Quote of the Day: February 2013
The Smell of Lavender?
Filed by Bil Browning | February 27, 2013 1:30 PM |"Cardinal Keith O'Brien of Scotland will not be going to Rome to join the conclave because he does not want to distract from the proceedings. He has resigned following allegations by three priests and one former priest that he was...Read More
Senior Romney Strategist: Why Mitt Lost
Filed by Bil Browning | February 26, 2013 11:10 AM |"Yes, the Romney campaign won seniors and lost voters under 30, though our numbers were a significant improvement from the 2008 presidential campaign. But was this a tech-driven gap or more reflective of substance? Like most things in life, the...Read More
She Shouldn't Have to See You
Filed by Bil Browning | February 21, 2013 1:40 PM |"Whether the homosexual activists like it or not, and I know this isn't politically correct to say this, but not everybody wants to see that. I know that that's offensive to the activist crowd, they want us all to see...Read More
It's the fair thing to do.
Filed by Ed Team | February 18, 2013 7:00 AM |"Allowing same-sex couples to wed under the law would not devalue traditional marriage. It would affirm the bedrock values that underlie and sustain such unions. "Marriage promotes stable families, safeguards the interests of children and rewards committed relationships. "Recognizing same-sex...Read More
French Subway Offers Special for Straight Couples
Filed by Bil Browning | February 17, 2013 1:15 PM |"Discrimination: No, the marriage for all law has advanced, but has yet to be ratified by the Senate. Until then, I'll use my freedom of expression." -- From an advertisement by a French Subway franchise offering a discount for straight...Read More
Chicago Fire: Gay Player Has an Open Invite
Filed by Bil Browning | February 16, 2013 2:16 PM |"Yesterday I thought he was a very good player and I still think that today. Should Robbie want to return to the game, we would still be open to him being part of the Fire." -- Chicago Fire head coach...Read More
Obama Endorses Orlando for Gay Games
Filed by Bil Browning | February 14, 2013 3:20 PM |"I am pleased to voice my support for the City of Orlando's bid to host the Gay Games 2018. As President of the United States, I am committed to advancing equality for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community,...Read More
Today in Christian Love
Filed by Bil Browning | February 13, 2013 11:30 AM |"When the attorney general of the state of New Jersey decided that we had to put up a same-sex site, and we did it, we literally had to hire guards to protect our lives because the people who were so...Read More
Ukraine Changes Tune on Gay Rights
Filed by Bil Browning | February 12, 2013 2:15 PM |"The issue of homosexuals is now generating strong controversy in Ukraine, but our government has already prepared a draft law and will soon submit it to the parliament. Without a law that prohibits discrimination against gays, we cannot move on...Read More
How Very 1415 of Him
Filed by Bil Browning | February 11, 2013 10:30 AM |"I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me. For this reason, and well aware of the seriousness of this act, with full freedom I declare that I renounce the ministry of Bishop of...Read More
Boy Scouts Possible Gay Vote Was Leaked
Filed by Bil Browning | February 09, 2013 12:40 PM |"We are amazingly sorry with the fact that this got out and got ahead of us." -- Tico A. Perez, the Boy Scout's national commissioner, speaking to staff members, volunteers, and the executive board. News of last week's vote on...Read More
That's One Way to Handle It
Filed by Bil Browning | February 08, 2013 1:30 PM |"I have sold my computer and have had someone put a lock on my phone where I cannot download apps or access the Internet through a non-filtered browser. Ultimately, this isn't the solution... But not taking precautions is dumb, so...Read More
This Is Becoming a Thing
Filed by Bil Browning | February 07, 2013 11:30 AM |"Last year, Minnesotans began a conversation about why marriage matters, and we found our common belief that it is about love, commitment and responsibility. I want Minnesota to be a state which affirms that freedom for one means freedom for...Read More
Illinois Governor: Marriage Equality Is Coming
Filed by Bil Browning | February 06, 2013 3:35 PM |"Marriage equality is coming to Illinois. Now, it's time to take the next step in achieving full equality. Let's pass this bill for marriage equality and let's do it now. Our Illinois is not a land of discrimination." -- Illinois...Read More
Clear As Mud
Filed by Bil Browning | February 05, 2013 11:09 AM |"As we understand it, by not having any stated policy on sexuality at the national and local council levels, the ability for local chartered organizations to continue their right and responsibility to choose and approve only those leaders who align...Read More
Let's Be Blunt...
Filed by Bil Browning | February 04, 2013 1:10 PM |"How is it possible to be married yourself, and yet at the same time vote to deny that privilege to someone whose pants you have just pulled down?" -- British conservative political commentator Iain Dale writing about a list of...Read More
Chris Culliver Apologizes Again
Filed by Bil Browning | February 03, 2013 5:48 PM |"As an African American male, I should know better. Hate and discrimination have a lasting effect, and words matter. I also have a responsibility to myself, and especially to my young fans to be a better role model. The kids...Read More
TN State Senator Stacey Campfield Is a Classy Mofo
Filed by Bil Browning | February 01, 2013 11:00 AM |"You seem to have some serious, deep anger issues. Have you ever thought about therapy? I hear they are doing some wonderful things with medications these days." -- Contents of an e-mail Tennessee State Senator Stacey Campfield sent to a...Read More
