Mercury, the planet closet to the sun, has plentiful amounts of water ice, NASA reports:The findings from the Messenger spacecraft orbiting the planet … [Read more...] about NASA Announces Identification of Water Ice on Mercury: VIDEO
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Macklemore Reacts to Suspension of Michigan Teacher for Playing His Pro-Equality Song ‘Same Love’ in Class
Yesterday Andrew reported on performing arts teacher Susan Johnson, suspended from South Lyon's Centennial Middle School in Michigan for letting a … [Read more...] about Macklemore Reacts to Suspension of Michigan Teacher for Playing His Pro-Equality Song ‘Same Love’ in Class
AP Advises Against Use of ‘Homophobia’ in Revised Style Book
The Associated Press put out a number of changes to its Style Book today, with this notation: phobia An irrational, uncontrollable fear, often a form … [Read more...] about AP Advises Against Use of ‘Homophobia’ in Revised Style Book
UK Dudes are ‘Milking’ It: VIDEO
A wasteful new internet trend has followed 'planking', 'Batmanning', and 'owling' in the UK, the Guardian reports:Among the … [Read more...] about UK Dudes are ‘Milking’ It: VIDEO
Boeing Says It Will Deny Equal Pension Benefits to Gay Married Couples in Washington State
The Boeing Corporation has told union negotiators that it will deny pension survivor benefits to same-sex married couples despite passage of a … [Read more...] about Boeing Says It Will Deny Equal Pension Benefits to Gay Married Couples in Washington State
The Episode 6 Finale of ‘The Outs’ is Here, Plus a Brief Talk with Creator Adam Goldman: VIDEO
"Significant Others", the final episode in The Outs, Adam Goldman's web series about gay life in NYC, has hit the web. If you haven't been … [Read more...] about The Episode 6 Finale of ‘The Outs’ is Here, Plus a Brief Talk with Creator Adam Goldman: VIDEO
From the Dept. of Regrettable Tattoos: The Romney Ryan Logo
"R" is for regret, especially if it's in the form of the 'Aquafresh'-style logo of the Romney-Ryan campaign, and it's … [Read more...] about From the Dept. of Regrettable Tattoos: The Romney Ryan Logo
News: NYC Donut, Just-in Beaver, Mary Bono Mack, Athena
Carl DeMaio concedes in San Diego mayoral race. Raul Ruiz defeats Mary Bono Mack in the race for the 36th Congressional District. Tester retains seat: … [Read more...] about News: NYC Donut, Just-in Beaver, Mary Bono Mack, Athena
News: Channing Tatum, Ontario, Beaked Whale, Frank Bruni
15 students on the wrong side of history. Hurricane Sandy benefits happening this month in NYC - an excellent list. Of note is the benefit on Sunday … [Read more...] about News: Channing Tatum, Ontario, Beaked Whale, Frank Bruni
Ali Forney Center For LGBT Youth Destroyed By Sandy
This is a huge blow to an already bloated, under-funded network of support for homeless or displaced LGBT youth here in New York City: the Ali Forney … [Read more...] about Ali Forney Center For LGBT Youth Destroyed By Sandy