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Mehlman Should Speak Out Against GOP's Strategy of Hate
Tweet Share on Facebook August 27, 2010 Comment (27)When David Brock wrote Blinded by the Right in 2002, there was a lot of conversation among progressives about whether or not he could, or should, be trusted. Over the last few days I’ve found myself in similar conversations about former RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman in the aftermath of his announcing that he is gay. On one hand, I personally have genuine compassion for Mehlman’s journey and the challenges he must have dealt with in his decision to be open about his sexuality.
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California Prop 8 Gay Marriage Ruling a Win For American Values
Tweet Share on Facebook August 5, 2010 Comment (20)Yesterday's ruling that California's Proposition 8 is unconstitutional reaffirms a long-held American value that no matter how you try to spin it, separate is not equal. While some may not agree with same-sex marriage, history should remind us that our Constitution calls us to recognize that the laws in it apply equally, not to be picked apart to support a political agenda or bias. The arguments being used against same sex marriage are frighteningly similar and equally offensive as those once used against interracial marriage. While a Gallup poll in 1967 found that 74 percent of Americans disapproved of interracial marriage, it's almost hard to remember just how far we've come.
