Perhaps the most poignant expression regarding Dr. King that I've read today comes from Bob Herbert (via DailyKos): "Never since his assassination in … [Read more...] about MLK and his Legacy
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A Flair for Color
"America's toughest sheriff" Joe Arpaio has ordered 50 sets of pink handcuffs in which to restrain prisoners in an attempt to degrade them, according … [Read more...] about A Flair for Color
Down Low in Dallas
Here's a piece on an overlooked segment of the gay community: Dallas' mayates, Hispanic immigrants on the DL. Ignacio doesn't consider himself gay, … [Read more...] about Down Low in Dallas
Ricky Martin visits Thai areas affected by tsunami. … [Read more...] about
James Barnett Awarded Scholarship
The Point Foundation, an organization dedicated to presenting scholarship opportunities to students regardless of their sexual orientation or gender … [Read more...] about James Barnett Awarded Scholarship
Thank God, Time is on Our Side
You read something like the website of Marshall County, Alabama, particularly Sheriff Mac Holcomb's statement about the good ol' days of the 40's and … [Read more...] about Thank God, Time is on Our Side
Land of Lincoln Passes Gay Rights Bill
The Illinois Senate and House have sent Governor Rod Blagojevich a bill which prohibits discrimination against gays and lesbians in jobs, housing, … [Read more...] about Land of Lincoln Passes Gay Rights Bill
James Barnett Update
An update on James Barnett, the Trinity Christian Academy student whom I reported on last month. James is apparently feeling pressure from his parents … [Read more...] about James Barnett Update
Catholics vs. Gays in the O.C.
The battle lines have been drawn in Orange County, California as a two-father family enrolls its two kindergarten-age boys in St. John the Baptist, a … [Read more...] about Catholics vs. Gays in the O.C.
Happy New Year from the Land of Hate
The Rev. Fred Phelps' Westboro Baptist Church, well-known for picketing gay events with their "God Hates Fags" signs, posted a statement on their … [Read more...] about Happy New Year from the Land of Hate