Religious Left

Keith Bardwell, a white justice of the peace in the southeastern part of the state, refused to issue a marriage license earlier this month because the couple are interracial. The Louisiana Governor has called for a full investigation and also said "Disciplinary action should be taken immediately — including the revoking of his license." Bardwell feels he has every right to "recuse himself from marrying people." Bardwell has said he always asks if a couple is interracial and, if they are, refers them to another justice of the peace. Bardwell said no one had complained in the past. His reasoning is he doesn't marry the couples because he's worried about their children's futures. Click here for the full article . www.GayTalkRadio.org a 24/7 LGBTQIA Independent Internet Radio Station. Visit, Listen, Support and become involved.

Recent news speaks about the Louisiana Public School System hiring teachers from the Philippines. According to the American Federation of Teachers, Louisiana ranked 39th in the nation for its average teacher salary (2006-2007). Comparatively, US school administration employees are compensated quite handsomely. Something’s wrong with this picture! For a country which claims to place high importance on education it seems counter productive to hire teachers from a 3rd world country. Since Mr. Obama has stated he will penalize companies who take US jobs out of country one must wonder if he will do anything about Louisiana’s actions. From a comment board regarding this subject: I teach high school in Louisiana and I make — hope you are sitting down— $26,500 per year! www.GayTalkRadio.org a 24/7 LGBTQIA Independent Internet Radio Station. Visit, Listen, Support and become involved.

by Jaquetta White, The Times-Picayune nola.com The American Political Science Association is considering relocating its 2012 annual conference from New Orleans because of a state law concerning gay marriage and same-sex partner recognition. At issue is the 2004 "defense of marriage" amendment to the Louisiana constitution that denies legal status to common law relationships, domestic partnerships and civil unions between gay and heterosexual couples. full article