Watch the full episode. See more Mark Twain Prize.More clips from the show HERE. PBS insists it was not a political decision to edit a portion of Tina … [Read more...] about PBS Edits Tina Fey Criticisms of Sarah Palin on Rape Kits, Gay Marriage, Evolution from Awards Broadcast
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9th Circuit Court of Appeals Schedules Hearing in Prop 8 Case
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled a two-hour hearing in Perry v. Schwarzenegger, the federal challenge to Proposition 8, at 10 am PST … [Read more...] about 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Schedules Hearing in Prop 8 Case
Newsweek: NOM’s Brian Brown ‘Succeeding’ in Fight Against Gay Marriage
I guess that depends on your definition of success. After the lengthy puff piece, they backtrack a bit: "Though both sides like to claim they’re … [Read more...] about Newsweek: NOM’s Brian Brown ‘Succeeding’ in Fight Against Gay Marriage
Finland’s State Church to Sanction Prayer for Gay Marriages
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
Iowa GOP Senate Leader: Four Remaining Judges Will be Removed Unless the People Get to Vote on Gay Marriage
Following the recent successful right-wing campaign to oust three pro-equality Iowa Supreme Court judges in the recent election, … [Read more...] about Iowa GOP Senate Leader: Four Remaining Judges Will be Removed Unless the People Get to Vote on Gay Marriage
Colombia’s High Court Rejects Suit That Would Have Legalized Same-Sex Marriage
The Colombia Constitutional Court today rejected a lawsuit that would have legalized same-sex marriage there: The Consitutional Court ruled that the … [Read more...] about Colombia’s High Court Rejects Suit That Would Have Legalized Same-Sex Marriage
Photos: Gay Couple in Dallas Wed Over Skype in ‘E-Marriage’
Rick Kamel of the 'Legal E-marriage Project' contacted Towleroad with photos and a report from what he's calling "the first digital … [Read more...] about Photos: Gay Couple in Dallas Wed Over Skype in ‘E-Marriage’
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Pushes for Civil Unions
In an interview with the AP Monday, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn expressed hope that the legislature would pass civil unions in the state: "One … [Read more...] about Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Pushes for Civil Unions
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #777
KYRA SEDGWICK AND KEVIN BACON: Stand up for NY marriage equality. MADDOW: Bush still lying about 9/11 attacks. SPAIN: Drag queen heckles … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #777
Watch: CNN Looks at Minnesota Archbishop Nienstedt’s Obscene ‘Traditional Marriage’ DVD Campaign
In early October Andrew posted about Minnesota Archbishop Nienstedt's "traditional marriage" DVD campaign, in which 400,000 discs … [Read more...] about Watch: CNN Looks at Minnesota Archbishop Nienstedt’s Obscene ‘Traditional Marriage’ DVD Campaign