Watch the total solar eclipse on July 11 come and go with these folks down in El Calafate, Argentina. Very cool to see the cone of light sweep from … [Read more...] about Watch: Stunning Video of Total Solar Eclipse from Argentina
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GLAAD Tidings: NBC Opens Today’s Wedding Contest To Same-Sex Couples
GLAAD just announced that NBC has agreed to its demand that the "Modern Day Wedding Contest" featured on Today be open to same-sex … [Read more...] about GLAAD Tidings: NBC Opens Today’s Wedding Contest To Same-Sex Couples
Watch: Lightning Strikes 3 of Chicago’s Buildings Simultaneously
(via huffpost) A stunning short video from Craig Shimala, shot on Wednesday.He writes: "For the third time in the last 6 days, another line of … [Read more...] about Watch: Lightning Strikes 3 of Chicago’s Buildings Simultaneously
Supreme Court Rules Against Gay Foes in R-71 Petition Case, Says Names of Signers Must Be Public
The Supreme Court has ruled in the Washington State Referendum 71 case, saying that names of petition signers must be made public, the SeattlePI … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Rules Against Gay Foes in R-71 Petition Case, Says Names of Signers Must Be Public
Stretch Out on Butt’s New Beach Towels
BUTT magazine is launching a set of beach towels at American Apparel, the Cut reports: "The limited-edition, 31-by-64-inch towels come in the … [Read more...] about Stretch Out on Butt’s New Beach Towels
News: Belarus, Zac Efron, Twinkles, Black, Alex Sink, Liverpool
Bee: Prop 8 case reaches closing arguments... Zac Efron has his Daniel Craig moment. True Blood's tribute to the male … [Read more...] about News: Belarus, Zac Efron, Twinkles, Black, Alex Sink, Liverpool
Pakistani Couple Jailed for ‘Gay’ Wedding
A Pakistani gay man and trans woman have been jailed for attempting to hold a "gay" wedding, CNN reports:"Both are locked up in a … [Read more...] about Pakistani Couple Jailed for ‘Gay’ Wedding
IL GOP Senate Candidate Mark Kirk is Gay and a Hypocrite, Says ‘Outrage’ Blogger
Mike Rogers, the blogger behind Blogactive who was featured prominently in the Kirby Dick documentary 'Outrage' for his role in … [Read more...] about IL GOP Senate Candidate Mark Kirk is Gay and a Hypocrite, Says ‘Outrage’ Blogger
Sculptor Louise Bourgeois Dies at 98
Sculptor Louise Bourgeois has died at 98. Above, an iconic portrait of her by Robert Mapplethorpe: "Ms. Bourgeois’s sculptures in wood, steel, … [Read more...] about Sculptor Louise Bourgeois Dies at 98
Volcanoes Erupt In Ecuador And Guatemala
Two volcanoes, Pacaya in Guatemala and Tungurahua in Ecuador, have both been erupting for several days. Guatemala, which has seen 10 deaths due to its … [Read more...] about Volcanoes Erupt In Ecuador And Guatemala