh, North Carolina... WINNING!
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So, what’s been happening in North Carolina lately? Well, it’s spring, the weather is beautiful and…
Lawmakers Pass Bill To Resume Executions In North Carolina - Because we don't need no stinkin' Racial Justice Act!
North Carolina Hospital's New Slogan 'Cheat Death' Is Destined to Disappoint - because, apparently, BLASPHEMY! Except when we want to cheat death.
North Carolina GOP wants to create state religion, says federal courts have no power to determine constitutionality of anything - once again, proving that when we like it, the Constitution is the SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND (2nd Amendment) and any other time? Fuck that old fashioned POS.
Eleven North Carolina Republicans Sponsor Resolution Saying Their State Can Ignore The Constitution
(although North Carolina House Speaker kills legislation to create official state religion) - because obvs, it might be unconstitutional
ALEC-Sponsored Bill To Repeal North Carolina’s Renewable Energy Standard Narrowly Passes Out Of Committee - proving once again who was really elected. ALEC.
North Carolina GOP Wants To Require Background Checks On Welfare Applicants Instead Of Gun Buyers - because 2nd AMENDMENT - YAY!!! And POORS - BOO!!!
North Carolina Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Penalize Parents Of College Student Voters - since we all know those young'uns all vote democrat.
You’re Not Helping: North Carolina GOP Gov. Closes State Latino Office
Top North Carolina Republican Introduces Florida-Style Voter Suppression Bill - well of course there shouldn't be voting on Sunday! We're an official Christian State! If you aren't in church, SATAN!!
University of North Carolina Faces Backlash For Its Mistreatment Of Sexual Assault Victims - because she was asking for it anyway.
North Carolina Is Just Now Considering Repeal Of Jim Crow Voter Restriction - y'all might want to hold off on this. As soon as SCOTUS kills the Voting Rights Act, you'll still have Jim Crow!! Yay you, North Carolina! That's one less piece of legislation you'll need to rewrite.
'tha fuck, North Carolina?
Let's see...
Death penalty - yay!... check
Christian nation - yay!... check
Love of environment - boo!... check
Welfare is evil - yay!... check
First Amendment, boo. Second Amendment yay! ... check
Tenthers - yay!... check (except for that 2nd Amendment)
Voter suppression - yay!... check
Misogyny - yay!... check
Racism - yay!... check
By the way, all of these headlines are just from this week.
My, my, my. North Carolina, you sure are busy. Too bad you can’t be more like your colleagues in the House. Now they know how to get shit done.
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