Sen. Portman didn’t announce his change of heart because it will help his re-election chances. It probably won’t. But, appropriately, marriage and love are both known for making people do things that, to others, seem irrational. Read More
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In long overdue ‘coming out,’ Portman embraces the ‘overriding message of love’
6:47 PM on 3/15/2013
The demise of the platinum coin
5:02 PM on 1/12/2013
Ezra Klein over at Washington Post's Wonkblog just announced that the Treasury, Federal Reserve and White House have all come together in opposition to the notorious "Platinum Coin" plan. Thank goodness and good riddance. Read More
NOM pledges to unseat pro-marriage equality Illinois Republicans
2:00 PM on 1/4/2013
The anti-marriage equality group's tactic could flip legislative seats to Democratic candidates. Read More
Right-wing reinvents historic 2012 gay marriage wins
4:15 PM on 11/28/2012
Infamous pseudo-historian David Barton is at it again. This time he is reinventing the outcome of the 2012 election for gay rights. The more sober members of the GOP must be willing to stand up and confront the radicals in their party. They’re going to have to call it—not as they see it—but as it actually is. Read More
The anti-gay culture war ends now
1:21 PM on 11/7/2012
With the passage of voter-supported initiatives around the country, same-sex marriage is now a socially moderate position. This trend will only accelerate under Millennials. Read More
Log Cabin Republicans make an unfortunate endorsement of Romney
10:31 AM on 10/24/2012
The Log Cabin Republicans—the GOP’s most prominent pro-gay group—endorsed Mitt Romney for president this week. Unfortunately, they are betting on someone who is likely to treat them like second-class citizens once in office. Read More
Locker room’s homophobia culture begins to crumble
3:14 PM on 10/19/2012
NFL players have begun to speak out against homophobia, opening the door for a more equitable playing field - one day. Read More
Political fight over marijuana opens new bipartisan opportunities
6:57 PM on 9/27/2012
Amid last week’s brouhaha over Mitt Romney’s tax returns, staunch conservative Tom Tancredo endorsed the legalization of marijuana in Colorado. Tancredo’s support for Amendment 64, a proposed state constitutional amendment to regulate the drug much like alcohol, came as a surprise to many given his boisterous reputation as a longtime Republican lawmaker. Read More
