Monthly Archives: January 2012

Simpler Circumcision

As part of a campaign to reduce HIV infections in Africa, groups such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are advocating the use of the above “simpler” circumcision method. The new procedure is intended to speed the rate of circumcisions in regions that have few doctors. Circumcision is believe to protect heterosexual men because the foreskin has many Langerhans …

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Wingnut Vs Homocon: Infighting Is Funny

“Matt Drudge has decided to completely sell out and has signed on with the moderate Republican establishment and is pushing the Mitt Romney campaign and is acting as the attack dog against Newt Gingrich. And people aren’t buying it. Doing exactly what the Democratic National Committee wants them to do has been an abject failure over and over again. Moving …

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Newt Sued Over Campaign Song

He’s been using Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music for years, but Survivor has finally gotten around to suing Newt Gingrich. Rude Music Inc. — owned by a member of the band Survivor — filed the suit today in federal court in Illinois … claiming Newt has jacked the song made famous in “Rocky III” to push his …

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Maryland Marriage Poll: Tipping Point?

Another question on the poll reveals that of those who oppose same-sex marriage, 74% cite “religious belief” as the foundation for their position. Only 74%?

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Radio Host David Pakman Interviews Anti-Gay TN State Rep. Stacey Campfield

Clip description: “Stacey Campfield, Tennessee State Senator and sponsor of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill joins us to discuss being kicked out of a restaurant on Gay Street for being anti-gay by the owner, about homosexuality being harmful, and he denies homosexuality exists in the animal kingdom.” RELATED: Check out Michelangelo Signorile’s initial interview with Campfield. An excerpt: “Most people …

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American Family Association: Sick Poor People Should Just Fucking Die

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NEW YORK CITY: Developers Overturn Winning Design For AIDS Memorial

Only hours after the winning design for a planned West Village AIDS memorial was announced, the developers of the site rejected that design for one of their own. Rudin Management, which won City Planning Commission approval on Jan. 23 for its plans for the former St. Vincent’s Hospital site, said it will work with the AIDS Memorial Park coalition, Community …

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Jerry’s Deli / Warsaw Ballroom

My ex texted me at 6am to alert me that MSNBC’s Morning Joe was doing today’s Florida primary coverage from the former location of the Warsaw Ballroom, the greatest gay nightclub from the very early years of South Beach’s birth as a homo hotspot. Was it really almost 25 years ago? Sigh. Oh, the things that transpired in that room. …

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Anderson Cooper: What Is Grindr?

They don’t mention Grindr per se, but Cooper would have us think he’s unaware of “location-based apps.” Right.

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VIRGINIA: Senate Panel Rejects Bill To Protect Gays From Hiring Discrimination

By a narrow vote of 8-7, yesterday the Virginia state Senate General Laws Committee rejected a bill to add sexual orientation to list of classes protected from discrimination in state hiring. Anti-gay groups testified that the bill was unneeded because there is no proof that gays are discriminated against. A similar measure was passed by the Senate last year when …

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Young Professionals – Video Games

As the critics eviscerate Lana Del Rey’s apparently disastrous debut album, here’s a great Young Professionals cover of her hit single. More on their Facebook page.

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GOP Voter Dissatisfaction Grows

Pew Research reports: Amid a bruising primary campaign, Republicans remain unimpressed with their party’s presidential field. In fact, more Republican and Republican-leaning registered voters say the GOP field is only fair or poor (52%) than did so in early January (44%). By comparison, just 46% of Republican voters have positive opinions of the GOP field, according to the latest survey …

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FRC Cheers Military Marriage Bill

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Washington Marriage Bill Advances

Washington state’s marriage equality bill advanced again today after surviving a close 8-7 vote in the House Judiciary Committee. The Senate version of the bill advanced last week. Washington United reacts via press release: “We thank Chair Pedersen and the members of the Judiciary Committee who supported marriage equality today,” said Lacey All, Chair of Washington United for Marriage. “As …

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NOM Threatens Starbucks

“Americans should be able to drink a peaceful cup of coffee without worrying that a portion of the company’s profits is going to be used to push gay marriage without a vote from the people. This is a gratuitous leap into a hot button culture war issue; respect for diversity touted by Starbucks ought to include respecting the diverse views …

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Slaggie Slams Christie Over Gay Judge

“There’s a brouhaha brewing in New Jersey over Gov. Chris Christie’s nomination to the New Jersey Supreme Court of Bruce Harris. Turns out Harris wrote a letter in 2009 supporting gay marriage — and equating support for our marriage tradition with slavery. This is a potentially huge red flag for those who see Christie as the future of the conservative …

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Matt Baume: Marriage News Watch

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David Alexrod Snarks At Mitt Romney

Axelrod is Obama’s former Senior Adviser.

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Women For Santorum

(Via JMG reader Sara)

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Tweet Of The Day – Justin Bond

UNRELATED: You might enjoy this showstopping fan favorite from the Tony-nominated Kiki & Herb, aka Justin Bond and Kenny Mellman.

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