The L.A. Beast, a competitive eater known to drink Tabasco by the liter, took on a new challenge recently: downing a gallon of honey (which he hates) … [Read more...] about Competitive Eater L.A. Beast Attempts To Drink Gallon Of Honey…While Covered In Bees: VIDEO
Archives for July 16, 2014
‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ Turns Profit on Broadway
Smash hit Tony winner Hedwig and the Angry Inch has turned a profit, the NYT reports: The producers announced on Tuesday that “Hedwig,” a concertlike … [Read more...] about ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ Turns Profit on Broadway
Dallas Methodist Pastor Commits Suicide To Make Statement About Homophobia, Racism, Social Injustice
A retired Methodist pastor committed suicide by self-immolation in Dallas on June 23 to highlight racial injustice, homophobia, and the death … [Read more...] about Dallas Methodist Pastor Commits Suicide To Make Statement About Homophobia, Racism, Social Injustice
Dublin Supports Motion in Favor Of Same-Sex Marriage: VIDEO
A motion supporting same-sex marriage was passed on June 14th in South County Dublin, Ireland. A motion supporting same-sex marriage was passed on … [Read more...] about Dublin Supports Motion in Favor Of Same-Sex Marriage: VIDEO
Why The Brain Is In The Head: VIDEO
It's a sensible question: why is the brain, arguably the most important organ in an animal's body, covered in a thin bone shell on a stalk … [Read more...] about Why The Brain Is In The Head: VIDEO
‘Chrisley Knows Best’ Star Todd Chrisley: ‘Today, I’m Not Gay’
Reality show star Todd Chrisley of USA's Chrisley Knows Best has had to field gay rumors in the past, notably in a piece for People Magazine … [Read more...] about ‘Chrisley Knows Best’ Star Todd Chrisley: ‘Today, I’m Not Gay’
Hobby Lobby and the Democrats Who Want to Fix It
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN In Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, the Supreme Court's conservative majority allowed a large swath of for-profit companies to … [Read more...] about Hobby Lobby and the Democrats Who Want to Fix It
Transgender Students Face Discrimination By Religious Colleges
A July 14th Inside Higher Ed article highlights two cases of discrimination against transgender students that are representative of the broader … [Read more...] about Transgender Students Face Discrimination By Religious Colleges
Colbert Rips Absurd Vessyl ‘Digital Cup’ Kickstarter Apart: VIDEO
The Potato Salad Kickstarter project enjoyed its brief moment in the sun, wonderfully mocking the silly projects that sometimes wind up on the … [Read more...] about Colbert Rips Absurd Vessyl ‘Digital Cup’ Kickstarter Apart: VIDEO
‘Credence’ Hopes to Bring LGBT Characters to the World of Sci-Fi Film: VIDEO
Director Mike Buonaiuto’s latest project, Credence, wants to bring a different kind of story featuring LGBT characters to the big screen. While the … [Read more...] about ‘Credence’ Hopes to Bring LGBT Characters to the World of Sci-Fi Film: VIDEO