Civil Rights

Beau on July 20th, 2008

MIAMI, June 26 (UPI) — A Washington woman said she filed a federal lawsuit accusing a Miami hospital of “anti-gay animus” after workers refused to let her see her dying partner. Janice Langbehn and her partner Lisa Marie Pond, both aged 39, intended to enjoy a vacation cruise with three of their four children, marking [...]

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Beau on May 20th, 2008

While we are celebrating the recent decision of the California Supreme Court I wanted to post this tribute video to Lawrence Fobes “Larry” King.  The voice speaking is Ellen DeGeneres.  She made the comments on her talk show. I also encourage you to watch the video from Ellen’s show that day.

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Beau on April 3rd, 2008

NBC’s Nightly News with Brian Williams did this fantastic piece on the end of Martin Luther King Jr’s life.  Take a minute to watch it, it’s great. The Last Days of MLK

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Beau on March 19th, 2008

This was a gift I received recently. The white box at the bottom has the text of his “I Have A Dream” speech. I was speechless when I unwrapped it. I think this was the only gift I’ve ever received that made me cry. The text of his magnificent speech: I am happy to join [...]

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Beau on December 13th, 2006

Oh, why do the good days endMakes me wonder nowWith the way I feelIf yesterday was even real And why, oh why do You seem so far awayCould it be that I’ve gone too far this timeAnd can I make You change Your mind, oh.Why should any day, why should any dayWhy should any day, [...]

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