Uri Horesh, a University of Texas lecturer of Arabic in the Department of Middle Eastern Studies, has begun a hunger strike to protest the school's … [Read more...] about U of Texas Lecturer on Hunger Strike to Protest Anti-Gay Policy
Archives for January 2008
ACLU Defends Larry Craig’s Right to Have Private Bathroom Sex
The ACLU filed a brief yesterday in support of Idaho Senator Larry Craig, arguing that those engaging in sexual conduct in restroom stalls should be … [Read more...] about ACLU Defends Larry Craig’s Right to Have Private Bathroom Sex
Romney Takes Michigan GOP Primary, Hillary Trounces Uncommitted
Apparently the campaign in America's Mitten worked, as Mitt Romney won the Michigan primary yesterday with 39% of the vote. Above, if you're … [Read more...] about Romney Takes Michigan GOP Primary, Hillary Trounces Uncommitted
Anti-Gay Marriage Rally Planned Today at Iowa Statehouse
Same-sex marriage foes are planning to mass at 11:30 am in Des Moines, Iowa today to demand that legislators begin debating the "Iowa Marriage … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Marriage Rally Planned Today at Iowa Statehouse
Messenger from Earth Reveals Mercury for First Time
Two days ago, NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft was the second in history to make a pass by Mercury, the solar system's innermost planet. No such pass has … [Read more...] about Messenger from Earth Reveals Mercury for First Time
That’s My Bag, Baby: Slava Mogutin Not Happy with Juergen Teller
Russian artist/photographer Slava Mogutin is not happy with the recent Marc Jacobs - Juergen Teller "Victoria Beckham in a bag" ad campaign concept.A … [Read more...] about That’s My Bag, Baby: Slava Mogutin Not Happy with Juergen Teller
Nine Out of Ten Men Prefer the Taste of Chace Crawford
Hey Upper East Siders, Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford posted some old photos on his MySpace page of Chace and his friends and Covenant co-stars (Taylor … [Read more...] about Nine Out of Ten Men Prefer the Taste of Chace Crawford
Morocco Court Upholds Convictions of Six Men Jailed for Homosexuality
Calling them "prisoners of conscience," Amnesty International has called for the release of six men imprisoned for homosexuality after a court upheld … [Read more...] about Morocco Court Upholds Convictions of Six Men Jailed for Homosexuality
Janet Jackson Has Discipline Written All Over Her
Janet Jackson revealed the cover for her new album Discipline to fans on her official mailing list overnight last night. It's very WWE don't you … [Read more...] about Janet Jackson Has Discipline Written All Over Her
Mike Huckabee: Amend Constitution to Reflect God‘s Standards
In one of Mike Huckabee's final stump speeches to Michigan voters, he really showed off his true colors: "I have opponents in this race who do not … [Read more...] about Mike Huckabee: Amend Constitution to Reflect God‘s Standards