Nick Baumann at Mother Jones spoke to a Jared Loughner friend (via ben smith), who says Loughner's anger at Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was triggered … [Read more...] about Assassination Plans, Instability Revealed in Loughner Notes, Emails
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Iowa Christian Group Blocks Gay Candidate Fred Karger from Debate
Gay GOP activist Fred Karger, as you may know, is considering a run for president. But he won't get a legitimate platform in Iowa if right-wing … [Read more...] about Iowa Christian Group Blocks Gay Candidate Fred Karger from Debate
Watch: Nancy Pelosi Pushes John Boehner’s Crybaby’ Buttons on SNL
From SNL's Weekend Update on Saturday. Nancy Pelosi may have had to hand her gavel over to Speaker John Boehner, but she still knows his weak … [Read more...] about Watch: Nancy Pelosi Pushes John Boehner’s Crybaby’ Buttons on SNL
TV Mini-Series Adaptation of ‘Wicked’ Brewing
ABC is developing an eight-hour adaptation of Wicked, Michael Ausiello reports: Sources confirm that the actress-producer is teaming with ABC to … [Read more...] about TV Mini-Series Adaptation of ‘Wicked’ Brewing
Lesbian Couple Chosen as Godparents to Elton’s Kid
International Vanity Fair editors Ingrid Sischy and Sandra Brant are reportedly godparents to Elton John andd David Furnish's boy Zachary, the … [Read more...] about Lesbian Couple Chosen as Godparents to Elton’s Kid
Tucson Shooting: Giffords’ Husband Releases Statement; Obama to Hold ‘Moment of Silence’
Mark Kelly, husband of Congresswoman Giffords, released his first statement on the tragedy last night: On behalf of Gabby and our entire family, I … [Read more...] about Tucson Shooting: Giffords’ Husband Releases Statement; Obama to Hold ‘Moment of Silence’
Watch: Tucson Sheriff Says Political ‘Vitriol’ Undeniably Tied to Giffords Shooting
Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik continues to speak out against the political vitriol and dangerous rhetoric.Says Dupnik:"I think that … [Read more...] about Watch: Tucson Sheriff Says Political ‘Vitriol’ Undeniably Tied to Giffords Shooting
NYC: Model Mutilated Victim’s Genitals with Corkscrew to Try and ‘Cure’ Him of His Homosexuality
Renata Seabra, the 20-year-old male model who confessed Sunday to killing gay journalist Carlos de Castro in his Times Square hotel room offered … [Read more...] about NYC: Model Mutilated Victim’s Genitals with Corkscrew to Try and ‘Cure’ Him of His Homosexuality
Watch: CNN Interviews Daniel Hernandez, the Gay Intern Credited with Saving Congresswoman Giffords’ Life
Daniel Hernandez Jr., the gay intern who helped Gabreille Giffords survive in the moments after she was shot and is being credited by many with saving … [Read more...] about Watch: CNN Interviews Daniel Hernandez, the Gay Intern Credited with Saving Congresswoman Giffords’ Life
U.S. Passport Applications To Acknowledge Same-Sex Parents
Starting in February, passport applications will start to recognize gay and lesbian families: The State Department has decided to make U.S. passport … [Read more...] about U.S. Passport Applications To Acknowledge Same-Sex Parents