Farewell, Berlusconi! What a long, ridiculous trip it's been!An impromptu orchestra and choir gathered outside the presidential palace, … [Read more...] about NEWS: Silvio Berlusconi Resigns, Republicans Debate, Cats Sell, And The Bombast Of Kylie Minogue
Nature/Climate
Western Black Rhino Declared Extinct by Wildlife Group
The Western Black Rhino is extinct and two other rhino species are potentially extinct as well according to wildlife experts, the AP reports:The … [Read more...] about Western Black Rhino Declared Extinct by Wildlife Group
MUSIC NEWS: Florence and the Machine, Jay Brannan, Amy Winehouse, Rufus Wainwright, Westlife, Modeselektor, Jessica 6
BY NORMAN BRANNON Norman Brannon is a pop critic, musician, and author based in New York City. He presents a weekly music update here on … [Read more...] about MUSIC NEWS: Florence and the Machine, Jay Brannan, Amy Winehouse, Rufus Wainwright, Westlife, Modeselektor, Jessica 6
Lesbian Couple Finds ‘Kill the Gay’ Scrawled on Garage, Noose on Doorstep: VIDEO
A Parker, Colorado lesbian couple fears for their safety after finding "Kill the gay" scrawled on their garage and a noose on their doorstep, KWGN … [Read more...] about Lesbian Couple Finds ‘Kill the Gay’ Scrawled on Garage, Noose on Doorstep: VIDEO
State Halts Release of Remaining ‘Referendum 71’ Petition Names
The Washington Secretary of State has halted its release of the names of people who signed petitions for Protect Marriage Washington to get Referendum … [Read more...] about State Halts Release of Remaining ‘Referendum 71’ Petition Names
Hundreds Protest, Defend Teacher Over Anti-Gay Facebook Remarks at NJ School Board Meeting: VIDEO
Hundreds turned out at a school board meeting to protest (and defend) Union High School teacher Viki Knox, whose anti-gay remarks on Facebook have … [Read more...] about Hundreds Protest, Defend Teacher Over Anti-Gay Facebook Remarks at NJ School Board Meeting: VIDEO
Judge Orders Washington Anti-Gay Group to Disclose Names on ‘Referendum 71’ Ballot Measure Petitions
A federal judge has ruled in the long-running battle over the names of people who signed petitions for Protect Marriage Washington to get Referendum … [Read more...] about Judge Orders Washington Anti-Gay Group to Disclose Names on ‘Referendum 71’ Ballot Measure Petitions
Activists, Students to Protest NJ Teacher Viki Knox and Her Anti-Gay Facebook Comments on Tuesday
On Thursday, I posted about Union Township, New Jersey teacher Viki Knox and a controversy that had erupted over Facebook remarks she made calling … [Read more...] about Activists, Students to Protest NJ Teacher Viki Knox and Her Anti-Gay Facebook Comments on Tuesday
NJ Teacher Under Investigation for Facebook Remarks Calling Homosexuality a ‘Perverted’ Sin That ‘Breeds Like Cancer’
The Star Ledger reports that a parent in Union Township, New Jersey has called for a teacher's dismissal after the teacher, Viki Knox, posted … [Read more...] about NJ Teacher Under Investigation for Facebook Remarks Calling Homosexuality a ‘Perverted’ Sin That ‘Breeds Like Cancer’
Mitt Romney Supports ‘Partnership Agreements’ Instead of Marriage for Gay Couples
Sam Stein at HuffPo reports that Mitt Romney was asked about his views with regard to family arrangements by a student at a town hall in Hopkinton, … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney Supports ‘Partnership Agreements’ Instead of Marriage for Gay Couples