Jeremy Hooper's Blog, page 282
March 26, 2013
For the love of God (and #equality), let Joe Mirabella get some sleep!
I adore Joe Mirabella (in a way of which my husband, who is also a fan, totally approves). I also love this heartfelt piece that he wrote last night, and I think you might as well:
It is going to be a restless night at my home tonight. For the love of my life, the night will be rough as he recovers from a nasty cold. For me, I will be kept awake with worries and hopes. This night will be different from others where I have laid awake thinking about the future and how to make it better for the...
Photo: Young #marriagemarch participant hates gay 'sin'; but hey, at least she put a bow on it
When joining a pro-discrimination march, it's best to choose the right costume:
Photo: You have to wake up *pretty* early to slip inequality by the US Constitution
According to Twitterer Brenda Lenard, this is an assembly of people boarding a bus in Hickory, NC, so that they can join the National Organzation for Marriage at its pro-discrimination march in DC:
Brenda Lenard [Twitter]
It reminds me of when I was a wee little boy, and I'd have to get up super early to board a charter bus for a field trip in some other city or even state. Except, you know—at this one, the people are pushing to make life less equal (i.e. more difficult) for future versions of...
One year ago today: We all learned NOM's intent to 'drive a wedge between gays and blacks'
March 26, 2012:
In Secret Documents, Anti-Gay Marriage Group Looked To Divide Gays, Blacks [Buzzfeed]
Full document set: BREAKING: Previously Confidential Documents Shed Light on NOM Strategy [NOM Exposed]
What are the odds that this anniversary would coincide with NOM's pro-discrimination march outside of the Supreme Court?! Whatever those odds, they might merit an exploration from journalists covering today's events.
March 25, 2013
And another one: Sen Mark Warner (D-VA) embraces history's right side
"I support marriage equality because it is the fair and right thing to do. Like many Virginians and Americans, my views on gay marriage have evolved, and this is the inevitable extension of my efforts to promote equality and opportunity for everyone. I was proud to be the first Virginia governor to extend anti-discrimination protections to LGBT state workers. In 2010, I supported an end to the military’s ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy, and earlier this month I signed an amicus brief urging th...
Discrimination-as-hipster: FRC launches 'Marriage Generation'
It's not the "Next Generation for Marriage" that the National Organization For Marriage's Thomas Peters has been teasing for over a year now. It is, however, an attempt to put a younger face on antiquated biases—and they are sponsoring NOM's march outside the Supreme Court:
We are children of the 1980s who understand that marriage is a lasting promise between one woman and one man. It is the unique human relationship where bodily, emotional and spiritual differences converge to form something...
'One Day More' Contest: Flex your creative muscle, win a 'Les Mis' Blu-Ray #UnitedForMarriage
We are writing history. Now, with "one day more" before we march in DC and nationwide, it's your turn to do a little writing.
We want to hear your best rendition of "One Day More" as it applies to the marriage cases. Leave your creative responses (as much or as little of the song as you'd like) in the comments following the post at link (**The Facebook post, not this Good As You post). The 2 comments with the most "LIKES" wins a Les Misérables Blu-Ray combo pack:
ENTER AND WIN: 'One Day More' C...
March 24, 2013
Claire says 'I do'; Southern senator backs Mason/Dixon's gay marriage
With its most historic moment just around the bend, another prominent Democrat gets on the record:
"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 princi...
Hey, where'd Maggie go? #marchformarriage
On Friday, Maggie Gallagher was listed as a speaker at NOM's upcoming march outside the Supreme Court:
Now, she's gone. Her photo has been replaced with the president of France's conservative Christian Democratic Party (which NOM writes as "Chistian" and "Democrat"):
Hmm, what happened? Perhaps Maggie wasn't happy having her picture appear right next to someone who has thinks Ricky Martin is "hell's ambassador"?
