The Chicago Tribune reports that more than 40 Illinois-based companies and their leading executives have penned an open letter making the economic … [Read more...] about Illinois Business Leaders: Marriage Equality Makes Cents
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In His Short Life, Aaron Swartz Refused To Be Categorized
The New York Times today has a very detailed, very well-written and very touching obituary for Aaron Swartz, the master coder who invented RSS, … [Read more...] about In His Short Life, Aaron Swartz Refused To Be Categorized
Giglio: ‘Agenda’ Would Overshadow Inauguration Prayer
Rev. Louie Giglio has released a statement on why he stepped down from his position as the official inauguration pastor. According to him, a shadowy … [Read more...] about Giglio: ‘Agenda’ Would Overshadow Inauguration Prayer
Vikings Punter and Gay Rights Advocate Chris Kluwe Talks with Stephen Colbert: VIDEO
Stephen Colbert did a hilarious interview with Vikings punter and marriage equality advocate Chris Kluwe last night and his use of the term … [Read more...] about Vikings Punter and Gay Rights Advocate Chris Kluwe Talks with Stephen Colbert: VIDEO
Rachel Maddow Lays Out Why Chuck Hagel’s Positions on Rape, Abortion, and Gays are Important: VIDEO
Rachel Maddow took a thorough look at Chuck Hagel's positions on rape, abortion, gays, and illuminates why all these issues are very important in … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Lays Out Why Chuck Hagel’s Positions on Rape, Abortion, and Gays are Important: VIDEO
Obama Selects Gay Latino Poet Richard Blanco to Read at Inauguration Ceremony: VIDEO
President Obama has chosen Richard Blanco to write and recite an original poem at his inauguration later this month, the NYT reports:Like Mr. Obama, … [Read more...] about Obama Selects Gay Latino Poet Richard Blanco to Read at Inauguration Ceremony: VIDEO
PFLAG Founder Jeanne Manford Dies at 92
Jeanne Manford, the founder of Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) in 1972, has died at the age of 92, the group … [Read more...] about PFLAG Founder Jeanne Manford Dies at 92
Piers Morgan Invites Alex Jones, Creator of the Petition to Deport Him, on His Show So He Can Be Attacked in Person: VIDEO
Piers Morgan invites Alex Jones, the 9/11 Truther behind the White House petition seeking to deport Morgan for his anti-gun advocacy, on his show for … [Read more...] about Piers Morgan Invites Alex Jones, Creator of the Petition to Deport Him, on His Show So He Can Be Attacked in Person: VIDEO
Giant Squid Filmed for First Time Off Coast of Japan: Screencap
Squid Week is at the end of this month on the Discovery Channel:"When Discovery does natural history it sets the bar high, and this ground … [Read more...] about Giant Squid Filmed for First Time Off Coast of Japan: Screencap
The OXD Mirror: Josh’s Essential Tracks of 2012
BY OCCUPY THE DISCO / JOSH APPELBAUMThe OXD Mirror is a weekly music column brought to you by the boys of OCCUPY THE … [Read more...] about The OXD Mirror: Josh’s Essential Tracks of 2012