In a story about the coming petition drive to repeal same-sex marriage on the Washington ballot, we find this troubling paragraph: According to Randall, initiative petitions will be available in the next few days and eventually people will be able to find them in thousands of churches, some Staples stores and online. Referendum supporters hope to have their petitions ready …
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The Village Voice Asks Matt Heinz About Possible Three-Way With Sheriff Babeu
I mentioned it here on Saturday and Village Voice reporter Steven Thrasher took the question right to Heinz’ Facebook page. One week prior to the “sleepover,” Heinz had been one of only two Democrats to approve a $5M grant to Babeu’s office. That amount was later reduced to $1.7M.
Read More »Arizona TV Unmasks “Jose”
While national media continues to blur his face this morning, local Arizona television has revealed the identity of Sheriff Paul Babeu’s accuser. 3TV has learned the identity of the ex-boyfriend of Pinal County Sheriff and congressional candidate Paul Babeu. Jose Orozco, 34, has accused the sheriff of misconduct. He gave an exclusive interview to CNN. The network blurred Orozco’s face …
Read More »Latino Rights Group Demands Federal Investigation Of AZ Sheriff Paul Babeu
The Latino rights group Respect Respeto has filed a formal request that the federal government investigate Sheriff Paul Babeu for abuses of power. In the document submitted to the Department of Justice, Respect Respeto says Babeu made “text messages, pictures and threats that are unbecoming of an elected sheriff.” On their Facebook page , the group complains Babeu ignored helping …
Read More »Erect The Danged Gaydar Fence
That was fast.(Tipped by JMG reader Ralph)
Read More »Portable Airbag
This is an actual thing for bicyclists. The airbag is shaped like a hood that surrounds your head. It’s made in an ultra-strong nylon fabric that won’t rip when scraped against asphalt. The way the hood is designed and folded into the collar ensures that it will inflate quickly and safely. It takes about 0.1 seconds to inflate and the …
Read More »The AIDS Quilt: 25 Years Later
Video by Sean Chapin.
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