Joyce L. Arnold, Liberally Independent, Queer Talk, equality activist, writer. First, from Obama and Romney The recent Boy Scout decision to continue keeping the gays out is still making news. And Romney and Obama agree: the Boy Scouts should allow gay members. Both could do more. Obama, for example, could resign as honorary president of [...]
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News Desk: New Hampshire Chick-fil-A Manager Goes Rogue, Will Sponsor Gay Pride Event
FROM THE New York Daily News: In a statement, Anthony Picolia said he was “excited” to be a part of the New Hampshire Pride Fest, set for Aug. 11 in Manchester. “In both my personal and professional life, I have had and continue to have positive relationships with family, friends, customers and employees in the [...]
Did Chick-Fil-A Lie to the Public?
“Chick-fil-A values are not Chicago values. They disrespect our fellow neighbors and residents. This would be a bad investment, since it would be empty.” – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel IT’S BOSTON MAYOR Thomas Menino, who has vowed to keep his city Chick-fil-A-free, versus religious conservative Mike Huckabee, who’s having an Chick-Fil-A Bigots Appreciation Day. This [...]
The Death of American Exceptionalism
WHATEVER AMERICA USED to represent it doesn’t any longer, with Rep. Michele Bachmann the leading poster propagandist representing why this is true, though she’s got company in her clan. It includes Mitt Romney’s booster John Sununu, a former governor of New Hampshire and George H.W. Bush’s chief of staff. Along with these Republicans you can [...]
Ron Paul Newsletter Scandal, Iowa, and Trump’s Revenge
Can Ron Paul’s “rock solid” caucus strategy save him from the negative incoming? Paul’s PR troubles are real and the criticism deserved, but these types of things also can make die hard supporters of a candidate double down. Andrew Sullivan, who endorsed Paul, ended up spinning himself senseless today. But could Paul’s troubles help Mitt [...]
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