A Hero Passes

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Jason Collins, the NBA's first out gay player, has died of brain cancer at the age of 47.

In a 2013 essay he penned for Sports Illustrated, Collins wrote, "I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay. I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I'm happy to start the conversation."

That conversation about gay men in sports hasn't stopped since, and we owe Collins a great debt. It's a shame he didn't live longer to see more and more jocks come out. But at least he died knowing he set a ferocious pick on homophobia.

Republican Career Gal

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I want to acknowledge that Karoline Leavitt was the first pregnant White House press secretary, and she worked until just a few days before giving birth to her daughter on May 1.

Clearly Leavitt is a devoted servant of the president, lying with almost the same aplomb he does, and she plans to return to her job after maternity leave. She could get back even sooner if she hired a wet nurse.

I hear Bryon Noem is available.

Research

 

Thomas Tenure

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As of today, Justice Clarence Thomas has served on the Supreme Court for 34 years, six months, and 13 days. That makes the arch-conservative the second-longest serving justice in history.

Funny. To me it feels like he's been on the Supreme Court a mere 800 years.

This Week's Quote

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If you voted for Trump, you don’t get to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. You don’t get to enjoy Hispanic cuisine. Eat a Twinkie and be quiet.

Brunette Bohemian

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More Than Enough

 

Color Me Impressed

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As red states go, Texas is downright crimson.

But sometimes crimson has a blue undertone, and this week that distinction belongs to the city of San Antonio. For the first time, the San Antonio City Council issued a proclamation recognizing Trans History Week, a global event that starts today.

Will this move amount to waving a red flag to the bull? Will conservative Texans go red in the face? Are they being tossed red meat? Is the proclamation crossing a red line?

I could stop, but that would make me blue.