The Racial Justice Act doesn't sound like the kind of law that you repeal, but that's exactly what happened this week in North Carolina. … [Read more...] about North Carolina Repeals Law Protecting Death Row Inmates from Racial Discrimination
Archives for June 2013
Paula Deen Releases Two Statements Apologizing for Racist Remarks, Removes One: VIDEO
Paula Deen released two videos this afternoon apologizing for racist remarks she made in a deposition (transcript) for a discrimination lawsuit … [Read more...] about Paula Deen Releases Two Statements Apologizing for Racist Remarks, Removes One: VIDEO
Prominent Blogger Says At Least 3 Anti-Gay Members Of Congress Are Gay; One Will Be Outed Soon
Mike Rogers, a blogger who gained fame in the mid 2000s by "outing" prominent anti-gay politicians, says he currently knows of three … [Read more...] about Prominent Blogger Says At Least 3 Anti-Gay Members Of Congress Are Gay; One Will Be Outed Soon
News: Darren Criss, NSA, Pet Shop Boys, Ken Mehlman, NFL Fans
Revealed: the top secret rules that allow NSA to use U.S. data without a warrant. Ken Mehlman profiled in the NYT: "He remains controversial, … [Read more...] about News: Darren Criss, NSA, Pet Shop Boys, Ken Mehlman, NFL Fans
Legislation Proposed to Restore Honor to Veterans Discharged from Military for Being Gay
U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI, pictured) and Charlie Rangel (D-NY) on Wednesday announced legislation that would restore honor to gay and … [Read more...] about Legislation Proposed to Restore Honor to Veterans Discharged from Military for Being Gay
The Remarkable Gay Writer and Activist behind Portland’s New Slogan
Portland has a new slogan--"Portland, Maine. Yes. Life's good here."--with an awesome backstory. The new slogan was announced by … [Read more...] about The Remarkable Gay Writer and Activist behind Portland’s New Slogan
The OXD Mirror: New Music for 6.21.13
BY OCCUPY THE DISCO / JOSH APPELBAUMThe OXD Mirror is a weekly music column brought to you by the boys of OCCUPY THE … [Read more...] about The OXD Mirror: New Music for 6.21.13
Moldova Orthodox Church Bans Govt. Leaders from Communion Over Gay Rights, Wants Laws Repealed
Moldova's Orthodox Church (a subordinate of the Russian Orthodox Church) is taking a hard line against LGBT rights and has banned government … [Read more...] about Moldova Orthodox Church Bans Govt. Leaders from Communion Over Gay Rights, Wants Laws Repealed
Mormon Mom Who Supported Proposition 8 Later Discovered Her Son is Gay: VIDEO
ABC News reports on Families Are Forever, a new 20-minute film premiering at Frameline 37: the San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival this … [Read more...] about Mormon Mom Who Supported Proposition 8 Later Discovered Her Son is Gay: VIDEO
Novak Djokovic Challenges Grigor Dimitrov to a Courtside Strip Tease: VIDEO
Novak Djokovic performed a strip tease at the Boodles competition (a warm-up to Wimbledon) in Buckinghamshire UK yesterday. The crowd loved it, … [Read more...] about Novak Djokovic Challenges Grigor Dimitrov to a Courtside Strip Tease: VIDEO