Singer Etta James has died at 73:She died from complications from leukemia with her husband, Artis Mills, and her sons by her side, De Leon said.She … [Read more...] about Singer Etta James Dies at 73
Deaths
Cracker Barrel Founder Danny Evins’ Crusade Against Gays is First Sentence in His NYT Obituary
Cracker Barrel founder Danny Evins is dead, and the NYT wastes no time reminding the world of his legacy, a "losing battle to discriminate … [Read more...] about Cracker Barrel Founder Danny Evins’ Crusade Against Gays is First Sentence in His NYT Obituary
Gay Teen Filmmaker and Trevor Project Intern Takes His Own Life
Eric James Borges, a gay teen filmmaker from Visalia, California and intern with the Trevor Project, took his own life this week just a month after … [Read more...] about Gay Teen Filmmaker and Trevor Project Intern Takes His Own Life
‘Lawrence v. Texas’ Co-Defendant John G. Lawrence Dies at 68
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN John Geddes Lawrence, Jr., 68, of Houston, Texas died Sunday, November 20, 2011. He is best known outside his close circle of … [Read more...] about ‘Lawrence v. Texas’ Co-Defendant John G. Lawrence Dies at 68
North Koreans Weep Hysterically Over Death of Kim Jong-Il: VIDEO
The North Korean people today engaged in a mass session of public, vocal weeping as a show of emotion over the death of their dictator, Kim Jong-il. … [Read more...] about North Koreans Weep Hysterically Over Death of Kim Jong-Il: VIDEO
He’s Dead.
Just a moment ago, the world learned that Kim Jong-il, supreme regent of his dead father's necrocracy, creator of famines, and would-be owner of a … [Read more...] about He’s Dead.
Christopher Hitchens is Dead at 62
Journalist and outspoken atheist Christopher Hitchens is dead at 62 of pneumonia, a complication of esophageal cancer. The NYT: "...a slashing … [Read more...] about Christopher Hitchens is Dead at 62
Gay Journalist and Activist Paul Varnell Dies
Journalist and activist Paul Varnell has died, as Brandon mentioned in his round-up. The Windy City Times writes that Varnell died from pneumonia and … [Read more...] about Gay Journalist and Activist Paul Varnell Dies
NEWS: Bishop Eddie Long’s Marital Woes, Ethopia’s Inhospitality, Obamacare Is Happening, And A 3D Tour Of An Extraterrestrial Body
The space probe Dawn has now gathered enough data on the asteroid Vesta to allow NASA to create a guided tour in 3D. You'll need red and green 3D … [Read more...] about NEWS: Bishop Eddie Long’s Marital Woes, Ethopia’s Inhospitality, Obamacare Is Happening, And A 3D Tour Of An Extraterrestrial Body
Jamiel Terry, Out Gay Son of Anti-Abortion Activist Randall Terry, Killed in Head-on Collision
Jamiel Terry, the out gay adopted son of anti-abortion activist Randall Terry, has been killed in a car accident: On November 30, at 7:00 A.M., Jamiel … [Read more...] about Jamiel Terry, Out Gay Son of Anti-Abortion Activist Randall Terry, Killed in Head-on Collision