Colorado's House just gave final approval to SB-11, the Colorado Civil Union Act, on its third reading in a 39-26 vote. All Democrats and … [Read more...] about Colorado House Gives Final Approval to Civil Unions in 39-26 Vote: Governor Will Sign into Law
Archives for March 12, 2013
Homophobic Minnesota Lawmaker Proudly Introduces Close ‘Ex-Gay’ Friend on House Floor: VIDEO
As we noted earlier, hearings are underway in Minnesota House and Senate panels on a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage there.In late February … [Read more...] about Homophobic Minnesota Lawmaker Proudly Introduces Close ‘Ex-Gay’ Friend on House Floor: VIDEO
‘Protect Marriage’ and House Republicans: Justifying Discrimination at the Supreme Court
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANIt's time to take a look at the briefs that ask the justices of the Supreme Court to uphold Proposition 8 and the … [Read more...] about ‘Protect Marriage’ and House Republicans: Justifying Discrimination at the Supreme Court
Bradley Manning’s Full Court Statement Released: AUDIO
Wikileaks soldier Bradley Manning's 1 hr and 7 minute speech to a military court was leaked by the Freedom of the Press Foundation today and … [Read more...] about Bradley Manning’s Full Court Statement Released: AUDIO
Hong Kong’s New Equal Opportunites Commission Boss Promises End to Anti-Gay Discrimination
Hong Kong's new Equal Opportunities Commission chief promises to do away with anti-discrimination, the South China Morning Post reports: "I … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s New Equal Opportunites Commission Boss Promises End to Anti-Gay Discrimination
YouTube Protects Admitted Gay Basher by Removing Video of Him Committing Assault
Is exposing a man on your street who confesses he called you a "faggot" and then assaults you an act of bullying or harassment? Apparently … [Read more...] about YouTube Protects Admitted Gay Basher by Removing Video of Him Committing Assault
Facebook ‘Likes’ Can Be Used to Correctly Predict if You’re Gay 88 Percent of the Time: Study
A new study by researchers at the University of Cambridge and published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (or PNAS) … [Read more...] about Facebook ‘Likes’ Can Be Used to Correctly Predict if You’re Gay 88 Percent of the Time: Study
Watch LIVE: Minnesota House Committee on Civil Law Hearing on Marriage Equality
The first marriage equality hearing has begun before a Minnesota House committee. Those interested can tune in here. As I noted last week, the chances … [Read more...] about Watch LIVE: Minnesota House Committee on Civil Law Hearing on Marriage Equality
AIDS Ride Founder Dan Pallotta Gives Powerful TED Talk on Why Charitable Giving Industry is Broken: VIDEO
Dan Pallotta, known for creating the multi-day charitable event industry which included the AIDS Rides and Breast Cancer 3-Day events, received a … [Read more...] about AIDS Ride Founder Dan Pallotta Gives Powerful TED Talk on Why Charitable Giving Industry is Broken: VIDEO
College Student Asks His Idol Billy Joel if He Can Accompany on Piano, and Results Do Not Disappoint: VIDEO
In Michael Pollack's own words:“So I decided I was gonna go see Billy Joel right when we found out he was coming, and as a childhood idol of mine, … [Read more...] about College Student Asks His Idol Billy Joel if He Can Accompany on Piano, and Results Do Not Disappoint: VIDEO