That a basic, seemingly inherent human and civil right – the right to equality under law – can be put up for a vote is abhorrent to me. And that rights that have been granted by government can be taken away via referendum is doubly abhorrent. The scary side of referenda reared its ugly head …
Last night I decided to take part in DC politics for the first time in a while. The subject matter? Whether the ability to marry should be extended to all couples, both gay and straight. As anybody who knows me can attest, I’m a staunch advocate for marriage equality – as well as a vehement …
Here are a few things that have me asking what’s the matter with society: Please, please, please send Marion Barry to the political pasture – preferably to jail! His continued “devil could care” attitude toward paying back taxes sets a ridiculously bad example, and violates his current probation. That the people of Ward 8 continue …
Since we last met, I’ve been skiing in Colorado (great time – proper post coming soon, though the new header image is from this trip) and spent a weekend in Chicago, where sprite had her annual meeting (inconveniently planned to occur on her birthday). There are plenty of pics from both adventures over at my …
Stuff that’s been in my head: Long before Markos at DailyKos said it, I argued that Obama’s secret way of funding the bailout package is to name high-profile tax evaders to his cabinet and other high-level governmental positions: as they are named, they are vetted, smoked out and must pay. Soon enough, the bailout will …
The inauguration brought forth a new day to DC, the country and the world. A bunch of us decided to see what the crowds were like heading down to The Mall. They were sizable, for sure, but unified in positive attitude, which was a marked contrast from the typical protest crowd that tends to assemble …
Here’s what’s been on my mind over the past week: Had a root canal last Tuesday. It was amazingly low-pain and low-stress, all things being equal. The only thing is that I need to chew on one side of my mouth, as the rooted tooth only has a temporary crown on it right now. My …
Today, Saturday, has been one of… not a lot of sense. First off, I woke up s-l-o-w-l-y, and was discouraged that the promised bad weather wasn’t happening just yet. I wasn’t really in a mood to go on a bike ride, and was hoping the weather would be a co-conspirator. Alas, it wasn’t, though I …
Much more to be said once I get some sleep. Canvassing in Virginia was good – and Obama won both the state and the county where I volunteered! And Obama won the presidency by running an active race in all 50 states, showing that the only way to win is to show up. Howard Dean …
Vote today! It matters no matter where you live in the United States! VOTE! I did it this morning, and so should you! VOTE! I’m now heading into Virginia to help turn out the vote for Obama and Biden. VOTE! To find your polling place, click here. To see my list of endorsements in DC, …
