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Archives for February 20, 2014
Charlotte, NC Man Fired From Job After Altercation With Governor Now Receiving Help From Mayor
Drew Swope, a gay grocery store employee who had a verbal altercation with North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory (right) on Sunday wound up fired. Now, … [Read more...] about Charlotte, NC Man Fired From Job After Altercation With Governor Now Receiving Help From Mayor
Portland Teens Carve Swastika into Schoolmate’s Forehead, Say He Called Someone ‘Gay’: VIDEO
Oregon’s Attorney General Says She Won’t Defend State’s Gay Marriage Ban Against Court Challenge
Oregon's Attorney General will not defend the state's gay marriage ban against a court challenge, Bloomberg reports: Attorney General Ellen … [Read more...] about Oregon’s Attorney General Says She Won’t Defend State’s Gay Marriage Ban Against Court Challenge
The OXD Mirror: The Politics of Dancing and New Music by Annie, Plastic Plates and Sam Sparro
Francis Inferno Orchestra: 'Hezbollah' Francis Inferno Orchestra's bellicose track 'Hezbolla' is another great example of … [Read more...] about The OXD Mirror: The Politics of Dancing and New Music by Annie, Plastic Plates and Sam Sparro
Writers Behind HBO’s ‘Looking’ Say ‘Boring’ Style is Intentional
"Boring" is the adjective most tossed-around over the past few weeks by critics of HBO's new gay show Looking, and the show's … [Read more...] about Writers Behind HBO’s ‘Looking’ Say ‘Boring’ Style is Intentional
Pussy Riot Releases ‘Putin Will Teach You How to Love the Motherland’ VIDEO
Chris Barron Resigns from GOProud Over CPAC Invitation
GOProud co-founder and former chair Chris Barron has resigned from the organization following news that it had been invited back and accepted an … [Read more...] about Chris Barron Resigns from GOProud Over CPAC Invitation
Four Idaho Couples Ask Federal Judge to Strike Down State’s Gay Marriage Ban Without a Trial
Four couples who filed suit in Idaho in November challenging the state's gay marriage ban have requested that the federal judge overseeing the … [Read more...] about Four Idaho Couples Ask Federal Judge to Strike Down State’s Gay Marriage Ban Without a Trial