Washington Moves Towards More Equality, Still Falls Short

Washington, a state that currently has a very limited Domestic Partnership law, seeks to expand DP’s into something closer to the likes of Oregon’s Domestic Partnership law. This means a large expansion of the rights, privileges and responsibilities afforded to committed gay and lesbian couples. Read more

California Gay Foes Lose in Court

Hopefully just one of the many losses to come.

A federal judge denied a request Thursday to keep secret the names of donors to California’s anti-gay marriage initiative, saying the public had a right to know who gave money to state ballot measures. Read more

India: Oh Snap! Your Future Mother-In-Law Just Outed You Via Text Message

Move over Mayor Adams! According to Scotsman and IT Examiner, Indian mothers are hiring private detectives to ’seduce’ potential son-in-laws with SMS and email messages. Though it may not be for the reason you would think… Read more

Hiding Pro-Prop 8 Contributor Names Violates Calif. Disclosure Law

Earlier this month, the Yes on Proposition 8 campaign asked a federal court to conceal the names of donors, saying the reports have led to the “harassment of contributors”. Read more

Sam Adams Returns, Releases Video to Portlanders

Mayor Sam Adams just released this video (in fact it’s still processing as I write this). Here is his video message to Portlanders, as well as his written message. I’ve got to say after watching it you can tell he’s had a rough couple of days. Read more

Mayor Sam Adams: “Tomorrow, I go back work as your mayor”

Looks like our mayor is going to remain our mayor. In the below statement he makes it clear that he has no intentions of resigning. Read more

Sam Adams “Determined To Stay In Office”; Supporters Organize Rally

This just in from Thomas Lauderale, lead of Pink Martini and friend of Mayor Sam Adams: Read more

Why Mayor Sam Adams Should Remain Mayor Sam Adams (Audio)

In my quest to find the right words, and even more frankly the time to sum everything up, I got an email from a friend of mine who summed it up perfectly. Read more

MILK Earns 8 Academy Award Nominations

Milk is among the leading Oscar nominees in major categories with 8 nominations. Amazing, but not surprising. A truly amazing film that deserves all of these. Read more

Going on OPB’s “Think Out Loud” this AM between 9-10am

Just an FYI. In Portland that is 91.5 fm. I believe that you can also listen online and even call in with your thoughts. Read more

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