Knights Out founder and Army Lieutenant Dan Choi published an open letter to President Obama and every Member of Congress on CNN's website begging … [Read more...] about Lieutenant Dan Choi to Obama: Don’t Fire Me Because I’m Gay
Archives for 2009
Russian Lesbian Couple Attempt First Same-Sex Marriage, are Denied
For the first time, a lesbian couple in Russia has attempted to obtain marriage license:"Irina Fedotova and Irina Shipitko were handed a … [Read more...] about Russian Lesbian Couple Attempt First Same-Sex Marriage, are Denied
Owain Yeoman is a Shirtless Vegetarian for PETA
Owain Yeoman, who plays Officer Wayne Rigsby on CBS' The Mentalist, appears shirtless in a new ad for PETA. Says Yeoman: "I’ve seen how … [Read more...] about Owain Yeoman is a Shirtless Vegetarian for PETA
Killers Perform ‘Dustland Fairytale’ with Full Orchestra
Last night The Killers performed "A Dustland Fairytale" on Letterman with a full orchestra. Probably one of my favorite tracks off "Day … [Read more...] about Killers Perform ‘Dustland Fairytale’ with Full Orchestra
Former Milwaukee Archbishop Rembert Weakland in Memoir: I’m Gay
In a forthcoming memoir, A Pilgrim in a Pilgrim Church: Memoirs of a Catholic Archbishop, former Milwaukee Archbishop Rembert Weakland, acknowledges … [Read more...] about Former Milwaukee Archbishop Rembert Weakland in Memoir: I’m Gay
Homophobic NPR Helps Closeted Political Hypocrites Stay Closeted
One of the main points in Kirby Dick's new documentary Outrage, which exposes closeted politicians with hypocritical voting records, is that the … [Read more...] about Homophobic NPR Helps Closeted Political Hypocrites Stay Closeted
Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch, Reflected
Here's a pretty intense shot of yesterday's Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch. … [Read more...] about Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch, Reflected
Former Sec’y of the Army Alexander: End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Now
Rachel Maddow is sticking to her coverage of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'. Last night she hosted former Secretary of the Army Clifford … [Read more...] about Former Sec’y of the Army Alexander: End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Now
Miss California Retains Crown as Alternate is Named ‘Ambassador’
Co-executive directors of the Miss California USA pageant Keith Lewis and Shanna Moakler held a news conference today to announce that Carrie Prejean … [Read more...] about Miss California Retains Crown as Alternate is Named ‘Ambassador’
Palm Center: President Can Halt Discharges of Gay Military Personnel
A new study by the Palm Center concludes that President Barack Obama has the power to stop discharges of gay military personnel by executive order and … [Read more...] about Palm Center: President Can Halt Discharges of Gay Military Personnel