Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Rachel Maddow takes apart the fabricated racial controversy that forced the … [Read more...] about Watch: Rachel Maddow on the Fabricated Racial Controversy and Resignation of Shirley Sherrod
Archives for July 2010
Chris Hemsworth’s Thor Has Arms Worthy of His Hammer
A new shot from the upcoming Kenneth Branagh Marvel Comics film adaptation, Thor. … [Read more...] about Chris Hemsworth’s Thor Has Arms Worthy of His Hammer
Watch: An Apology to NOM for ‘Bullying’ a Woman at Their Rally
Zinnia Jones offers up an apology to the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) for the "bullying" of a woman at their rally.If you missed … [Read more...] about Watch: An Apology to NOM for ‘Bullying’ a Woman at Their Rally
Senate Judiciary Committee Confirms Elena Kagan
Full Senate to vote in early August: "Democratic and Republican senators alike lamented the increasingly sharp partisan divide over the … [Read more...] about Senate Judiciary Committee Confirms Elena Kagan
Watch: Bruce LaBruce Gay Zombie Film Banned in Australia
The Bruce LaBruce film L.A. Zombie, starring gay porn actor Francois Sagat, has been banned by the Melbourne International Film Festival, Reuters … [Read more...] about Watch: Bruce LaBruce Gay Zombie Film Banned in Australia
Troops Favored Segregation in 1942 Pre-Integration Military Surveys
Final Race Wonk Room Igor Volsky at The Wonk Room investigated some information from Advocate reporter Kerry Eleveld that prior to Truman's … [Read more...] about Troops Favored Segregation in 1942 Pre-Integration Military Surveys
Any Random Civilian with a PIN Number Can Participate in the ‘Confidential Dialog’ Portion of the ‘DADT’ Troop Survey
That's what John Aravosis at Americablog found out, anyway. The Pentagon's explanation? A Pentagon spokeswoman called me to clarify that the … [Read more...] about Any Random Civilian with a PIN Number Can Participate in the ‘Confidential Dialog’ Portion of the ‘DADT’ Troop Survey
Lt. Dan Choi Now Fully Discharged from the Army
Gay City News notes that Lt. Dan Choi's discharge under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" has now been fully processed, in a … [Read more...] about Lt. Dan Choi Now Fully Discharged from the Army
Beth Ditto: Nuclear Weapons are Stupid
Trailer: Gossip lead singer Beth Ditto recorded a PSA at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in support of the film Countdown to Zero, urging an end to … [Read more...] about Beth Ditto: Nuclear Weapons are Stupid
CEO Shot to Death by Cop at ‘Gay’ Cruising Spot in Newark
DeFarra Gaymon, the successful CEO of Credit Union of Atlanta, was shot and killed by a police officer in Newark, New Jersey last week after allegedly … [Read more...] about CEO Shot to Death by Cop at ‘Gay’ Cruising Spot in Newark