Monday, January 26

The Backlash in Operation - Ever wonder what laws the bigot brigade would pass if they controlled a state legislature? Look no further than Virginia. Yes, the General Assembly is back in session and the Lawrence and Goodridge decisions have them pissed off. Nevermind that the Richmond body now includes the South's second ever openly-gay delegate. (See Lion's Den, Daniel and.) This is a group that may not be able to bring itself to allow private employers to offer domestic partner health benefits. Instead they're hard at work on such crucial issues as urging the Congress to pass an all-inclusive ban on gay marriage and civil unions. What a bunch of assholes - but hey, the taxes are low!