Andy Kopsa

Off The Record: On Religion, Politics & Equality

The Family Leader, Bob Vander Plaats & Chuck Hurley hocking marriage amendment in Iowa (again)

I wrote part of this post yesterday prompted by a One Iowa alert that the anti-marriage equality bill was being promoted around Iowa again.  Of course, if one knows Iowa, … Continue reading

January 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The Family Leader, Bob Vander Plaats, federal funding and right questions for religious politicians

(Since I wrote this post last week it was revealed that Newt Gingrich dumped a ton of money into the Iowa Family Policy Center/The Family Leader effort to oust the … Continue reading

March 15, 2011 · 3 Comments

Beware the Iowa “Religious Conscience Protection Act” & Update

UPDATE:  HSB 50 was killed today: Earlier today, House members met to discuss House Study Bill 50, the Marriage Discrimination Act, which would have allowed individuals and businesses to deny accommodations … Continue reading

February 7, 2011 · 4 Comments

Shawn & Maureen get married: Iowa’s one year gay-marriage anniversary

  Vintage Shawn and Maureen, 1992 This Friday, April 2 my friends Shawn and Maureen – two upstanding Iowa lesbians  – will be tying the knot. Saturday, April 3 happens … Continue reading

April 1, 2010 · 9 Comments

Prop 8 Case to be shown on YouTube and, watch out Iowa, you are next….

A judge ruled yesterday that a landmark case challenging California’s gay marriage ban will be shown on YouTube.  This is excellent news.  Our courts should be open to the people — … Continue reading

January 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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