The concern that I expressed in my earlier post (below) that the AP had jumped the gun on news that the Uganda "kill the gays" bill was … [Read more...] about Ugandan ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill Vote Still on the Schedule
Archives for May 2011
James Franco Casts Actor Val Lauren in Sal Mineo Biopic
James Franco has cast actor Val Lauren to play Sal Mineo in his upcoming biopic, according to The Hollywood Reporter: The film, tentatively … [Read more...] about James Franco Casts Actor Val Lauren in Sal Mineo Biopic
Watch: A Precipitous Peek Over a 400-Meter Brazilian Waterfall
A tourist creeps to the edge of a rock to get a view of Brazil's majestic Fumaça Waterfall in Bahia, while a local has no problem walking … [Read more...] about Watch: A Precipitous Peek Over a 400-Meter Brazilian Waterfall
Watch: Ben Cohen Wants You to Join Him for a Beer Against Bullying
According to a tweet from straight ally and rugby star Ben Cohen, he's on his way to the United States today to prepare for his "Acceptance … [Read more...] about Watch: Ben Cohen Wants You to Join Him for a Beer Against Bullying
Watch: Jon Stewart on Prop 8, the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill, and Gloria Allred’s Sexual Encounter with a Baseball Bat
On last night's Daily Show, Jon Stewart presented "We're Here, We're Queer, Get Newsed to It", which covered conservative … [Read more...] about Watch: Jon Stewart on Prop 8, the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill, and Gloria Allred’s Sexual Encounter with a Baseball Bat
As GOP Threatens ‘DADT’ Repeal with Amendments, Log Cabin Republicans Asks Court to Immediately Lift Gay Military Ban
As Republicans prepare to offer a series of amendments on Wednesday intended to impede repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't … [Read more...] about As GOP Threatens ‘DADT’ Repeal with Amendments, Log Cabin Republicans Asks Court to Immediately Lift Gay Military Ban
Navy Revokes Guidance Allowing Same-Sex Marriages on Bases
Following outrage from social conservatives like hate group leader Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council and anti-gay military crusader Elaine … [Read more...] about Navy Revokes Guidance Allowing Same-Sex Marriages on Bases
Watch: Man Flies Over Grand Canyon Wearing Jetpack
Swiss "Jetman" Yves Rossy completed an eight-minute flight along the Grand Canyon on Saturday, 200 feet above the canyon rim on the Hualapai … [Read more...] about Watch: Man Flies Over Grand Canyon Wearing Jetpack
Presbyterian Church Lifts Ban on Gay Clergy
The Presbyterian Church has voted to lift the ban on gay clergy, the NYT reports:The outcome is a reversal from only two years ago, when a majority of … [Read more...] about Presbyterian Church Lifts Ban on Gay Clergy
Barney Frank: Cut Off Aid to Uganda if ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill Passes
Rep. Barney Frank (R-MA) released a statement late today opposing the anti-homosexuality bill that could be voted on as soon as tomorrow in the … [Read more...] about Barney Frank: Cut Off Aid to Uganda if ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill Passes