New York Governor David Paterson today signed a comprehensive anti-bullying bill called the Dignity for All Students Act. The bill, which prohibits … [Read more...] about New York Governor Paterson Signs Comprehensive Anti-Bullying Bill
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Seymour Pine, Officer Who Led Raid on Stonewall Inn, Dies at 91
Seymour Pine, the NYPD officer who led the raid on the Stonewall Inn, has died at 91 at an assisted living center in New Jersey, the NYT reports: … [Read more...] about Seymour Pine, Officer Who Led Raid on Stonewall Inn, Dies at 91
French Newspaper Exploits 9/11 in New Ad
If only you dumb Americans would have thought ahead and built shorter towers. (via copyranter) … [Read more...] about French Newspaper Exploits 9/11 in New Ad
Watch: Brawl Breaks Out in Stands at Djokovic U.S. Open Match
Here's something you don't see very often — a brawl breaking out during a tennis match.The NYT reports:"Up there, in fact, was a male fan … [Read more...] about Watch: Brawl Breaks Out in Stands at Djokovic U.S. Open Match
Fight Back NY opens State Senator Ruben Diaz’s Closet
Fight Back NY has posted the results of its request for information on New York state senator and gay marriage foe, Ruben Diaz, Sr. What did they turn … [Read more...] about Fight Back NY opens State Senator Ruben Diaz’s Closet
Watch: Kylie Joins Rufus Wainwright for Special Performance
Kylie Minogue joined Rufus Wainright for a special performance at the Watermill Center Summer Concert Series on Saturday. The duo sang … [Read more...] about Watch: Kylie Joins Rufus Wainwright for Special Performance
Watch: U.S. Islamophobia Animated by Taiwan News
Taiwan's Next Media Animation has unleashed its latest news segment, this one summing up the anti-Muslim sentiment stirred up by the drummed-up … [Read more...] about Watch: U.S. Islamophobia Animated by Taiwan News
NYC Clerk Now Required to Inform Gay Couples of States Where They Can Be Legally Married (Unlike NY)
Back in June I posted an item about a measure that NYC City Council Speaker Christine Quinn was pushing to have passed that would force the City Clerk … [Read more...] about NYC Clerk Now Required to Inform Gay Couples of States Where They Can Be Legally Married (Unlike NY)
NYC Taxi Driver Stabbed by Passenger in Anti-Muslim Hate Crime
This morning, local station NY1 reported that a NYC taxi driver is in the hospital following a stabbing by a passenger that occurred after the … [Read more...] about NYC Taxi Driver Stabbed by Passenger in Anti-Muslim Hate Crime
Should the Empire State Building Stand Alone?
So what does everybody think about the Manhattan midtown 'monstrosity'? "The owners of the Empire State Building and their supporters say … [Read more...] about Should the Empire State Building Stand Alone?