government
Defense of Marriage Act struck down by the Supreme Court
(via @racineinthecity)
A landmark win for gay rights today, as the Supreme Court struck down DOMA, aka the Defense of Marriage Act:Justice Anthony Kennedy, speaking for the 5-4 majority, said DOMA was unconstitutional because it violated the right to liberty and to equal protection for gay couples…
Jeff Tweedy pens letter in support of same-sex marriage
Jeff Tweedy @ Fifth Third Bank Ballpark with Wilco, July 2012 (more by Matt Ziegler)
Wilco frontman, Chicago resident, and all-around good guy Jeff Tweedy has written a letter in support of same-sex marriage to the editor of The Belleville News-Democrat…
Gibson guitars vs. U.S. government
“The Federal Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. has suggested that the use of wood from India that is not finished by Indian workers is illegal, not because of U…
'The BOSS ACT rewrites rules for concert ticket sales'
“Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-8th Dist.) will announce federal legislation intended to overhaul the concert ticket industry and improve fans’ chances of scoring tickets to their favorite acts…
