Dear Governor Schwarzenegger – Today is an historic day. It marks the first time that a state has eliminated a ban on same-sex marriage without being compelled to do so by the courts. But in keeping with other traditions, it was a…Read More »
Dear Governor Schwarzenegger – The Mason-Dixon line was used to separate slave states from free states. We have managed to divide our country once again, this time with the battle lines that limit marriage. Ten states – not even our neighbors –…Read More »
Dear Governor Schwarzenegger – What is up with Oklahoma? As individual politicians incite what can only be described as xenophobia, guardians of equality remain silent. Seventeen House Republicans refused to accept a goodwill copy of the Quran from the Ethnic American Advisory…Read More »
Dear Governor Schwarzenegger – Two prominent black gay men are in the news. John Amaechi is a former NBA player who came out of the closet in February 2007 and became a media sensation — as well as the target for ugly…Read More »
Dear Governor Schwarzenegger – I was astonished to learn that even the opponents of equality believe “domestic partnership” and marriage are in fact the same things. Kentucky State Senator Vernie McGaha introduced legislation that would bar state agencies and schools from providing…Read More »
Dear Governor Schwarzenegger – As a gay dad, I believe you are almost on the verge of having the change of heart that we need so I can finally get married. Your endorsement of John McCain was a really big step for…Read More »
Dear Governor Schwarzenegger – Today is, of course, Abraham Lincoln’s 199th birthday and the start of a two-year bicentennial celebration. I understand that presidents are a sore subject for you since you are specially banned from being President simply because of where…Read More »
Dear Governor Schwarzenegger – Thank you for signing SB 777 last year, an act that reorganized and reiterated basic Civil Rights for Students. You will be happy to know that the drive to repeal this legislation officially collapsed yesterday. The advocates for…Read More »
Dear Governor Schwarzenegger – As an American and as a parent, I believe government should not interfere with individual choices. My personal beliefs are echoed in the California Republican Party Platform, which says: “As Republicans, we believe the home should remain the…Read More »
Dear Governor Schwarzenegger – I want to get married, but my quest is blocked by people quoting scripture and a Governor who appeases them. While the part of scripture they trumpet seems to admonish gay sex, another part of the bible tells…Read More »