Finland

Finland’s State Church to Sanction Prayer for Gay Marriages

Andy Towle November 12, 2010

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland's General Synod has approved, by a vote of 78-30, the creation of a prayer for registered same-sex … [Read more...] about Finland’s State Church to Sanction Prayer for Gay Marriages

Andy Towle November 8, 2010

(link to youtube) Dan Savage's phenomenal 'It Gets Better' campaign continues to expand its reach. Here's a video created at TEDx Helsinki, which … [Read more...] about Watch: ‘It Gets Better’ Goes to Finland!

Steve Pep October 23, 2010

NPR on its recent canning of Juan Williams: “He had several times in the past violated our news code of ethics with things that he had said on other … [Read more...] about News: NPR, Chris Colfer, Calvin Klein, Shark Attack, Finland

Andy Towle October 14, 2010

Finland's best-known English language news anchor was fired this week for a gag caught on camera during a report on the misconduct of bars selling … [Read more...] about Watch: Finnish News Anchor Fired for Beer Gag

Andy Towle August 11, 2010

A storm is gathering! And it's not gay marriage!For my fellow weather freaks out there — this one was shot on Sunday night at Helsinki … [Read more...] about Watch: Stunning Summer Storm Video from Finland

Andy Towle April 26, 2010

No matter the outcome of upcoming elections, Finland's parliament will consider marriage equality and gay adoption bills in its next session, Ice … [Read more...] about Finland Parliament to Consider Marriage Equality, Gay Adoption

Andy Towle May 20, 2009

New Yorkers for marriage equality: what you can do.Same-sex marriage opponents in New York underfinanced, disorganized... Whiffling: Goose … [Read more...] about News: Nevada, Chace Crawford, Finland, David Mixner, Real World

Andy Towle March 17, 2009

Top Citigroup and Morgan Stanley execs hold discussions to see how they can skirt government rules and keep their fat paychecks. Sanctity: Arrested … [Read more...] about News: Marriage, Zac Efron, Houston, Natasha Richardson, Helsinki

Andy Towle October 1, 2008

NYT declares city's real estate boom over. REPORT: Palin used another private email account. 50 years ago today, the U.S. created NASA. … [Read more...] about News: Melissa Etheridge, NASA, Dominic Purcell, Uganda, Eminem

Andy Towle May 10, 2007

Vote on proposed constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in Massachusetts has been postponed until at least June 14th: "Before it can reach the … [Read more...] about News: Val Kilmer, Subtropical Storm, Paris Hilton, Touch iPod