Via News Blog from 365gay.com Its time to drug test everyone at the FBI, and maybe a brain scan too, for good measure. (Washington) The FBI said Wednesday that members of an anti-gay fundamentalist group participated in the bureau’s training of police officers and FBI agents – a move the bureau says it will take steps to remedy in the future. The bureau extended the invitations to Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kan., for training this spring at two bureau facilities in Virginia: Quantico and Manassas....
Thursday, June 30, 2011
New US Attorney, Confirmed
via NewsObserver.com U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, a Greensboro Democrat who forwarded Walker’s name to the White House for consideration, praised the confirmation. “Mr. Walker is incredibly qualified to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District," Hagan said in a statement. "His extensive experience includes seven years in the U.S. Attorney’s office. I recommended Mr. Walker to the president because of his excellent credentials, and I am proud the Senate confirmed him unanimously.” Walker also was supported by U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, a Winston-Salem...
Farewell, and thank you, Ian say Goodbye
As you know, tomorrow will be my last day with Equality NC, and I wanted to take a moment to say thanks. The investment you and supporters across this state and beyond have made has been a source of real inspiration for me. You've given your time, your ideas, your money, and your energy because you share a belief that we can build a state of equality right here in North Carolina. Thank you, thank you, thank you. It's been an honor to lead this organization, but I'm cognizant that I'm only the most visible part of an amazing team. The remarkable...
Breaking News Alert: Geithner weighs exit following debt deal
Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner has told President Obama that he is considering leaving his post but would wait to make a final decision until the negotiations over the deficit reduction talks are completed, according to people familiar with the matter. Geithner, who has wanted to leave the administration for some time, would only exit with the president's endorsement, the people said....
THE WHITE HOUSE to Host Twitter Townhall
Office of the Press Secretary IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2011 White House to Host Twitter @TOWNHALL Today, the White House announced through its official Twitter account, @whitehouse, that it will host its first ever Twitter town hall on Wednesday, July 6 at 2PM ET in the East Room of the White House. Twitter co-founder and Executive Chairman Jack Dorsey will moderate a conversation between President Obama and Americans across the country about the economy and jobs. Starting today, twitter users can submit questions using the hashtag #AskObama. ...
Ok I must have been asleep.
Just when did Dan Savage become a part of GetEqual?? This is how I found out about this. (photo credit out.com) also link are not active. Can someone tell me when this happen. I must have been asleep at the keyboard once again and miss this major event.. I love what GetEqual does and I’m trying to start a group here in Eastern NC.. I have my own personal feeling about Dan, which I won’t go into here. Also its bad enough that one board member has a very question past and current actions that should be address. However having Dan a spoke person...
Perdue Vetos S 532
Gov. Perdue vetoes S532, the ESC/Jobs Reform bill. She says it will raise unemployment taxes on businesses across the state #NCGA #NCPOL A BILL Senate Bill 532 (= H813) was veto by Governor Bev Perdue, I’m sure the GOP will try to override this veto too, Tillis and crew isn’t happy that Perdue is vetoing some of their dream bills. TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REFORM THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAWS OF NORTH CAROLINA BY CREATING THE DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT...
Protestors plague GOP fundraiser in Raleigh..
Via @NCCapitol, (updated typo’s fixed) About four dozen protestors gathered in the late-afternoon heat today to protest the House Republican fundraiser at 18 Seaboard tonight. Across the street, at the restaurant, a steady stream of cars pulled into the parking lot at about 5:45. Three Raleigh police officers stood watch, but the protest was peaceful – though loud. (photo credit: Copyright 2011 Capitol Broadcasting Company) I had plans to...
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
PRESS RELEASE - The Rialto theater in Raleigh sneaks the movie Beginners.
For Immediate Release The Rialto theater in Raleigh sneaks the movie Beginners. As part of the Crape Myrtle Festival (CMF), The Rialto is pleased to sneak BEGINNERS on Thursday, June 30 at 9:00 pm. Tickets will sell for $10.00 with proceeds going to CMF. Go to the Raleigh GLBT Report special attachment to see a movie trailer plus exciting special details for the movie Beginners.This is one of the must see movies for the GLBT Community for 2011. Plus you will be helping to support the programs of the Crape Myrtle Festival organization of...
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Anonymous Declares War on the City of Orlando for "Food Terrorists"
Via Broward-Palm Beach NewTimes I couldn’t believe this till I read it. Arresting people for feeding the needy, poor, the homeless. What are we coming to? Anonymous, an online community of anarchist hackers, is taking on its new hacktivist cause -- an apparent "war" on the City of Orlando for the recent arrests of "food terrorists." The group Food Not Bombs -- which has recently been sharing food with people in parks across Florida -- says 21 people...
Monday, June 27, 2011
Tillis and Samuelson is mad over Veto
Via the Wral But House Speaker Thom Tillis called the veto a "disappointment:": “Governor Perdue’s over-eager veto pen has struck again, showcasing the latest disappointment in a record-setting string of vetoes this year. Good policies continue to be met with hostility in the Governor’s office, and that is unfortunate for the people of North Carolina.” And the bill's chief sponsor, House Majority Whip Ruth Samuelson, R-Mecklenburg, said the veto runs counter to Perdue's voting record as a state lawmaker: “We are now...
Michele Bachmann need a fact checker
Via from JoeMyGod, that love him, how he finds this stuff its amazing, Michele love serial killer John Wayne Gacy… Michele Bachmann: "Well, what I want them to know is just like, John Wayne was from Waterloo, Iowa. That's the kind of spirit that I have, too." Unfortunately for the perpetually fact-challenged Crazy Eyes, the John Wayne who lived in Waterloo, Iowa was infamous serial killer John Wayne GACY. The famed actor was...
Another Veto, You Go Bev
Today, Governor Bev Perdue stood with the women of North Carolina by vetoing H.B.854, the “Women Know Nothing” bill! Without her veto, this extremist legislation would have become law, drastically altering reproductive choice and freedom in our state. H.B.854 would have established extreme barriers to abortion care, including a 24-hour waiting period, a mandated ultrasound, and a requirement that physicians read women a script written by anti-choice politicians In a statement, Perdue said the bill would interfere with doctor-patient relationships....
It now cost you to speak with/meet your district Representative, WTF
Yes, can you believe this, now you have to pay to see or meet your local Representative here in NC. I guess these Rep’s forgot who is paying there salaries, how they want you to pay to see them… U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers will return to Rocky Mount this week to discuss her work on Capitol Hill regarding national health care reform. “The hundreds of businesses and industries represented by The Chamber and our organization are on record stating that...
Tillis Announces House to Take Override Vote on Voter ID
Office of the Speaker Speaker of the House June 24, 2011 Raleigh – House Speaker Thom Tillis (R-Mecklenburg) announced today that the North Carolina House will attempt to override Gov. Bev Perdue’s veto of the voter ID bill when the body reconvenes in July. “Governor Perdue has chosen to veto a bill that over 75% of North Carolinians support and more than a dozen other states utilize,” Tillis said. “Governor Perdue continues to play politics and she has once again turned her back on the voters of our state. Republicans in the state...
Can the GOP Override the Veto on Voter ID?
from Wral, An update from WRAL’s Laura Leslie: Voter ID, Speaker Thom Tillis says the House will seek to override Gov. Perdue’s veto of H351, the Voter ID bill, during its July special session. At first glance, an override seems unlikely. The House vote on H351 was strictly party-line, so the GOP would need to pick up four Dems to reach the override threshold of 72 votes. Still, it has happened recently - and this override will be taking place against the backdrop of GOP redistricting. With a majority in both chambers, Republicans...
Op-ed: Right-wing agenda hurts state
Via Fayobserver.com What was supposed to be jobs focused legislative session, turned into a social agenda items set by the right-wing, that legislative leaders approve. Wake County has pink-slipped 200 school employees and more are waiting to hear if they will have jobs in the fall. Kannapolis City Schools have fired 114 educators; Harnett County, 88, most of them teacher assistants; Duplin County, 210; and Lee County, 50. Our universities and community colleges also plan to lay off thousands. N.C. Central University just announced that...
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Str8 Brides for SSM
Via Winston-Salem Journal, Kelly Fredgren, Annemarie Stott, Kylie Kavanagh, Valerie Palaninathan, Christine Toole and Alexis Siebert (from left) were among the women who marched in support of same-sex marriage on Friday. Afterward, they attended June Bride Bingo. (photo credit its owner via WSJ, Credit: BRUCE CHAPMAN/JOURNAL) Decked out in wedding dresses, a group of 10 straight women marched about a mile through downtown Winston-Salem on Friday...
Food Lion at Pride
photo credit, @NCHometownGirl Food Lion stores, born & bred in Salisbury,"Partner in Pride" sponsor,endorses public display of sex content.#tcot ...
Brian of NOM Planning to Reverse SSM In NY
Via NOMblog, (sorry no links will be provided) Last night we were sold out by the Republican Party in New York. Shortly before 10:30 last night, the New York Senate voted 33 to 29 in favor of same-sex marriage. Four Republicans – Jim Alesi, Roy McDonald, Steve Saland, and Mark Grisanti provided the margin of passage. But this fight is far from over. In response to last night's vote, I have doubled our pledge to New York, committing at least...
Will, what happen in NY Happen here in NC?
So with the special session of the NCGA coming up this September, where House bill 777 and Senate bill 106 will be coming to the floor for hearing and a vote, to which one will be place on the 2012 ballot,to see if the people of NC will place a Constitution Amendment on the NC Constitution to block, banned, or any other relationship for same-sex couples here in NC. To read more about these bills click on HOUSE BILL 777, or SENATE BILL...
Judges gone Wild, Why isn’t there a Tape
Via The Raw Story, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser has issued a denial of witness reports that he grabbed fellow justice Ann Walsh Bradley by the throat on June 13. and wait for it, Justice Bradley has issued a statement to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel stating that "(t)he facts are that I was demanding that he get out of my office and he put his hands around my neck in anger in a chokehold". and it just get better, Anonymous...
Weekend News from Around NC on NCGA
Editorial - Sensible districts would serve state well Democrats in the N.C. General Assembly are experiencing the bitter taste of the same medicine they fed to Republicans all those years, when they used the redistricting process to their political advantage. Such gerrymandering prompted lawsuits, judge shopping and judicial redistricting. Now it's the other side's turn. That is not license, however, for the GOP to create the same type of “inkblot districts” they accused their Democratic rivals of just a few years ago, however. And the first...
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Tony isn’t very Happy this week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Family Research Council (FRC) President Tony Perkins reacted to the vote by the New York State Senate, releasing the following statement: “Enormous political coercion has resulted in a profound failure of moral courage in the New York Senate. A clear majority of the people of New York oppose counterfeit ‘marriage,’ but Gov. Cuomo and anti-family lawmakers have shown that their allegiance...
Finally, GLAAD releases this statement to clarify
GLAAD Board of Directors Announces Resignation of President Jarrett Barrios Organization Puts Focus on the Future New York, NY, June 23, 2011 - The Board of Directors of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) today announced their acceptance of President Jarrett Barrios' resignation. The Board of Directors will now begin to assemble an Executive Search Committee to identify a new President. GLAAD's Board of Directors confirmed a commitment to maintaining a strong focus on its mission-related activities during this transition and...
There must be something in the Water in AZ!
A Few week ago McCain claims that the AZ wildfires were started by illegal immigrants coming from Mexico, Now Sheriff Joe Arpaio is question all illegals if they are starting these fires. Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the infamously tough "Sheriff Joe," released a statement about the arrests, which occurred near the border where the wildfires blazed. “It’s a long shot I know,” Arpaio said. “But since we already gather information from them about their U.S....
Governor Cuomo Announces Passage of Marriage Equality Act
Albany, NY (June 24, 2011)Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced passage of the Marriage Equality Act, granting same-sex couples the freedom to marry under the law, as well as hundreds of rights, benefits, and protections that have been limited to married couples of the opposite sex."New York has finally torn down the barrier that has prevented same-sex couples from exercising the freedom to marry and from receiving the fundamental protections that so many couples and families take for granted," Governor Cuomo said. "With the world watching,...
Matt Barber is tick off about NY for passing Gay Marriage
Twitter / Matt Barber: Gay "marriage" silliness: ... twitter.com...
Friday, June 24, 2011
Tony isn’t happy about NY Gay Marriage passage.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Family Research Council (FRC) President Tony Perkins reacted to the vote by the New York State Senate, releasing the following statement: “Enormous political coercion has resulted in a profound failure of moral courage in the New York Senate. A clear majority of the people of New York oppose counterfeit ‘marriage,’ but Gov. Cuomo and anti-family lawmakers have shown that their allegiance is to a small but vocal minority seeking to redefine marriage and family. “The so-called religious protections...
GetEqual on NY win
After days of waiting, which followed months of pressure and years of groundwork, New York State has embraced marriage equality -- just in time for NYC Pride this weekend. It'll be quite the celebration, I'm sure! Congrats definitely go out to all the groups and individuals who have worked so hard to get this done, who are too numerous to name. With this vote, we have now doubled the number of LGBT Americans who can legally marry in this country. And our friends at Queer Rising also deserve a huge congratulations -- over the past several months...
NY approves Gay Marriage
Shortly before 10 pm on June 24, 2011, the New York State senate voted 36-26 to approve same-sex marriage. The bill had already passed in the heavily Democratic state assembly by a lopsided vote of 82-47, and Governor Andrew Cuomo has promised to sign it....
Picket Action-NC GOP Fundraiser
It is time to once again make your voices heard and stand up against the NC GOP attack on our great state! You have witnessed their priorities from the despicable legislation seen up to this point. As you know, they have attacked education, public health, consumer protections, environmental protections, voting rights, and workers' rights. We have witnessed legislation to provide more corporate tax breaks, while playing politics with extended unemployment benefits. With their recently passed budget, it is time for us to let them know where we stand!So,...
NC House Republicans
They are not happy that Perdue Vetoed their little bill that would help them to keep thousands from the poll in November of 2012. Support Voter IDGovernor Perdue Vetos Voter ID “We must always be vigilant in protecting the integrity of our election, but requiring every voter to present a government-issued photo ID is not the way to do it,” said Governor Perdue as she vetoed our common-sense legislation to restore confidence in our elections and combat voter fraud.75% of North Carolinians support our voter ID requirements, yet Governor Perdue again...
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Perdue Vetoes Voter ID Bill, what a great day in NC.
Perdue vetoes Voter ID bill via @lauraleslie at @nccapitol http://ow.ly/5p3bP #ncpol #ncgop #ncga #ncgov #cltcc #meckbocc #clt #ncdem Her statement: “The right to choose our leaders is among the most precious freedoms we have – both as Americans and North Carolinians. North Carolinians who are eligible to vote have a constitutionally guaranteed right to cast their ballots, and no one should put up obstacles to citizens exercising that right. “We...
Do you need a good laugh today?
Via Rolling Stone.com, Bachmann is a religious zealot whose brain is a raging electrical storm of divine visions and paranoid delusions. She believes that the Chinese are plotting to replace the dollar bill, that light bulbs are killing our dogs and cats, and that God personally chose her to become both an IRS attorney who would spend years hounding taxpayers and a raging anti-tax Tea Party crusader against big government. She kicked off her unofficial presidential campaign in New Hampshire, by mistakenly declaring it the birthplace of the American...
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Ron Paul supporters chase Hannity
I'm not even a Ron Paul supporter and this touches my heart! Please keep up the good work guys, just as long as you keep it legal and nonviolent ;). This video was captured by youtube user donahue87....
Author Jonathan Dudley: Same sex marriage opponents are hypocrites
Via the RawReplay, Author Jonathan Dudley, who recently graduated from Yale Divinity School, said on CNN that the vast majority of Christians who oppose same sex marriage are hypocrites for following some Biblical principles but disregarding others....
A Demonstration for Full LGBT Equality
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, GetEQUAL -- a national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization -- and Queer Rising -- a New York based grassroots queer equality organization -- and Join the Impact -- a national LGBT civil rights organization -- announced plans to demonstrate for full LGBT equality, scheduled to take place at 5:30 pm (ET) tomorrow, Thursday, June 23rd, 2011. The event, “”, was called by the organizations...
~ SCAM ALERT!!! > Watch out for calls from “Federal State Bureau of NC”
Consumers have recently reported getting calls from the “Federal State Bureau of North Carolina,” telling them they owe a debt and must pay it or face jail time. This is not a real law enforcement organization, and these are not legitimate calls from debt collectors. The threatening calls come from (336) 505-7092, a Google Voice number that could be used by scammers anywhere in the world....
Why Don’t we Do This in our NCGA Building
AT our very own NCGA building where many protest and rallies happen out side of the building, when those people go inside, they have to leave their signs and banners at the door. Well, actually they have them at the steps of the building.. Why don’t we do this in our NCGA??? (photo credit: Julie Bolcer at The Advocate.com) Why can’t we line the halls while carrying our signs???...
Obama seek money for A-List Gays and Lesbians
Via Back2Stonewall.com Tomorrow night President Obama will be holding a $1,250 per plate “Gala with the Gay Community,” hosted by Doogie Houser (NPH) at The Sheraton Hotel in New York City. "The LGBT Leadership Gala" (some leadership) is the first fundraising event with the LGBT community held by a sitting president to ask the LGBT Community's help to get him elected in 2012. Also tomorrow night President Obama IS NOT expected to endorse...
Voter ID is Voter Suppression
Republicans in the NC Legislature have proposed a new Voter ID law that will instantly disenfranchise nearly 1 million voters without current photo identification. Democratic Party Chairman David Parker and Civil Rights pioneer Dr. Virginia K Newell urge voters to join efforts to stop the Voter ID Bill....
Tillis on Manning Budget Hearing
just posted: Tillis says if Judge Manning wants a vote on the budget, he should run for the #ncga. http://bit.ly/j6KxPB #ncpol Manning is trying to ascertain whether the budget cuts will violate Leandro, a state Supreme Court ruling that holds the state responsible for ensuring low-income students have the same access as wealthier students to a "sound, basic education" under the state constitution. House Speaker Thom Tillis issued the following statement in response to today's proceedings: “If Judge Manning wants to vote on the budget,...
WTF: GOP AD, Depicts a Chinese takeover
A campaign advertisement for a Republican congressional candidate from Nevada that depicts the Chinese army marching on the U.S. Capitol has upset an Asian-American group. In the ad, a fake Chinese news anchor explains that the Chinese empire was able to rise again thanks to President Barack Obama raising the federal debt limit. "When President Obama was sworn into office the debt was $10.6 Trillion. This month it's $14.3 Trillion. The American debt crisis threatens our future. Join with me in telling Washington that the madness ends now and the...
Judge Howard Manning Jr. is holding a hearing on the budget
School cuts hurt young and at-risk kids, official tells judge http://sns.mx/Z4cMy9 The testimony came in Wake County Superior Court, where Judge Howard Manning Jr. is holding a hearing on whether state budget cuts endanger children's constitutional right to a sound basic education under the landmark Leandro school quality case. The plaintiffs in the long-running case -- five poor school districts -- claim that the changes and cuts by the legislature...
