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Louisiana: Sen. Landrieu “believes” in marriage equality

With so many politicians coming out in favor of marriage equality, the question begs “what’s holding back the four remaining Senate Democrats that have yet to show their support?”

Clearly there’s a lot of concern about keeping their jobs with their socially conservative constituents.

Sen. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana offered CNN an explanation.  CNN reports:

Landrieu told CNN National Political Correspondent Jim Acosta in an interview Friday that she personally believes “people should love who they love and marry who they want to marry,” but that her obligation rests with the people of Louisiana who elected her.

“My state has a very strong constitutional amendment not only against gay marriage but against gay partnerships. So I’m looking at the people of Louisiana trying to represent their interests,” she said.

So Landrieu’s personally in favor of marriage equality, but she’s representing the values of her constituents.

Question: as an elected official – do you lead? Or do you follow?

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Thanks to all you beautiful people

I wanted to say “thank you” to all of you who stop by The Randy Report and read what I have to share each day.  Watching the numbers on the blog, I’m more than aware that it’s uber-cool that you drop by. That what I have to say and share is of interest means a lot to me and the world of The Randy Report.

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Happy Friday!

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Brazil: State of Parana legalizes marriage equality

Word comes from On Top Magazine that Parana is the tenth state in Brazil to legalize marriage equality:

On Wednesday, Parana (South) became the tenth Brazilian state to allow gay and lesbian couples to marry without the permission of a judge, the AFP reported. While no federal law allows gay couples to marry in Brazil, the nation’s Supreme Court in 2011 ruled that the government must recognize the unions of gay couples.

It looks like Brazil, with 27 states, has a similar situation as the USA with marriage equality proceeding state by state.

One major difference is that there’s no DOMA, and so these states’ couples are recognized at the federal level, too.

Congratulations Parana!

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Texas A&M student body president to veto anti-LGBT center legislation

(pic via GLBT Aggies)

I reported yesterday that the Texas A&M student senate voted to allow “religiously objecting” students to withhold the portion of their student fees that funds the campus LGBT Resource Center.

Today, the student body president, John Claybrook, has vetoed that vote.

From The Eagle:

News this week that some student senators had targeted the center thrust the traditionally conservative university into the national spotlight, and [student body president John] Claybrook said it was time to “stop the bleeding.”

“The damage must stop today,” Claybrook wrote in a letter announcing his intention to veto. “Texas A&M students represent our core value of respect exceptionally and I’m very proud of the family at this university. Now, more than ever, is the time to show great resolve and come together, treating each other like the family that we are.”

A veto by Claybrook means that the legislation passed 35-28 on Wednesday will not represent the official opinion of the student body at Texas A&M.

Due to the close margin of the original vote, it may be difficult for the student senate to try to override the veto, should they even attempt the override.

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Brendon Ayanbadejo: Possibly four players considering coming out on same day

Brendon Ayanbadejo appeared on MSNBC with Thomas Roberts to discuss his release from the Baltimore Ravens plus his comments about multiple NFL players possibly coming out on a single day.

In an interview with the Baltimore Sun, Brendon had said there are players – possibly four – in the NFL considering coming out at the same time to take the pressure off one player:

“I think it [an openly gay player] will happen sooner than you think. We’re in talks with a handful of players who are considering it. There are up to four players being talked to right now and they’re trying to be organized so they can come out on the same day together. It would make a major splash and take the pressure off one guy. It would be a monumental day if a handful or a few guys come out.

“Of course, there would be backlash. If they could share the backlash, it would be more positive. It’s cool. It’s exciting. We’re in talks with a few guys who are considering it. The NFL and organizations are already being proactive and open if a player does it and if something negative happens. We’ll see what happens.”