Our Big Fat Gay Election

[kpete]

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But among all the very many reasons to be happy today, one of my favorite things is the stunning progress we’ve made on LGBT equality, symbolized by a few of last night’s election results. NOM has a sad today, and that’s a Good Thing. They used to crow about their “36-0” record, and to give the devil their due, they were remarkably successful in advancing the cause of bigotry and defacing various state constitutions with anti-gay graffiti.

That streak is broken. Marriage equality won in Maine, Maryland and Minnesota (and maybe Washington state too). Tammy Baldwin is the first openly gay senator elected in US history.

This particular moral arc of the universe has been bending toward justice for a long time, thanks to the brave and tireless efforts of millions of people over decades. And although it has bent more sharply recently, we still have a long way to go.

But is there any doubt that having a sitting president come out in favor of marriage equality made a difference? Is there any doubt that President Obama’s successful drive to repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell changed things?

Thank you, President Barack Obama. Well done, sir.http://www.balloon-juice.com/2012/11/07/our-big-fat-gay-election/

[Arugula Latte]

1. I usually never listen to rightwing radio, but I had to today.

There was a younger Republican guy who was talking to someone (maybe Laura Ingraham?) about the election. He was actually somewhat intelligent and he said that the Republicans have to realize that they are now on the losing end of the issue, and that when he asks non-political friends of his why they are voting for Obama they usually bring up gay marriage as a big issue for them, "even if they are straight."

The GOP's hatred and bigotry worked for them for a long time, but those days are coming to an end.