In the Heat of the Night
I have previously written about the possibility of NC succumbing to southern peer pressure on same-sex marriage. Well, the process is off to a good start for supporters of the constitutional amendment. In a move that will surely upset opponents, about 5 hours after the bill was introduced, it had passed the House by a vote of 75-42. …
Double Encore
As if the previous two were not enough, the NCGA is returning to town next Monday to take another curtain call. Yes… it’s not over yet. The primary political reason for the session is to attempt to get a number of constitutional amendments on upcoming ballots for approval by voters. However, the GA also has …
All Together
Over the weekend, the New York State legislature approved a bill giving same-sex New Yorkers the right to marry. Bravo. Marriage equality is slowly, slowly, making its way down the east coast. As a former bridge and tunnel New Yorker (read: native of New Jersey), I watched in amazement as this bill was shepherded through …
Jimmy Creech on The State of Things Today!
We all love listening to The State of Things with Frank Stasio on WUNC, and here’s one more reason to tune in today at noon: NCSJP’s very own Jimmy Creech will on for the entire hour discussing his amazing new book Adam’s Gift. Listen in to hear about Jimmy’s amazing story and get some inspiration …
Blowhard Brown
We are having a difficult time coming up with an example of State Rep. Larry brown opening his mouth and not saying something stupid, bigoted, or homophobic. You may remember a few months ago he referred to homosexuals as “queers” and “fruitloops” on the House floor, prompting a flurry of public outrage, or when Saturday …
Autumn of Hate
If things keep moving in the direction they are, we should name this fall the Autumn of Hate. So much hatred unleashed on one population, so much pain and death, and all at a time when more Americans than ever, over 50% for the first time, accept homosexuality as “morally acceptable”. Sadly, we still have …
Street Fight
We were thrilled to see so many people protesting the traditional marriage protest yesterday afternoon in Raleigh. By all accounts, the National Organization for Marriage (and their ridiculous bus tour) was overpowered by those in support of gay marriage and gay rights, and was amazing that people were able to mobilize so quickly for the …