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NYC LGBT Center Lifts Ban on Events and Groups Dealing with Israeli/Palestinian Conflict
Earlier this week, a decision by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center in NYC to bar author Sarah Schulman from doing a reading … [Read more...] about NYC LGBT Center Lifts Ban on Events and Groups Dealing with Israeli/Palestinian Conflict
The OXD Mirror: New Music for 2.15.13
BY OCCUPY THE DISCO / JOSH APPELBAUMThe OXD Mirror is a weekly music column brought to you by the boys of OCCUPY THE DISCO (OXD), a New … [Read more...] about The OXD Mirror: New Music for 2.15.13
Hundreds Injured as Meteors Rain Down on Russia: VIDEOS
Bright objects reported to be meteors captured on dozens of CCTV cameras rained down over central Russia today and more than 500 have been injured by … [Read more...] about Hundreds Injured as Meteors Rain Down on Russia: VIDEOS
The Pentagon Extends Some Benefits to Same-Sex Couples: How Is That Legal?
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANOutgoing Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta (right) has ensured that at least some of the benefits given to military … [Read more...] about The Pentagon Extends Some Benefits to Same-Sex Couples: How Is That Legal?
News: Gay Sailor, Grammys, Curt Schilling, Walmart, Chicago
Hudson Yards set to transform Manhattan skyline. Chicago Gay Pride parade and festival to be held on separate weekends due to crowds. Myles Crosby, … [Read more...] about News: Gay Sailor, Grammys, Curt Schilling, Walmart, Chicago
North Korea Releases Propaganda Video Featuring Attack on U.S. City, ‘We Are the World’: VIDEO
North Korea's official website, Uriminzokkiri, uploaded a bizarre new propaganda video on Saturday.The Telegraph explains:The video is shot as a … [Read more...] about North Korea Releases Propaganda Video Featuring Attack on U.S. City, ‘We Are the World’: VIDEO
Iran President Ahmadinejad Wants to ‘Sacrifice’ Himself for Science and Be Sent into Space
Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wants to be his country's first astronaut, the AP reports: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Monday that … [Read more...] about Iran President Ahmadinejad Wants to ‘Sacrifice’ Himself for Science and Be Sent into Space
Jodie Foster in Sci-Fi Flick ‘Elysium’: First Look
Twitpic user @simply_jodie has published the first photos of Jodie Foster on set in the upcoming sci-fi thriller Elysium.Here's a description of … [Read more...] about Jodie Foster in Sci-Fi Flick ‘Elysium’: First Look
New Web Series ‘The In-Betweens’ Coming Soon: VIDEO
Early-to-mid February can be a pretty heinous time of year. Winter, well in full-swing, has gone from charming to oppressive, the warmth of your … [Read more...] about New Web Series ‘The In-Betweens’ Coming Soon: VIDEO