The Gay Thread

[Morrigoon]

I'm sure we've all heard the news already, but just in case anyone's been under a rock for the last 15 minutes... Prop. 8: Gay-marriage ban unconstitutional, court rules

[Ghoulish Delight]

A CNN analysis points out that the opinion was written in a limited way, specifically relying on California's equal protection laws, such that it's unlikely that the US Supreme Court would hear an appeal. Good news/bad news on that front. It means that, once again, the issue of federal tax status and recognition between states is punted down the road. But on the plus side, it does mean it's likely to stick and not be stomped on by the conservative court.

[innerSpaceman]

Perhaps my favorite bit from today's ruling - this swipe at the California initiative process:

Originally Posted by U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

It matters not whether federal courts think it wise or desirable for California to afford proponents this authority to speak for the State, just as it makes no difference whether federal courts think it a good idea that California allows its constitution to be amended by majority vote through a ballot measure in the first place.

And yeah, it's a very narrow ruling. But that's what courts often do - rule on the narrowest avenue available - and that's usually the way it works out best. Not so sure in this case.

There's less chance the Supreme Court will want to take the case, but if they do - they are not bound by the narrow findings of the Ninth Circuit, and are perfectly free to consider the wider question found in the judgment of the U.S. District Court that gays ARE entitled to marriage.

(For those keeping score, today's ruling found only that it's unconstitutional to take any rights away, but not whether marriage rights in particular are constitutionally protected.)

[SzczerbiakManiac]

"8" has been posted to YouTube to view at your leisure.

[Ghoulish Delight]

So, if gay marriage is threatening to tear apart the very fabric of traditional marriage and society itself...what kind of fabric is it? You can vote!

http://mymarriageruinsyours.com/

[cirquelover]

Spider webs maybe?

[SzczerbiakManiac]

VGDM!

[Gn2Dlnd]

From the article

The current Secretary of Education will be replaced by RuPaul, who will work with Perez Hilton, Chris Colfer, Rip Torn, and Ellen Degeneres and to develop a homosexual curriculum that will include courses such as, “Find the Perfect Shoe Online”, “Window Treatments As Cultural Change Agents”, “Wharton’s ‘Age of Innocence’ As Metaphor for Converting Children”, “Witty Retorts from 1850 to the Present” and “Auto Repair for Gals”.

Do you think he meant Rip Taylor, or was he playing a game of "one of these things just doesn't belong here?"

[lashbear]

If you couldn't make it to the Parade, or want to re-live the magic, check out Mardi Gras TV for the Parade highlights package.

Scroll through the arrows for some more great videos including Fair Day 2012, a history of Mardi Gras and a very special behind the scenes look into the making of the K25 float, celebrating Kylie Minogue.

Mardi Gras TV is free and does not require an account to log in.

Er... All you Gays can watch it too, instead of the Hays.......

[Gn2Dlnd]

Haay!