In a speech delivered via video to the Oxford Union Society, Edward Snowden commended fellow whistleblower Chelsea Manning for her “extraordinary act of public service” at “an unbelievable personal cost” The speech was given in honor of Mannin…
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Archives for February 21, 2014
Posts from February 21, 2014
Gay Couples Can Marry Right Now in Chicago, Cook County
A federal judge in Chicago ruled on Friday that gay couples do not have to wait until June to marry in Cook County, the Chicago Tribune reports: "There is no reason to delay further when no opposition has been presented to this Court and committ…
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Gay Couple Files Federal Suit in Ohio After Being Denied Coverage Under Obamacare
Earlier this week a gay couple in Ohio filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. government and state of Ohio after being denied coverage under Obamacare, Reuters reports: The plaintiffs, Alfred Cowger and Anthony Wesley of Gates Mills, Ohio, have bee…
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Colbert’s Olympics Reporter Buddy Cole Penetrates Sochi’s Gay Underground: VIDEO
Stephen Colbert's Olympics correspondent Buddy Cole (Scott Thompson) penetrated Sochi's gay underground to pay a visit to Mayak, the city's gay nightclub and have a talk with his owner. After a brief discussion about Putin's non-tradi…
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Bright Light Bright Light and Elton John Duet on ‘I Wish We Were Leaving’: MUSIC
Elton John phoned Welsh-born pop artist Bright Light Bright Light (aka Rod Thomas) to compliment him on his debut album and their friendship resulted in this duet, which wasn't originally written as one. The Guardian reports: "In time I play…
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Jon Stewart Rips Arizona and Kansas for Bills Legalizing Anti-Gay Discrimination: VIDEO
In a series last night accusing certain U.S. states of being the "meth labs of democracy," Jon Stewart blasted bills in Arizona (which passed) and Kansas (which failed) that would allow businesses to discriminate against gays based on relig…
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Ugandan President Museveni Delays Signing of Anti-Gay Bill, Asks U.S. for Help
Ugandan President Museveni today hedged on his commitment to sign the anti-homosexuality bill, saying that information and reaction he had received since announcing his decision has prompted him to seek more information. Wrote Museveni in a statement…
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Anti-Gay Indiana State Senator Mike Delph Punished for Criticizing Fellow Republicans Over Marriage Ban
Indiana state Senator Mike Delph is being disciplined by Senate leadership for criticizing fellow Republicans last week for not restoring language to HJR3 that would have facilitated sending the measure to voters this fall, WTHR reports: According to…
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Anti-Gay Indiana State Senator Mike Delph Punished for Criticizing Fellow Republicans Over Marriage Ban
Indiana state Senator Mike Delph is being disciplined by Senate leadership for criticizing fellow Republicans last week for not restoring language to HJR3 that would have facilitated sending the measure to voters this fall, WTHR reports: According to…
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Michael Sam Signs Autograph Deals with Five Trading Card Companies: VIDEO
Michael Sam has signed autograph deals with five trading card companies, ESPN reports. The network’s Mint Condition segment spoke with Press Pass, one of the companies that is producing Michael Sam cards and they say interest is extremely high: Press…
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