Here’s Colbert’s The Word from last night, and it’s clear from the segment that he is an avid reader of this blog!  “He’s giving you things, just not your rights.”

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Bonus! Here’s a quick clip of Press Secretary Robert Gibbs confirming [...]

Dan Savage had a great post yesterday that I found to be a pretty good thought experiment. Many have suggested that while full repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell does indeed require legislative action from Congress, he has the legal ability to stop implementing the policy until Congress can review the legislation.  He notes that [...]

Surely some people are going to be confused by this NY Times article and surrounding hooha about how Obama signed an executive memorandum (basically an executive order) that extended federal benefits to gay couples, but gay people are mad about that.
I’m one of those mad gays, and I must admit I’m a little confused too, [...]

Had a great time today marching with Mayor Menino’s gang at the front of the parade.  Weather: Gorgeous. Crowd: Happy, beautiful, popular. Parade: Almost exclusively politicians and churches. Here are some photos from the parade.
 
The Guvna, his lovely wife, two quaid friends of mine (right), and me

The pro photographers were going nuts here. Mayor and [...]

Rachel Maddow had a delightful little bit on Obama and the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Policy last night where she echoes some of what I expressed last week.
 

 
As some commenters have noted, Obama is an astute politician, and few will be surprised when he finally does take action.  I would really be happy, though, if [...]

Yo quaids, check out this enjoyable ad I encountered today in Harvard Square.   A company owned by two gay dudes (I can only assume) with an ad with a good gay joke.  And the ad agency included the word “fudge” in this gay ad, which is for a food product might I remind you I [...]

Isn’t that a crazy thing to be able to write nearly 6 months into his presidency?  Here’s the his response to Brian Williams’ asking him if gay and lesbians have a friend in the White House:

I think gays and lesbians have a friend in the White House because I’ve consistently committed myself to civil unions, [...]