PHOTO OF THE DAY: A birds-eye view of Margaret Thatcher's funeral. BY SAM GREISMAN A look back at today's top stories BOSTON BOMBING UPDATE: Despite numerous reports to the contrary it appears that there is no suspec…
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Archives for April 17, 2013
Posts from April 17, 2013
Texas Senate Panel Advances Bill to Repeal Sodomy Law in 5-0 Vote
Texas' Senate Committee on Criminal Justice voted 5-0 this afternoon to advance Senate Bill 538, which would repeal the state's law banning sodomy, Equality Texas reports: SB 538 would repeal §21.06 of the Penal Code, the Homosexual Conduct L…
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Feds Arrest Suspect in Ricin Mailings to Obama, Wicker
A suspect has been arrested over the mailing of letters laced with the deadly poison ricin to President Obama and Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), NBC News reports: The suspect was identified as Kenneth Curtis of Tupelo, Miss., federal officials told NBC…
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Gay Marriage Proposal of the Day: Mike and Dave
Dave from Toronto made an amazing video proposal for his boyfriend Mike, which has been appended with Mike's response. What better way to propose to your man than including all your family and friends and dog? Get out your Kleenex, and congrats g…
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DJ Peter Rauhofer Diagnosed with Brain Tumor
DJ, remixer, and producer Peter Rauhofer has a brain tumor, his manager reports on Facebook: Dear Friends and Loyal Fans, As Peter Rauhofer's manager and dear friend for many years, it is my sad duty to announce that Peter was rushed to the emerg…
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Towleroad Guide to the Tube #1349
SPARKLES AND WINE: A lighting project. THE SEA PIG: True facts. ATTRACTION: A stunning shadow act from Britain's Got Talent. DO NOT: Visit this dentist in Indianapolis. For recent Guides to the Tube, click HERE.…
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Delaware House Panel Advances Marriage Equality Bill
The Delaware House Administration Committee has voted 4-1 to advance HB75, a marriage equality bill to the House floor. Delaware residents can contact lawmakers through Equality Delaware. The legislation was introduced last week by Delaware State Rep…
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News: Guyana, Ian Ziering, HBO, Julia Gillard, Mr. Gay Namibia
U.S. Ambassador to Guyana calls for action on behalf of LGBT human rights. One year since top level meeting, White House continues to withhold workplace protections. Second victim in Boston Marathon bombing identified as Krystle Campbell. Chinese stu…
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National Republicans Dump Mark Sanford
Following reports that his ex-wife caught him trespassing, the NRCC has cut ties with former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, who is running for a special 1st District Congressional seat, Politico reports: Blindsided by news that Sanford’s ex-wi…
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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Take Message Around the World in ‘Can’t Hold Us’ Video: WATCH
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis turn out an epic video for their track "Can't Hold Us" featuring Ray Dalton in which they deliver a flag emblazoned with the name of their album The Heist to their native Seattle while having fun with camels,…
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