tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96960542009-10-13T15:11:33.713-07:00Annoy a Conservative: Think Hard - Do Good - Be HappyEric on the Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826510416312559931noreply@blogger.comBlogger357125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9696054.post-82007516091317573362009-04-29T14:14:00.001-07:002009-04-29T14:15:49.302-07:00

Equality Beach and HRC BackStory have more

Eric on the Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826510416312559931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9696054.post-59886220498890646062009-04-23T15:42:00.002-07:002009-04-23T15:45:52.103-07:00

3 updates to report from around the country:The Hate Crimes Bill has passed the Judiciary Committee on a 15-12 vote. It now goes to the full House for a vote. Please call your Congress person and ask them support the bill.More from HRC BackStoryNevada state Senate passes the Domestic Partner bill.CT Gov signed the marriage equality bill

Eric on the Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826510416312559931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9696054.post-43514670786802917802009-04-23T15:41:00.001-07:002009-04-23T15:41:55.667-07:00

Welcoming Schools is a new, comprehensive guide for administrators, educators, parents and guardians who want to strengthen their schools’ approach to family diversity, gender stereotyping and bullying.

Eric on the Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826510416312559931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9696054.post-86763002278605017572009-04-07T10:09:00.001-07:002009-04-07T10:10:49.399-07:00

From the Washington Post via Equality BeachThe D.C. Council voted today to recognize gay marriages performed in other states, on the same day that Vermont became the fourth state to legalize same-sex unions.Domestic partnerships are already legal in the nation's capital, and gay couples married in other states are recognized as domestic partners when they move to the city. But today's legislation

Eric on the Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826510416312559931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9696054.post-54150296225807065482009-04-07T08:54:00.001-07:002009-04-07T08:56:48.321-07:00

From Equality BeachThis just in, the VT state senate voted 23-5 and the state house voted 100-49 to override Gov. Jim Douglas' veto of the marriage equality bill. The bill and right to marry takes effect Sept 1, 2009. Vermont is now the first state to legalize gay marriage through the legislative process. On the heels of the Iowa state supreme court ruling, this is a huge victory in the fight for

Eric on the Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826510416312559931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9696054.post-39768318393472361912009-04-03T07:14:00.001-07:002009-04-03T07:14:11.930-07:00

The IA Supreme court ruled unanimously in favor of marriage equality today. This is a huge victory towards the march to equality. HRC will issue a statement later on the ruling

Eric on the Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826510416312559931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9696054.post-85353708506056179822009-04-02T12:23:00.001-07:002009-04-02T12:23:13.652-07:00

BREAKING: Iowa Supreme Court to Rule on Marriage Tomorrow: The Iowa Supreme Court announced today that it will i.. http://tinyurl.com/d38r86

Eric on the Beachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03826510416312559931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9696054.post-78516825182665946872008-12-15T17:59:00.001-07:002008-12-15T17:59:04.751-07:00

Ok, I am not pre judging the governing ability of Obama, but I am wondering why he keeps raiding the Senate and Governors of particularly vulnerable states?  I guess CO does have a Democratic Governor who is decidedly more progressive than the state's junior senator, Ken Salazar, who has been tapped as Sect of the Interior, so maybe in the end Gov. Ritter can appoint someone more progressive like

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On this particularly poignant Thanksgiving, I have a few things for which that I am thankful:1. I am thankful for the bravery and dedication of the various fire firefighters who fought the recent wildfires, and more importantly rescued Adam from our apartment 2. I am thankful for the Yorba Regional Pet Hospital for saving Abe's life and keeping us together for Thanksgiving3. I am thankful for the

Geographic Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9696054.post-39035053940123164052008-11-21T11:52:00.002-07:002008-11-21T11:55:47.980-07:00

Just wanted to give a little update on things. Jim and I are doing ok. Staying in a hotel for now and just dealing with the insurance and getting the salvaged items restored. We will be fine.Abe is still in the hospital. His lungs look better, but his kidney levels are extremely high and the vet is concerned with potential kidney failure. He is going to up the IV fluids to try to and flush them

Geographic Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9696054.post-79327181749822547642008-10-23T10:33:00.001-07:002008-10-23T10:33:24.162-07:00

Go vote early.  Is it over yet?

Geographic Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9696054.post-928291467019989382008-10-20T23:13:00.001-07:002008-10-20T23:13:23.900-07:00

1. The polls may be wrong. This is an unprecedented election. No one knows how racism may affect what voters tell pollsters—or what they do in the voting booth. And the polls are narrowing anyway. In the last few days, John McCain has gained ground in most national polls, as his campaign has gone even more negative. 2. Dirty tricks. Republicans are already illegally purging voters from the

Geographic Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9696054.post-51443735404314602712008-10-17T09:48:00.001-07:002008-10-17T09:48:55.378-07:00

From ThinkProgress:This week, the California Teachers Association donated $1 million to defeat Proposition 8, a ballot measure to ban [marriage equality]. The donation "comes on the heels of an internal poll by opponents of Proposition 8 showing that the campaign to defeat the measure was in trouble." "For us, it's a civil rights issue," said CTA President David Sanchez. "We don't believe people

Geographic Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9696054.post-74515700714044424692008-10-15T14:26:00.003-07:002008-10-15T14:30:10.116-07:00

Please donate, make calls, walk precincts, tell your friends, family and co-workers to vote No on Prop 8. Don't eliminate marriage equality for anyone!!

Geographic Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9696054.post-21672246323057852072008-10-12T10:52:00.001-07:002008-10-12T10:52:54.308-07:00

It is definitely starting to feel like fall outside.  I dislike this time of year because it gets cold.  I am no fan of the cold.  But it could be worse, I could be living in Wasilla, AK.

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Please join me in supporting AMERICAblogNoOnProp8 to defeat Prop 8! To see details and contribute now please go to: http://actblue.com/page/americablognoonprop8 There is a anti-marriage amendment on the ballot here in CA. It would overturn the right of ALL couples in CA to get married, which right now is legal. There is a lot of money coming in from out of

Geographic Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9696054.post-15194806325786647962008-10-06T12:18:00.001-07:002008-10-06T12:18:55.104-07:00

Went to Gay Days Disneyland this weekend.  Had a spectacularly fun time.  Posted some pics on my facebook profile.  Go check them out.Also, anyone notice the Dow fell like 295,000 points?  Does this concern anyone else?

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I am not excited about the debate tonight.  I think the expectations have been set so low for Gov. Palin that if she manages to walk out under her own power (which is more than can be said for wheel chair bound Gwen Ifill, who broke her ankle), does not grunt obscenities, and/or throw-up on Sen. Biden, she will be deemed the winner.

Geographic Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9696054.post-49642272207069350002008-09-17T15:03:00.001-07:002008-09-17T15:03:46.265-07:00

So, I realized that I have not posted anything since June.  My bad.  Ok, a few updates.  I passed my thesis defense.  I finished my revisions my committee gave me, and ultimately completed my degree.  Yay!  Overall, my life has been good.  So yeah...

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So the time has come for me to defend my Masters thesis.  I am really nervous about it.  I hope it goes well...

Geographic Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9696054.post-72597870994267320342008-06-25T15:05:00.001-07:002008-06-25T15:05:44.084-07:00

I absolutely think Rachel Maddow is one of the greatest and smartest minds on TV and the radio.  I wish that I lived in western MA, I would like to be her friend.

Geographic Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9696054.post-88955803442460407552008-06-25T14:26:00.002-07:002008-06-26T15:04:54.924-07:00

I went to NY for like 36 hours. It kind of sucked. Except, for the four hours I spent with Alex and Chris, the trip kind of sucked. So thanks Alex and Chris for making the trip worthwhile!

Geographic Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9696054.post-83359901134331770642008-06-22T08:23:00.001-07:002008-06-22T08:23:32.472-07:00

So I am heading to NY in a few hours for a whirlwind work trip.  If I was heading to NYC for three days, I would be ok with it.  I am not. While I fly into JFK, I am driving up the sound to New Rochelle where I will sleep for a few hours and get up early for a 9a (6a my time) installation and training.  Then I drive back down past the city to Newark, NJ where I again spend the night.  Drive down

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I want to wish my parents a very happy anniversary.  The celebrated 31 years of marriage yesterday.  Congratulations to both of you!  May there be another 30 years ahead of you (that only puts them at 79 and 80 years old, so it should not be too much to ask).

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