Harris County, where Houston, Texas is located, is set to announce a sweeping new policy protecting LGBTI inmates, the AP reports: The new policy, … [Read more...] about Houston’s Harris County Adopts Broad Policy Protecting LGBT Inmates
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Rachel Maddow on How Marriage is Leaving 2016 GOP Presidential Hopefuls in the Dust: VIDEO
In a Tuesday night segment, Rachel Maddow took to task Rubio, Christie, Rand Paul, Scott Walker and every single other Republican who wants to be … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow on How Marriage is Leaving 2016 GOP Presidential Hopefuls in the Dust: VIDEO
Marriage Equality Bill Defeated in Australia’s New South Wales State
The upper house of the NSW parliament rejected a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, the Sydney Morning Herald reports: Despite initial hopes the upper … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Bill Defeated in Australia’s New South Wales State
Jon Stewart Celebrates the New NYC-Chicago Skyscraper Rivalry: VIDEO
This week NYC's One World Trade Center was declared the tallest building in the United States, a title that Chicago isn't giving up so … [Read more...] about Jon Stewart Celebrates the New NYC-Chicago Skyscraper Rivalry: VIDEO
‘American Horror Story: Coven’ RECAP – ‘The Axeman Cometh’ [Spoilers]
Even though this was an episode with a criminal lack of Jessica Lange, tonight's episode, "The Axeman Cometh," still managed to bring … [Read more...] about ‘American Horror Story: Coven’ RECAP – ‘The Axeman Cometh’ [Spoilers]
Would You Let This Man Sleep on Your Shoulder on the Subway? — VIDEO
The start-up Charidy decided to find out:Inspired by a picture that went viral, we decided to see how many people would let a random person sleep on … [Read more...] about Would You Let This Man Sleep on Your Shoulder on the Subway? — VIDEO
Newspaper Accused of Violating Russia’s ‘Gay Propaganda’ Law for Reporting on Fired Gay Teacher
A Russian newspaper has been accused of violating the ban on "gay propaganda" for reporting the news, The Guardian reports: The state's … [Read more...] about Newspaper Accused of Violating Russia’s ‘Gay Propaganda’ Law for Reporting on Fired Gay Teacher
Andy Kaufman’s Brother, Alleged Daughter Say Comic is Alive, Faked His Own Death: VIDEO
Is comic Andy Kaufman, who records say died in 1984 of lung cancer, still alive?That's what some are saying after a bizarre incident this week at … [Read more...] about Andy Kaufman’s Brother, Alleged Daughter Say Comic is Alive, Faked His Own Death: VIDEO
With Hawaii and Illinois, More Than 1 in 3 Americans Live Where Gay Marriage is Legal
(image: freedom to marry) In the last three weeks, three more states have joined (or will, soon) the ranks of those with marriage equality: New … [Read more...] about With Hawaii and Illinois, More Than 1 in 3 Americans Live Where Gay Marriage is Legal
Elizabeth Warren: GOP Making ‘Naked Attempts to Nullify’ the Last Presidential Election — VIDEO
In a floor speech on Wednesday, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) ripped Republicans for filibustering judicial nominees, because they are so beholden … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Warren: GOP Making ‘Naked Attempts to Nullify’ the Last Presidential Election — VIDEO