My cousin got married!

My first cousin Ira got married last week. So why post it here? Because his marriage would not be legal in Pennsylvania. And it may not be legal in California soon. I don’t generally cry at weddings. But I teared up at this picture. I hope it won’t be long before my cousin could get married in Pennsylvania. In the meantime, if you want to help preserve marriage equality in California go to http://www.noonprop8.com Continue reading

Nine percent of Americans are satisfied with the direction of the country tonight

Originally posted at YPP I haven’t had to write an essay examination question in about a year and a half. But I want to write one today. Nine percent of Americans are satisfied with the direction of the country tonight. Who are they and why are they satisfied? Extra-credit: How will they affect the Presidential election? Continue reading