Tracing the Tree points us to this encouraging story out of American Samoa. ESPN reports: Defender Johnny "Jayieh" Saelua helped the Samoans … [Read more...] about Trans Samoan Footballer Helps Team Break 30-Game Losing Streak
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A World Without Facebook: VIDEO
The sequel to The Social Network explores what might happen to the world if Mark Zuckerberg decided to delete Facebook.Watch, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about A World Without Facebook: VIDEO
Thanksgiving Family Forum In Des Moines: VIDEO
Last night, in a little-watched debate, all of the non-Mormon, non-gay, non-Louisianian Republican presidential candidates gathered in an Iowan … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Family Forum In Des Moines: VIDEO
Oprah’s New Show
After a miniscule retirement from the small screen, Oprah's back on the networks. Her own network, anyway -- the Oprah Winfrey Network's … [Read more...] about Oprah’s New Show
International Transgender Day Of Remembrance
Luisa was stoned to death; Idinia's throat was slit; Genesis was strangled; Fergie was shot. Those are just four of the (at least) 23 victims of … [Read more...] about International Transgender Day Of Remembrance
NJ Teacher Bullies Special Needs Student: VIDEO
Not all bullies are students.Check out this vid, AFTER THE JUMP, in which an apparently psychotic teacher berates a student for three consecutive … [Read more...] about NJ Teacher Bullies Special Needs Student: VIDEO
Interview With Capt. Stephen Hill, Heckled Gay Soldier
Y'all know Army Captain Stephen Hill as the gay soldier booed by a roomful of patriotic, freedom-loving, troops-worshipping Republicans at the … [Read more...] about Interview With Capt. Stephen Hill, Heckled Gay Soldier
Natalie Wood’s Death Reopened as Homicide Investigation: VIDEO
An investigation into the death of actress Natalie Wood, whose drowning after a night of partying on a yacht with her husband Robert Wagner and actor … [Read more...] about Natalie Wood’s Death Reopened as Homicide Investigation: VIDEO
Love, Violence, Sexuality Intertwine in Benetton ‘Unhate’ Campaign VIDEO
Along with the photos of kissing world leaders which are already stirring controversy in some parts of the world, Benetton released a video facet to … [Read more...] about Love, Violence, Sexuality Intertwine in Benetton ‘Unhate’ Campaign VIDEO
Vatican Threatens Benetton Over Ad Featuring Pope Kissing Imam
The new Benetton ad campaign I posted about yesterday has the Vatican furious and they're planning legal action to stop use of an ad featuring … [Read more...] about Vatican Threatens Benetton Over Ad Featuring Pope Kissing Imam