AltWeeklies Wire
Election-Day Setbacks Can't Stop March of Progress for GLBT Communitynew
Yes, a mob of homophobes is still an ugly and common sight. But gay-rights-bashers' bullying tactics don't have the muscle they once did. There are more opportunities for pro-gay forces to fight back and more support when they do.
New Haven Advocate |
Christopher Arnott |
11-18-2008 |
LGBT
Where's the Justice for the GLBT Community?new
How many times this past week have we read -- in regard to Barack Obama's historic victory, or in reference to the passage of the anti-gay measures -- that "the long arc of history bends towards justice." This always sounds patronizing to me, like, "There, there, young fellow. Everything will be just fine. You just wait."
California Could be in For a Prolonged Battle Over Gay Marriagenew
It looks like the gay marriage ban Proposition 8 won, but activists could upend the victory.
L.A. Weekly |
Patrick Range McDonald |
11-07-2008 |
LGBT
South Carolina Congressman Blames Minorities for Banking Crisisnew
Although last Wednesday's debate between Rep. Henry Brown and his Democratic challenger Linda Ketner lacked the sparks of their previous encounter, the face-off was notable for how Brown blamed poor minorities for the financial crisis.
Charleston City Paper |
D.A. Smith |
10-30-2008 |
Economy
Tres Strikes for Sen. Gordon Smithnew
How an undocumented immigrant worked at Smith Frozen Foods for nearly a decade.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
09-24-2008 |
Immigration
The Diversity Debatenew
With support from a California group, a Colorado activist hopes to challenge affirmative action on the 2008 ballot.
Boulder Weekly |
Grace Hood |
05-21-2007 |
Policy Issues
