Breaking: CO Civil Unions Bill Passes Committee!

Colorado civil unions pass House Appropriations Committee 7-6. Hope it gets to the full house tonight! Fingers crossed!

NYT Weighs In on the President’s Lack of Commitment on Marriage Equality

NYT Weighs In on the President’s Lack of Commitment on Marriage Equality :

“But, by failing to go the next step and actually say that he supports the freedom to marry as Mr. Biden does and as polls show nearly a majority of Americans do, Mr. Obama risks dampening the enthusiasm of allies without gaining the support of equality’s opponents. It’s not an unfamiliar place for this president to be, unfortunately.

It would be good for a broad range of Americans to see him articulate a clear position of principle and then defend it before the voting public.”

Rally at Colorado Capitol Demands House Vote on Civil Union Bill as GOP Stall Threatens to Kill It: VIDEO

Rally at Colorado Capitol Demands House Vote on Civil Union Bill as GOP Stall Threatens to Kill It: VIDEO:

From Towleroad

Watch This Video – It Could Happen To You

Watch This Video – It Could Happen To You:

Andy Towle comments:

“Shane Bitney Crone has marked the one-year anniversary of his boyfriend of six years, Tom Bridegroom, with a devastating video, It could happen to you, chronicling what happened to him after Tom’s sudden death. If there’s anyone in your life who doesn’t understand the familial rejection, the institutional discrimination, and the bias that gay couples face every day, here’s one man’s account. “

Devastating! We need equality now. Stand up and fight.

Maurice Sendak – Gay Children’s Author Dead at Age 83

Maurice Sendak – Gay Children’s Author Dead at Age 83:

Beloved Children’s author dies from complications from a recent stroke.

RIP Mr. Sendak. I hope you are enjoying a wild rumpus!

From Wipe Out Homophobia on Facebook.

More Omega-3s, Less of a Protein Tied to Alzheimer’s

More Omega-3s, Less of a Protein Tied to Alzheimer’s :

A new study has found that consumption of omega-3 fatty acids, plentiful in fish and nuts, is associated with lower blood levels of beta-amyloid protein

One Colorado to host rally, press conference urging full House debate on civil union bill

One Colorado to host rally, press conference urging full House debate on civil union bill:

Earlier today, the GOP Speaker told the Denver Post the full house may not get to vote on the bill. One Colorado is planning a rally tomorrow. Their Facebook invite included the following:

“Civil unions has received bipartisan support in the Colorado Senate and in two House Committees. But Republican leadership in the House is threatening to kill the bill by keeping it from being voted on by all our Representatives.

On Tuesday, May 8, supporters of the legislation will rally on the West Steps of the State Capitol and call for a full up-or-down vote in the House.

If we want civil unions to be debated in the House (where it has enough votes to pass), we need to show House leadership how widespread support for civil unions is — so please join us!”

Better Men Better World Search Nominee Hudson Taylor

Better Men Better World Search Nominee Hudson Taylor:

From thegentlemensfund.com

Hudson Taylor, the founding Executive Director of Athlete Ally, is a competing athlete and Division I college wrestling coach at Columbia University. Committed to civil rights and social justice, Hudson wore a Human Rights Campaign sticker on his wrestling headgear in college to show solidarity — as a heterosexual athlete ally — with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. This single act drew media attention around the country and prompted thousands of inspiring, personal messages.

Education Secretary Supports Marriage Equality

Education Secretary Supports Marriage Equality:

From the Huffington Post:

@Secretary of Education Arne Duncan endorsed same-sex marriage Monday, following Vice President Joe Biden’s comments Sunday saying that he’s “comfortable” with gay marriage.”