Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson is among hundreds of clergy members on Capitol Hill today urging lawmakers to support an expanded hate crimes bill that … [Read more...] about Bishop: Religious Right Responsible for 95% of LGBT Oppression
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2009 Tony Award Nominations Announced
The 2009 Tony Award Nominations were announced this morning. Billy Elliot, the Musical, dominated the nominations with 15, including Best Musical … [Read more...] about 2009 Tony Award Nominations Announced
Michael Savage, Fred and Shirley Phelps Banned from UK Over Hate
The UK Home Office has published a list of individuals banned from entering the UK since October: "Jacqui Smith, the home secretary, said she … [Read more...] about Michael Savage, Fred and Shirley Phelps Banned from UK Over Hate
Anderson Cooper Makes American Idol Pick
On last night's Tonight Show, Anderson Cooper made his pick for American Idol and delivered a stinging critique of Paula Abdul, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about Anderson Cooper Makes American Idol Pick
Madonna Wears ‘Thing’ Everyone Will Talk About to Met Costume Gala
Of course she did. She's Madonna. The dress is by Louis Vuitton. The 'thing' unclear. Imho, however, she should have worn the shoes … [Read more...] about Madonna Wears ‘Thing’ Everyone Will Talk About to Met Costume Gala
Adam Lambert Confirms He’d Be the First ‘Friend of…You’ to Win Idol
TMZ cornered Adam Lambert and tried to get the "gay" word out of him. Lambert didn't give him the satisfaction.Watch it, AFTER THE … [Read more...] about Adam Lambert Confirms He’d Be the First ‘Friend of…You’ to Win Idol
‘Joe the Plumber’ Wouldn’t Let a ‘Queer’ Anywhere Near His Children
Joe the-worst-kind-of-bigot Wurzelbacher said this in an interview in Christianity Today, via Think Progress: CT: In the last month, same-sex marriage … [Read more...] about ‘Joe the Plumber’ Wouldn’t Let a ‘Queer’ Anywhere Near His Children
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #475
ORRIN HATCH: Says a "judge with empathy" is a code word for "activist judge" regarding Obama's Supreme Court nominees.ARLEN … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #475
News: Singapore, Sam Adams, Cubs, Matthew Mitcham, GI Joe
Singapore women's group AWARE votes out anti-gay fundamentalist leaders in dramatic seven hour stand-off. Background.Britain's former top cop … [Read more...] about News: Singapore, Sam Adams, Cubs, Matthew Mitcham, GI Joe
In Senegal, They Don’t Even Tolerate Dead Gays
A Senegalese man suspected of being gay was exhumed and thrown out of the cemetery after being buried: "The man, in his 30s, was first … [Read more...] about In Senegal, They Don’t Even Tolerate Dead Gays