Monthly Archives: February 2004

Taking a stand for marriage equality

By | February 27, 2004

New Paltz mayor Jason West (Green Party) is taking a major stand for marriage equality. He has announced that he will marry four same-sex couples over the weekend, calling it his “‘moral obligation.’” West is stepping out on a limb as he takes this stand. Officials who are taking the (correct) step and allowing same-sex… Read More »

Blue sunset on Mars

By | February 27, 2004

Who would’ve guessed that the sunset on Mars would be a different color than here on Earth? Instead of our normal pinks and oranges, Mars has a beautiful blue sunset.

Close the book on Tracy Baker

By | February 25, 2004

Arapahoe County Clerk Tracy Baker, infamous for giving his girlfriend a huge raise, exchanging sexually-explicit email at work, and apparently having sex with her at work – was recalled from office on February 24th. This wasn’t a big surprise – Baker fought hard against allowing the recall election because he knew that he would get… Read More »

Disagree with Bush, get labelled a terrorist

By | February 25, 2004

It looks like more groups than just anti-war groups are open targets for the Bush administration as the election draws nearer. “Education Secretary Rod Paige called the nation’s largest teachers union a ‘terrorist organization’ Monday…” Paige supposedly apologized, saying “‘a bad joke; it was an inappropriate choice of words.’” But then Paige went on to… Read More »

Back from hiatus

By | February 25, 2004

Sorry about the un-announced break this past week. Due to illness, I have not been able to keep up on the news nor post anything here. Fortunately, I am mostly back up on my feet, and I am ready to get back to work. Get ready for some more wackiness!