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09/29/2006
Video: The folks who helped make Logo a possibility
The following clips were originally filmed back in 1987 for the Gay Cable Network (and no, not Logo, for those whose gay cultural references date back to "Will & Grace"), and were re-aired this week on the fantastic cable program,...
We're not denying it happened, we're just saying this sketch is sketchy
So screams the headline from a story posted on Focus on the Family's CitizenLink site. So obviously the subsequent body text must be about an incident of arson in which the perpetrator has been nabbed and identified as a gay...Survey: Likely Cali voters less likely to ruin our election day morning afters
As pointed out by BoiFromTroy, the Public Policy Institute of California Statewide Survey (published this week) shows some interesting numbers in terms of gay marriage, with 47% of likely voters responding that they "favor allowing gay and lesbian couples to...'Rhode' to marriage: RI couples can marry in Mass
In what could be a precedent-setting case, a Superior Court Judge ruled today that Wendy Becker and Mary Norton, a lesbian couple from Rhode Island, can legally marry in Massachusetts. Even though antiquated Massachusetts law prevents out-of-state gay couples from...Those who conveniently forget the past are condemned to condemn us
In a quote in which he attempts to both denounce the Philadelphia School District's recognition of Gay & Lesbiam History Month and deny similarities between racist attitudes and anti-gay sentiment, our ol' buddy Peter LaBarbera says to BP News: “The...Action, inaction from Schwarzegger elicits boos, 'right ons' from us
California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday vetoed AB 606 and AB 1056, bills that would've worked to thwart gay discrimination in the state's schools. ::sigh:: Because apparently that problem's solved. Of AB 606, Schwarzenegger cited already in place "efforts to provide...09/28/2006
Apparently McGreevey thought the 'from the home office...' part was literal
We've been tipped off that on tonight's edition of "The Late Show With David Letterman," the Top Ten List topic will be "Chapter Titles in Jim McGreevey's Book" (which we will post behind a cut, for those not wishing to...Oh, now we've gone and 'Dunn' it
"There are those who argue that a homosexual “marriage” would be no different than a heterosexual marriage. Obviously, this is not true. While the marriage of a man and a woman has a potential life-giving procreative power, a homosexual “marriage”...Musgrave: Putting 'values' into perspective
As pointed out by ThinkProgress, Colorado Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave (leading House marriage ban sponsor) said at this past weekend's Values Voters Summit that gay marriage is "the most important issue that we face today." An assertion which various soldiers stationed...Video: Armageddon just seems so final
From YouTube user and Don't Stop the ACLU blogger Maj M.T. Rational XXXIV, comes this clip, titled "Gaypocalypse Now" (Possibly NSFW, if your work frowns upon 'Dildoheads' or AC/DC): What a 'Revelation,' this vid! Gaypocalypse Now [YouTube] Technorati Tags: puppy'Americans for Truth' continue to invalidate their name's direct object
Longtime anti-gay activist Peter LaBarbera describes his queer-countering "Americans For Truth" group in this way: Exclusively about the so-called "homosexual activist agenda," huh? Then why is is that the lead story currently running on AFT's website is: Eichenwald's article is...Moderate musings: Pirro visits Log Cabin
The NY Observer's Politicker blog has coverage of NY Attorney General candidate Jeanine Pirro's appearance at a Log Cabin Republican event last night, detailing how the beleaguered GOP contender took time to voice her support for gay rights, even as...Marvel at the uber-offensive Comics
This past weekend, a federal appeals court dismissed a case from part-time cosmetology instructor Martha Piggee, in which Ms. Piggee claimed that Kermee won't pay her enough attention Carl Sandburg College violated her rights when they told her to stop...09/27/2006
'Talk about it' until you're P!nk in the face
Poppy, punky, pinky music star P!nk has teamed up with the Human Rights Campaign to help kick off their "Snapshot Photo Project,” part of this HRC's observance of National Coming Out Day 2006. To do her part, P!nk has posed...Video: Bearing the 'burden' of Coulter
At this past weekend's Value Voters Summit (which seems to have been so anti-gay, we'd imagine even Fred Phelps was like, "Whoa, you guys are brutal") Ann Coulter discussed, among other things, the legality of same-sex marriage. And after making...No one covers gay culture better than those who want it gone
From the American Family Association's website: Gay marriage? Diversity? Rosie O' Donnell and Madonna? Geez, AFA, you're just one "Liza" away from out-gaying Out! Of course, unlike gay-centric publications, the AFA is denouncing all of these people and ideas. However,...Video: A Tale of Two Ohios
From Equality Ohio: Ohians, please discard Parsley's rhetoric in the same way you do the popular garnish that bears his name. Which Vision For Ohio? [Equality Ohio] Technorati Tags: OhioDivisive group loses Georgia division
Due, in part, because of the national body's paying of attention to issues beyond gay marriage and abortion, Georgia's branch of the Christian Coalition has announced that they're breaking from the larger group. No word on what the Georgia conservative...Race gets racy: Spitzer/Faso explore double entendre
From the NY Post, this recount of last night's NY gubernatorial debate: An X-rated moment unfolded as the Republican Faso accused Spitzer, a Democrat, of planning to "force gay marriage down the throats of many New Yorkers" if he's elected....Griffiths doesn't get gay sex
In this month's edition of the British magazine Saga, actor Richard Griffiths (Harry Potter, The History Boys) reportedly says of homosexuality: "Homosexuality is the last thing that would occur to me as a sex activity," ..."I don't get it. I...09/26/2006
KY: Westboro-curbing law itself gets curbed
A federal judge ruled today that a Kentucky law designed to keep Westboro Baptist Church from protesting at soldier's funerals is "too broad," prompting her to place a temporary suspension on the measure. Upon hearing the news, we hear the...It's not nice to 'point,' Ms. Harvey
Particularly unsettling anti-gay activist Linda Harvey has issued a "Seven-Point Plan to Protect Christian Youth Against Homosexuality." Sample text: "[E]mphasize that Christians do not have to apologize for what the Bible says about homosexuality...Those who are forcing homosexuality into our...Some Philly parents spooked by October
Some parents in the Philadelphia area are peeved that the city's school district has decided to include in this year's student calendar a recognition of October's Gay and Lesbian History Month. They would, of course, much rather their impressionable kids...Bishop Boone, we're not 'mad' at you -- we're f***ing disturbed by your language!
At this past weekend's "Values Voter's Summit," Bishop Wellington Boone (intentionally not pic.) expressed disappointment that gay activists aren't "coming at [him] strong," with the minister saying that he "wants the gays mad at me." Below is a full transcript,...Keep it in the fam: Gay candidate poised to take gay's seat
Jamie Pedersen, a Seattle attorney and gay rights activist, has officially received the Dem. nomination to replace openly gay state Rep. Ed Murray (who's leaving to make a Senate bid). Relatedly, "Jay, me peter's in" has our nomination for the...Globetrottin': India's polarized, Uganda's protested, and Blair reflects on gay-friendliness
>In final address, Blair cites gay rights achievements as career highlight; Jo, Tootie, Natalie, and Mrs. Garrett remain mum [PinkNews.co.uk] >We're Here, We're Queer, Stop Threatening Us With Life Imprisonment, Violence, And Death: Ugandan gay oppression protested [365Gay] >The dealie...Miranda rights: How Cynthia handled media 'outing'
In an interview with New York magazine, highly gifted actor and refreshingly grounded human Cynthia Nixon says of the media attention that surrounded the revelation that she'd entered a relationship with a woman: “I felt like, I feel like, here’s...Hey brother: Do these genes make my ass look gay?
Scientists at Illinois' Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Research Institute (working in conjunction with researchers from Northwestern University, University of Chicago, and University of Illinois at Chicago) are seeking families with two or more gay brothers to participate in a study that...09/25/2006
Basically when these guys refer to historical civilizations, they mean 'middle America, 1950ish'
From Agape Press, this recount of comments Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee made about same-sex marriage at this past weekend's "Values Voters Summit": The governor...admitted he is "not real fond" when people try to tell him that he is just against...As if we didn't have enough claims to challenge...
A Google search that brought a reader to our site: But then again, if the anti-gays can claim "sanctity of marriage protection" and "child welfare" as reasons to oppose gay marriage, we guess any and everything are fair game. Though...On this "Family Day," let us take the opportunity to vomit
President Bush has declared today "Family Day, 2006." So what does that mean for those American families that feature gay members? Well... Family Day, 2006 -- A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America: Families instill values,...Iowa lawmakers out to protect sanctity of gay kids' lunch money
Iowa Senate co-leaders Mike Gronstal and Mary Lundby (the former a Dem, the latter a Repub) are calling on the legislature to approve a bill that would specifically protect gay and lesbian students from bullying in the state's schools. News...Students sued for saying 'Her'space enjoys ladies
Anna Draker, a San Antonio high school assistant principal, is suing two students and their parents because the young'uns set up a Myspace page in Draker's name and likeness, where they asserted, among other things, that the married, hetero mother...Call me now for your free reading...of a Jeanette Winterson novel!
In the most recent issue of the Advocate, television psychic Miss Cleo has revealed that she is a... ..to hear more, that'll be $4.99 for the first minute, $1.99 for each additional minute. Miss Cleo Steps Out of the Closet...City with 'chest' in its name asks state to stop sucking from teat of inequality
The city council of Rochester, NY, has signed, sealed, and delivered a letter to state Assm. Speaker Sheldon Silver and Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno, wherein they've asked the legislature to legalize same-sex marriage. We'll have to wait and see...How do you challenge 'Satan?'
Below are quotes a 21 year old young man gave to the Press-Enterprise and the Desert Sun newspapers, regarding why he chose to attend a weekend "ex-gay" conference in Indian Wells, CA: "I'm here to get out of and overcome...09/22/2006
Osteen condemned for not condemning us enough
Baptist new source BP News quotes mega-preacher Joel Osteen (pic.) as saying of gay marriage at a recent book signing: "I don't think it's God's best,"... "I never feel like homosexuality is God's best." Before adding, "I don't feel like...It's a bird, it's plane, it's...Patrick Guerriero?
The forthcoming Comedy Central animated series "Freak Show" (premiering Oct. 4) will feature amongst its "Freak Squad" of superheroes a character called "Log Cabin Republican"... ...whose special power will allow him to transform into another character known as... ..."Burly Bear."...Report: GOP fears losing evangelicals; Retort: Though knowing the GOP, they'll convert that 'fear' into strategy
The AP is reporting that because of the lack of attention that Pres. Bush and Congress have paid to religious conservatives' issues, there is concern among GOP ranks that many evangelical voters will either stay home this election cycle or...Lance's coming out seems to be the best thing that ever happened...to Reichen
Reichen Lehmkuhl -- former military man, one-time "Amazing Race" winner, and current beau of Lance Bass -- has been chosen by Details magazine as the 4th entrant on their Power 50 list (a list of men 42 years of age...Globetrottin': Tutu pooh-poohs Anglican gay-unfriendliness
>Latvian gay employees soon less likely to be fired b/c of gayness; incompetence, however, could still get ya booted [The Baltic Times] >Tutu criticizes Anglican church's gay priests rejection; other tutu criticizes it wearer's lack of hygiene [CBS News] >Movie...Passing on the Banton: Club cancels Buju
Los Angeles' Highlands restaurant and nightclub has cancelled a planned October show featuring reggae artist Buju Banton, after receiving numerous complaints from folks upset with the singer's anti-gay lyrics. So far no Jewish groups seem upset that every time someone...09/21/2006
Pesky DP benefits and nettlesome tolerance put target on corporate America
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Wow, it seems like just yesterday it was learning to talk offensively about us
Today marks the 10 anniversary of the day Pres. Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act into law. And yet, ten years later -- still no gay weddings of mass destruction! It remains to be seen if "DOMA" and "constitutional"...Straight Guise for the Queer Eye
In a column recounting his recent experience at an "ex-gay"-encouraging revival meeting, activist Wayne Besen says of the revival's leader, pastor and "former homosexual" Tim Wilkins: ...Wilkins unwittingly admitted that he was not cured, but merely suppressing his sexuality. He...'And so my truth is that I'm an admirably-selling American'
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