MSNBC's Morning Joe this morning took up the story of Michael Sam's coming out and whether a gay player will be accepted in the NFL. Said Thomas Roberts: "If the league can overlook alleged murderers, wife beaters, and people who don’t p…
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Archives for February 10, 2014
Posts from February 10, 2014
U.S. Snowboarder Callan Chythlook-Sifsof: I’m Gay
Callan Chythlook-Sifsof, a U.S. snowboarder who missed the cut for Team USA, came out of the closet in an interview on Friday, ADN reports: The 24-year-old told the ESPN news program "Outside the Lines" that she is gay, a revelation she sai…
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At Weigh In, Boxers Take Matters into Their Own Hands: VIDEO
A short fantasy fighting film by The Perez Bros. Check it out, AFTER THE JUMP……
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Michelle Obama Tweets Support to Michael Sam for Coming Out
Michelle Obama is among gay Missouri star Michael Sam's supporters. Tweeted FLOTUS: "You're an inspiration to all of us, @MikeSamFootball. We couldn't be prouder of your courage both on and off the field. -mo" Sam replied:…
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Protesters Demanding Hearing of LGBT Non-Discrimination Bill Arrested at Utah Governor’s Office
(twitter ben winslow) A group of protesters barricaded Utah Governor Herbert's office this morning demanding SB100 be heard, and arrests have begun, reports FOX13 reporter Ben Winslow via Twitter. SB100 is the LGBT non-discrimination bill which h…
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Pussy Riot Members May Run for Seats in Moscow City Parliament
Two members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot, who were jailed for nearly two years for staging a protest in a Russian church, may run for seats in the Moscow assembly, the AP reports: Nadia Tolokonnikov, appearing alongside fellow band member Mari…
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Sport is For Everyone, No Matter What Team You Play For: VIDEO
XXL, a Norwegian sports and outdoor clothing retailer across Scandinavia, created an ad to coincide with the Sochi Games that sends a message in support of the LGBT community: sport is for everyone, no matter what team you play for. Many athletes tak…
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Here’s What it’s Like to Wake Up Next to Shirtless Joe Manganiello: PHOTO
W Magazine has put together a (partly work-unfriendly) gallery of 'Pillow Tweets' photographed by Mert and Marcus. Two more of their selections, AFTER THE JUMP……
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8 Missouri GOP Lawmakers File to Impeach Governor for Accepting Tax Returns from Gay Couples
Back in November, Missouri Rep. Nick Marshall (R-Parkville) threatened to impeach Governor Jay Nixon for signing an executive order accepting joint tax returns from gay couples married in other states. Now, Marshall, along with seven other Republican…
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14-Minute ‘Game of Thrones’ Teaser Promises More Climaxes Than Ever in Season 4: VIDEO
A new 14-minutes Season 4 Game of Thrones teaser has just been unleashed called 'Ice and Fire': A Foreshadowing'. It offers many glimpses in to the new season as well as interviews with cast and crew and a sneak peak of the Purple Wedding…
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