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Washington state representative Maureen Walsh gave an passionate speech to the Washington State House of Representatives this week, on the subject of a same-sex marriage bill in Washington. Click below to see what the Republican state representative has to say on the subject.
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Okay, so I’ve been skeptical from the moment I first heard about the new Spider-Man reboot. I mean, it’s only been ten years… Already?!

But then I saw this trailer.
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As someone who grew up in the 1980s, the 1986 film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is something I’d consider to be a classic. So imagine my surprise when, more then 25 years later, Mr. Bueller makes a comeback.
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Queen City Theatre is a small company in Charlotte, North Carolina known for producing stage plays that frequently include gay content. And many Christians are all up in arms about its upcoming production.

What really pisses me off is how much they are defiling the ideals that Jesus is known for. The Christians, not the theatre.

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I’ve lived in New York City almost 1/3 of a year now, and in that short time, I’ve already learned quite a bit about the city and about myself.

And about other people.
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2008 was the year of the weekend invasions, including trips to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cocoa Beach, Las Vegas, New Orleans, and New York City. I think we should kick off 2012 with a trip to Charlotte.

And naturally, my proposal involves the opening weekend of rafting season at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
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It was a gorgeous morning outside so we took a little longer on our walk than normal, and stopped at the coffee shop down the street. Sal grabbed us a couple of morning beverages and a danish to split, and we sat down on a bench outside the shop.

What happened next is a great example of why I love this neighborhood.
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There are lots of opinions about who will win the 2012 presidential election, but only one opinion really matters: God’s. Fortunately, we have two people willing to tell us what God (or the supernatural in general) has to say on the matter.

Let’s see what they have to say, shall we?
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If you’ve ever seen the stage play God of Carnage, you know that it’s incredibly powerful, compelling, and funny. And if you haven’t, you now have the opportunity to see a film version — named Carnage — with an all-star cast instead.

And for your viewing pleasure, I present to you, the movie trailer:
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This video clip is sooo Sal and me.
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