Popular Initiatives
The Tin Man Nov 04 09This result in Maine makes me think about the complicated issue of popular initiatives and referenda. Any time marriage equality goes to the people for a direct statewide vote, it loses. The exception was one time in Arizona, but then the anti-gay side tried again and they won. Loss after loss [...] Full story...
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My Niece
The Tin Man 3 days agoI’m so fascinated by my new niece. I’ve visited her a couple of times so far, and I’ve sat there and held this new, warm baby in my arms and just stared at her.
A New Life
The Tin Man 4 days agoAt 11:04 this morning I became an uncle. My sister-in-law gave birth to a 6-pound 12-ounce baby girl.
Brothers and Sisters
The Tin Man Nov 16 09Gawker on Brothers and Sisters: “Every episode is kind of the same: there’s a secret, the family has a dinner party, the secret comes out at the party, everyone fights, then they make up.
Obama and the Emperor
The Tin Man Nov 16 09OMG! Obama bowed before the Emperor of Japan! Clearly he is a closet Shinto!
Marriage Equality and Red Herrings
The Tin Man Nov 11 09My friend Tim Jarrett has posted about an incident in Massachusetts where an employee of Brookstone was fired, ostensibly for opposing marriage between same-sex couples.
The Fall of the Wall
The Tin Man Nov 09 09I thought I remembered where I was when I learned that the Berlin Wall had fallen, but I think I’m wrong.
1990 Pages
The Tin Man Nov 07 09I’m tired of hearing people complain that the House’s health care bill is 1,990 pages.
First, here is the health care bill.
A Year Ago
The Tin Man Nov 05 09A year ago last night, we heard people cheering in our neighborhood as Barack Obama was elected president.
Colbert in NJ
The Tin Man Nov 05 09I forgot to mention this, but we saw Stephen Colbert and his family over the weekend. Matt and I were in New Jersey on Sunday visiting my family, and we went out for brunch with my brother and sister-in-law.
Bloomberg Block by Block
The Tin Man Nov 05 09If you live in New York City, you can see how your own block voted for mayor on Tuesday and compare it to four years ago.
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