Considering all the bluster from the former administration about its success in Iraq, one might expect the Iraqis to unveil a statue of the American … [Read more...] about Iraqis Erect Statue to Shoe Thrown at Bush
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Negative Notes from Baghdad on Repealing DADT
Reuters interviewed several soldiers on a base in Iraq about their dissatisfaction with Obama's plans to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". "Specialist … [Read more...] about Negative Notes from Baghdad on Repealing DADT
News: A-Rod, Connecticut, Surfer Dude, Sweden, Barack Obama
Quinnipiac Poll: Connecticut voters back same-sex marriage. "Fifty-two percent say they support the ruling, while 39 percent oppose it. Nine percent … [Read more...] about News: A-Rod, Connecticut, Surfer Dude, Sweden, Barack Obama
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #403
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT FOR EQUALITY: Join the Impact's December 20th candlelight vigils. LOGOBAMA: How Obama's logo was designed. Here's part two. SO … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #403
Bush Doesn’t Let the Shoe Hit Him on the Way Out
The man knows how to duck and cover, that's for sure.Bloomberg reports: "In Arab culture, throwing shoes is a grave show of disrespect. 'This is the … [Read more...] about Bush Doesn’t Let the Shoe Hit Him on the Way Out
Iraqi Journalist Jailed for Writing about Homosexuality
Committee to Protect Journalists and Reporters without Borders, two groups committed to the freedom of journalists abroad, have called on the Iraqi … [Read more...] about Iraqi Journalist Jailed for Writing about Homosexuality
15 Arrested, Three Injured as Police Pushed Back Debate Protestors
Be The Media reports that outside last night's presidential debate there was "pandemonium" as members of Iraq Veterans Against the War attempted to … [Read more...] about 15 Arrested, Three Injured as Police Pushed Back Debate Protestors
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #372
GENERAL PETRAEUS: "I do think you have to talk to enemies." BETTY WHITE on SARAH PALIN: "That is one crazy bitch." IN A SINKING ECONOMY: Who pays … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #372
Coordinator of ‘LGBT in Iraq’ Group Assassinated in Baghdad
Yesterday, British gay activist Peter Tatchell of Outrage! wrote up an article about death squads who hunt down gay Iraqis and execute them, before … [Read more...] about Coordinator of ‘LGBT in Iraq’ Group Assassinated in Baghdad
John McCain Already Forgot What Happened in March 2003
I caught this yesterday afternoon on CNN, and nearly spit out my drink. I'm glad somebody else did too.John McCain on the Georgian invasion: "I am … [Read more...] about John McCain Already Forgot What Happened in March 2003