Category Archives: Human Rights

Marriage Day!

Posted on April 27, 2009 by ajeffri

So, today is *the* day! Congratulations to all my LBGT friends who get their marriage licenses from now on!

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And Now For Some Seriousness

Posted on April 23, 2009 by ajeffri

Via Iowa Independent, we hear that Alliance Defense Fund will defend any county recorder that breaks the same-sex marriage law come Monday. Oh, and the Iowa Family Policy Center is in on it, too. They’ve also started, along with several … Continue reading →

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Anti-“Day of Silence” Wingnut Video from Illinois

Posted on April 18, 2009 by ajeffri

Okay, so I am not surprised by this video. Shame on you, Illinois! This has all the usual right-wing, anti-gay propaganda. In this one, they are particularly annoyed with tolerance. Yeah, we can’t have the equal rights for *all*, just … Continue reading →

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NOM Backgrounder

Posted on April 13, 2009 by ajeffri

I thought I would, in the interests of fairness, post NOM’s backgrounder on it’s anti-gay marriage ad featured on this blog in the recent past. I don’t know what to make of them yet, but I sincerely hope that the … Continue reading →

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Another Anti-Gay Rally to Counter

Posted on April 13, 2009 by ajeffri

I thought we’d be able to let this go for a while, but no…. Courtesy OneIowa: —– Virtual Rally for Common Concern! Opponents of equality are at it again! Once again on Monday, extremists will protest the unanimous Iowa Supreme Court decision … Continue reading →

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They Don’t Give Up Easily

Posted on April 9, 2009 by ajeffri

The religious right does not give up easily. Now, according to OneIowa, they are trying to “overthrow the House chair” to get HJR 6 to the floor of the Iowa House.

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About That Ad….

Posted on April 9, 2009 by ajeffri

Apparently, the doctor (see below) in the National Organization for Marriage ad is just an actress. Box Turtle Bulletin has the details.

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Pro-Gay Marriage Counterprotest (sort of) Thursday AM

Posted on April 9, 2009 by ajeffri

From a OneIowa email: “Proud to be an Iowan? Show up at the Capitol Tomorrow! Iowa is facing record challenges – people have lost their jobs, we’re facing a budget shortfall, and we’re recovering from devastating floods. Yet, with all … Continue reading →

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The Fight is On…Iowa HJR 6

Posted on April 8, 2009 by ajeffri

Anti-gay forces are already at it…they are trying to bring, according to the National Organization for Marriage (a “traditional marriage” group), something called House Joint Resolution 6 to the floor of the Iowa House. I am trying to get to … Continue reading →

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If you’re an atheist, you have no rights…

Posted on April 4, 2009 by ajeffri

…because your rights are endowed by your creator. So says these guys. Via Good As You.

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