Obama signs hate crimes bill

In the long, hard struggle for equality for LGBT Americans, this one bill doesn't come close to doing enough, but it's a start. That is a very good thing, indeed. And yes, I'm smiling and tearing up a bit as I write this.

Political IQ: Hate Crimes & Congressional Farce

In my latest column, I consider how the twisted path of one bill provides a preview of our future fate in Congress.

Get ready to laugh. I'm going to lead you through the twists and turns of one of the most ridiculous places known to humankind: the U.S. Congress. The purpose of this exercise is to explain what has happened to the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act. But I have a deeper goal. Read more.