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:Eric Ethington (Author) | February 24, 2011
Hawaii- Governor Neil Abercrombie signed civil unions officially into law last night admist thunderous cheers and applause from onlookers. Watch the video below as he makes an incredible speech and announces that equality is the true meaning of “aloha.” Yesterday was a truly monumentous day for the LGBT community nationwide. Many are already calling it [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | January 31, 2011
Illinois – Governor Pat Quinn signed civil unions for same sex couples into law this afternoon, saying “This legislation represents a giant step toward equality.” Illinois is now one of 5 states (plus DC) which grants all or most marriage benefits to gay couples. Video below! The law will go into effect June 1st of [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 29, 2010
A fantastic new video has been released by the White House, showing the behind the scenes activity at the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Repeal signing. Includes interviews with Representative Patrick Murphy who helped pass the repeal, as well as discharged Captain Jonathan Hopkins. Via Towleroad:
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 22, 2010
This morning, President Barack Obama made history as he signed the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell into law! What a huge win for the LGBT community! Watch the video below. Have to give mass credit to President Obama folks, he said that DADT would end during his term and it happened! Also, I want [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | December 20, 2010
Washington DC – The White House has just announced that they expect President Obama to sign Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Repeal into law this Wednesday! Though the schedule is being finalized, Gibbs said he expects a formal White House signing ceremony Wednesday morning to sign the “don’t ask, don’t tell” repeal. “I think there are [...]
Eric Ethington (Author) | November 18, 2010
Salt Lake City, UT – High Road For Human Rights and Mayor Rocky Anderson have announced the “Rally For Accountability,” tomorrow in protest of George W Bush’s presence for a book signing of his new memoir. Many are looking at this memoir as a signed confession by Bush, documenting his support and authorization of torture. [...]
"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.