Michael Taylor was denied parole for his role in 1990 murder of 44-year old James Zappalorti here in New York City. Taylor, then 20 years old, and friend Philip Sarlo, 26 at the time, approached Zappalatori on Staten Island and then slashed his throa…
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Archives for November 17, 2012
Posts from November 17, 2012
Now Free Of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Gay And Lesbian Soldiers Thrive
The New York Times this weekend looks at how gay and lesbian military cadets are doing now that Don't Ask, Don't Tell has been swept into the dustbin of history. Turns out, they're doing pretty great. Still "savoring" the new op…
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News: Michael Urie, Linda Harvey, RuPaul, Israel
Some bad news for gay actor Michael Urie: CBS decided his latest television venture, Partners, based on Will & Grace creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan's real-life friendship, didn't meet the ratings mark and gave it the ax. "Who…
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Today’s Anti-Gay March In France Had A Strict Dress Code
Anti-gay activists held marches across France today to protest President Francois Hollande and others’ push for marriage equality, an initiative they’re calling “marriage for everyone.” Such groups have proven themselves to be…
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‘Embarrassed’ NY Prosecutor Mark Suben Admits Porn Past: VIDEO
Just a few weeks ago, prior to his reelection, Mark Suben, district attorney of Cortland County in New York, denied rumors that he appeared in 70s-era porn. Yesterday, he changed that story, admitting that, yes, as a struggling actor he had a few tur…
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President Obama is Not Impressed: PHOTO
Prez knows his memes. President Barack Obama jokingly mimics U.S. Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney's "not impressed" look while greeting members of the 2012 U.S. Olympic gymnastics teams in the Oval Office, Nov. 15, 2012. Steve Penny, US…
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Cuba Elects First Trans Woman Lawmaker, Adela Hernandez
Adela Hernandez made history in Cuba this week after winning a municipal election and becoming the island's first transgendered elected official. And it's quite a turn around from her experience growing up on the communist island: From ABC Ne…
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