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Jean Ann Esselink

Civil Rights

On Our Radar – State Representative Bryce Bennett, Montana’s Anti-Cuccinelli

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 8:17 AM April 14, 2013
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Today we shower some metaphorical rose petals at the feet of the “anti-Cooch,” the young, gay, Montana State Senator who this week, led a successful effort to repeal the repulsive sodomy law still on the books in his state. Rep. Bryce Bennett, is On Our Radar.

Actions

Phoenix Pride Parade Produces Some Unexpected Heroes

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 11:38 AM April 8, 2013
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Phoenix held their annual Pride Parade Saturday, which was the stage for some everyday heroes to show what they’re made of. Take a look…

Discrimination

On Our Radar – Ken Cuccinelli – The Thrust Behind Restoring Sodomy Laws

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 8:16 AM April 7, 2013
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Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, gubernatorial candidate, culture warrior, and the man who has been successfully executing a plan to overturn Lawrence V Texas and reinstate sodomy laws, is On Our Radar.

Guns

A Better Way To Stop A Bad Man With A Gun, Than A Good Man With A Gun

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 12:57 PM April 4, 2013
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Since the NRA has has hardened congress’ hearts to gun legislation, let’s harden our schools to NRA-enabled shooters.

Discrimination

Don’t Let Your Ruling Harm Our Family. An Open Letter to the Supreme Court from a Same-Sex Dad

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 7:00 PM April 2, 2013
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When the Supreme Court Justices wondered aloud whether same-sex parenting is “deleterious” to a child, Jack Montgomery felt compelled to ask the Court to consider if their ruling will be “deleterious” to the children he and his husband have rescued from the “deleterious” neglect of their straight birth parents. Watch the video…

Economics

Thank You Senator Elizabeth Warren. Because Of You, I Got My Money Back!

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 8:24 AM April 2, 2013
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Elizabeth Warren created from scratch, a federal agency to investigate consumer complaints. Who could have predicted it would really work?

Guns

On Our Radar – Happy Eleventh Birthday, Son. Daddy’s Bought You Your Very Own Gun

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 8:00 AM March 31, 2013
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In anticipation of his 11th birthday, a “Gun Safety Instructor” gave his son a rifle manufactured to look like an assault weapon, and then posted his photo on Facebook. What’s wrong with this picture, is On Our Radar.

DOMA

North Carolina Senator Kay Hagan Comes Out For Marriage Equality

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 12:33 PM March 27, 2013
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North Carolina’s Kay Hagan is the latest Democratic Senator from a culturally conservative state to publicly pledge her support for marriage equality.

DOMA

Edie Windsor and Thea Spyer – A Love So Strong It Could Take Down DOMA

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 10:07 AM March 27, 2013
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Today, the Supreme Court considers the case of Edith Windsor V U.S. Take a moment to thank Edie Widsor and Thea Spyer, the two women whose love for one another was so strong it might take down DOMA.

Civil Rights

Marriage Equality Opponents Tell Their Heartbreaking Tales Of Suffering

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 7:10 PM March 26, 2013
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Think Progress took a camera to the pro-traditional marriage rally outside the Supreme Court today, and asked the senior-citizen protesters how they felt same-sex marriage was threatening their own marriages. I am sure once gay and lesbian couples hear their heartbreaking tales of suffering, they will urge Mr. Olson and Mr. Boies, to withdraw their challenge to Prop 8.

Healthcare

On Our Radar – Tiffany Bredeck – The Stork Who Delivered

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 8:00 AM March 24, 2013
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She stood alone amid men with swords, like a feathery Joan of Arc, but when the incense smoke cleared, it was the friendly stork who had scored a solid victory in the War On Women. Today, Tiffany Bredeck and the contraception messaging wars are On Our Radar.

Bigotry Watch

Start Your Monday With A Laugh!

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 8:00 AM March 18, 2013
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If you can’t beat them, best them. Watch anti-gay protesters get a dose of their own medicine. Start your Monday with a laugh.

families

On Our Radar – Two Gay Dads And The Missing Puzzle Piece

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 8:00 AM March 17, 2013
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What made a New York Family Court Judge ask the gay man who found a baby on the subway if he wanted to keep him? The origins of a hunch are On Our Radar.

Discrimination

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Addresses A Black Constituent As ‘Boy’

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 1:02 PM March 15, 2013
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At a town hall meeting in Patterson, New Jersey last Tuesday, an irritated Governor Chris Christie, addressed a black constituent as “boy.” Was it a slip, or a slur? Watch the video and decide for yourself.

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