The Huffington Post's Ryan Grim reports that last week Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid sent letters to President Obama and Defense Secretary … [Read more...] about Harry Reid Pressures Obama, Gates on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
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News: Mormons, Liz Taylor, Football, Jane Lynch, Nero, Frat Boys
Where Did 'We' Go? Thomas Friedman pens a frightening op-ed about assassination and the current political climate in the U.S. "The … [Read more...] about News: Mormons, Liz Taylor, Football, Jane Lynch, Nero, Frat Boys
Pentagon’s Top Journal Calls for Repeal of Military Gay Ban
Colonel Om Prakash, who now works in the office of Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, writes in a new article in the Pentagon's top scholarly … [Read more...] about Pentagon’s Top Journal Calls for Repeal of Military Gay Ban
Senate Finance Committee Rejects Health Care Public Option
Twice, efforts by Democrats to add a public option to health care legislation were defeated by the Senate Finance Committee today. Five Democrats … [Read more...] about Senate Finance Committee Rejects Health Care Public Option
News: Catholics, Malaysia, Barbra Streisand, Wisconsin, The Moon
WaPo: 7,000 gay men have helped study AIDS in the past 25 years. Facebook kills poll asking if Obama should be killed. Secret service investigates. … [Read more...] about News: Catholics, Malaysia, Barbra Streisand, Wisconsin, The Moon
Revisiting the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy
On Sunday's Meet the Press, Bill Clinton told David Gregory that the "vast right-wing conspiracy" that went after him is not as strong … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #545
LOVE SONG: Made at the Apple Store, Fifth Ave, NYC.GREATEST HITS: The 100 greatest hits of YouTube in 4 minutes.I'VE GOTTA FEELING: 172 students, … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #545
Will Obama Speak Out on Maine’s Anti-Gay Marriage Measure?
David Mixner says he must: "If the president doesn't want his own words to be used in a hate-filled campaign then he better speak up now. We … [Read more...] about Will Obama Speak Out on Maine’s Anti-Gay Marriage Measure?
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #544
DAVID PATERSON: Doesn't know if the White House told him not to run.DUST STORM: Last week, I mentioned the dust storms they've had in Sydney. … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #544
Obama Includes Same-Sex Parents in Family Day Proclamation
President Obama today issued a proclamation recognizing September 28 as Family Day, in recognition of the nation's families, including those with … [Read more...] about Obama Includes Same-Sex Parents in Family Day Proclamation