Wingnut David Barton on Starbucks

Right-wing Evangelical Christian,  history revisionist anti-gay bigot, David Barton, know coffee.  And when it comes to Starbucks, he tells follows they can’t drink it and be “biblically right”.

In honor of this video, I have gone to Starbucks everyday this week!  *glug glug*

Samesies: An Early Tribe Deals with Population Problem

I laughed so hard… “No More Samesies!…. starting tomorrow!”

Enjoy!

Will Illinois House Vote on Marriage Equality

The Illinois house adjoined last night without taking up the marriage equality bill. Today is the last day of the session. Here’s hoping the move forward!

Boy Scouts to Allow Gay Youth; Gay Leaders Still Banned

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Last week the Boy Scouts of America voted to end their century old ban on allowing gay youths into the organization.  Amid loud cries from the extreme right, openly gay youths can now participate in all scouting activities …. until they’re 18.  The ban on gay scout leaders will remain.

Although I am glad they are welcoming gay youth, I am curious about the message they are sending.  It seems being gay is fine until you reach adulthood, then you become a social pariah that should be feared and kept away from children.  Really?

I can only imagine they have listened to the lies and distortions put forward by evangelical christian hate groups like the Family Research Council and Focus on the Family.  Bryan Fischer, the “christian” radio host of the American Family association suggests the BSA change its name to “Boy Sodomizers of America”.  Jesus would be so proud.

All changes toward equality are good, but I can’t imagine a gay scout would truly feel welcome in such an environment.  I am so glad my own son found scouting to be a waste of time (much as I did when I was in grade school) so I really didn’t have to be involved as a parent.

Here’s hoping they will reflect on the message they are sending and open their doors to everyone in the near future.  In the meantime, I would hope parents would think hard before allowing their kids to be part of a half-inclusive organization.

Robbie Rogers Plays First Game as Openly Gay Athlete

Mexico v United States

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When Robbie Rogers came out last February, he decided to “step away” from major league soccer,  believing he could not be himself on the team.  That all changed last week when it was announced he would sign with the LA Galaxy.  He made his debut appearance with the team Sunday night, becoming the first openly gay male athlete to compete in a major North American sport.

“It was really perfect,” Rogers said. “We won, which is most important. My family was here, my friends. My grandparents. I’ve kind of been on this huge journey trying to figure out my life. And now I’m back here. I think kind of where I’m supposed to be.”

Congratulations to a very brave young man.  Coming out can be very hard, but coming out in the public spotlight is above and beyond.

Read the full NYT article here.