01/13/2009
News: Dwan Prince, Indiana, Toni Collette, Virtual Sex, Lady Gaga
Maine state senator Dennis Damon introduces bill to legalize same-sex marriage.
Assault conviction tossed out in brutal 2005 attack on Dwan Prince in Brooklyn.
Dante's Cover actor Gregory Michael signed as gay love interest for Calvin (Paul JAmes) on Greek: "Michael's character is described as a genetically-blessed (see pic, left), closeted Omega Chi active who comes out to Calvin -- which is all well and good until the two end up rooming together. Sexual tension abounds, as does some serious heavy petting (or whatever it is the kids are calling it these days)."
Australia accepting applications for greatest job in the world.
Check out the first episode of The United States of Tara with Toni Collette (You're terrible Muriel. It's Mariel).
Gossip girl makes best paparazzi escape ever.
Indiana lawmakers to try constitutional ban on same-sex marriage again: "The new proposed amendment states: 'Only a marriage between one (1) man and one (1) woman shall be valid or recognized as marriage in Indiana. A legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals shall not be valid or recognized.' In previous legislative sessions, the proposed amendment stated: 'Marriage in Indiana consists only of the union of one man and one woman. This constitution or any other Indiana law may not be construed to require that the marital status or the legal incidents of marriage be conferred upon unmarried couples or groups.' Turner said that the changed language is meant to be clearer. It would not bar domestic partnerships, he said, but would bar civil unions."
Virtual sex is almost(?) a reality? New device duplicates action during on-screen adult films
Discovery Channel discovers gay men!
Gay Halifax couple files human rights complaint: "Ken Saunders decided to leave the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre on Dec. 30 rather than remain a patient after he said a nurse on the neurological unit where he was being transferred made an insensitive comment. Three other patients in the unit were women. The nurse allegedly said, 'You shouldn’t mind. You’re a gay male.'"
Robert Pattinson in hairy situation with Twilight bosses.
Polish MP asks former Polish Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński: are you gay?
Gay rappers speak their truths.
Second employee from Tennessee hotel claims termination over sexual orientation: "Stoddard's termination follows that of David Hill who was fired last week from the hotel. Stoddard and Hill claim that they were fired because of Surti's anti-homosexual views. But, Surti maintains that both men were fired for other reasons. Surti said in an email to Stoddard that he was fired because he lied to the media about Hill's termination."
Lady Gaga announces huge list of tour dates.
Cristiano Ronaldo named FIFA Footballer of the Year.
According to Brit tab The Sun, Some London police officers are refusing to frisk transgender people, saying it's against their religion. Former top cop Brian Paddick: "As far as I know there's no religion that says you can't search trans-gender prisoners is there? This just shows that there is still discrimination and sexism in the force."
Posted 2:45 PM EST by Andy in AIDS/HIV, Australia, Barack Obama, Crime, Cristiano Ronaldo, Discrimination, Gay Marriage, Indiana, Lady Gaga, Music, New York, News, Nova Scotia, Playing Gay, Poland, Robert Pattinson, Tennessee, Transgender | Permalink
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The court decision in the Dwan Prince story is so important, but it won't get much attention.
Thanks for posting it and the link to the Gay City News, Andy.
Posted by: Derrick from Philly | Jan 13, 2009 3:02:09 PM
THat Halifax couple needs to get over themselves. If such an ispid little comment got them upset maybe they should live in a bubble. poor babies.
Posted by: ousslander | Jan 13, 2009 4:07:08 PM
As Palikot points out, Kaczyński is never seen with women and lives at home with his mother and a cat.
Posted by: Kevinvt | Jan 13, 2009 4:22:30 PM
Ousslander -- read the rest of the article. There's more to the story than that single line, although I disagree with the patient's reaction of not getting medical attention because of the poor behavior of one nurse. Ask for a different nurse, get the treatment, and then file your complaint.
Posted by: tjc | Jan 13, 2009 5:22:21 PM
I live in Indiana unfortunately, and i am DAMNED ashamed of it. There are so many redneck, bigoted bastards.
Posted by: SONNIE | Jan 13, 2009 6:19:35 PM
"actor" Gregory Michael, now thats funny, have you seen Dante's Cove? They don't cast for acting on that show, or maybe Madonna or Mariah Carey or Beyonce is the acting coach.
Posted by: qjersey | Jan 13, 2009 8:26:26 PM
Andy: It's "Dante's Cove", not "Dante's Cover".
Posted by: Captain Jack | Jan 13, 2009 8:50:54 PM
Pink Tropics featuring porn starlet Ashlynn Brooke is now available online at www.pinktropics.com and installs on your windows based PC.
Posted by: Pink Tropics | Mar 7, 2009 9:27:21 AM
Thanks for showing the article about us and the support we have gotten from all over has been amazing. The negative comments don't bother us and I did get the treatment I needed at another hospital. There is a lot more to the story and if you want to know about it contact me at thumpper9@ns.sympatico.ca . Being a gay couple and the fight we have been through for the recogination and rights associated with marriage for us must not be forgotten. The fact that you Americians continue to be denied the same rights shows that you are still behind us. Even when a state passes the legislation it seems that the biggoted rednecks come out of the woodwork and have it repealed. I hope that someday the entire Gay Lesbian and Transgendered communities, worldwide have the choice and freedom to be able to say without fear and reprisials that yes we are a gay married couple, happily, and proudly.
In closing, we are heading toward mediation with the Hospital Administration, and as a point of interest for you, we are seeking education, an apology, and sensitivity training. At no time have we mentioned a monetary settlement and should the Human Rights Association decide (as is their perogitive) to award one we will be donating any settlement to the Aids Coalation of Nova Scotia.
Ken Saunders/Waller
Posted by: Ken Saunders/Waller | May 11, 2009 3:39:14 PM