Says MSNBC anchor Tamryn Hall: "People are wondering why we are covering this. We are getting Twitters saying we're obsessed with this. … [Read more...] about MSNBC: We Are Not Obsessed with Birthers
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News: Australia, Sarah Palin, Terence Koh, Baltimore Firefighters
Gay couples stage mock weddings across Australia: "In the largest protest, about 2,000 people, many in bridal veils, marched on the Labour … [Read more...] about News: Australia, Sarah Palin, Terence Koh, Baltimore Firefighters
Obama, Gates, Crowley Hold ‘Beer Summit’ Over Gates Arrest
The NYT reports: "Obama and the White House had tried to lower expectations for thegathering, saying there would be no big announcements and … [Read more...] about Obama, Gates, Crowley Hold ‘Beer Summit’ Over Gates Arrest
Bill Offering Federal Benefits to Same-Sex Partners Advances
Yesterday, the House Committee on Federal Workforce Issues voted 5-3 to approve the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, the WaPo … [Read more...] about Bill Offering Federal Benefits to Same-Sex Partners Advances
Harvey Milk to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Harvey Milk's nephew Stuart Milk, will accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a White House ceremony on August 12, according to the Victory … [Read more...] about Harvey Milk to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Who ‘Thwarted’ Rep. Alcee Hastings’ ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Bill?
Why did the White House pressure Alcee Hastings to drop a bill that would have cut off military funding used to carry out military discharges of gay … [Read more...] about Who ‘Thwarted’ Rep. Alcee Hastings’ ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Bill?
Alcee Hastings Drops ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Amendment Under Pressure from White House and Colleagues
Rep. Alcee Hastings withdrew a defense spending bill amendment that would have forbidden the use of funds to carry out gay military discharges under … [Read more...] about Alcee Hastings Drops ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Amendment Under Pressure from White House and Colleagues
Report: Legislative Path to Ending ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Has Stalled
A new USA Today/Gallup poll showing 69% of Americans want the military gay ban lifted was discussed on MSNBC today. Arthur Delaney of The Huffington … [Read more...] about Report: Legislative Path to Ending ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Has Stalled
Cowardly Birther Congressmen Run from the Camera
FireDogLake interviews congressmen on the Hill about whether they believe Obama is a natural born citizen of the United States. Most of them run … [Read more...] about Cowardly Birther Congressmen Run from the Camera
News: Centipede, T.R. Knight, Bears, Anthony Woods, Romania
Fire Island swim to benefit NYC's Stonewall foundation: open water swim from Sayville to Fire Island Pines. T.R. Knight discusses why he left … [Read more...] about News: Centipede, T.R. Knight, Bears, Anthony Woods, Romania