BY SAM GREISMAN A look back at today's top stories GAY ISSUES It appears the troubles are not over for the Washington State florist who refused to sell flowers for a gay wedding because of how much she loves Jesus, as she is now being sued…
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Archives for April 10, 2013
Posts from April 10, 2013
Uruguay Approves Marriage Equality in 71-21 Vote
Uruguay gave final approval to marriage equality tonight after its House voted 71-21 to pass the bill. President José Mujica says he intends to sign it. Uruguay joins The Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Canada, South Africa, Norway, Sweden, Portugal, Ic…
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Montana House Votes to Repeal Law Criminalizing Gay Sex
The Montana House today voted 65-34 in a final vote repealing Montana's sodomy law, the Kaimin reports: The bill, which now heads to Gov. Bullock's desk, removes language in the state's deviate sexual conduct law that makes criminal homos…
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California Senate Panel Advances Bill That Could Strip the Boy Scouts of Tax Exempt Status Over Gay Ban
Back in February I posted about a bill introduced by openly gay California state senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) that would strip the Boy Scouts' tax exempt status for discriminating against members and leaders on the basis of sexual orient…
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Towleroad Guide to the Tube #1344
JENN AND MEADOW: A highlight from the NYT 'Vows' section. SUGAR RUSH: Epic Meal Time constructs a 100 lb. chocolate bar. MIKA AND KRISTIN CHENOWETH: Singing "Popular" at Le Poisson Rouge. RACCOON: A very, very clever raccoon. For re…
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News: Moldova, Laura Jane Grace, Anthony Weiner, South Africa
Wingnut: Satan's 10 Commandments to the Homosexual Lobby. Anti-gay wingnut Matt Barber owns his movement's drive to make us unequal. Popeye's Chicken excites her. Chapel Hill, NC's Carolina Inn hosts its first same-sex marriage ceremo…
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Rick Santorum Froths Over ‘Free Speech Rights’ After Michigan High School Cancels His Appearance
Rick Santorum's appearance at Grosse Pointe High School in Michigan was canceled by the school's superintendent Dr. Thomas Harwood after Santorum refused to provide an advance copy of his speech, the Detroit News reports: Harwood was told he…
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A Really Weird Commercial for Soap: VIDEO
Old Spice gets fruity, AFTER THE JUMP……
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Washington State Sues Florist Who Refused Gay Couple’s Wedding
You may recall Baronelle Stuzman, the Washington state florist who told a longtime customer that she would not do his wedding because of her relationship with Jesus. She's now being sued by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, the SeattlePI…
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In New Report, Church of England Recommends Blessings for Gay Couples in Civil Partnerships
A new report released yesterday from the Church of England recommended gay couples in civil partnerships be able to receive blessings, the Telegraph reports: The senior bishop who drafted the missive to priests insisted that it did not amount to a po…
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