Posts about Politics

I’m Not Pro-Gay Marriage, I’m Pro-Equality

In February 2004, as Heather and I were planning our wedding, San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom decided that he could no longer tolerate the state’s disregard of its own constitution, which states that all citizens are equal under the law. On Valentine’s Day 2004, City Hall began issuing marriage licenses to all couples, regardless of gender.

Word spread fast and Heather and I went down to City Hall to see what was happening. What we saw was indescribable joy. Floodgates of love opening. Cheers from the growing crowd as each couple exited the building, finally legally equal.

Republicans, religion and the triumph of unreason

Johann Hari in The Independent: Here’s what’s actually happening. The US is the only major industrialised country that does not…

That’s President Obama

Frightening Prospect

Frightening Prospect indeed.

Not McCain’s Friend

After tonight’s second debate, I really had to get something off my chest. Or, better, on it. Are you tired…

On Tonight’s Debate

Things I noticed watching tonight’s presidential debate. Obama began many answers by talking about where he and McCain agree, whereas…

The Great Schlep

The Great Schlep from The Great Schlep on Vimeo. I only wish grandma Gertrude was still alive so I could…

About The Veeps

John Adams once said the position of vice-president was “most insignificant office that ever the invention of man contrived or…

Links for 2008-09-04: Politics

Dooce: And… boom Heather Armstrong endorses Obama in a personal, funny way. I’m sure the comments on this one will…

White Folks for Obama

One of the many things I love about my dear wife is her patronage of the arts. After too many…

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