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Archives for July 2009
Man Protests Own Art Exhibit for Exclusion of Gay-Themed Work
John Paul Blanchette, a Massachusetts artist protested his own art exhibit after a Barnes & Noble in Framingham decided to exclude one of his … [Read more...] about Man Protests Own Art Exhibit for Exclusion of Gay-Themed Work
News: Mehcad Brooks, Aral Sea, Christian Bale, Hate Crimes, Utah
Senate to vote on hate crimes bill this week. What you can do. Text 'EndHate' to 69866 to tell Congress to vote YES. Satellite photos released … [Read more...] about News: Mehcad Brooks, Aral Sea, Christian Bale, Hate Crimes, Utah
Superman Subdued, Arrested in Times Square
Not something you see everyday. Here's the background. Watch, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about Superman Subdued, Arrested in Times Square
Bill Clinton: ‘I’m Basically in Support’ of Same-Sex Marriage
Bill Clinton, who described his position on same-sex marriage as "evolving" during a stop on his speaking tour in May with former President … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton: ‘I’m Basically in Support’ of Same-Sex Marriage
Judge Who Struck Down Florida’s Gay Adoption Ban Stripped of Post
Judge Cindy Lederman, who ruled Florida's gay adoption ban unconstitutional last year, has been demoted, the Miami Herald reports: "Lederman … [Read more...] about Judge Who Struck Down Florida’s Gay Adoption Ban Stripped of Post
40th Anniversary of Apollo Moon Mission Marked
Interest in the 1969 Apollo mission to the moon is spiking as it nears its anniversary on July 16th. A new sit, We Choose the Moon, allows you to … [Read more...] about 40th Anniversary of Apollo Moon Mission Marked
Fundies Protest Adam Lambert and Fellow ‘Fag Enabler’ Idols
According to reports on Twitter, members of the Westboro Baptist Church (or some group of their ilk) were in San Jose last night at the American Idol … [Read more...] about Fundies Protest Adam Lambert and Fellow ‘Fag Enabler’ Idols
Channing Tatum Does GQ
Channing Tatum lands on the cover of August's GQ magazine, photographed by Mario Testino, but they save the beefcake for inside. Here's the … [Read more...] about Channing Tatum Does GQ
Sextortion at Eisenhower High
Michael Joseph Gross publishes a lengthy look at the sexual habits of teens online via the case of Tony Stancl, a former high school senior at … [Read more...] about Sextortion at Eisenhower High