Brat Pitt has pledged a $100,000 matching donation challenge to fight for same-sex marriage ballot measures in the four states that have them this … [Read more...] about Brad Pitt Gives $100,000 to State Marriage Equality Battles
Archives for October 2012
Sicily Elects a Gay Governor Eager to Distance Himself from ‘Stereotypical Promiscuous Homosexuals’
Sicily's new governor is gay, the WSJ reports: Rosario Crocetta—an openly gay candidate backed by a coalition of leftist and Catholic … [Read more...] about Sicily Elects a Gay Governor Eager to Distance Himself from ‘Stereotypical Promiscuous Homosexuals’
A Note to Readers
Thanks to everyone for your patience. As Ari noted yesterday when he kindly took on some posting responsibilities, I've been forced to move from … [Read more...] about A Note to Readers
“How To Survive a Plague” in San Francisco
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANWhile we all stand in solidarity with those recovering from Hurricane Sandy, important things are happening elsewhere. For example, … [Read more...] about “How To Survive a Plague” in San Francisco
NYC Updates, h/t Corey Johnson
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN New York City Council candidate Corey Johnson has been an incomparable source of information in Sandy's aftermath. He was not … [Read more...] about NYC Updates, h/t Corey Johnson
President Obama Will Provide Federal Aid to Sandy’s Victims
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN President Obama pledges a stream-lined process by which the states that need the help to recover from Hurricane Sandy can get … [Read more...] about President Obama Will Provide Federal Aid to Sandy’s Victims
Rescues Underway in Little Ferry, New Jersey
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN The town of Little Ferry, NJ was particularly hard hit by the hurricane yesterday, especially because a levee broke, causing … [Read more...] about Rescues Underway in Little Ferry, New Jersey
New York City After Hurricane Sandy
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN If you're stuck at home weathering the Hurricane Sandy disaster, this picture should make you feel better. My friend and … [Read more...] about New York City After Hurricane Sandy
Mass Transit Update; Statement of MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota
MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota emphasizes the historic nature of the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. As of last night, seven subway tunnels under the … [Read more...] about Mass Transit Update; Statement of MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota
Bipartisanship in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy
President Obama has been engaged in the preparations for and recovery from Hurricane Sandy. Both Governor Cuomo of New York and Governor Christie of … [Read more...] about Bipartisanship in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy