Congressman Jerry Nadler on Osama bin Laden's death; 'it is simple justice'

In the wake of the demise of Osama bin Laden, one's mind drifts back to the first-responder heroics down at Ground Zero. It is located in Democratic Congressman Jerry Nadler's district (NY-8). He went on the air to share his thoughts on FOX 5 NYC, calling it "simple justice."

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On a related note, I was surprised last week by a voicemail from Rep. Nadler, inviting me to serve on a marriage equality panel during this year's Netroots Nation in Minnesota (June 16-19 in Minneapolis). I missed that call, but this morning I did get to speak with the marriage equality advocate and author/sponsor of the Respect for Marriage Act to thank him for tapping me for the panel. I'm looking forward to vigorous discussion!

The Plan to Advance Marriage Equality, Inside and Outside of the 112th Congress

This panel will gather experts from the various fronts of the marriage equality struggle--the courts, Congress, state campaigns and online media--to answer the question: how do we work together to advance marriage equality in a challenging political environment? Too often activists, lawmakers and litigators work independently and don't communicate effectively with each other. Congressman Jerry Nadler, author of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), will join other leaders in the fight for marriage equality to build awareness and solidify alliances and strategies for moving forward.

Co-moderating will be my good friend over at Americablog, Joe Sudbay.