Originally, Secretary of State Matt Dunlap had projected 35%. Now, Ben Smith at Politico reports: "Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap told … [Read more...] about Voter Turnout Higher Than Expected in Maine
Archives for 2009
Major Gay Wedding Drama on One Life to Live
A couple years ago it would have been nuts to think that we'd see a man leave his male fiancé for another man at the altar on a major daytime … [Read more...] about Major Gay Wedding Drama on One Life to Live
DNC Emails Maine Voters About NJ Election, Ignores Question 1
NOTE: Political director Corey Johnson and I will be live-blogging election results this evening here on the site. Please join us. Also, please send … [Read more...] about DNC Emails Maine Voters About NJ Election, Ignores Question 1
Virginia Foxx: Health Care Reform a Bigger Threat to America ‘Than Any Terrorist in Any Country’
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) continues to provide the WTFs and LOLs. Foxx, who as you remember spoke out against the Matthew Shepard hate crimes bill and … [Read more...] about Virginia Foxx: Health Care Reform a Bigger Threat to America ‘Than Any Terrorist in Any Country’
Watch: Jake Gyllenhaal’s Prince of Persia Trailer
The first official trailer for the video game-to-film adaptation of Prince of Persia, starring a bulked-up Jake Gyllenhaal as Prince Dastan, has been … [Read more...] about Watch: Jake Gyllenhaal’s Prince of Persia Trailer
Effort to Repeal Oregon Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Kicks Off
There's movement in Oregon to repeal the state's ban on same-sex marriage, the AP reports: "Gay rights backers kicked off a voter … [Read more...] about Effort to Repeal Oregon Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Kicks Off
Gay HIV-Positive Detroit-Area Man Ordered to Stand Trial for Biting Neighbor and Using Virus ‘As a Weapon’
Daniel Allen (below, right), a gay man from Clinton Township, Michigan, was ordered to stand trial yesterday for "using HIV as a weapon" … [Read more...] about Gay HIV-Positive Detroit-Area Man Ordered to Stand Trial for Biting Neighbor and Using Virus ‘As a Weapon’
Gay Marriage Proposal Sparks Delight and Outrage at D.C. Hearings
A proposal between two Andys (aww) caused a stir at the second day of D.C. Council hearings on marriage equality yesterday. The congratulations … [Read more...] about Gay Marriage Proposal Sparks Delight and Outrage at D.C. Hearings
Mixner: Obama ‘No Help’ with Anti-Gay Ballot Initiatives
And we won't forget it should initiatives in Maine and Washingtonnot go our way: "So you fully understand the consequences of this … [Read more...] about Mixner: Obama ‘No Help’ with Anti-Gay Ballot Initiatives
Illinois Teacher Suspended for Assigning Classes Article About Homosexuality in the Animal Kingdom Returns to Class
UPDATEDAfter a school board meeting that went late into the night, members decided to give teacher Dan Delong a warning and allow him to return to … [Read more...] about Illinois Teacher Suspended for Assigning Classes Article About Homosexuality in the Animal Kingdom Returns to Class