Constitutional lawyers, actors union latest to oppose Calif. gay marriage ban

The Screen Actors Guild has come out against a proposed amendment to the California constitution that would ban same-sex marriage, while 59 noted constitutional lawyers have issued a statement denouncing arguments being used by supporters of the measure. Read more

Colin Powell Endorses Obama, Chastises McCain (Video)

Former Secretary of State of staff under George W. Bush, Vietnam veteran, former National Security Advisor, and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff Colin Powell, who donated to John McCain’s campaign for president and twice met with Barack Obama to advise him, this morning endorsed Obama for president. Video after the jump. Read more

Basic Rights Oregon Endorses Jeff Merkley for U.S. Senate

This morning Basic Rights Oregon weighed in on the U.S. Senate race between Jeff Merkley and Steve Novick. Basic Rights Oregon announced that it has endorsed Jeff Merkley for U.S. Senate in Oregon’s Democratic Primary. Read more