The B-Side

Today August 4, 2010 it was declared that California’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. That there is no legitimate state interest justified treating gay and lesbian couples differently from others and that “moral disapproval” was not enough to save the voter-passed Proposition 8.

California “has no interest in differentiating between same-sex and opposite-sex unions,” U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker said in his 136-page ruling.

This is first time in the country to strike down a marriage ban on federal constitutional grounds, previous cases have cited state constitutions.

Appeals are to be expected but this is a great leap. So celebrate today and everyday for being different and remember we all have a voice.

A big brouhaha has been over the Super Bowl ad from the conservative Focus on the Family featuring former Florida Gators football star Tim Tebow. The ad features him as well with his mother Pam, who tells of her how she decided to go through with her 1987 pregnancy. His parents at the time worked as missionaries in the Philippines  when doctors there advised his mother to have an abortion due to health concerns.

Here at the B Side we greatly believe that a woman has control of her body and the Pro Choice movement. This is an instance in which saying hey its ok to have your baby it will be a football player even if your doctors say they are concered about your life and don’t recommend it. This is really just  Focus on the Family sending a murky message.

The ad has several women’s groups and organizations that support abortion state the ad violates CBS’s long standing tradition of not airing controversial ads during sports events.

“The abortion debate has no place in the Super Bowl. I organize abortion rights rallies all the time and I recognize how inappropriate it would be for me to sit in the stands with signs at the Super Bowl,” said Erin Matson, vice president of the National Organization for Women, which has called on CBS to reject the ad. Read the rest of this entry �

Remember one person can make great change in the world.

UPDATE: The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked video coverage of the Prop. 8 trial in San Francisco. Gay-rights supporters are upset by the court ruling due to the importance of the case.

For a good site for daily updates check out Mercury News:

http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_14191138

By Rick A Mortis

Well this is interesting Sarah Palin and her oh shucks moose shooting ways will soon be on Fox News…Be afraid, be very afraid!

I guess she can really rock the trampy newscaster look for reals now. I hope she isnt trying to bring back shoulder pads….shudder.

Join the Impact Responds to the Call for DayOfDecision.org Co-Sponsors

NATIONAL - In the near future, the California Supreme Court will announce its decision on whether or not to repeal Proposition 8. The ruling could come down as early as this week, and as late as June 5th. When this time comes, it will either be a moment of protest or celebration for the LGBTQ community. To respond to both possible outcomes, grassroots activists Robin Tyler and Andy Thayer are calling for Day of Decision activities across the US. Join the Impact and many other national organizations are adding their support and resources to the national effort. Read the rest of this entry �

Martin Luther King Jr. you are greatly missed.

Here at the B Side we say remember to always stand up for your rights no matter your skin color, gender, or sexual preference.

 Massive protests in the passing of Prop 8 will be held on NOVEMBER 15th 10:30am PST / 1:30pm EST.

FIND YOUR LOCATION BELOW!

http://jointheimpact.com/protest-locations/

Also more info can be found here:

http://www.noonprop8.com/

There is also a petition for Re-opening Proposition 8 for California.

http://www.petitiononline.com/seg5130/petition.html

This is the following results of 99.5%  of precincts that have partially
or fully reporting as of Nov. 5, 2008, at 3:08 P.M.

State Ballot Measures Read the rest of this entry �

Wow he won! History has been made! 

At the time of this post the current count out of 270 electoral votes for Obama is 338 to McCain’s 156.

Props for California are still being tallied and the results will be posted tomorrow.

http://www.barackobama.com/index.php