Del Martin Dies

The Tin Man  Aug 27 08

Del Martin, a gay rights pioneer who founded the Daughters of Bilitis and who recently married her partner of 55 years, Phyllis Lyon, died this morning. Martin and Lyon were the first couple who San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom married during the city’s powerful act of civil disobedience in 2004. Just a few weeks ago, [...] Full story...

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Prop 8 Lawsuit

The Tin Man  Nov 25 08

A few weeks ago I wrote about the lawsuits that have been filed against Prop 8. The lawsuits made me uneasy.

IPhone

The Tin Man  Nov 24 08

I just ordered an iPhone. I’d been thinking about doing this for a while. I’ve had my current cell phone for almost three years.

Minnesota Recount Game

The Tin Man  Nov 20 08

Minnesota recount: judge some sample disputed ballots on your own.

Kitchen Porn

The Tin Man  Nov 20 08

We were watching “Brothers & Sisters” this past Sunday — it’s one of my favorite shows; I love the whole dysfunctional-yet-loving Walker clan — and, as happens about every other episode or so, a character was cooking for a dinner party in a fabulous kitchen.

Reconstructionists Against Prop 8

The Tin Man  Nov 18 08

A little late, but… the Reconstructionists are against Prop 8. I grew up belonging to a Reconstructionist synagogue, and although my parents have moved onto a new one, I still consider myself Reconstructionist.

Redshirts

The Tin Man  Nov 18 08

Wikipedia entry on redshirts (linked in honor of the new “Star Trek” trailer released yesterday).

Simpsons and NYT Crossword

The Tin Man  Nov 17 08

Did anyone catch “The Simpsons” last night? It was all about Lisa discovering a love of crossword puzzles and entering a crossword tournament.

Clinton Transition, 1992

The Tin Man  Nov 17 08

At first it seemed to me like it was taking Obama a long time to name anyone to his cabinet. But I’ve found this old New York Times article about Bill Clinton’s presidential transition, dated November 11, 1992, eight days after his election to the presidency.

Wanda Sykes Comes Out

The Tin Man  Nov 16 08

Wanda Sykes comes out and speaks out against Prop 8:

50-State Gays

The Tin Man  Nov 16 08

We wound up not going to the protest yesterday after all. Matt woke up sick yesterday morning and I didn’t want to go by myself.

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