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Thursday, July 20, 2006

Signs of progressive life in the South

In addition to the Fall of Ralph Reed, by way of Andy Axel we learn that Alabama has elected its first openly gay legislator: Patricia Todd is the new state representative for part of Birmingham. She's the first white candidate in 20-years in that seat, the first woman, and on track to be the first openly gay legislator.
posted by R. Neal at 1:14 PM | Email this post | Post a Comment
2 Comments:
Anonymous Crimsonnape said...

First white in 20 years, first woman, first openly gay. That's ll good, but it'll be real progress when none of that matters.

7/20/2006 3:31 PM  
Blogger meme_mutation said...

"There are not just 2 sexes, and there is not just one world, and it is always advisable for those who are persecuted for their differences to share happiness and support without ceasing to be different." -- Subcomandante Marcos; 'Letter to Massimo Moratti'

7/22/2006 1:30 AM  

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