Would the Saudis really turn a blind eye to Israeli jets using their airspace en route to raiding Iranian nuclear sites? No.The National … [Read more...] about News: NEA for Marriage, Sotomayor Rated, Justice For Roberto
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Congressman Suspects Seaman’s Murder a Hate Crime
Rep. Bob Filner (D) of California was at Camp Pendleton just six hours after Seaman August Provost was murdered, but no mention was made to him of the … [Read more...] about Congressman Suspects Seaman’s Murder a Hate Crime
The Most Comprehensive Map of Earth’s Elevations Ever Published
A new map from NASA offers the most complete view of elevations on Earth ever presented:"The Global Digital Elevation Model was created using … [Read more...] about The Most Comprehensive Map of Earth’s Elevations Ever Published
Music News: The Cliks, Heavy Rotation, Katy Perry, Courtney Love, ABBA, R.E.M.
MODERN TONIC The editors of Modern Tonic present a weekly music update here on Towleroad. The rest of the week, they scan the pop-culture landscape … [Read more...] about Music News: The Cliks, Heavy Rotation, Katy Perry, Courtney Love, ABBA, R.E.M.
76 House Democrats Urge Obama to Halt Gay Military Discharges
A letter organized by Florida Rep. Alcee Hastings went to the White House today urging Obama to halt military discharges of gay and lesbian … [Read more...] about 76 House Democrats Urge Obama to Halt Gay Military Discharges
Movies: Sam Rockwell’s Moon and Brad Pitt’s Secret Affair
NATHANIEL ROGERS Nathaniel Rogers would live inside a movie theater but for the poor internet reception. He blogs daily at the Film Experience.This … [Read more...] about Movies: Sam Rockwell’s Moon and Brad Pitt’s Secret Affair
Towleroad Makes Advocate’s List of Best Gay(ish) Blogs
Towleroad was very happy to be included in The Advocate's list of the Top 15 Gay(ish) Blogs. Here's what they said about us: "The … [Read more...] about Towleroad Makes Advocate’s List of Best Gay(ish) Blogs
News: Frank Kameny, Saturday Night Fever, Frog God, Wales
Re-hearing petition filed in Prop 8 challenge? UPDATE: See, AFTER THE JUMP... AP: Pioneering activist Frank Kameny talks gays and government.Simon … [Read more...] about News: Frank Kameny, Saturday Night Fever, Frog God, Wales
Behold, the Moon
The Japanese spacecraft Selene is currently orbiting the moon, photographing and mapping its surface in HD video. This video is shot from the perilune … [Read more...] about Behold, the Moon
Surviving NYC Stonewall Riots Images Republished
The NYT's City Room has posted a set of images related to the Stonewall riots of 1969 shot on July 2, five nights after the raid. The photo above … [Read more...] about Surviving NYC Stonewall Riots Images Republished