Tag Archives: LGBT Rights

Illinois Democratic Legislators Should be “Primaried”

Posted on Saturday, June 1st, 2013 by Doug Marquardt

Yesterday, the Illinois House decided not to vote on marriage equality. The bill’s sponsor claimed that members asked for more time to consider it. But it seems that a group of African-American religious leaders lobbied against the bill and this … Continue reading →

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Phyllis Schlafly’s Pearls of Wisdom

Posted on Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 by Doug Marquardt

I realized that I was not entirely fair to Phyllis Schlafly in my previous post. In addition to the old-fashioned, backwards-thinking, racist statements you would expect to hear from an elderly person in their late-eighties, I did not give her … Continue reading →

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The Religious Right to Protest Roger Ebert’s Funeral

Posted on Monday, April 8th, 2013 by Doug Marquardt

The Westboro Baptist “church” is once again proving that the religious right is full of assholes. They had the nerve to release the following statement (from their site “god hates fags”) on the late Roger Ebert and, apparently, they intend … Continue reading →

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Friends Don’t Let Friends Veto Equality

Posted on Sunday, February 10th, 2013 by Doug Marquardt

From Garden State Equality: Mr. Zuckerberg and Facebook have made major strides in the past few years, turning the world’s largest social network into a more open and inclusive place for the LGBT community. We find it deeply disappointing that … Continue reading →

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People Should Know When They Are Conquered

Posted on Friday, November 16th, 2012 by Guest Contributor

This line is spoken by Quintus, a Roman commander in the opening battle scene of the film Gladiator.  He speaks the line stoically as he observes a group of Germanic warriors emerging from the forest, ready to fight to the … Continue reading →

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The Simpsons and Politics

Posted on Friday, September 7th, 2012 by Lucas Kawa

As a child of the ‘90s, The Simpsons will always have a place in my youth and heart. As fans might know, Matt Groening and Co. are no strangers to political commentary. Below is an assortment of politically charged Simpsons … Continue reading →

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Refuting Romney’s Lies – ALL OF THEM

Posted on Thursday, August 30th, 2012 by Doug Marquardt

Think Progress has put together the best post refuting Romney’s lies: FACTS MATTER: The Ultimate Guide to Mitt Romney’s Convention Speech Its a must read for all Democrats and should be forwarded to every friend and family member you have. … Continue reading →

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Wish I’d Said That

Posted on Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 by Cindy Rose

Some great graphics and witty words to go with your 4th. Have a great holiday.    

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Video Clips of the Week

Posted on Thursday, June 28th, 2012 by Doug Marquardt

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The Marriage of a Republican Lesbian During a Democratic Presidency

Posted on Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 by mlitman

The wedding of Mary Cheney, daughter of former Republic Vice President Dick Cheney, to her partner of 20 years, Heather Poe, received little attention in the press.  Their two children, 5 and almost 3, were probably relieved that their parents had finally married. … Continue reading →

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