In regards to advances for LGBT equality, its been quite a week. Maryland’s senate approves same-sex marriage, DOMA is now NOT defended and openly Gay man, Jeremy Bernard is now President Obama’s Social Secretary! We must remember to celebrate these things! Our fight does not have to be negative, celebrate these milestones, as we keep moving forward we will get that unending ring of equality.
Love yourself!!! We feel that we are taking on obstacles from places that were once thought to be peaceful and non-attention getting.
THE BAD
INDIANA: our former neighbors, please read this courtesy of Bilerico
ARKANSAS: state of many quakes are baffled by THIS
WYOMING: a state once of progress; we all know now its erupting with inequalities
THE GOOD
HAWAII: Governor Abercrombie to sign Civil Unions into Law
CALIFORNIA: “The California Supreme Court has announced it will take up the case of Proposition 8, delaying the outcome of the decision on same-sex “marriage.” We hope it goes in favor of our brothers and sisters.
Many unfinished business to take care of that will effect the lives of everyone in the country. We should have the power to complete…it is up to all of us to fight for what is right and due.
This state had accomplished many things. It was known as a progressive state, especially for women, since it was the 1st to allow women the right to vote, and had the first female governor. For a state that was known for its progress is now being looked at as backwards due to its homophobic voting in the state house. As we know, Wyoming is voting on a ban to recognize outside, same-sex marriages. Monday-1/24, the state house approved the ban 32-27, it now goes to the state senate, if approved, it will NOT recognize same-sex civil unions, same-sex marriages from other states AND foreign countries.
We could make some poignant thought about why bullying is wrong, we could go into statistics, we could be all high-brow and pontificate about how wrong it is, but seriously, we are at a writers’ block of how to take the global problem of bullying the LGBT community and stuff it into a blog post that is randomly read.
Here is 1 example: imagine watching a baseball game, and a group of adult men sing the alternate lyrics of Y-M-C-A (Y-R-U-Gay) and you and your friend, just the two of you, are just 18 years old (yes you are considered an adult, but I definitely was still figuring things out then) just sitting in the bleachers enjoying a baseball game and having to take on the banter from immature men and watch others laugh at you who are NOT DOING ANYTHING TO STOP THEM! Where’s John Quinones and his segment “What would you do?” when you need it? So watch the clip above and make your own opinion.
Our opinion, to the haters out there: find something better to do than bullying. Yes, bullying will always be around like air pollution, but guess what, we can actually ignore disruptors of peace. Let the bullies tire themselves out by spending massive amounts of energy critiquing others and over time, they won’t even find out who they are themselves. To anyone who has been bullied, LOVE yourself, be who you are, and most of all do NOT harm yourself.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends of the victims who have passed and who are still fighting for their lives, including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.
What can be said after the tragic events? Arizona is a hot bed of hostility? This state has been a focus on profound issues that can lead to that scary thing some call CHANGE. We could go on about how Jared Lee Loughner may have been triggered by his personal observances of government, but still, he committed a mass homicide. We all may be in search of answers for WHY Loughner did this, but overall we must remember he committed a crime, and he must be evaluated and punished for committing this violent act. Just do yourselves a favor, no matter what small differences you have, show a sign of love to your family and friends nearby.
What will 2011 bring? More equality? More hope? More accomplishments? We wish everyone a bright new year with enlightenment, joy, goal achievement, and prosperity. May your hearts be filled with love and desire to respect others and most of all, respect yourself. Here’s to you in ‘11.
and openly Gay man, Jeremy Bernard is now President Obama’s Social Secretary! We must remember to celebrate these things! Our fight does not have to be negative, celebrate these milestones, as we keep moving forward we will get that unending ring of equality.
This state had accomplished many things. It was known as a progressive state, especially for women, since it was the 1st to allow women the right to vote, and had the first female governor. For a state that was known for its progress is now being looked at as backwards due to its homophobic voting in the state house. As we know, Wyoming is voting on a ban to recognize outside, same-sex marriages. Monday-1/24, the state house approved the ban 32-27, it now goes to the state senate, if approved, it will NOT recognize same-sex civil unions, same-sex marriages from other states AND foreign countries.
