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Hello lovelies,

It’s a wonderful day in history. Prop 8, banning same sex marriage, was ruled unconstitutional yesterday in the final ruling by Judge Walker. While there are some issues with a current stay on issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, this is a great step towards civil rights (although there is obviously still a lot more work to be done for trans rights and institutionalized racism).

I just went through the 138 page final ruling by Judge Walker and I’d like to post some highlights. As I told my friend Erik, each sentence is a social justice orgasm.

To read or skim the entire ruling, you can view it here.

Highlights include:

“California, like every other state, has never required that individuals entering a marriage be willing or able to procreate.” – pg 62

“the evidence shows beyond debate that allowing same-sex couples to marry has at least United States District Court For the Northern District of California a neutral, if not a positive, effect on the institution of marriage and that same-sex couples’ marriages would benefit the state. Id. Moreover, the evidence shows that the rights of those opposed to homosexuality or same-sex couples will remain unaffected if the state ceases to enforce Proposition 8. the evidence shows beyond debate that allowing same-sex couples to marry has at least United States District Court For the Northern District of California a neutral, if not a positive, effect on the institution of marriage and that same-sex couples’ marriages would benefit the state. Id. Moreover, the evidence shows that the rights of those opposed to homosexuality or same-sex couples will remain unaffected if the state ceases to enforce Proposition 8.” – pg 127

“The tradition of restricting marriage to opposite-sex couples does not further any state interest. Rather, the evidence shows that Proposition 8 harms the state’s interest in equality, because it mandates that men and women be treated differently based only on antiquated and discredited notions of gender.” – pg 126

“Because the evidence shows same-sex marriage has and will have no adverse effects on society or the institution of marriage, California has no interest in waiting and no practical need to wait to grant marriage licenses to same-sex couples.” – pg 128

“Proposition 8 does not advance any of the identified interests: (1) same-sex parents and opposite-sex parents are of equal quality, FF 69-73, and (2) Proposition 8 does not make it more likely that opposite-sex couples will marry and raise offspring biologically related to both parents” – pg 129

“Proponents argue Proposition 8 advances a state interest in encouraging the formation of stable households. Instead, the evidence shows that Proposition 8 undermines that state interest, because same-sex households have become less stable by the passage of Proposition 8. The inability to marry denies same-sex couples the benefits, including stability, attendant to marriage.” – pg 130

“To the extent proponents argue that one of the rights of those morally opposed to same-sex unions is the right to prevent same-sex couples from marrying, as explained presently those individuals’ moral views are an insufficient basis upon which to enact a legislative classification.” – pg 132

“when the Court asked whether a majority of citizens could use the power of the state to enforce “profound and deep convictions accepted as ethical and moral principles” through the criminal code. 539 US at 571. The question here is whether California voters can enforce those same principles through regulation of marriage licenses. They cannot. California’s obligation is to treat its citizens equally, not to “mandate [its] own moral code.” – pg 135

“The evidence shows, however, that Proposition 8 played on a fear that exposure to homosexuality would turn children into homosexuals and that parents should dread having children who are not heterosexual.” – pg 136

Enjoy these highlights, and feel free to send these off to friends, loved ones and those who disagree with todays ban!

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With straight porn churning out parodies of every sitcom and popular movie ever made, I have been asked if there is such a thing as gay porn parodies. Well of course there are! My favorite being The Hole (2002), a parody of the Japanese horror classic The Ring (1998), where football players and frat boys watch a movie that seven days later makes them gay! Dun dun dun! However, by far my favorite gay porn parody in terms of just the title is Whorrey Potter and The Sorcerer’s Balls (2010). I’ve yet to see it, but thank god its in 3D!

The sad thing about most of the gay porn parodies I’ve come across, and the same goes for straight porn parodies, is that the satire does not often go beyond the title and perhaps a few costume choices. Homopop.com wrote an article on the fascination with Jersey Shore turning into a porn parody, capitalizing off of the recent (although completely unfathomable to me) guido ideal.

But if you’re too busy debating Team Edward vs Team Jacob, there is always Twinklight (2010). Watch the trailer below:

However, in my opinion the best bang for your buck is Otto: Or, Up With Dead People (2008), a feature film by Bruce La Bruce about a gay zombie who comes into society to learn about his past. Click here for the trailer, you have to be signed in to YouTube in order to watch it, unfortunately. Which, by the way, is total bullshit because the only thing that’s suggestive is topless men kissing.

What are your favorite gay or straight porn parodies?