Sally Kerns, a Republican Oklahoma state representative in district 84, known as the Bethany and Northwest Oklahoma City part of town will have a challenger in the ring come next fall.  Brittany Novotny, a local transgender attorney, plans on putting her hat in the ring and with all the big mouthed junk that has came out of Sally Kerns mouth in the last few years we can only hope Brittany wins!

Brittany Novotny is a Democrat and hopes to win the race by not focusing on her being transgendered but her being a better politician for the people of Oklahoma.  This is quite ironic for the Kerns campaign as she has spelled out her dislike (more on the hate side) for homosexuals in the past comparing us to terrorists and such.

This could backfire for Kerns or it could backfire for Novotny. While I think it is a great thing for someone to run against Kerns in this election we better make sure Novotny is well-funded and has her name out there.  No one has been able to beat Kerns yet and Novotny better think of a strategy to beat witch Kerns out.  Kerns is nothing but a talking big mouth wishing for a future with Fox News or some crazy outfit as a commenter but she really has no future.   She has Sarah Palins that have taken her big mouth job on the road.  Kerns holds her state rep. position and there is no visible end in that future unless the GLBT can really stand together and get her out of office.  Then we will be done with this lady.  She can go sit in her husbands Baptist church or help out with some community service if she gets outed but there is a mere chance that will happen unless we build momentum NOW.

While the gay, lesbian, and bisexual community worked earnestly to see a positive and gay-friendly candidate in office, the realities have been somewhat less positive than the promises. What has been accomplished since Obama took office in January and what has not? Are steps being taken to see campaign promises made reality?

The two most critical campaign promises to the gay and lesbian community were the big issues, the Defense of Marriage Act and Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. The current Defense of Marriage Act prevents the recognition of same-sex marriages across state lines and on a federal basis. This poses questions of states’ rights as well as individual rights. Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell has led to the expulsion of many qualified military personnel, a practice which still continues.

Unfortunately, the only action on the Defense of Marriage Act has not been positive. On June 12, 2009 the Justice Department filed papers defending DOMA. The official administration statement is that President Obama supports a legislative repeal of the act, but until that time the Justice Department will continue to defend DOMA. Critics contend that the Justice Department brief was especially problematic as the cases quoted backing their argument included a state not recognizing an incestuous marriage and states not being required to recognize underage marriages.

While the Defense of Marriage Act requires legislative repeal, some political experts believe the enforcement of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell could stop immediately with an executive order. This might cause some amount of political fallout; however, pressure from the Obama administration could likely eliminate this piece of legislation altogether. Moreover, public polls support the open service of gays and lesbians in the military, making a repeal likely to pass the House and Senate with ease. Why then, are officers and enlisted service people who have worked hard to serve, served faithfully and given of themselves being given dishonorable discharges?

Gay and lesbian federal employees have seen a positive change. At last, federal employee benefits extend to the partners of gay and lesbian employees. Unfortunately, this change seems a paltry offering to a community that fought for change.

The GLBTQ community has been patient. We have been supportive. For many of us, our patience is beginning to wear thin. It is time for the current administration to make good on their promises and to see change. States are making positive changes and it is time for the federal government to follow.

We all loved her speech at the MTV VMA Awards Sunday night where she did an amazing Michael Jackson Tribute. Support Madonna now and get her new CD. Get the greatest hits collection on pre-order now.  There is also a deal with this link for a DVD of all of her videos from the #1 hits featured on the new album.  Have a Celebration and get Madonna now.

This would shatter all openings if Madonna and Janet Jackson were to take stage together.  Two fabulous divas and entertainers to open up the award show that always has tricks up its sleeves and always finds a way to shock us from years before.  Think about this for a minute you have the queen of pop on stage with the king of pops sister on stage for the first time together.  Although we did love the Brittney Spears juicy kiss with Madonna with Christina Aguilera munching on her as well.

Madonna could just be introducing Janet Jackson for the Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in NYC but then again she could be performing.  The rumors are flying and even Perez Hilton is commenting on the matter.  I think Madonna is in NYC because she just bought a large townhouse in the area.  She also just finished her two year Sticky and Sweet tour and is promoting her new Celebration album.

Madonna is also making news today because her Celebration dance track just broke another record by making it the 40th number one hit for her on the dance play charts on Billboard.  I “have a feeling” that the entire album will score a #1 when it hits stores at the end of September because it includes so many great old school songs and a new collaboration with Lil Wayne.

The MTV VMA Awards will be broadcast live Sunday night from NYC and will feature Pink, Green Day, Muse, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Eminem, Taylor Swift, and that funny Brand guy with the English accent we love so much.  It will be a jam packed show with the most awards up for grabs for Lady Gaga and Beyonce.  My prediction is that we may even see a squeezed in performance from Mariah Carey while she is doing her Las Vegas show and see something spectacular from Lady Gaga.  Janet Jackson will be on stage with choreographers performing some hits of Michael Jackson during a all-star tribute and we will be living like it is 1990 again Gaga style.

Fashion week is also going on here in NYC and we have seen Justin Timberlake, Rhianna, and many other celebs at Saks and Macy’s events wearing some hot hot outfits.  I cannot wait to see what everyone is wearing on the red carpet.  I have no clue to what I will be wearing on the red carpet but if you log on to MTV.com they actually a live feed video unedited of people walking past setting up the stage and will be showing the celebs once it is all built.

Set your TIVO’s or DVR’s and make sure you see HIStory being made at the 2009 VMA Awards.