Tommy Karr

Category: Politics

  • Senator Charles E. Schumer: Supporting Marriage Equality

    I got this very considerate response from Senator Charles Schumer today regarding my request that he support the repeal of DOMA.  Kudos Senator Schumer.  KUDOS! Original Message From: Senator Schumer Date: Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 12:03 PM Subject: A message from Senator Charles E. Schumer   Dear Mr. Adkins: Thank you for contacting me…

  • The Ten Commandments: The Basis of Our Laws… or are they?

    Just something to share in the hope that the far-right, political extremists who want to base U.S laws on biblical doctrines will realize they’re being a little excessive. Thanks to NonStampCollector for creating this.

  • Overheard: Political Awareness Fail

    Overheard between two 20-something coeds walking through Times Square, texting as they talk and walk. Coed 1: You’re from South Carolina, right? Coed 2: No, North Carolina. Coed 1: Oh, but you’re following the debates right? Coed 2: I guess. Why? Coed 1: Well, are you, like, glad that Newt Greenwich won? Coed 2: Wait,…

  • The True Meaning of Family: The Stories of Two Zac(h)s

    Ron Kemp (pictured) is a blogger, singer/songwriter and activist trying to save LGBT youth from suicide.  His post “Enough is Enough: The True Meaning of Family: The Stories of Two Zac(h)s” is eloquent and inspiring.  Take a minute to read it, to understand what he has to say and to appreciate his definition of “family”.…

  • Stop American Censorship – Web Goes on Strike

    On Wednesday January 18th thousands of sites will go dark to protest SOPA & PIPA, two US bills racing through Congress that threaten prosperity, online security, and freedom of expression. Follow this link to learn how to take action and make your voice heard.  We can fight this together. For a quick look at how SOPA/PIPA could affect YOU check out this infographic from…

  • Second Class Citizens: Documenting the Gay Right Movement

    I just signed on to back  Ryan James Yezak’s documentary Second Class Citizens, a documentary that follows the evolution of the gay rights movement and the discrimination and violence that the LGBT community has faced over the years.  I’m happy to do what little I can to help see this film come to light.  Mr. Yezak…

  • A Rebuttal to Ethan Sabo: The Gay Republican

    Ethan Sabo may be the most delusional, self-loathing young man I’ve seen on YouTube… and that includes having seen his heroes, Michele Bachmann and Rick Santorum, act like complete lunatics. Let’s dispel his claims by pointing out the flaws in his statement.  What follows is a fairly accurate transcript of his rant (video is available below) with…

  • Sh*t Homophobes Say

    My friend Tony shared this video from Lambda Legal on Facebook and I have to agree with his sentiment: “I’m sorta done with this “Sh*t Somebody Says” thing, but this one’s actually a good reminder that THIS shit gets said, and it gets said every day. On television. About me. And about people I love.”…

  • Results (so far) from New Hampshire Republican Primary 2012

    While it is still very early, I’m happy to see that Rick Santorum is doing just as well as Other and the no-longer-running Michele Bachmann.  Thanks to Google and the Associated Press for this preliminary graph.

  • The GOP Debate I Want to See

    Imagine this scenario… just a full-on, high school wrestling match style debate with Christie as the referee.  And, of course, in my fantasy there are no GOP winners.