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Caleb Eigsti

Weddings Are Bliss! Ignorance Is Not.

August 31, 2010 2:24 PM by Caleb Eigsti
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Have you ever wondered why someone doesn’t support same-sex couples being able to marry? They can quote you the bible all they want, but they know in the end it isn’t about religion and it isn’t about their marriage, and if it is then it’s something totally different that they need to figure out for [...]

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Caleb Eigsti

Watch: Emmy Winner Jane Lynch’s Prop 8 Film

August 30, 2010 11:39 AM by Caleb Eigsti
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Glee’s Emmy award-winning actress, Jane Lynch, stars in this comedic take on classic arguments for Prop 8. In 2008, after the elections and the votes were in, Lynch made “Love Is Love” as a response to the ridiculous nature of the very law that was being created.

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Celebrities

Watch: Glee’s Jane Lynch Wins Best Supporting Actress, Thanks Her Wife

August 29, 2010 11:05 PM by David Badash
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At tonight’s Emmy Awards, actress Jane Lynch, who plays Sue Sylvester on “Glee,” won the award for “Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy.” Introduced by Stephen Colbert, Lynch broke character by being endearingly not in control. In her speech she thanked her parents who raised her on the South Side of Chicago, Lynch said, “I [...]

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Civil Rights

Poll: Do you believe Obama’s position on marriage equality is a ‘disgrace?’

August 26, 2010 12:46 PM by David Badash
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A piece in The New Republic says, “Obama’s increasingly absurd gay marriage position,” is a “Disgrace.”


What do you think?

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Caleb Eigsti

“Why Do Men Have Nipples?”

August 24, 2010 12:04 PM by Caleb Eigsti
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The Golden Girls…what can be said about the Golden Girls that has never been said? Nothing. So I will leave it at that and let you watch this little clip where the Golden Girls take on marriage equality.

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Caleb Eigsti

Watch: Wanda Sykes: “…Then Don’t Marry Somebody Of The Same Sex.”

August 18, 2010 11:16 AM by Caleb Eigsti
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Wanda Sykes takes on gay marriage in her stand up routine. Her view is very simple… If you don’t believe in same-sex marriage, then don’t marry somebody of the same sex. Basically she’s saying, for those of you who need it said in plain english, Maggie Gallagher…if you don’t like it…don’t do it! Sykes also [...]

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Civil Rights

White House Claims It’s “99% Supportive Of Gay Issues.”

August 17, 2010 1:35 PM by David Badash
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In which country? AmericaBlog’s John Aravosis writes “of a White House meeting last week with state-based equality groups.” “Brian Bond, Deputy Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement and liaison to the LGBT community… expressed frustration at the often intense criticism levied, particularly by bloggers, against an administration that is “99 percent supportive [...]

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Caleb Eigsti

Watch: “Protect Marriage, Protect Children, Prohibit Divorce.”

August 14, 2010 12:34 PM by Caleb Eigsti
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Another video with an interesting view on marriage. I think you all should watch. Listen to the rhetoric, the words, and the ending. Celebrities and Marriage: They Go Together Like A Horse And Carriage: Part 2. “Protect Marriage, Protect Children, Prohibit Divorce” Please enjoy.

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Civil Rights

Majority Of Americans: Marriage For Gays Is A Constitutional Right

August 11, 2010 9:39 PM by David Badash
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In the wake of Judge Vaughn Walker’s Prop 8 decision, a just-released CNN poll shows that 52% of Americans think marriage equality is a constitutional right. 46% of Americans disagreed. This is the first time a majority of Americans have said same-sex couples should have the constitutional right to be married. As with any poll, [...]

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Bigotry Watch

Irrational Michele Bachmann Asks If Walker Thinks 7 Million Prop 8 Voters Are Irrational

August 10, 2010 8:19 PM by David Badash

Minnesota Congresswoman and chief Tea Party Caucus wingnut Michele Bachmann obviously is the stupidest person in the U.S. Congress. Before I tell you why THIS TIME, watch this video from March 2009, when Bachmann revealed to the world that she has ZERO understanding of the U.S. Constitution: Embarrassing! Of course the U.S. Constitution grants Congress [...]

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Civil Rights

BREAKING: With Tomorrow’s Prop 8 Decision, The World Will Change

August 3, 2010 7:47 PM by David Badash
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Prop 8, the federal trial which will determine the future of same-sex marriage in California, and possibly, down the road, the entire country, will be decided tomorrow, Wednesday, August 4, 2010. I’m writing that date because I want you to remember the day the world (at least, our world,) changed. It is my personal hope [...]

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Caleb Eigsti

Ellen DeGeneres: “And Maybe It’s Cause I’m Gay That I Think We Should All Be Equal”

August 2, 2010 6:39 PM by Caleb Eigsti
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Thought I would do a series highlighting video with opinions on marriage. Most are celebrities, most are funny, but they all need to be heard. The messages that are being sent from the Right are not of love, they are not of rights and equality, and they are hurtful. Besides, I believe everyone needs a [...]

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Civil Rights

Homophobia, Taught At An Early Age

July 27, 2010 2:58 PM by David Badash
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Originally, I wanted to write a piece about a challenging yet inspiring event that happened during our trip to Las Vegas. But now I see there’s an even bigger picture. So, here you have it: Homophobia, Taught At An Early Age: a two-parter! Part One: Sunday night, Caleb and I were enjoying a couple of [...]

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