Allan Spear, a former Minnesota State Senator, and one of the nation's first openly gay legislators, has died. He was 71: "Friends described Spear as … [Read more...] about Gay Minnesota Lawmaker and Civil Rights Champ Allan Spear Dies
Travel
LGBT Alaskans Come Out Against Sarah Palin
The Human Rights Campaign gave me a preview of a piece they've just posted online in which HRC's Michael Cole travels to Wasilla, Alaska to see if he … [Read more...] about LGBT Alaskans Come Out Against Sarah Palin
U.S. Travel and Immigration Ban Still in Place for HIV-Positive People
Over the summer, the U.S. approved the Lantos/Hyde U.S. Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act (S 2731) … [Read more...] about U.S. Travel and Immigration Ban Still in Place for HIV-Positive People
News: Baltimore, Claymates, Folsom Street, PETA, Brad Pitt
Baltimore police probe shooting of gay man as possible hate crime: "Police spokeswoman Officer Nicole Monroe says the shooting occurred shortly after … [Read more...] about News: Baltimore, Claymates, Folsom Street, PETA, Brad Pitt
First Hadron Collider Test Successful, World Doesn’t End
The Large Hadron Collider at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, or CERN, was switched on today as scientists attempted to detect the tiny … [Read more...] about First Hadron Collider Test Successful, World Doesn’t End
News: Pioneer Passes, Bear Sightings, Bulges, Catty Cher?
Lesbian rights pioneer Del Martin died Wednesday. She was 87. A longtime activist, you may remember her last public political act, on June 16, 2008, … [Read more...] about News: Pioneer Passes, Bear Sightings, Bulges, Catty Cher?
Notes from The Democratic National Convention
Anti-war protesters target convention. Ted Kennedy to attend convention? "In a moment that is sure to bring down the house, US Senator Edward M. … [Read more...] about Notes from The Democratic National Convention
This Week
Posting may be lighter and/or on a varying schedule the remainder of the week as I'm traveling out west for a family wedding. That's all! … [Read more...] about This Week
Rachel Maddow Smacks Down Pat Buchanan Over Made-Up Quote
Rachel Maddow gave it to Pat Buchanan on Race to the White House Monday night when Buchanan tried to use a made-up quote to demonstrate that Obama has … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Smacks Down Pat Buchanan Over Made-Up Quote
News: Tim Kaine, AIDS Bill, Cape Town, Planet Out, ‘Ex-Gays’
House passes Lantos-Hyde AIDS bill which would also lift the HIV immigration and travel ban by a vote of 303-115. Pelosi statement. Clinton … [Read more...] about News: Tim Kaine, AIDS Bill, Cape Town, Planet Out, ‘Ex-Gays’