Thursday, January 05, 2017

'Obama leaves a huge legacy on LGBTQ equality' & other Thur. midday news briefs

Editor's note - My apologies for this possibly being the only post today. You know how those family "issues" can be . . .


Obama Leaves A Monumental Legacy On LGBTQ Rights - This is true. For all of the griping thrown at him, Obama's Administration did right by us. Now that he is leaving, it is up to us to maintain that legacy. I would sincerely hope we spend more time doing this than griping about what we couldn't get done under Obama.

McAuliffe signs anti-LGBT discrimination executive order - Awesome!  

From the Pulpit to the People: Kim Burrell, Homosexuality and the Black Church - A thought-provoking commentary on the Kim Burrell controversy.  

Texas 'bathroom' bill renews fight over transgender rights - Meanwhile, the Texas Lt. Gov. is attempting to build a political future on the backs of the transgender community by introducing a bill which makes North Carolina's HB2 look like a Sunday social.