The NYT expands on a bit of news that I posted back at the beginning of February regarding the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that health … [Read more...] about NYT: Obama on the Spot Over Court Orders Challenging DOMA
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Army Discharged 11 in January for Being Gay
The Army discharged 11 soldiers in January alone under its failed "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy: "Democratic Rep. Jim … [Read more...] about Army Discharged 11 in January for Being Gay
News: iPod Shuffle, Nigeria, Ronald George, Green Fashion, Hawaii
Hawaii civil union bill on hold, but perhaps not for long. Diver defends friend from 12-foot tiger shark near New Orleans.Yikes: It's not easy … [Read more...] about News: iPod Shuffle, Nigeria, Ronald George, Green Fashion, Hawaii
Dybul vs. Evertz: a Look into Presidential AIDS Policy
In a piece in The New Republic, James Kirchik paints a picture of conservative AIDS policy under the Bush administration and the rigors undergone by … [Read more...] about Dybul vs. Evertz: a Look into Presidential AIDS Policy
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #444
FINALLY, TONIGHT: Jesus is everywhere.HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Obama sings to Ted Kennedy at the Kennedy Center.DIRTY TRICKS: FOX 25 investigates duplicitous … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #444
Obama Reverses Bush Policy on Embryonic Stem Cell Research
President Obama today signed an Executive Order lifting a Bush-era policy that limited federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, reversing a … [Read more...] about Obama Reverses Bush Policy on Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Letter from Barack Obama went Unused by ‘No on Prop 8’ Campaign
It's hard to believe things could get worse for the bungled "No on Prop 8" campaign in hindsight, but it appears they have. Over the … [Read more...] about Letter from Barack Obama went Unused by ‘No on Prop 8’ Campaign
News: Aretha’s Hat, New York, James Franco, Endangered Species
Gay bashing reported by student at DePaul University: "I fell to the ground, and the person that kicked me said, 'I know who you are and I … [Read more...] about News: Aretha’s Hat, New York, James Franco, Endangered Species
British PM Gordon Brown Calls Proposition 8 ‘Unacceptable’
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown spoke to a group of gay and lesbian leaders assembled at Downing Street in London at a reception for LGBT History … [Read more...] about British PM Gordon Brown Calls Proposition 8 ‘Unacceptable’
Dr. Sanjay Gupta Withdraws from Surgeon General Consideration
Dr. Sanjay Gupta has withdrawn from consideration as U.S. surgeon general, CNN reports: "The neurosurgeon made that decision 'in order to … [Read more...] about Dr. Sanjay Gupta Withdraws from Surgeon General Consideration