Early this morning, the Senate squeaked through a motion to advance the health care reform bill to a final vote later this week, the Washington Post … [Read more...] about Senate Votes 60-40 to Advance Health Care Bill to Final Passage
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Federal Agency Denies Benefits to Spouse of Lesbian Employee
In late November I posted about the White House's order to the Office of Personnel Management to defy a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals judge's … [Read more...] about Federal Agency Denies Benefits to Spouse of Lesbian Employee
Mecklenburg County Commissioner Told to Apologize After Referring to Colleague’s Son Who Died of AIDS As ‘a Homo’
Mecklenburg County Commissioner Bill James was told to apologize by the commission chair after using the word "homo" in reference to a … [Read more...] about Mecklenburg County Commissioner Told to Apologize After Referring to Colleague’s Son Who Died of AIDS As ‘a Homo’
Olbermann Slams Health Care Bill, Obama in Special Comment
I haven't posted one of Keith Olbermann's Special Comments since before the election, but his comment from last night was especially on and … [Read more...] about Olbermann Slams Health Care Bill, Obama in Special Comment
Howard Dean: Kill the ‘Terribly Disappointing’ Health Care Bill
Howard Dean seems to be the only person making any sense in the health care bill debate right now, as the holidays approach, and Lieberman's … [Read more...] about Howard Dean: Kill the ‘Terribly Disappointing’ Health Care Bill
Chugging Fat
The New York City Department of Health's anti-soda ad that has everyone gagging.Watch it, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about Chugging Fat
On Health Care and the Selfish Flip-Flopping of Joe Lieberman
Reports of White House pressure on Harry Reid to make a deal with Joe Lieberman are apparently true: Lieberman, Reid, Obama, and reconciliation.... … [Read more...] about On Health Care and the Selfish Flip-Flopping of Joe Lieberman
Hillary Clinton Speaks Out Against ‘Oppressive’ Anti-Gay Uganda Bill
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke against the Uganda "kill the gays" bill in a speech at Georgetown University today. Full speech … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton Speaks Out Against ‘Oppressive’ Anti-Gay Uganda Bill
Former NYC Commissioner and AIDS Activist Dennis deLeon Dies
Former NYC Human Rights Commissioner and AIDS Activist Dennis deLeon died today in Manhattan at the age of 61, the NYT reports: "The cause was … [Read more...] about Former NYC Commissioner and AIDS Activist Dennis deLeon Dies
First Look: Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga for M.A.C. Viva Glam
Here's the first image from a M.A.C. Viva Glam cosmetics campaign for Spring 2010 featuring Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga. Lauper and Lady Gaga are … [Read more...] about First Look: Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga for M.A.C. Viva Glam