Yesterday I posted an item about the President of Belarus instructing the German foreign minister Guido Westerweile to turn straight. Lukashenko's … [Read more...] about East Bloc Love: Documentary Depicts Oppression of Gays in Belarus
Archives for 2011
Listen: New ‘Music’ from Kim Kardashian, NKOTB’s Jordan Knight
Kim Kardashian launched her "music" career today (do they have a "Razzies" for pop music?). NKOTB singer Jordan Knight is trying … [Read more...] about Listen: New ‘Music’ from Kim Kardashian, NKOTB’s Jordan Knight
DOMA: The Ripple Effects of Heightened Scrutiny
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANAri Ezra Waldman is a 2002 graduate of Harvard College and a 2005 graduate of Harvard Law School. After practicing in … [Read more...] about DOMA: The Ripple Effects of Heightened Scrutiny
Fetus Heartbeat Undetectable as Abortion Bill Stunt Fails
Faith2Action wingnut Janet Porter called a fetus to testify before the Ohio House today in support of n anti-choice 'Heartbeat Bill'. … [Read more...] about Fetus Heartbeat Undetectable as Abortion Bill Stunt Fails
Designer John Galliano Releases Statement, Goes to Rehab
Following questioning over a drunken attack on a couple in a Parisian cafe, the posting of a video containing an anti-Semitic rant on the internet, … [Read more...] about Designer John Galliano Releases Statement, Goes to Rehab
Photo: Rhino Gosling
The Blue Valentine actor gets close to some animals at the Cincinnati Zoo. … [Read more...] about Photo: Rhino Gosling
Pope Exonerates Jews in Jesus’ Death
The AP reports on excerpts from Benedict's forthcoming book: In "Jesus of Nazareth" excerpts released Wednesday, Benedict uses a … [Read more...] about Pope Exonerates Jews in Jesus’ Death
Listen: Charlie Sheen ‘Winning’ Mash-Up
Charlie Sheen's "winning" catch-phrase gets a Carlos Santana mash-up.Listen, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about Listen: Charlie Sheen ‘Winning’ Mash-Up
Supreme Court Rules 8-1 That Westboro Baptist Church Has Right to Picket Funerals of Soldiers
SCOTUS has ruled for Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church: "The Supreme Court has ruled that the First Amendment protects fundamentalist … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Rules 8-1 That Westboro Baptist Church Has Right to Picket Funerals of Soldiers
Kentucky Lawmaker Stalls Anti-Bullying Bill With Amendment That Would Protect ‘Christian’ Bullies
An anti-bullying bill is currently stalled in the Kentucky House. House Bill 370 would prohibit bullying because of a student's sexual … [Read more...] about Kentucky Lawmaker Stalls Anti-Bullying Bill With Amendment That Would Protect ‘Christian’ Bullies