Monthly Archives: March 2008

U.S. Ban On HIV+ Immigrants And Tourists May Be Repealed

Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) and Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) have authored a provision to an upcoming AIDS funding bill that will end the United States’ ban on tourists and immigrants with HIV. Using the global AIDS reauthorization bill as a vehicle for repealing the HIV immigrant and visitors ban dramatically improves chances for passing the repeal because the global AIDS …

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Gavin Newsom For CA Gov?

SF Mayor Gavin Newsom is plotting a run for the governorship of California. San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom who gained international notoriety when he issued marriage licenses for same-sex couples in 2004 is reportedly considering a run for governor in 2010. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Newsom has been meeting quietly over the past few months with Democratic strategists. …

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Shocker: Fully-Clothed Blogger Party!

My pals Matt and Damian celebrated their co-birthday yesterday. I think this is one of the few pics of my gang in which everybody has their shirts on. Father Tony and I took pics from the second floor, but as usual mine are blurry. Hmmm. There’s about a dozen bloggers in this shot.

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LA Times Digs Into Lawrence King Story

The Los Angeles Times has published a piece investigating the backgrounds of Lawrence King and his murderer Brandon McInerney. For teens living in a shelter for abused and neglected children, school can provide a daily dose of normalcy, a place to fit in, a chance to be just another kid. It didn’t turn out that way for Lawrence King. According …

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GOP Congressman: Obama Presidency Will Have Al-Qaeda Dancing In The Streets

“The radical Islamists, the al-Qaeda … would be dancing in the streets in greater numbers than they did on Sept. 11 because they would declare victory in this war on terror.” — Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa 5th), basing his prediction of a possible Obama presidency on the Illinois senator’s pledge to pull troops out of Iraq, his Kenyan heritage and …

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Ashes For The Pope

A gay Catholic group wants to shower the Pope with ashes during his visit to NYC next month. A group that works for the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans in the Roman Catholic church is planning a series of protests against Pope Benedict during his visit to the US next month. The Rainbow Sash Movement said it is …

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Dutch Cops Want Legalized Cruising

Dutch police want to legalize sex in public parks in order to reduce gay-bashing. AMSTERDAM, 08/03/08 – The police’s National Diversity Expertise Centre (LECD) wants sex allowed in all public parks in the Netherlands. The police institute has advised the cities to follow the example of Amsterdam, De Telegraaf newspaper reported Friday. In Amsterdam’s Vondelpark, owners of dogs let off …

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Morning View – Broadway & 52nd

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NYS Assembly’s O’Donnell Advances
To Key Education Post

Openly gay New York State Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell (D-NYC) has been named to the Standing Committee On Education. O’Donnell was the prime sponsor of the Dignity For All Students Act, the anti-bullying and discrimination in public schools legislation which passed in the Assembly last week. O’Donnell: “I believe this advocacy to be the most important aspect of this appointment.” The …

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We’re Listening

From the Victory Fund, an audio clip of an Oklahoma state representative saying what she really feels about gays. The Victory Fund doesn’t want to name the legislator lest she become a “cause célèbre” for the right wing. UPDATE: OK, now that Sally Kerns’ identity is known, here’s her mug. Wanna contact her? Capitol Address: 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. Room …

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Domestic Abuse Protection For NYC Gays

If your significant other is getting abusive, you may soon have redress in New York City. Legislation will be introduced next week in New York City council to make it easier for same-sex partners in abusive relationships to seek help. The measure is sponsored by Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Mayor Michael Bloomberg. It would allow anyone who is living, …

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RIAA Accused Of Investigative Abuses

File sharers take note, a woman mistakenly sued for illegal downloading may be about to force the RIAA to disclose their investigative techniques. Things will get very ugly over the next few months for the RIAA, if one disgruntled file sharing lawsuit victim gets her way. Tanya Andersen, the single mother who filed a countersuit against the RIAA after the …

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Blue In The Lead….For Now

Aggregating 100 separate polls, Survey USA comes to the conclusion that both Clinton and Obama would (at the present) beat John McCain in electoral votes. Some are questioning the sample sizes of the polls, however.(Via – Andrew Sullivan)

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The Reincarnation Of Elmer Gantry

Provided by People For The American Way, here’s a delightful sampling of the homophobic spewing by Rev. Rod Parsely, John McCain’s new “spiritual guide.” Step back, you don’t want to get spittle on you.

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Morning View – Hello Deli

Around the corner from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway, home to the David Letterman Show, is the Hello Deli, site of many Letterman skits. Owner Rupert G wasn’t around when I took this shot. I think Letterman must keep Rupert in business, there never seems to be a customer inside.

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Daily Grumble

Yesterday I walked down the long line of cabs in the taxi stand outside of a midtown hotel and not one would take me because I didn’t have suitcases and therefore was clearly not going to be a high-revenue airport passenger. I’m pretty sure that’s illegal, isn’t it? There were no hotel patrons waiting for a cab. Grrr.

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Broadway Friday

– After three weeks of previews, the all-black revival of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof officially opens today at the Broadhurst Theater. Stars: Phylicia Rashad, James Earl Jones, Giancarlo Esposito, and Terrence Howard. – Tony nominee Euan Morton (Taboo) is currently playing a solo show titled Here and Now at the Algonquin Hotel’s Oak Room. I saw Morton in …

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American Family Association: Keep Your Kids At Home On Day Of Silence

From the American Family Association: If your child’s school observes the homosexual sponsored “Day of Silence,” keep your child at home April 25. Friday, April 25, several thousand schools across the nation will be observing “Day of Silence (DOS).” DOS is a nationwide push to promote the homosexual lifestyle in public schools. AFA is joining other family-oriented groups in urging …

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Disco Legend Paul Parker Returns

Out gay disco hottie Paul Parker is back! You may remember Parker from his big hits in the 80’s and 90’s, (Right On Target was my favorite). His new single Don’t Stop (What You’re Doing To Me) is now available on iTunes and Amazon. Here’s the audio-only YouTube clip of the new track.

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Five Random One-Liners

Cellphone conversations overheard while walking down St. Marks Place in East Village last night…. 1. “OK, but in that case I’ll need to get a new wig.” 2. “You just can’t argue that bitches is meaner.” 3. “Just put it by the super’s door. If it’s still there in the morning, it’s definitely dead.” 4. “Wait, are you talking about …

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