In a landmark decision, Sao Paulo state judge Fernando Henrique Pinto ruled Monday that two men were allowed to convert their civil union into a full marriage. In May 2011, Brazil’s Supreme Court had legalized same-sex civil unions, but stopped short…
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Slap Upside The Head: And Now, A Warning From Canada
So, I hear that New York State has finally legalized same-sex marriage. That’s fantastic news! Throughout the debate, however, many people were wondering aloud about the consequences—both direct and indirect—that should be expected. Some of the predictions are downright dire. I think I can chime in here. The first legal same-sex marriages in Canada happened […]
Continue readinggay persons of color: Mass same-sex wedding takes place in the Philippines
As proponents of equality across the globe celebrated New York State’s recent passage of a marriage equality bill, eight lesbian and gay couples were married in a mass ceremony in Baguio City, Philippines, on Saturday. The event was hosted by the ecume…
Continue readinggay persons of color: New York Senate ok’s marriage equality
In a landmark moment in American history, the New York State Senate voted 33-29 Friday night to pass a state bill (Bill 5045) legalizing marriage equality. Thirty-two votes were needed for the passage of the law, which contains critical protections for…
Continue readinggay persons of color: Liechtenstein referendum delivers equal rights for gays and lesbians
In a referendum on June 17 and Jun 19, voters in Liechtenstein overwhelmingly backed a new law that gives gay and lesbian couples the right to formally register their partnerships. The Lebenspartnerschaftsgesetz (registered partnership act) had been al…
Continue readinggay persons of color: New York Giants owner Steve Tisch joins marriage equality campaign
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch has joined the campaign for marriage equality in New York State in a new video released Monday (below) in which he states: “As an owner of the New York Giants, I am proud to join the chorus of professionals in sport…
Continue readingSlap Upside The Head: Tories Raise The Spectre Of A Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Well, that didn’t take very long, did it? Just weeks after Canada’s federal election, delegates at the Conservative Party Convention have raised a dead social issue over the weekend, discussing and voting on a resolution to ban same-sex marriage in Canada. While a same-sex marriage ban had already been official Conservative Party policy, delegates readily […]
Continue readingEnormous Thriving Plants: Anglican Same-Sex Blessings.
Anglican churches in Nova Scotia and P.E.I. will now apparently have the individual autonomy to choose to bless same-sex marriages. A tiny step to be certain, but at least it’s one in the right direction.
Continue readingEnormous Thriving Plants: Anglican Same-Sex Blessings.
Anglican churches in Nova Scotia and P.E.I. will now apparently have the individual autonomy to choose to bless same-sex marriages. A tiny step to be certain, but at least it’s one in the right direction.
Continue readingEnormous Thriving Plants: Anglican Same-Sex Blessings.
Anglican churches in Nova Scotia and P.E.I. will now apparently have the individual autonomy to choose to bless same-sex marriages.A tiny step to be certain, but at least it’s one in the right direction.
Continue readinggay persons of color: Watch: Steve Nash endorses marriage equality with video
“A growing number of professional athletes are speaking out in support of gay and lesbian couples getting married. I’m proud to be one of them. Join me and the super-majority of New Yorkers who support marriage equality.”Steve Nash, Canadian profession…
Continue readinggay persons of color: Former baseball player, Billy Bean, poses for equal rights
Former Major League Baseball player Billy Bean, who made news in 1999 when he came out openly as gay four years after he retired from the sport, has posed for the NOH8 Campaign, which raises awareness and funds for gay rights causes, including ending C…
Continue readinggay persons of color: Republican Party donors back New York marriage equality
“If they know us, they don’t vote against us.” Harvey MilkOf course, there will always be exceptions to that assertion made by Mr. Milk way back in the 1970s, but for the most part, I think it’s true that if someone personally knows a gay, lesbian, b…
Continue readinggay persons of color: Watch: Sean Avery endorses marriage equality with video
“I’m Sean Avery, and I’m a New Yorker for marriage equality. I treat everyone the way I expect to be treated, and that applies to marriage.”After New York Rangers left winger Sean Avery declared his support early in 2011 for any hockey player who m…
Continue readingPrime Minister hits caucus with his rhythm stick
The party faithful thought they were attending another fat white guy Christmas party, but little did they know what was in store. Head Tory Cowboy Steve, backed by a crackerjack punk band he hired earlier in the day, entertained his ministers and staff with a rousing five-song set in Ottawa Wednesday evening.
Steve and the band opened with their cover of ChixdiggiT’s iconic “I Wanna Hump You”, followed by the NoFX favourite “We Threw Gasoline On The Fire And Now We Have Stumps For Arms And No Eyebrows”. Cowboy Steve then paid tribute to John Lennon on the anniversary of the fallen Beatle’s death with a heartfelt rendition of the classic singalong “Revolution 9”.
He closed with his version of the Vegas DeMilo feelgood seasonal number “Sex Toys for Christmas”. Brought back for an encore, the band bid goodnight with Puscifer’s “Drunk With Power”. By all accounts, the enthusiastic crowd went home satisfied.
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Continue readingFive of Five: Prentice Abandons Ship
What can you say about Jim Prentice? Widely regarded as a moderate conservative, well liked by fellow MP’s and a well respected Calgarian. But also, a man with no influence or future in Stephen Harper’s highly radicalized political movement.Two Prentic…
Continue readingA. Picazo: Who’s Influencing Policy Decisions In Stephen Harper’s Government?
In the wake Marci McDonald’s newly released book The Armageddon Factor: The Rise Of Christian Nationalism In Canada, a political firestorm has erupted on Parliament Hill, igniting debate about just who’s influencing the policy decisions made by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. The release of McDonald’s book comes amid the brewing tension
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