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:Eric Ethington (Author) | January 13, 2011
Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty appeared on the American Family Association’s radio program this week, and makes it clear that if you will elect him President, he will make sure DOMA never falls and will reinstate Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. Video below. Via JoeMyGod:
Eric Ethington (Author) | January 5, 2011
New York – Governor Andrew Cuomo is off to a great start, including pushing for marriage equality in his inaugural address. He’s also issued several positive executive orders already. So let’s see.. today that’s 2 great governors, and 1 asshat. Governor Cuomo of New York is off to a great start as is Governor Chafee of [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | January 5, 2011
Florida – In his first few days of office, Governor Rick Scott is already off to a bad start. He’s issued an executive order banning housing/employment discrimination protections for LGBT citizens. But he also may have accidentally banned protections for disability and marriage status as well! Sleazemouth. In his zelousness to make sure that lesbian, [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | January 5, 2011
Rhode Island – As Governor Lincoln Chafee was sworn in yesterday, he set a clear goal for the state. He proclaimed that he hopes his state will join their neighboring states in recognizing full marriage equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender citizens. Watch the video below. “This would do more for the economy than [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 8, 2010
Minnesota – Never let anyone tell you a nationwide boycott cannot succeed. After months of a boycott against Target Corp for making a political contribution of $150k to a PAC supporting anti-gay Governor candidate Tom Emmer, he has finally conceded to his opponent. Groups like Money I Would Have Spent At Target have reported over [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 6, 2010
Iowa – Governor-elect Terry Branstad is calling for a public vote on gay marriage. He says that because the majority of the public doesn’t want it, LGBT citizens of his state should have their rights stripped away. The next Prop 8? This is the exact same scenario as Proposition 8 in California. The State Supreme [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 3, 2010
Illinois – Governor Pat Quinn has announced that he is postponing signing the newly legislatively-passed civil unions bill until January. Meanwhile Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says that Civil Unions aren’t enough, he wants full marriage equality. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley is on his way out of office but before he leaves, he had this to [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 1, 2010
BREAKING NEWS: The Illinois State Senate has just passed a Civil Unions bill by a vote of 32-24 and 1 abstention! The bill now moves on to Governor Pat Quinn who has promised to sign it into law. Congratulations Illinois! One step closer to full equality! Although Civil Unions do not provide all the same [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | November 11, 2010
Chicago, Ill – With the election of pro-lgbt Governor Pat Quinn, the odds are looking substantially good for a civil unions law to be passed before the end of December. Governor Quinn is calling for the law to be passed immediately, and many are predicting that a bill will be presented to the legislature as [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | November 4, 2010
St. Paul, Minnesota – Target Corp became the “Target” of a national boycott after it was revealed they donated $150k to a PAC supporting anti-gay gubernatorial hopeful Tom Emmer. Waste of money. But despite Emmer losing the race by 8700 votes, he’s demanding a recount. Take the walk of shame Target Corp! Tom Emmer lost [...]
"Eric, trying to have this (civil rights) conversation with you is ultimately like trying to teach a pig to dance, it just annoys the pig. So Eric, sorry to annoy you."
-Paul Mero, The Sutherland Institute.