“I think it is a remarkably condescending message,” said Progressive Congress Action Fund executive director Darcy Burner. "The fact that … [Read more...] about Progressives Bite Back At ‘Condescending’ Obama, Biden
Archives for September 2010
Joint Chiefs Chairman Stands By DADT Repeal, Pentagon Review
Admiral Mike Mullen, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, restated last night that he personally supports a repeal of Don't Ask, Don't … [Read more...] about Joint Chiefs Chairman Stands By DADT Repeal, Pentagon Review
Eddie Long Accuser Jamal Parris Speaks Out: ‘He Was Like A Dad To Me’
Jamal Parris, one of the four men who have accused anti-gay Pastor Eddie Long of sexual abuse, spoke out about the trauma yesterday. Here's a bit … [Read more...] about Eddie Long Accuser Jamal Parris Speaks Out: ‘He Was Like A Dad To Me’
Gay Mormon Group Affirmation Tackles Homelessness, Discredits Discriminatory Churches
Socially conservative Christians try to claim they have a handle on religion. That's their holy domain and they alone know how to use it, which … [Read more...] about Gay Mormon Group Affirmation Tackles Homelessness, Discredits Discriminatory Churches
Phelps Funeral Protest Case Heads To Supreme Court Next Week, Presenting U.S. With Fundamental Questions
To some, the Westboro case is simply about homophobia run amok. From a more Constitutional level, however, it's about whether their hate should be … [Read more...] about Phelps Funeral Protest Case Heads To Supreme Court Next Week, Presenting U.S. With Fundamental Questions
For Some Levity, A Pink Hippo
News that Seth Walsh, like Asher Brown, committed suicide over anti-gay bullying really has me depressed. Seriously, the constant torrent of bad … [Read more...] about For Some Levity, A Pink Hippo
No Charges in Anti-Gay Bullying That Led To Seth Walsh’s Death
Police in Tehachapi, California, will not pursue charges against students who taunted and bullied 13-year old gay student Seth Walsh, who hung himself … [Read more...] about No Charges in Anti-Gay Bullying That Led To Seth Walsh’s Death
Musician Uses Tunes To Blast Gays. Haven’t We Already Heard This Song?
Move over Beanie Man and Buju Banton, because there's a new homophobic musical act on the scene. Edwin Nyaruka, called "Potato" or … [Read more...] about Musician Uses Tunes To Blast Gays. Haven’t We Already Heard This Song?
Andrew Shirvell Attempts To Explain Anti-Gay Blog to Anderson Cooper, Fails To Justify Bigotry
Anderson Cooper pulled no punches last night when he interviewed Andrew Shirvell, the Assistant District Attorney from Michigan who spends his time … [Read more...] about Andrew Shirvell Attempts To Explain Anti-Gay Blog to Anderson Cooper, Fails To Justify Bigotry
GLAAD TV Study Reveals More Gay Characters, Mostly On ABC Or True Blood
Meanwhile, not surprisingly, the queer characters on television remain mostly white and male:Male characters continue to outweigh female characters … [Read more...] about GLAAD TV Study Reveals More Gay Characters, Mostly On ABC Or True Blood