Politics

Watch: Rep. Patrick Kennedy Says He’s Leaving Politics

Andy Towle February 12, 2010

Congressman Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) announced Friday he won't be seeking re-election in a two-minute web video that highlighted the personal … [Read more...] about Watch: Rep. Patrick Kennedy Says He’s Leaving Politics

Andy Towle February 8, 2010

Representative John Murtha (D-PA) has died at age 77, according to his office. Murtha had been in intensive care following gallbladder surgery last … [Read more...] about Democratic Rep. John Murtha Dies at 77

Andy Towle February 8, 2010

Sarah Palin appeared on FOX News Sunday yesterday and was asked if the military gay ban should be repealed.Said Palin: "I don’t think so right … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’: ‘Not Right Now’

Andy Towle January 30, 2010

The Hawaii House of Representatives effectively killed the civil union bill yesterday amid election year fears: "The state House of … [Read more...] about Watch: House Cowards in Hawaii Kill Civil Union Bill

Andy Towle January 30, 2010

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Here's the full video of Obama's meeting with House Republicans … [Read more...] about Watch: Obama Debates House Republicans on Agenda

Andy Towle January 27, 2010

The executive director of New York advocacy organization Empire State Pride Agenda, is leaving to join the staff of Comptroller John Liu, reports … [Read more...] about Alan van Capelle Leaving NY’s Empire State Pride Agenda

Modern Tonic January 26, 2010

MODERN TONIC The editors of Modern Tonic — a free daily email that serves up eclectic pop-culture picks with a decidedly homo slant — present a weekly … [Read more...] about MUSIC NEWS: Corinne Bailey Rae, Charlotte Gainsbourg, The Magnetic Fields, Evelyn Evelyn, Dolly Parton, Basia Bulat

Andy Towle January 20, 2010

Yesterday I posted about the testimony of San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders in the federal Prop 8 trial, and Maggie Gallagher of NOM's loathsome … [Read more...] about Federal Prop 8 Trial: Day 6 Updates and a Preview for Today

Andy Towle January 13, 2010

The New York Times published an extensive interview with potential New York Senate candidate Harold Ford Jr. which includes discussion of his anti-gay … [Read more...] about Harold Ford Jr. Sells Some Snake Oil on Marriage Equality

Andy Towle January 7, 2010

Christine Quinn won re-election as City Council speaker in a 48-1 vote over opponent Charles Barron, in what the NYDN describes as a "racially … [Read more...] about NYC City Council Speaker Christine Quinn Re-elected