A lost episode of cable access food show Check, Please from 2001, shot when he was a member of the Illinois senate, in which he reviews a restaurant … [Read more...] about Check, Please: Obama’s Former Food Critic Role Revealed
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Brad Kiley Named to Senior White House Administrative Post
A gay man has been named to the White House staff in a senior appoinement. Brad Kiley has been named Director of the Office of Management and … [Read more...] about Brad Kiley Named to Senior White House Administrative Post
News: Lake Michigan, NASA, Richard Gere, Broadway, Steve Jobs
D.C. Mayor Fenty to meet with Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) over increase in anti-gay bias crimes on January 16th. Is there an … [Read more...] about News: Lake Michigan, NASA, Richard Gere, Broadway, Steve Jobs
Melissa Etheridge Defends Rick Warren on NPR
NPR's Guy Raz spoke with Melissa Etheridge about her embrace of Rick Warren on "All Things Considered" on January 3.Explained Etheridge: "I believe I … [Read more...] about Melissa Etheridge Defends Rick Warren on NPR
Virginia Governor Tim Kaine to Succeed Howard Dean as DNC Chair
The WaPo reports: "Kaine, 50, who emerged as a finalist for the job of Obama's running mate last summer, will operate from Richmond in a part-time … [Read more...] about Virginia Governor Tim Kaine to Succeed Howard Dean as DNC Chair
Bill Richardson Withdraws as Commerce Secretary Nominee
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has declined Obama's nomination as Commerce Secretary because of a grand jury investigation in his home state:"The … [Read more...] about Bill Richardson Withdraws as Commerce Secretary Nominee
News: Rod Blagojevich, Sushi, Cam Gigandet, Latisse, Daniel O’Donnell
Illinois Governor Blagojevich tries to fill Obama's Senate seat: "U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) said in a statement this afternoon … [Read more...] about News: Rod Blagojevich, Sushi, Cam Gigandet, Latisse, Daniel O’Donnell
Group Sues to Stop Prayer at Inauguration
The Freedom From Religion Foundation and some of its members have filed a lawsuit to have religion removed from the presidential inauguration … [Read more...] about Group Sues to Stop Prayer at Inauguration
News: Football, Yair Hochner, iFart, Courtney Love, Stonewall 2.0
Top footballers — Sol Campbell, David Beckham, Wayne Rooney — on wish list for anti-homophobia campaign being produced as a collaboration by the … [Read more...] about News: Football, Yair Hochner, iFart, Courtney Love, Stonewall 2.0
Frank Rich on Obama and Rick Warren: You’re Likable Enough, Gays
Frank Rich of the NYT is just the latest columnist to hand Obama a piece of his mind on the Rick Warren mistake. Here's a taste of it: "Warren’s … [Read more...] about Frank Rich on Obama and Rick Warren: You’re Likable Enough, Gays