Another Reason to NOT Shop Wal Mart

Wal-Mart bans gay couple for NOT shoplifting. Hopefully these folks are suing Wal Mart for their outrageous behavior.

Barack Obama's Changiness or Change?

I'm joining with Geof Kars in an attempt to allow Obama an opportunity to redeem himself and show the people if he stands for change or changiness, inclusion or exclusion of progressives and/or LGBT Americans. According to Kars:

...if President-elect Obama truly believes in our equality and that his vision of "One America" includes us, and yet won't withdraw his invitation to Rev. Warren, there is something he can do to show that he is the ardent supporter of LGBT equality he claims.

Mr. Obama can and should immediately:

1. Invite one of the multitude of amazing LGBT faith leaders to join Reverend Warren onstage and allow for an additional invocation, showing the world that many LGBT people are people of faith and that we are a part of the faith community.

2. Announce that he will move forward comprehensive legislation to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity -- and provide equality in rights and benefits for same-sex couples -- in his first year in office. Not piecemeal but the whole kit and caboodle.

We have the most LGBT-friendly Congress in decades, and there is no time like the present to end discrimination once and for all.

We can live in a nation that treats every one of its citizens with fairness, equality, and dignity. Yes, we can.

It would be wonderful if Obama stands up for what he has promised--positive changes and an inclusive not exclusive government. It would be wonderful to celebrate the inauguration of our 44th President. Many folks who donated their time and money are hoping they will be able to join the inaugural celebration.

So now the ball is in Obama's court. Let's hope he makes a game winning play.

Star Womanspirit is blogging with Mosquito

Star Womanspirit, a local Hampton Roads activist has agreed to blog here with Mosquito. Star will present information on various events and happenings in the progressive community in Hampton Roads and areas she may visit.

Star has been affiliated with many local organizations over the years in the LGBT and feminist communities--Womynspace, Unicorn Productions, NOW, Equality VA, and Hampton Roads Pride. Star enjoys concert production and features the work of various Independent performing artists as time and money allows via MuSeek and the Hampton Roads Indy Media Coalition. She spends most of her time working with the Broadcast Group--website, video, and radio--at Hampton Roads Indy Media Coalition, and organizing projects and events with the Tidewater Peace Alliance, and the iMage Project.

Star lives in Portsmouth with her beloved Jean, and three mystifying spirits from Tibet.