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This is everything!
Posted by MJB on April 2, 2015
https://thatssogay.co/2015/04/02/this-is-everything/
History in the making
How amazing is this?!
On 3/6, HRC delivered The People’s Brief to the US Supreme Court. Over 200,000 people added their names to The People’s Brief which asked the Supreme Court to provide marriage equality to same-sex couples in the United States. The People’s Brief has more signatories than any amicus brief ever submitted to the Supreme Court. BAM.
Obergefell v. Hodges is the marriage equality case that will be heard by the Supreme Court on 4/28/15. This case is a HISTORIC moment in history. Specifically for gay rights movement. I had the HONOR of hearing the named plaintiff, Jim Obergefell speak recently. Long story short, Jim and his partner were together for 20+ years. Sadly, Jim’s partner John Arthur was diagnosed with ALS so they had to make some very tough decisions. Jim and John bravely decided to seal the deal and get married. They had to leave the state to do this as they couldn’t get married in their own home state of Ohio. Through the generous help of friends and family, Jim and John flew to Maryland to get married. Jim required a medical team in order to travel as he was bedridden due to the advancement of ALS. They married in June of 2013 and John died several months later.
When hearing Jim speak, you can’t help but get emotional. Here he is grieving as his life partner is diagnosed with a terminal illness. There are many different rights that come with being married. One of which is having your partner listed as your surviving spouse on your death certificate. Something to think about…a heterosexual couple can get married with zero restrictions or conditions. They are provided all the legal benefits of marriage and their relationship is acknowledged regardless of the duration of their relationship. Imagine what it must feel like to not have your 20+ year relationship acknowledged by same government you have paid tax to your entire life.
Hopefully, we will soon look back at the fight for marriage equality and say “remember when”. It feels pretty darn good to be able to say I am on the right side of history 🙂
Posted by MJB on March 16, 2015
https://thatssogay.co/2015/03/16/we-are-living-through-history/
Tell your Congressional leaders to represent you!
Posted by thepersianprincediaries on July 1, 2014
https://thatssogay.co/2014/07/01/tell-your-congressional-leaders-to-represent-you/
Same Sex Couples Wed in Pennsylvania
After Ruling, Couples Rush to Alter
I’m just reading the news on my flight out to LA and getting all teary eyed over this. (more…)
Posted by MJB on May 22, 2014
https://thatssogay.co/2014/05/22/pennsylvania-same-sex-couples-wed/
Another reason to love Beyonce
Fabulous Beyonce has done it again. Proven that she is truly in a class of her own. Beyonce is selling cute underwear sets on her website. It’s a “Your’s & Mine” set of underwear. What’s so cool about this? They come in the following options.
-Male, female
-Male, male
-Female, female
Well done B! Kisses! You can buy there here.
Posted by MJB on February 12, 2014
https://thatssogay.co/2014/02/12/another-reason-to-love-beyonce/
Attorney General Eric Holder is amazing
Amazing man: Eric Holder
More federal rights coming for same-sex marriages! The new Department of Justice memo instructs federal government lawyers to give same-sex marriages “full and equal recognition, to the greatest extent possible under the law”. Attorney General Eric Holder will be speaking at a HRC event Saturday and some of the quotes below are from his upcoming speech.
-Some of the effects of the memo include allowing a same-sex spouse to refuse to provide testimony in a civil or criminal case that might violate their marital privileges. A right that straight-couples currently have.
-Same-sex couples can for bankruptcy together
– Same-sex spouses can visit their federal inmate spouses
-Same-sex couples will be recognized equally in programs like: the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program, the September 11’th Victim Compensation Fund and the Public Safety Officer’s Benefits Program.
-The Public Safety Benefits program means that gay law enforcement officers and firefighters will have the same rights as their straight counterparts.
Holder also said, “This program is one way that we, as a country, stand by the families of those who put themselves in harm’s way to keep our communities safe, and we must never do that selectively,”. “When any law enforcement officer falls in the line of duty or is gravely injured, the federal government should stand by that hero’s spouse – no matter whether that spouse is straight or gay.”.
Good for you Mr. Attorney General. I would love for him to run for President some day. This man is everything a politician should be and an amazing role model for all.
Posted by MJB on February 10, 2014
https://thatssogay.co/2014/02/10/attorney-general-eric-holder-is-amazing/
“Homosexuality is not a civil right, it’s a human wrong”
Idiot and Oklahoma state legislator, Sally Kern
So this lady is interesting. Sally Kern, has said and continues to say some pretty awful things. Clearly someone who is brainwashed by her religion, she once said that homosexuality is “the biggest threat our nation has, even more so than terrorism or Islam.”. Hmmm. Ok. Well our friend Sally just did it again! Anyone else thinking of Britney Spears Oops I Did It Again?!? Sorry. I get sidetracked easily. She just said that homosexuality is not a human right. Instead, it is “a human wrong”. She went on to say that people aren’t born gay. Isn’t it funny when ignorant people speak? She also believes that the earth is only a few thousand years old…Her most recent hate-filled comment is because of the recent rulings stating that banning same-sex marriage is un-constitutional.
I say she should join forces with Michele Bachmann and Sarah Palin to join the dumbest women in politics group. Granted…the group of dumbest men in politics is much bigger. You know…because men are typically not as smart as women but that’s another story 🙂
Can’t make this stuff up folks.
Kisses!
Posted by MJB on January 18, 2014
https://thatssogay.co/2014/01/18/homosexuality-is-not-a-civil-right-its-a-human-wrong/
Quick rant: Civil rights
It’s slowly happening. Judges are starting to get their heads out of their asses and saying that laws banning gay marriage are unconstitutional. NO SHIT! Liberty and justice for all. ALL! That includes the most fabulous people.
Just a quick rant as I am reading news about how US District Judge Terrence Kern ruled that Oklahoma’s ban on same-sex marriage violates the US Constitution. Way to go Oklahoma! Will be interesting to see how this plays out. I’ve said it before, I give national marriage equality 5-10 years max in the USA. Probably closer to 5.
Posted by MJB on January 15, 2014
https://thatssogay.co/2014/01/15/quick-rant-civil-rights/
This is dumb. Even for a Republican from Texas
Rep. Louie Gohmert (Idiot)
Texas is known for having some interesting characters. Well Rep. Louie Gohmert just proved that things are certainly bigger in Texas. Especially idiots. Gold old Louie said that the judges who passed marriage equality “need some basic plumbing lessons.”. He had the following to say during a ‘meeting with conservatives’ event, “…Basically, we haven’t seen any biological evidence to support marriage being between a man and a woman…”. It is so funny when folks who think the world is 2000 years old start talking about biology. It’s like ok, the world is 2000 years old, God created everything in 7 days and oh yea…biology is great when we can use it to discriminate.
Louie is also known for saying that the gays are causing societies downfall with the “gay agenda”. More irony. These people spewing hate talk about agendas… I wonder if they can even spell agenda.
Bottom line, this guy and all his like-minded friends are on the wrong side of history. Using religion to promote bigotry has been done since religion has been around. Sadly, it is not religion itself that is the issue. It’s always the people.
Posted by MJB on January 15, 2014
https://thatssogay.co/2014/01/15/this-is-dumb-even-for-a-republican-from-texas/
Oh Mormon Church…
The Mormon Church just released a SHOCKING statement saying that they don’t want gay marriages conducted in their temples. However, feel free to marry your sister. Ok, I added the sister part but…let’s be real folks. Uh huh.
Here is a statement from the Mormon Church that I actually agree with: “Just as those who promote same-sex marriage are entitled to civility, the same is true for those who oppose it,”. This is true. Just because their view point is clearly bigoted, they are entitled to it. You can’t force someone to think differently. That said, they don’t have the right to influence politics or infringe on the rights of others.
“Consistent with our fundamental beliefs, Church officers will not employ their ecclesiastical authority to perform marriages between two people of the same sex, and the Church does not permit its meetinghouses or other properties to be used for ceremonies, receptions, or other activities associated with same-sex marriages,”. “Nevertheless, all visitors are welcome to our chapels and premises so long as they respect our standards of conduct while there.”. Well…they have the right to their opinion. I think it’s unfortunate that an organized religion would exclude a chunk of their own but that is their choice.
Will be interesting to see how the organized religions handle this going forward. The head in the sand approach is starting to wear thin with people that can think for themselves and as people are more educated now.
Posted by MJB on January 11, 2014
https://thatssogay.co/2014/01/11/oh-mormon-church/
Yes! Utah same-sex marriages recognized federally! Go USA!!
This is tremendous news!! As you know, the idiots in Utah don’t recognize same-sex marriage at the moment. After thousands of marriage licenses were handed out, the Supreme Court extended a stay to the old bigoted law that prohibited marriage equality. Well…guess what just happened? No Utah hasn’t gotten it’s head of it’s wacky ass. Instead, the federal government has stepped in and essentially said “enough”.
Attorney General Holder said gays “should not be asked to endure uncertainty regarding their status” as Utah figured their &hit out.
He went on to say, “I am confirming today that, for purposes of federal law, these marriages will be recognized as lawful and considered eligible for all relevant federal benefits on the same terms as other same-sex marriages,”. “These families should not be asked to endure uncertainty regarding their status as the litigation unfolds.”
Ummmm. Brilliant. Finally sounds like the Feds are getting something right. Major props. Of course this has lawsuits written all over it. You now have a class of citizens in Utah that have FEDERAL equality but do not have state privileges. Additionally, you have all the gay couples that are married in one of the decent (or pro-equality) states who don’t have federal rights. Honestly, this is a huge mess. Something tells me we will have marriage equality federally in the next 5-10 years. That seems like a very long time to me though given the fact that it is 2014.
Comment for Utah Governor Herbert: You will be laughed at when we look back on this. Not only are you wrong with your bigoted opinion but you will have the honor of being one of the elite few that openly and proudly went out of their way to take rights away from American citizens. You and your kind have done exactly the opposite of what America is about.
Lastly, the last official Gallup poll in July of 2013 said 54% of Americans support marriage equality. I think that number is much higher but that does confirm 1 thing that all of is forward thinking folks know. Half of the population is dumb as rocks…that’s not just here in the USA. People all over the world are idiots. Isn’t it grand? 🙂 <—that's my dry sense of humor. Kisses!
Posted by MJB on January 10, 2014
https://thatssogay.co/2014/01/10/yes-utah-same-sex-marriages-recognized-federally-go-usa/
Straight NFL player fired for supporting gays
I normally don’t write about sports because…you know, it’s a complete waste of time but this is pretty interesting.
Chris Kluwe was the punter for the Minnesota Vikings from 2005-2012. He claims the NFL fired him for his support of same-sex marriage. He even wrote an article about it (click here for the article). This has caused quite the scandal. Other NFL players are coming out in support of Chris, which is great to see. This brings up the topic of homophobia in professional sports. Anyone with half a brain should be able to figure out that there are obviously gay players in the MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL. Assuming 1 out of 8 (I think it is more like 1 out of 5) people is gay…do the math. I think the pro-sports teams are scared to show their support for gay rights because they are too scared to step outside the box and go against man-made gender roles. Manly men supporting gays??? That would just be too much. A gay man being a manly man playing sports?!? Well that would just be CRAZY! The other and primary concern is $$$. The major leagues are scared that they will lose some of their fan base by having a gay player. Why? Because they think that sports fans just couldn’t handle a gay player. A very smart mentor of mine once told me that all roads lead to money. This is indeed a very true statement. This is the same reason national brands have been so slow in incorporating gays in their advertisements.
Back to the topic at hand. Brendon Ayanbadejo is another NFL player who says that Chris is “100% right” when he says he was fired for his support of same-sex marriage. Brendon went on to say “You’re talking about a guy who was the first or second in every punting category in terms of performance in Minnesota Vikings history.”.
Posted by MJB on January 4, 2014
https://thatssogay.co/2014/01/04/straight-nfl-player-fired-for-supporting-gays/
Holy Crazy!
Trestin Meacham : trestinfast.blogspot.com.
Only Utah can bring you this special type of crazy. Are you ready folks?? Trestin Meacham, crazy man, is on a hunger strike until Utah stops same-sex marriages. He has already lost at least 25 lbs. and is living off bottled water and vitamins. Here is what crazy has to say, “I cannot stand by and do nothing while this evil takes root in my home,”. “Some things in life are worth sacrificing one’s health and even life if necessary. I am but a man, and do not have the money and power to make any noticeable influence in our corrupt system. Nevertheless, I can do something that people in power cannot ignore.”.
Hmmm…wonder what crazy a$$ cool-aid this nut job is drinking. As a man of the God ( I am guessing that is what he thinks he is ), are there no other things in this world that are upsetting you? Gay marriage is upsetting you THIS much? Starving kids, homeless people and countless wars are TOTALLY cool. Gay marriage…time to starve myself. Ok fruit loop.
Click here to watch the news clip and click here if you want to check out his blog.
Here is the description from his blog:
I began a fast on Saturday the 21st of December; and will continue the fast until the State of Utah exercises its right of nullification. I will go without food or drink, but will continue to drink water, and take weekly vitamin supplements.
On Friday the 20th of December, a federal judge overturned the State Constitution of Utah and ruled against and its restriction against same sex marriage. In so doing, Article 1 Section 8 and the 10th Amendment of the U.S Constitution were violated. Even worse a law voted on by a strong majority of the people of Utah was rescinded, thus robbing the people of their voice in government. And if this law remains, the natural rights of free speech and religious freedom, vouched safe by the first Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, will be violated.
This has nothing to do with hatred of a group of people. I have friends and relatives who practice a homosexual lifestyle and I treat them with the same respect and kindness that I would anyone. This is about religious freedom, and an out of control federal government.
So…here is my advice for Trestin. Good luck to you sir. Question for you though. Since you are fighting this holy fight, why not just cut out water and vitamins? Surely, you will live due to a miracle from God. Sounds like you are full of something already. Just go with it bud. Let us all know how it turns out.
Kisses!
Posted by MJB on January 3, 2014
https://thatssogay.co/2014/01/03/holy-crazy/
This gives us hope! Heartwarming support for teacher who was fired for being gay
Mark Zmuda, the gay Vice Principal that was forced to resign or marrying his partner by the Catholic High School where he taught. More than 400 students came out to support Mr Z! There was even an online petition that gathered 12,000 signatures! This is truly heart warming to see that people can separate faith and bigotry. THEY DON’T HAVE TO GO TOGETHER!
The spokesperson for essentially said that firing a teacher for being gay is totally ok because all teachers sign a contract, which clearly states they must abide by the doctrine of the Catholic Church, which forbids same-sex marriage. You know what? I truly do believe that religious organizations should have the right to practice their faith and their beliefs. The issue is that the Church is picking and choosing which bits of the bible to take literally these days. Clearly we don’t see the Church asking parents to sell their daughters or telling people to have slaves…yet they seem to be fixated on the gays. Here is a quote from their spokesperson, Mike Paterson.
“He clearly understood, as a condition of his employment, that he would abide by church teachings and one of those teachings is they do not approve of this marriage,”. “He understood that under the Magisterium and teachings of the church, unless he adheres to that teaching he does not have a choice.”.
This seems to be a trend with Catholic schools. Check out a similar story here.
Preach love, not hate folks. Let’s all be good people and do the right thing.
Posted by MJB on December 21, 2013
https://thatssogay.co/2013/12/21/this-gives-us-hope-heartwarming-support-for-teacher-who-was-fired-for-being-gay/
Marriage equality in New Mexico
NM is now the 16’th state + Washington DC to have marriage equality! Congratulations and let’s keep the momentum going!
Posted by MJB on December 19, 2013
https://thatssogay.co/2013/12/19/marriage-equality-in-new-mexico/
Heart warming proposal
Check this out. Just lovely. I hope someone proposes to me like this 🙂
Posted by MJB on December 15, 2013
https://thatssogay.co/2013/12/15/heart-warming-proposal/
“Gay people want healthcare because they are dying of AIDS”
David Agema
David Agema is the current Republican National Committeeman from Michigan, and the chairman of the “Top Gun Republican” political action committee has had some interesting things to say recently…according to our buddy Dave, gays want healthcare because they need it for their AIDS. Here is what the genius had to say, “Folks, they (gay people) want free medical because they’re dying (when they’re) between 30 and 44 years old,”. “To me, it’s a moral issue. It’s a Biblical issue. Traditional marriage is where it should be and it’s in our platform. Those in our party who oppose traditional marriage are wrong.”
Wow. Seriously!? This guy needs to go back to 1950. Ok- so why don’t we all send him a note? Here is his contact information. You can easily send him an email: agemaforRNC@gmail.com
| Mailing Address: Dave Agema 3299 Tomahawk Grandville, MI 49448 |
Website: Daveagema.com E-mail: agemaforRNC@gmail.com Phone: (616) 534-5141 |
Posted by MJB on December 10, 2013
https://thatssogay.co/2013/12/10/gay-people-want-healthcare-because-they-are-dying-of-aids/
Update to bigot baker story
Jack Phillips, bigot and Masterpiece Cakeshop Owner is still talking. This guy needs to GO AWAY. So the moron went on Fox News (shocking) to rant about how he is doing God’s work. This story does a great job at getting to the root of where homophobia comes from…people truly believe that it is morally wrong to be gay because of religion.
Here is what he had to tell Fox News’ Elisabeth Hasselbeck, “I do what I do because I love doing what I do and I believe it’s what God’s designed for me to do,”. “I don’t plan on giving up my religious beliefs … I don’t feel that I should participate in their wedding, and when I do a cake, I feel like I’m participating in the ceremony or the event or the celebration that the cake is for.”.
Like many before him, this man is using religion as his excuse. So sad. If you truly believe in God, you should have enough brains to know the difference between right and wrong. Hatred is wrong and any religion that preaches hatred is wrong (at least about the hatred piece). Time for people to wake up!
Posted by MJB on December 10, 2013
https://thatssogay.co/2013/12/10/update-to-bigot-baker-story/
Homophobic baker found guilty for refusing to bake a wedding cake for gay couple
Charlie Craig, left, with his husband Greg Mullins; Masterpiece Cakeshop owner and asshole, Jack Phillips (right)
Charlie Craig and Greg Mullins were denied a wedding cake because they were gay. Jack Phillips, owner of a bakery in Colorado refused the business of the couple last summer. Luckily for us all, a civil court just found this idiot guilty of discrimination because he violated Colorado’s anti-discrimination law when he refused to bake the cake.
Here is what Greg Mullins had to say to KDVR Friday. “Being denied service by Masterpiece Cakeshop was offensive and dehumanizing especially in the midst of arranging what should be a joyful family celebration. We are grateful to have the support of our community and our state, and we hope that today’s decision will help ensure that no one else will experience this kind of discrimination again in Colorado.”.
The bigot (Phillips) told Denver’s KDVR that his religious belief prevented him from serving the couple. He used the “religious liberty” argument in court and his attorney tried to use First Amendment as well. Last July, Phillips said “I am a follower of Jesus Christ. So you could say it’s a religious belief. I believe the Bible teaches [same-sex marriage is] not an OK thing.”. REALLY? What else does the bible teach you?! Anything about being a decent person maybe? Go get an education! You KNOW that anyone using this excuse is either gay themselves or they are hiding some SERIOUS skeletons in their closet.
So the best part of this story is what the judge said when ruling that this was indeed discrimination. Judge Robert Spencer of the Colorado Office of Administrative Courts announced the decision Friday. He said because the Jack Phillips, who owns Masterpiece Cakeshop, previously made cakes for the wedding of two dogs, his claims that a wedding between two men contradicted his religious beliefs didn’t hold up. LOVES IT!!
Just another example of idiots using religion to fuel their bigotry. So transparent and obvious.
Posted by MJB on December 8, 2013
https://thatssogay.co/2013/12/08/homophobic-baker-found-guilty-for-refusing-to-bake-a-wedding-cake-for-gay-couple/
Catholic Church is a complete victim :(
The Catholic Church has been “outmarketed” by the liberal media regarding gay rights.
According to the Associated Press, Cardinal Timothy Dolan says the Roman Catholic Church has been “outmarketed” on the issue of gay marriage and has been “caricatured as being anti-gay.”. The delusional Cardinal went on to say that the Church would not give up on the topic. When asked why the church is essentially a joke because of their stance on gay marriage, Dolan says it’s a tough battle when forces like Hollywood, politicians and “some opinion-molders” are on the other side. I’ll spare the horrific bible quotes here but click here if you’d like to read some of the ways the Church is being “caricatured as being anti-gay.”
So let me get this straight…people really HAVE JUST come out in support of LGBT rights in the past few years. And it isn’t even EVERYONE. The Church has maintained it’s anti-gay propaganda and brainwashed thousands of societies for as long as we know. The choice of words here is nothing short of comical. With all due respect Cardinal, we think you should seriously get a grip of reality. If you are going to be on the wrong side of history, you may as well just own it. The LGBT community is one of MANY scapegoats developed to divert attention from the MANY wrong doings of all major religions (not just the Church).
You can watch the interview tonight (Sunday 12/1) on NBC’s “Meet The Press”.
Related articles
- No Cardinal Dolan, the Catholic Church Wasn’t ‘Outmarketed’ on Gay Marriage (huffingtonpost.com)
- Cardinal Dolan of New York: Catholics ‘outmarketed’ on gay marriage; ‘caricatured as being anti-gay’ (miamiherald.typepad.com)
Posted by MJB on December 1, 2013
https://thatssogay.co/2013/12/01/catholic-church-is-a-complete-victim/
Catholic Bishop performs exorcism on gay marriage
Picture from Facebook
Same-sex marriage according to our Bishop friend.
So let’s file this under CRAZY! Bishop Thomas John Paprocki from Springfield, Illinois decided to have an exorcism in response to Illinois same-sex marriage law. For real. This is not a joke.
“I exorcise you, every unclean sprit, every power of darkness, every incursion of the infernal enemy, every diabolical legion, cohort and faction, in the name and power of our Lord Jesus Christ,” said the evil idiot. Seriously shit for brains? Are you THIS stupid? Why don’t you focus on doing an exorcism on yourself? You are CLEARLY filled with hate and evil. This just makes us SICK. Hopefully the Catholic church will condemn his actions although we doubt that will happen given their history of ethics…
Here are some more words of wisdom…“Our prayers at this time are prompted by the fact that the governor of Illinois today is signing into Illinois law the redefinition of civil marriage, introducing not only an unprecedented novelty into our state law, but also institutionalizing an objectively sinful reality,”. Just so we are all clear. It is a sin for gays to get married but it is not a sin to openly discriminate and hate an entire group of people. This is no different than the anti-Jewish rhetoric spewed in Nazi Germany.
He then went on to say this his comments “are not meant to demonize anyone, but are intended to call attention to the diabolical influences of the devil that have penetrated our culture, both in the state and in the church.”. So the DEVIL is causing gay marriage? Hmmm…you may want to take a look in the mirror if that’s what you believe.
We think this was a sad publicity stunt by the Bishop to get some PR for the Church. Not sure he is getting the right PR though…
Does this make you sick? Feel like giving him a piece of your mind? Please keep it classy folks. Just say what is on your mind. We left him a message asking for a call-back 🙂
Here are some ways to contact him. We should ALL let him know just how disgusting he is.
-Link to email him
-His website with additional information including his mailing address for a lovely post-card.
-HIs phone number: (217) 698-8500 Be sure to ask for the office of Bishop Thomas John Paprocki. You can leave him a voice mail.
-facebook page
Posted by MJB on November 21, 2013
https://thatssogay.co/2013/11/21/catholic-bishop-performs-exorcism-on-gay-marriage/
Marriage equality for Hawaii!
Marriages can begin on 12/2/13!
This is just fabulous!! Finally! Hawaii beats Illinois to become the 15’th state in the United States for marriage equality. Go Aloha state!
We think marriage equality should be available in all states as it is a civil right but this is most certainly a step in the right direction. Hopefully we will have federal support soon to provide marriage equality for all 🙂
The United States has some catching up to do with other countries like Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Sweden and Uruguay.
Check out this great resource on international marriage equality. http://www.freedomtomarry.org/landscape/entry/c/international
Posted by MJB on November 12, 2013
https://thatssogay.co/2013/11/12/marriage-equality-for-hawaii/
So moving!
Check this out. Rep. Kaniela (D – South Maui) Ing provides a very moving speech on gay marriage for Hawaii while sharing a very personal story.
We love him! Well worth the 9 minutes it’ll take you to watch.
Posted by MJB on November 11, 2013
https://thatssogay.co/2013/11/11/so-moving/
That's So Gay 