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Sally Kern, another Jesus talkin', bible thumpin' evil walkin', holier than thou Republican?

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Sally Kern, who you might know from such hits as "gays are a bigger threat to the US than terrorists" , is it it again. She has been pushing a piece of special legislation called the Proclamation for Morality, which among other things denounces President Obama, blames homosexuals for the economy, and divorce and abortion are apparently causing a downfall of our country.
A brave and noble Rep. Ryan Kiesel from Seminole, Oklahoma was a part of a counter-protest of the KernKlan that rallied at the capitol in attempts to show opposition.

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Read the entire OKLAHOMA CITIZEN’S PROCLAMATION FOR MORALITY after the hump.

Kentucky Equality Federation supports gay and lesbian students protest at Franklin County High School

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Kentucky Equality Federation received reports that a Franklin County High official allegedly sent an email to teachers instructing them not to allow homosexuals to leave class to use the restroom.
The email was allegedly sent after two female classmates were caught kissing in the public restroom.
In response, 15 students protested outside the school today.
"My daughter was involved in a protest at Franklin County High School today for their right to use the restroom," stated Michelle Sexton.
"I have been in contact with one of the parents of the children involved in the protest and we support their constitutional right to assemble peacefully," stated Kentucky Equality Federation President Jordan Palmer. "We call on the media to investigate this issue further and shed light on the discrimination gays and lesbians face throughout the Commonwealth. Kentucky Equality Federation will also be contacting the other parents of the children involved in today's protest."
Though Superintendent Harrie Buecker stated steps are being taken to address the students' concerns, Kentucky Equality Federation is concerned they will not be addressed properly. Though not directly connected, Kentucky Equality Federation has received similar complaints in Casey, Pulaski, and Powell counties about unfair treatment of gay and lesbian students and teachers.
"I'd like to know what level this mentality, that gay and lesbian students should not be treated equally is coming from. An incident in one county could be called an isolated incident, but we now have similar reports in three other Kentucky Counties," stated Kentucky Equality Federation Managing Director Laura Reed.
Kentucky Equality Federation will continue its own investigation and assist parents or students in filing any necessary complaints with Kentucky officials.
Palmer added that assembling together in a peaceful manner is the most basic right granted by the Kentucky Constitution, and that Kentucky Equality Federation had contacted the Office of Helen W. Mountjoy, Kentucky's Secretary of Education for assistance in resolving the issues.

Kentucky Equality Federation offers an online complaint system for people around the Commonwealth to report discrimination or harassment. The online complaint system can be located at www.kyLGBT.org, or www.kyequality.org.

Rural Progressive Round Up. Regional HSR And Gay Marriage Survey Results

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NEW SURVEY RESULTS: Gay Marriage
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The results of this survey is certainly not surprising. We specifically targeted Democrats in this survey. We know this issue is dangerous in a general election because of the Republican vote. But we wanted to see if this issue would be dangerous in a Democratic primary. Well, it is...............Go see the results.
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Whats in SUPERTRAINS for Small Town and Rural America?
by: BruceMcF
This last weekend I wrote up a small diary, cross-posted to various places ... which even stumbled into being wrecklisted at Agent Orange ... about the High Speed Rail plan released by the Obama administration.

That diary focused on laying out the three "tiers" of HSR in the announced plan. "Express HSR" is one of the bullet train systems, like they are planning for California. But between that tier and conventional rail, are two more tiers:

    * "Regional HSR", with a top speed of around 125mph, able to provide trips at average speeds in the range of 100mph, operating in existing rail rights of way, but mostly on its own track, with upgraded signaling and substantial investment in grade separation and/or the top level of "hardened" level crossings, normally with electrified lines; and
    * "Emerging HSR", with a top speed of 110mph, able provide trips at average speed in excess of 80mph, operating on existing rail right of way with improved capacity, but sometimes sharing track with freight rail, the 110mph standard of quad gate, speed sensitive level crossings, and provided by either electric or diesel 110mph tilt-trains

The bullet trains are the show ponies ... but for small town and rural America, the genuine seat at the table for Emerging and Regional HSR is the real good news from the announcement.
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The Colbert Coalition's Anti-Gay Marriage Ad

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There's a giant gay storm gathering, and before long the winds will be blowing each other.

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