Monday, August 25, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Night of 1000 Gowns (cont)
Sorry, computer crashed then was away for work for a couple weeks. Anyway, here's more of 1000 Gowns. These are the performances of Ari Gold and France Jolie.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Mary Testa at Night of 1000 Gowns
Mary Testa, straight from performing in Xanadu, comes to Night of 1000 Gowns and performs two numbers. And of course, a bit more drag...
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Night of 1000 Gowns
Presented by the Imperial Court of New York, and benefiting Bailey House and ACRIA, this is a fun event. In this first part of my video from the evening, we hear the national anthems of Canada and the United States, and the first part of the show Night Fever.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Yay
And why Senator Bob Casey Jr's endorsement is no surprise and doesn't matter.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Obama's monologue on racism
Geraldine Ferraro questions Obama's credentials. Racist. Bill Clinton recalls that Jesse Jackson won South Carolina. He's racist too. Obama supporters are quick to label anyone who mentions race in regards to Obama as racist, yet Obama gives a speech on race and that's a dialogue. Hmmmmmm....
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Call the HRC? No. Call your CongressCritter!
I really filmed this yesterday, but...
Response to comments about HRC and a bit of ranting about people and bikes.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Stupid politians and what it means to count
As a math major in college, one of my course was about how to count. In politics, not all numbers are created equal. While Obama may have more delegates, Clinton has more electoral votes, and it is electoral votes that elect a President.
And then there's Elliot Spitzer thinking with his dick...
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
November and who will it be in November
Champ and I saw November at the Ethel Barrymore Theater. And of course, yesterday Hillary whooped Obama in three states that she needed to win. Today, she began to hint that a Clinton-Obama (not Obama-Clinton) ticket would be interesting.
Monday, March 3, 2008
More on Obama and the gay press
So, not only will Obama not talk to the gay press, his communication's director won't answer direct questions. Read more here. But Obama didn't have a good day now that it comes to light that he's been neglecting his job as Chairman of the Senate Committee with oversight on Afghanistan.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Why won't Obama talk to the gay press?
Obama has does two interviews with the gay press, and none recently. Still, he'll purchase ads in Ohio and Texas LGBT publications to get his controlled message out. Why won't he answer questions from LGBT media? And some more babbling about the HRC
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Ski Trip to Stratton Mountain, Vermont
Spent a couple days relaxing in Vermont at Snow 2008, the Google Employees Ski Trip. Enjoy
Monday, February 25, 2008
A reply to the comments about the HRC
Thanks to most people who commented on yesterday's post. This is my response, but first, I hosted Kathleen Turner and Gloria Feldt for authors@google today. People should buy their book.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
HRC New York Gala
We went to the Human Rights Campaign dinner in New York City last night. Here are some of my thoughts on the HRC and two videos and pictures from the dinner.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
My Speech from the 2004 Democrat Platform Committee
In 2004, I was a representative to the DNC's Platform Committee. I'll tell the story on my vlog, but here is a copy of the speech.
Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee,
I rise today to give voice to a community with no member at today's meeting and invisible in our platform. I am speaking of the transgender community.
Our platform touches on many issues important to the trans-community, from education to health care to hate crimes and workplace discrimination. These issues, important to us all, have particular resonance in a community that is misunderstood, often maligned, and whose members live in fear of violence and discrimination.
Our platform says that hate crimes "demean good people." Gwen Araujo, Prvt. Barry Winchell, and Brandon Tina were not just "demeaned", they were murdered by individuals who saw no value in their humanity.
Transgender people are good citizens who make valuable contributions to their communities. Gender identity and gender expression are no basis to deny anyone a job, housing, an education or adequate medical care. These are mainstream issues as Governor Vilsack's own executive
order in his homestate demonstrates.
The transgender community understands that the Democratic Party's commitment to civil rights is "ironclad". Because of this Party's outreach efforts, there will be at least 8 transgender delegates in
Boston, an increase of 800% in 8 years, but more can be done. As a gay man, I can only be a surrogate for this distinct community, speaking second-hand in telling their stories and discussing their issues. We must do more to make certain that they themselves are included at the table.
Mr Chairman, I am instructed by the transgender delegates to tell this committee that the trans-community stands united behind the Kerry/Edwards ticket and will work for a Democratic victory in
November. At the request of the trans-delegation, and in recognition of this solidarity, I have been asked to withdraw this amendment, and do so now.
Thank you for your time.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Review: Sunday in the Park with George and then a discussion of Surfing a Wave of Misogyny
Sorry for the delay in posting. I actually recorded this yesterday. On Wednesday, we saw Sunday in The Park with George by the RoundAbout Theatre Company. I talk about the play in the blog.
I also read an interesting blog post Obama Surfs a Wave of Misogyny on MyDD.Com and discuss the post and the reaction to it.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Random babbling...
I talk about what is depressing me in this Democratic race, seeing Sunday in the Park with George tomorrow, Braking the Cycle and my buddy Rick.
Monday, February 11, 2008
February 11, 2008
Feeling justified as the New York Times does an article on how identity politics is playing a role in the Democratic vote.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
February 10, 2008: Radical Walking Tour of Central Park
Today we took a radical walking tour of Central Park. The tour is from the book Radical Walking Tours of New York City by Bruce Kayton, a political activist in New York who views the city through the lens of class struggles, civil rights battles and labor movements. This is one way to view Central Park.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
A conversation about blaming the victim
Some Obama supporters think that he is less divisive than Hillary. To me, that's blaming the victim.
Friday, February 8, 2008
When commenting on youtube, don't be an idiot
Yesterday's video received a comment on youtube asking if I was racist because I didn't support Obama. This is the response.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Thoughts on the day after
Clinton won the big states. They tied in Connecticut, New Mexico, Delaware and Missouri. Obama takes the rest. What does it all mean?
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
About endorsements and my dog Snowy's death
A bit about endorsements prior to Super-duper Tuesday. Also, since I have subscribers, thought I tell one about my dog Snowy and how she died in October. We miss her.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
February 3, 2008
I attended a rally in Times Square that marched to Columbus Circle. Of course, being near Broadway, I have to give my opinion on what's currently playing.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
February 2, 2008 -- Clinton Rally in Union Square
Champ and I went to a Hillary rally in Union Square and bumped into my friend Jon. We also bumped into a ... well, you'll see.
Friday, February 1, 2008
February 1, 2008
A brief discussion about how the democratic vote is breaking down and the youth vote.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
January 30, 2008
Didn't know what to talk about, so more on Clinton's victory in Florida, the media, a beauty contest between Clinton and Obama, and divisive politics.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Florida Primary
About the Florida Primary, Democratic party rules, LGBT-inclusion, about the Platform Committee, the media and the Credential's Committee.
Monday, January 28, 2008
January 28 Video Blog
A bit about meeting Bill Clinton and how he regrets his administration's inaction in Rwanda, how the media does us a disservice by not covering issues in the election, and more of my apartment views.
Women@Google welcomes Rwanda Senator Aloisea Inyumba. Senator Inyumba discusses life in Rwanda and her role on the Reconciliation Commission.
authors@google and hosting Muhammad Yunus
As part of my work life, I do a 20% project (actually, more like 10%) with the AtGoogle team. This team brings authors, musicians, artists, politicians, corporate leaders, etc into Google as part of a continuing education program.
On January 10, I hosted Muhammad Yunus as part of this program. Professor Yunus is the 2006 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. I was excited and proud to do this, and Professor Yunus's speech is now available on YouTube. Here's me reading my intro and the wonderful speech by Muhammad Yunus.
