Check out this video from Iowa State Senator Matt McCoy, the first openly gay member of the legislature. It's worth five minutes of your time. And here's hoping Virginia is paying attention, particularly Virginia Democrats.
Day: April 3, 2009
Stolle running for VB sheriff, to face Bell
The Virginian-Pilot confirms today that State Senator Ken Stolle will run for sheriff. Also in that story is the disclosure that Stolle, 54, has been battling Parkinson's disease for three years. Last night, I had the opportunity to meet John Bell, who is also running for sheriff. Bell is currently a senior captain on the … Continue reading Stolle running for VB sheriff, to face Bell
Equality in Iowa – and Virginia
Who would have thought it? The Iowa Supreme Court this morning unanimously upheld gays’ right to marry. “The Iowa statute limiting civil marriage to a union between a man and a woman violates the equal protection clause of the Iowa Constitution,” the justices said in a summary of their decision. The court rules that gay … Continue reading Equality in Iowa – and Virginia
Friday fun: how many of you?
HowManyOfMe.com There are 18 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name? Yeah, but how many of the eighteen have a blog? 🙂
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