As the motorcade for the late civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) made its way through the streets of Atlanta on Wednesday heading to the Georgia State Capitol, the hearse carrying…
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Obama: “There’s Nothing Weak About Being Honorable”
Seeing President Obama speak at the memorial tribute for recently deceased Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) was a stark reminder of the power of eloquence and dignity. “There’s nothing weak about being honorable.…
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Donald Trump Finally Issues Statement Honoring Sen. John McCain
Donald Trump Donald Trump finally issued a statement honoring recently deceased Sen. John McCain. From the White House press office: Despite our differences on policy and politics, I respect Senator John McCain’s…
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Observing Memorial Day
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Gayborhood Names Top Gay Blogs (And Includes The Randy Report)
Very cool to hear The Randy Report ranked No. 13 on Gayborhood‘s list of the top 50 gay blogs. I read all these guys, so it’s uber-cool to be included! Sweet! See…
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After almost 60 years, an honorable discharge at last
US Marine Hal Faulkner receives his new Marine papers after almost 60 years Seventy-nine year old Hal Faulkner, dying of terminal cancer, had one last wish. Having entered the US Marines in…
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K-9 Police farewell salute goes viral
A K-9 police dog in Massachusetts was honored by officers Friday as he was walked to the animal hospital where he would be put down, CBS Boston reports: Plymouth Police gathered Friday…
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Harvey Milk commemorative stamp on it’s way?
Since 2009, there have been ongoing efforts to get the U.S. Postal Service to issue a Harvey Milk stamp. Could it be on the horizon? From The Bay Area Reporter: Linn’s Stamp…
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Veterans protect the funeral of a fallen soldier
I have hated, more than I could know, the Westboro “Church” for their ignorant protests at a family’s most vulnerable time. Bravo Patriot Guard for doing something about this horrible behavior.