I quit the Republican Party primarily because of how the GOP deals with immigrants but the fact of the matter is that they also have problems with gay Republicans. And I didn’t like that either.
The shame of it is that there was a time when many gays were Republicans but as the GOP turned on them, right around when the AIDS crisis exploded, most gay political activists became Democrats. Continue reading
A group of gay activists are goint to be lobbying the Westminster City Council at their next meeting, on Wednesday, December 11, at 6 pm, to try to force their way into the 2014 Tet Parade, which is funded by a private non-profit organization.
This is of course ridiculous. Gay rights have nothing to do with the Tet Festival, which is a celebration of the Chinese New Year, which is celebrated in Vietnam as well.
I would be just as opposed to having other strident political groups in the parade, such as PETA. Their causes have nothing to do with the parade – which is a family event. Continue reading
It would appear that the California Republican Party, which held its state fall convention this weekend in Anaheim, is trying to change, after falling to a new low in last year’s elections. But is it working?
Tim Donnelly, a former Minuteman border watch leader who is the movement’s favored candidate for governor, rolled into the meeting to a standing ovation from nearly 200 tea party supporters, according to the L.A. Times.
A former Minuteman? Wow. No bueno. And the CRP also passed a resolution that would require voters to show identification before casting ballots. Clearly the CRP remains uninterested in Latino voters. Continue reading
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2013
MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Elrod, 501-786-0368
SANCHEZ APPALUDS SCOTUS DECISION STRIKING DOWN DOMA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) today released the following statement applauding the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down core components of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act.
“The two Supreme Court rulings today on same-sex marriage are a significant step forward in allowing all couples who wish to marry, the right to do so. Continue reading
News Release: June 26, 2013
Libertarian Party applauds DOMA strikedown
The Libertarian Party applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision today to strike the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a federal law that discriminates against non-heterosexual marriages.
The Libertarian Party has supported marriage equality since its founding in 1971. Continue reading
There will be a vigil at the Federal Courthouse during the oral arguments on the constitutionality of DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act), on Tuesday, March 26, at 6:30 pm.
On March 26th & 27, 2013 the Supreme Court of the United States of America (SCOTUS) will be listening to oral arguments on the constitutionality of DOMA, which states that marriage is between one man and one woman. Many now feel that it is time to show the depth of equality and justice for all. Continue reading