Richardson: Being Gay Is a Choice

Staff / Truthdig Aug 11, 2007 Gov. Bill Richardson dropped a bomb in what was billed as the first gay debate on Thursday, saying of homosexuality, "It's a choice," which is for gays the equivalent of saying there was no Holocaust. Melissa Etheridge was so perplexed by his response that she cut him off to say, "I don't know if you understand the question." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Another Potential ‘First’ Joins the Race

Staff / Truthdig Jan 22, 2007 Add another potential milestone to the growing list: Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.) is running for president. Richardson, who would be the first Hispanic president if elected, also served as energy secretary and a diplomat. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )