Australian gold medalist Matthew Mitcham held his first press conference since the Beijing Olympics yesterday and said he was saddened by the fact … [Read more...] about Matthew Mitcham Sad to Be the Only ‘Out’ Male at the Olympics
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Obama: Change the Economy, Not the Subject
The Obama-Biden campaign today began running an ad calling out John McCain on his attempts to move away from discussing the economy and instead smear … [Read more...] about Obama: Change the Economy, Not the Subject
The Secret to the Beckhams’ Beautiful Skin
Because some people like nothing more than to see celebrities get sh*t on: The Daily Mail reports: "Victoria, who has long battled problem skin, … [Read more...] about The Secret to the Beckhams’ Beautiful Skin
Queen Latifah on Her Sexuality: Assume Whatever you Want
Missed this Alex Witchel profile of Queen Latifah (who was brilliant as Gwen Ifill in last weekend's Biden-Palin SNL debate skit) in the NYT. Writes … [Read more...] about Queen Latifah on Her Sexuality: Assume Whatever you Want
Shift By Young Voters Gives Gay Marriage Ban an Edge in California
A new CBS poll by SurveyUSA has opponents of Proposition 8, the measure that would ban same-sex marriage in the state, understandably … [Read more...] about Shift By Young Voters Gives Gay Marriage Ban an Edge in California
Earth from Above
Photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand's large-scale exhibit "Earth from Above" is headed back to New York City in 2009. For some amazing examples of his … [Read more...] about Earth from Above
Flickr Launches Rainbow and Photo-Vomiting Panda
Flickr recently launched a rainbow and photo-vomiting panda. According to Mashable, "the service allows you to see new images as they come into the … [Read more...] about Flickr Launches Rainbow and Photo-Vomiting Panda
Gay Idaho Student Targeted in Hate Crime Threat
A gay student at the University of Idaho has been threatened with violence, the school's Argonaut paper reports: "It was a little before 9 a.m. on … [Read more...] about Gay Idaho Student Targeted in Hate Crime Threat
California Passes Massachusetts in Number of Same-Sex Marriages
The L.A. Times reports:"More gay couples were married in California in the first three months that same-sex marriages were legal than were married in … [Read more...] about California Passes Massachusetts in Number of Same-Sex Marriages
Georgetown Med Student Assaulted in Anti-Gay Hate Crime
Two suspects are in custody after assaulting two men near the Georgetown University campus over the weekend, The Hoya reports: "While walking along … [Read more...] about Georgetown Med Student Assaulted in Anti-Gay Hate Crime