In an opinion piece at the New York Daily News today, John McWhorter, author of the provocative book Losing The Race: Self-Sabotage in Black America, argues that though African-Americans’ opinions on gay rights are basically on par with the res…
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Archives for January 24, 2013
Posts from January 24, 2013
Ben Rimalower Is Working Through His ‘Patti Issues’ At The Duplex: INTERVIEW
BY NAVEEN KUMAR Though Broadway diva Patti LuPone plays no small part in this critically embraced solo show that bears her name, Patti Issues, written and performed by Ben Rimalower, has broader-than-show-queen appeal. Delivered as a single monologue…
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Code Pink Protester Interrupts Kerry Confirmation: VIDEO
As Senator John Kerry sat before his peers today to begin confirmation hearings for his Secretary of State nomination, a Code Pink activist stood up to protest drone and other targeted killings in the Middle East. You can watch the Talking Points Mem…
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Breaking Down LGBT-Themed Oscar Nominations: GRAPHIC
With the Oscars almost upon us, the folks at farsite foreast, where Nate Silver's statistical formulas are applied to the entertainment world, have broken down LGBT-related Oscar, SAG and Golden Globe wins and nominations from years past. A sampl…
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This Is Why Prince Harry Ran Out Of His CNN Interview: VIDEO
Prince Harry has been making the media rounds as of late, including a sit-down with CNN. During his time with them, Harry abruptly stood up and ran off, presumably to fight Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan. In light of the royal’s remarks about war…
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Learn The Lyrics To Justin Timberlake’s ‘Suit & Tie’: VIDEO
Currently tucked away in a studio recording his forthcoming album, Justin Timberlake is keeping our aural appetites whetted with a lyric video for his new single, "Suit and Tie." Learn the words now, because this and the other tracks Timber…
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Parliamentary Debate On Marriage Equality In England Set For February 5
The march toward marriage equality in England and Wales took a big step today when Culture Minister Maria Miller introduced a Parliamentary bill legalize unions for same-sex couples today. And now that that’s done, a debate date has been set: F…
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NOM Rhode Island To New England: Drop Dead
Most observers agree that marriage equality will comfortably pass through the Rhode Island House today. And while there's still the Senate to overcome, many are optimistic that's a done deal, too. Marriage equality in Rhode Island just makes…
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Reddit’s ‘Gaymer’ Community Rejects Site Owner’s Trademark
Minority groups and labels have always had a complicated, sometimes tense relationship. The terms and monikers concocted by dominant cultures are often reclaimed, taken back and reworked for the group’s own purposes. The term queer is the most…
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The People vs. Winter: VIDEO
Enjoy, cold Americans. Enjoy. Watch, AFTER THE JUMP……
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