Last June we reported on Alex Minsky, an Afghanistan War veteran who lost his leg after an IED explosion in 2009 only to become an underwear model several years later. It was an inspiring story, and Minsky's recovery, both from the explosion and…
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Archives for February 18, 2014
Posts from February 18, 2014
Bill Nye Scolds Climate Change Denying Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn
This Sunday on Meet the Press, Bill Nye "The Science Guy" and Republican Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn (TN) sat down with David Gregory to discuss the science of climate change and whether a correlation can be discerned between America…
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Colorado Legislature Approves Joint Tax Filing For Gay Couples
Colorado’s House of Representatives today passed a measure previously approved by the state’s Senate that would allow Coloradans in same-sex marriages to file joint tax returns. The bill will now head to Governor John Hickenlooper’s desk for his…
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Carnegie Mellon Student Shreds Self-Loathing in ‘Queer’ Performance Art Piece: VIDEO
Will Taylor, a Carnegie Mellon freshman and budding performance artist, staged "I'll spell it out for you", a visual reaction to the self-loathing experienced by LGBT teens. Writes Taylor: "Three days ago, Ellen Page bravely came o…
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Liberty Counsel: Impeach Obama Because Bigoted Gay Marriage Bans are Unraveling Nationwide — AUDIO
Liberty Counsel's Mat Staver and wingnut pundit Matt Barber are calling for President Obama's impeachment for "high crimes and misdemeanors" and "acting in a lawless way" because it is somehow his fault that attorneys gene…
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Elaine Stritch Drops Hilarious F-Bomb on ‘Today’ with Hoda and Kathie Lee: VIDEO
Broadway legend Elaine Stritch appeared on the Today show with Hoda and Kathie Lee this morning and dropped a hilarious F-bomb immediately after Kathie Lee complimented her for not mincing her words. Said Kathie Lee: "Elaine you are so beloved,…
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Ellen and Rebel Wilson Perform ‘Cats on the Internet’ as Rap Duo ‘Rebellen’ : VIDEO
Ellen and Rebel Wilson have formed a new rap group called 'Rebellen' and today performed their yowling new single called "Cats on the Internet". Meow. Watch, AFTER THE JUMP……
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Poll: 86 Percent Of NFL Players Would Welcome Gay Teammate
A new survey from NFL Nation and ESPN Magazine suggests that while most players in the NFL would welcome a gay teammate, on and off the field, there may be other issues ahead. The survey was obviously generated in response to Michael Sam, who may bec…
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Copenhagen To Host Gay And Straight Weddings During Eurovision This May
During last year's Eurovision Song Contest, Krista Siegfrieds of Finland performed "Marry Me," and placed a big 'ole kiss on one of her female back-up singers to boot (right). Looking to up the romantic ante, Eurovision's 2014 h…
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First Openly Gay Oklahoma State Senator To Run For Congress
Al McAffrey, the Oklahoma state senator for District 46, announced Sunday that he would be running for a fifth district congressional seat. McAffrey, who owns a cremation and mortuary service, was an Oklahoma City police officer, and is a Navy vetera…
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