I was lucky, though. I did not get kicked out, but that does not mean that DADT didn’t affect me. The uncertainty and fear of knowing that anyone with … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
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Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Instability in Nepal Endangers New Constitution, LGBT Equality
Reports out of Nepal suggest the new constitution being drawn up, which would offer LGBT people equal rights, is in danger of missing a deadline and … [Read more...] about Instability in Nepal Endangers New Constitution, LGBT Equality
Leon County, Florida Votes to Expand Protections for Gays
Leon County, Florida, which includes state capital Tallahassee, voted 5-2 last night to broaden its human rights ordinance, the Tallahassee Democrat … [Read more...] about Leon County, Florida Votes to Expand Protections for Gays
Fred Phelps Was a ‘Brilliant’ Civil Rights Lawyer Before He Started Hating Gays for a Living
CNN makes note of Westboro Baptist Church leader Fred Phelps past as a "brilliant" civil rights lawyer: "By the time Phelps moved to … [Read more...] about Fred Phelps Was a ‘Brilliant’ Civil Rights Lawyer Before He Started Hating Gays for a Living
And Now for Something Completely Terrifying…
(thanks alan) From a piece in the Huffington Post by James Moore on the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster: A well blowout in 1979 offers a bit of … [Read more...] about And Now for Something Completely Terrifying…
Car Bomb Scare Shuts Down Times Square
A car packed with crude explosives was found parked near 45th and Broadway last night forcing NYC police to shut down Times Square. It was a … [Read more...] about Car Bomb Scare Shuts Down Times Square
‘Gag-Inducing’ Stench Precedes Oil Slick’s Arrival in Louisiana
Reports that the massive oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico has started to come ashore are beginning to come in, the NYT reports: "About 40,000 … [Read more...] about ‘Gag-Inducing’ Stench Precedes Oil Slick’s Arrival in Louisiana
Arizona Iced Tea Distances itself from Arizona
The Lede reports that Arizona Beverages has been forced to show its papers: To All Our Friends, Customers and Loyal Fans, We have become aware of … [Read more...] about Arizona Iced Tea Distances itself from Arizona
NYC’s Shirtless Ice Cream Vendor: Would you Like a Topping?
Midtown Lunch reports on a (straight, unfortunately) new-to-the-block Mister Softee vendor in midtown Manhattan who's trying to get some … [Read more...] about NYC’s Shirtless Ice Cream Vendor: Would you Like a Topping?
Clear Channel, Dawson McAllister Cut Ties to ‘Ex-Gay’ Group
In response to some dust stirred up by Greg Kimball at watchdog group KnowThyNeighbor.com regarding dangerous deception by syndicated Christian … [Read more...] about Clear Channel, Dawson McAllister Cut Ties to ‘Ex-Gay’ Group