The Bigots Come Out In New York

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080529/ap_on_re_us/gay_marriage

I hope everyone is keeping track of who the bigots are in these states. We don't want to get caught by suprise like the gays in Germany did with the Nazi party.

California Court Allows Marriage

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080515/ap_on_re_us/gay_marriage
"Throughout California, Stonewall Democrats have strategically worked to build support for pro-equality positions among Democratic candidates, party officials and elected leaders," said Laurie McBride (Sacramento, CA), Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of National Stonewall Democrats. "This ruling reflects the values of our Party and the will of California voters as already expressed twice by the state legislature. Democrats are working to support this court ruling and to defeat any proposed anti-marriage initiative." The efforts of Stonewall Democrats chapters across California ensured that the California Democratic Party first voiced its support for legislation recognizing the freedom to marry in 2005, with the party permanently ratified that position in its platform earlier this year. Their work created a political climate which included more pro-equality legislators, stronger advocates and diverse partnership opportunities for the crucial work of statewide groups. In 2005 and 2007, the California legislature successfully passed the "Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act" which would have recognized the freedom of all California couples to enter into civil marriage. Stonewall Democrats throughout California worked through their chapters to build support for the legislation among local Democratic bodies and the state party. Their efforts supported the work of partners like Equality California who successfully built a majority of support for the legislation in both the California Assembly and Senate. Although the "Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act" was twice vetoed by the Republican Governor, chapters of the Stonewall Democrats continued to build Democratic support for the freedom of all Californians to marry.

Democrats Continue To Oust Republicans

A key Republican seat was taken by a Democrat in Mississippi
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/13/miss.election/index.html

Did Dann Lie Under Oath?

Didn't learn from Clinton.

http://www.vindy.com/news/2008/may/14/rep-8216too-many-inconsistencies8217/

Should SubPrime Millionaire Lenders Be In Jail?

http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2008/05/the_subprime_house_of_cards.html

Ohio Dem Party Boots Marc Dann

http://www.vindy.com/news/2008/may/11/ohio-democrats-vote-to-boot-dann-from-the-party/

Boccieri Fighting For More Transportation Funds

http://www.vindy.com/news/2008/may/05/boccieri-urges-creation-of-transportation-district/

Evangelicals Turning Away From Politics

Even extremist evangelicals are seeing that trying to turn the US into a Christian theocracy was a mistake. http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/02/evangelicals.ap/index.html

Marc Dann Affair And Poor Hiring Cripples Att. General

Ohio Att. General Marc Dann was smitten by the lure of Columbus and his power and will now pay the price. Of course, all of us whom were looking to him to protect us will also suffer.
http://www.vindy.com/under-fire/

Florida Moves To Stop Bullying

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R) is expected to sign legislation that would require school districts to prohibit bullying and harassment.
The Senate passed the bill unanimously on Wednesday. It already had passed the House.
Crist has said he would likely sign the bill. ''I'm against bullying, too,'' he said.
The legislation mandates that school districts throughout the state must put in place specific policies to deal with bullying that includes methods of investigating and punishments. It also bans cyber bullying.
The districts would have to comply by December 1 or risk losing state funds.

Solution To Florida and Michigan Primary Problem

Cong. Kucinich has suggested a logical way to solve the problem with Florida and Michigan. He suggested an extensive poll of democrats in the states. http://blog.cleveland.com/openers/2008/05/kucinich_wants_polling_to_end.html

Another Company Cheats Us Out Of Paying Taxes

A company in Poland is trying to get out of paying it's fair share of local taxes. Cheating police, fire, road repair, and schools. Just to get rich. Shame on them.
http://www.vindy.com/news/2008/may/02/bj-alan-abatement-plan-sparks-debate/