Boo HOO. Who need a floral arrangement NOW?!

I've been meaning to write on this for some time, and haven't had the opportunity. I'll cover it in greater detail later, but...

A Michigan Court of Appeals overruled Ingham County Judge Draganchuk regarding 2004's Proposal 2: same-sex partnership benefits are illegal in public employment, including state, municipal, and university level.

Sent me into a tailspin of furor, it did. But for right now, I can only take cathartic joy in the musings of comedienne Margaret Cho. So here's a YouTube for your viewing pleasure:

CAUTION: Some explicit language. Not Safe for Work.

Lansing City Pulse: Anti-Gay Petition Fizzling?

Lansing's City Council unanimously passed councilwoman Kathie Dunbar's Human Rights Ordinance. In 1996 Lansing had such an ordinance until it was removed via popular referendum.

The Lansing City Pulse investigates the differences between 1996 and 2007, and the contrasting political landscapes on the ordinance. Times sure are a-changin' in this debate, and that couldn't be better.

AFA's web site has not been updated with news since 11/14/06, and there is no mention of a petition to put the issue to voters. The necessary signatures need to be collected by the 17th if they want to push the issue on the ballot.

Councilwoman Dunbar says bring 'em on. So do I. If it does come to a vote, it's time for Lansingers to prove that our great city is ready for equal opportunity employment and housing for all its residents -- and that we're ready to become a part of the New, 21st Century Michigan.