The hearings to confirm judge Sonia Sotomayor for the U.S. Supreme Court have begun. Watch them, AFTER THE JUMP...The Caucus is liveblogging the … [Read more...] about Watch: Sonia Sotomayor Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings
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Same-Sex Kiss: Prelude to a Diss
Two men who kissed at one of five Chico's Tacos restaurants in El Paso, Tex., were kicked out by guards—and local law enforcement supported the … [Read more...] about Same-Sex Kiss: Prelude to a Diss
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #502
BEAT IT: Reporter swats away drunk Michael Jackson fan.SQUIRREL DEN: Anderson Cooper examines a police video.WBC: Supreme Court says Westboro Baptist … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #502
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #501
SONIA SOTOMAYOR: Supreme Court overturns nominee's decision in race case.TRIBUTE: Filipino prisoners choreograph elaborate tribute to the King of … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #501
Arnold Schwarzenegger Appoints Openly Gay Judge
The appointment of Ronald E. Albers to the San Francisco County Superior Court is the first time that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has appointed an … [Read more...] about Arnold Schwarzenegger Appoints Openly Gay Judge
L.A. Times: Obama Takes ‘Curiously Passive’ Approach to Gay Rights
The L.A. Times takes note of the DOMA disaster and the apparently lame attempt to stem the anger over it: In part: "The between Obama and gay … [Read more...] about L.A. Times: Obama Takes ‘Curiously Passive’ Approach to Gay Rights
Jerry Brown: Extension of Liberty to Same-Sex Couples is the Future
California Attorney General Jerry Brown is once again speaking out against Proposition 8, this time in the context of the federal challenge to it by … [Read more...] about Jerry Brown: Extension of Liberty to Same-Sex Couples is the Future
DOJ Defends DOMA, Says Good for Budget, Invokes Incest
Since my earlier post, Americablog has been busy at work parsing the briefs from the Department of Justice's motion to dismiss the federal … [Read more...] about DOJ Defends DOMA, Says Good for Budget, Invokes Incest
What Has Obama Done as ‘Fierce Advocate in Chief’ for Gays?
Last night, Rachel Maddow went after Obama and yesterday's Supreme Court decision upholding the military's 'Don't Ask, Don't … [Read more...] about What Has Obama Done as ‘Fierce Advocate in Chief’ for Gays?
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Case Challenging ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed with a lower appeals court decision upholding the military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy, … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Case Challenging ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’