Yes on 8

The Avoidable Tragedy of California's Prop 8

William Bradley | Posted 06.26.2009 | Politics


William Bradley

The California Supreme Court's decision to uphold Proposition 8 is all the more tragic in that the initiative never should have passed in the first place.

What if Political Consultants Said No More Gay-Bashing?

Karen Ocamb | Posted 05.07.2009 | Politics


Karen Ocamb

One might even argue that Schubert's selective use of religion as a weapon against a minority may itself be considered a violation of the AAPC Code of Ethic regarding religious intolerance.

Hey, Mormons! Your Yes on 8 Pals Don't Like You!

Lisa Derrick | Posted 12.29.2008 | Home


Lisa Derrick

During the Yes on 8 campaign, Mormons got used like an ugly chick by a sleazy rock band--it was fine for her to pay for rent, food and gas, and pr...

Yes on 8 Using Elton John's "Very Happy With Civil Union"

Lisa Derrick | Posted 12.17.2008 | Entertainment


Lisa Derrick

OMG! Elton John, you're breaking my heart. And getting used by Yes-on-8 fundraisers. Elton may be happy with his civil union, but that's because the UK version is very different form California's.

El Coyote Boycott? Mormon Manager's Faith Overrides "Love" For Customers

Lisa Derrick | Posted 12.14.2008 | Home


Lisa Derrick

About 70 people gathered at the legendary El Coyote Cafe in Los Angeles' Fairfax District Wednesday morning for a community sit down/brunch to hear M...

Nate Silver: Don't Blame Prop 8 On Black And Latino Voters

FiveThirtyEight | Posted 12.13.2008 | Politics


Certainly, the No on 8 folks might have done a better job of outreach to California's black and Latino communities. But the notion that Prop 8 passed ...

Prop 8 Boycott Called on Legendary El Coyote Restaurant

Lisa Derrick | Posted 12.12.2008 | Home


Lisa Derrick

Marriage rights advocates are calling for a boycott of Los Angeles' legendary El Coyote Cafe where Sharon Tate ate her last meal, and Penelope Cruz ...

Boycott Called: Musical Theatre's Artistic Director Supported Prop 8

Lisa Derrick | Posted 12.11.2008 | Entertainment


Lisa Derrick

Actress Susan Egan has written on her support of boycotting Sacramento's California Music Theatre/Sacramento Music Circus over issues surrounding the passage of PropH8.

Black Blindness on Proposition 8

Leonce Gaiter | Posted 11.21.2008 | Home


Leonce Gaiter

Black support for the Calif. anti-gay-marriage proposition is higher than support among any other ethnic group, which is ironic, considering that precedence in the case is the end of the ban on interracial marriage.

Tipper Gore Comes Out Against Prop 8

Karen Ocamb | Posted 11.20.2008 | Politics


Karen Ocamb

Tipper Gore... announced her opposition to Proposition 8 Saturday night during the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center's 37th Anniversary gala in Los Angeles.

My Brief Journalistic Dilemma Over California's Prop 8

Karen Ocamb | Posted 11.20.2008 | Media


Karen Ocamb

A producer for a local NPR radio station called to cancel my appearance on the network version of the show -- because the guest host wanted someone non-partisan.

Are Democrats Throwing Gays Under the Bus?

Karen Ocamb | Posted 11.13.2008 | Politics


Karen Ocamb

It seems a pretty certain bet that most of the LGBT community will vote for Barack Obama and Joe Biden, though with curtailed enthusiasm after numerous missteps.

Catholic Priest Defies Church Over Antigay Ballot Initiative

Karen Ocamb | Posted 11.06.2008 | Politics


Karen Ocamb

Farrow said he thinks he will now be suspended, which means he won't be able to function as a priest -- and the Church will call for him to reverse himself and publicly apologize.