The New York Senate has passed a landmark gun control bill that would ban assault weapons, the NYT reports:The state Senate, controlled by a coalition … [Read more...] about NY Senate Passes Landmark Gun Control Bill as Obama Prepares to Take Action Federally: VIDEO
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Virginia’s First Out Gay Judge Faces Interview Before Legislature
Richmond General District Court Judge Tracy Thorne-Begland, who was appointed to the bench by Circuit Court judges last June on an interim basis after … [Read more...] about Virginia’s First Out Gay Judge Faces Interview Before Legislature
Colin Powell Defends Hagel, Chides Racist Republicans: VIDEO
Colin Powell, the former Secretary of State, defended Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel on Meet the Press today. Asked about Hagel's past … [Read more...] about Colin Powell Defends Hagel, Chides Racist Republicans: VIDEO
Anti-Gay Maryland Lawmaker: Gay Marriage Vote Made Me Drink
Don Dwyer, the anti-gay GOP Maryland lawmaker who drunkenly crashed his boat and injured four children last August, claims that his separation from … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Maryland Lawmaker: Gay Marriage Vote Made Me Drink
The Supreme Court, Prop 8, and DOMA: The Standing Question
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANThis is the second in a series of analyses about the Supreme Court's decision to hear cases challenging the … [Read more...] about The Supreme Court, Prop 8, and DOMA: The Standing Question
Gingrich Wants GOP To Understand ‘Human Side’ Of Gay Rights: VIDEO
Say what you will about failed presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, but the former Republican House Speaker is poised, either by design or by … [Read more...] about Gingrich Wants GOP To Understand ‘Human Side’ Of Gay Rights: VIDEO
Log Cabin Head Tries To Explain Hagel Opposition On Fox News: VIDEO
Another day, another story about Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel. Today's tale, or the first one of today, there will probably be more, is about … [Read more...] about Log Cabin Head Tries To Explain Hagel Opposition On Fox News: VIDEO
Towleroad Talking Points: Silver, Limbaugh and Willow Smith
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Rosie O'Donnell and her wife welcome a baby girl! BY SAM GREISMAN A look back at today's top stories GAY … [Read more...] about Towleroad Talking Points: Silver, Limbaugh and Willow Smith
Log Cabin Republicans Take Out Full Page Ad in ‘The Hill’ Urging GOP to Support Gay Marriage. Oppose DOMA
The Log Cabin Republicans took out a full-page ad in The Hill today urging the GOP to support same-sex marriage and oppose DOMA.Reads the text of the … [Read more...] about Log Cabin Republicans Take Out Full Page Ad in ‘The Hill’ Urging GOP to Support Gay Marriage. Oppose DOMA
Towleroad Talking Points: Guns, Defense, and Gallaudet
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Australia is a whole new level of hot. BY SAM GREISMAN A look back at today's top … [Read more...] about Towleroad Talking Points: Guns, Defense, and Gallaudet