Voting Machines… and Memories

Jeff - Sep 9th, 2008 at 9:05 am
Category: Current Events | tagged 2008 election, New York

During the past few elections there’s been a lot of talk about the electronic voting machines that are being used more and more. Ignoring for a moment the issues around the security of these machines, I have to say I’m not interested in using them… And this from a guy who likes technology.
There’s something very [...]

I’m Voting Republican

Will - Jun 12th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Category: Current Events | tagged 2008 election

Vote!

Jeff - Feb 5th, 2008 at 5:23 am
Category: Current Events | tagged 2008 election

Twenty-four states have presidential primaries today. If you live in one of those states (the highlighted states below) and you’re eligible to vote, make sure you get out and speak your mind today.

And here’s a blast from the past to help persuade you to do your civic duty!

An English Partnership… and the ‘08 Elections.

Jeff - Jan 15th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Category: Current Events | tagged 2008 election, gay marriage

In the 1,000th issue of The Advocate, cover date January 15, 2008, there was an excellent first person essay from Andrew Solomon called “A Transcontinental Affair.” Here he talked about traveling to England with his partner, John Habich, so they could pledge “our troth” in the summer of 2006. Andrew’s dual citizenship in the U.S. [...]

The Real Rudy

Will - Sep 11th, 2007 at 2:31 pm
Category: Current Events | tagged 2008 election

As a New Yorker, I find the fact that anyone, anywhere would even consider making him the president of the United States the very essence of insanity.

Saturday Politics, Music, Weather and More

Jeff - Aug 11th, 2007 at 8:44 am
Category: LGBT Issues, Life in General, Music, New York, TV | tagged 2008 election, aerogarden, Sara Bareilles, video, weather

HRC/Logo Presidential Debate: Thursday saw a bit of political history made as the major Democratic Presidential candidates got together in Los Angeles to debate issues as part of “The Visible Vote ‘08: A Presidential Forum.” Here are a couple notable quotes from the forum:
Senator Mike Gravel (D-AK): “Five years from now, the marriage issue will [...]

Democrats Talk Marriage

Jeff - Jul 23rd, 2007 at 10:46 pm
Category: Current Events, LGBT Issues | tagged 2008 election, gay marriage

CNN and YouTube sponsored a major presidential debate tonight, moderate by Anderson Cooper. Gay Marriage was high on the list of topics YouTube users brought to the table.
With a couple of questions answered on the topic, Congressman Kucinich, Sen. Dodd, Gov. Richardson and Sen. Obama all seem to be for equal protection under the law. [...]