Monthly Archives: August 2010

Prison Blues

Posted on August 12, 2010 by bjeppson

“Made on the Inside to be worn on the Outside.” Are these jeans hot or what? They are Prison Blues®, made by inmates at the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution. Mike got a pair and, as you can see, they are … Continue reading →

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Boycott Red Lobster

Posted on August 11, 2010 by bjeppson

As a society we have been very lax in the way we view the laws clearly spelled out in the Old Testament. We have selectively chosen to ignore those that are inconvenient by telling ourselves, “that was then, this is … Continue reading →

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Guerrilla Art in SE Portland

Posted on August 9, 2010 by bjeppson

In one of our past (lost) posts I sang the praises of Guerrilla Art (sometimes called Street Art). I love it when folks take on the task of making the public world around them more intriguing, more thought-provoking, or more … Continue reading →

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APA Hails California Judge’s Ruling

Posted on August 7, 2010 by bjeppson

On Wednesday, the American Psychological Association issued a powerful statement applauding the Federal judge’s ruling overturning Proposition 8, in which voters had taken away the right of same-sex couples to marry in California. “The U.S. District Court ruling today affirming … Continue reading →

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Mexico Supreme Court upholds capital’s marriage equality law

Posted on August 6, 2010 by bjeppson

By MARK STEVENSON (AP) The Mexican Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a fledgling law allowing same-sex marriages in Mexico City is constitutional, rejecting an appeal by federal prosecutors who argued that it violated the charter’s guarantees to protect the family. … Continue reading →

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California: A Major Win for Families

Posted on August 5, 2010 by bjeppson

In a 136-page decision released yesterday, Chief U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker struck down California’s Proposition 8 with these words: “Proposition 8 fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay men and lesbians for denial of a … Continue reading →

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