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And now it’s on to the governor’s desk. Congrats, Colorado! More here.

“You’re headed down the road of persecution against Christians who believe in the Bible as their standard for moral behavior. In Canada now they have different rules there where you can’t even criticize the lifestyle itself or you’ll be charged with a hate crime. You know that’s the road we’re headed down if these laws, if DOMA is struck down, …

Yesterday a state judge blocked Michael Bloomberg’s ban on “large sugary drinks,” which was to have gone into effect today.  Openly gay 2013 mayoral candidate and current City Council Speaker Christine Quinn celebrated on CNN by swigging from a large Diet Coke during her interview with Piers Morgan. Because she has totally not been Bloomberg’s enforcer for the last 12 …

Former Minnesota GOP state Rep. Lynne Osterman choked up today as she recounted her enormous regret at having voted for a state version of DOMA during her one term. “I blew my vote. And I’m imploring you, please get this right!” (Clip by JMG reader Jim)

(Clip by JMG reader Jim)

NOM’s campaign to oust gay-friendly Illinois GOP chairman Pat Brady has failed. A special Saturday meeting of top Illinois Republicans to debate the fate of state GOP Chairman Pat Brady over his support for same-sex marriage was abruptly canceled after sources said a group pushing for Brady’s ouster lacked the necessary votes. In a statement, several members of the Illinois …

Clip description: Representative Glenn Gruenhagen introduces a friend of his on the House floor as someone who used to be involved in the gay lifestyle and now has three children. Gruenhagen has come under increasing fire for his assertion that homosexuality is a mental illness. A few minutes later House Speaker Paul Thissen announces that members can non longer use …

Warren Throckmorton reports: In September 2012, the tax exempt status of the National Association for the Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) was revoked due to failure to file Form 990 for three consecutive years. The notice of revocation was yesterday according to the IRS website. NARTH’s website advises prospective donors that their donations will be tax deductible but it …

The Minnesota House Committee on Civil Law is hearing testimony on the proposed marriage equality bill today.  Watch it live.  Homocon asshat Doug Mainwaring, who filed a SCOTUS brief against his own people, just testified.

“Over the next few weeks, I will be studying the resources, time and effort it would take to do my part in holding Lindsey Graham accountable for his voting record and his attitude toward the voters in South Carolina. This is important: I do not make major decisions hastily; I will take adequate time to realistically look at all of …