Monthly Archives: July 2010

The Gay Gestapo Is After Ruben Diaz

According to Rev. Jason McQuire of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedom, we’re gay Nazis for opposing Sen. Ruben Diaz. “To work for or against candidates that one feels strongly about is the democratic process in America, but this latest Nazi-esque attempt to dig up dirt on a public official’s private life crosses the line,” said McGuire. “Senator Diaz has been …

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Open Thread Thursday

Here am I in Montreal, not speaking a single word of French. Boo me. What languages do you speak? Which are you learning?

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Evening View – Square Ville

The bathroom in my Montreal hotel room has a square toilet. OK, then.

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Huckabee Guest: Obama’s Socialism Is Bringing Us To The End Times

Tim LaHaye is the zillionaire author of the Left Behind series, which have sold 65 million copies to date. But he wants even more money, hence the “Obama is bringing us to the End Times” crapola. Marketing!

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Ex-Soldier To Tony Perkins: Repealing DADT Will Lead To Gay Spooning!

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Grum – Through The Night

It’s like a gay version of Beastie Boys’ Sabotage. (Tipped by JMG reader Foxy)

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Condoleezza Rice Duets With Aretha

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BREAKING: Federal Judge Blocks Part Of Arizona’s Racist Immigration Law

And the part being blocked is the bit that got most of us so angry. In a ruling on a law that has rocked politics coast to coast and thrown a spotlight on the border state’s fierce debate over immigration, United States District Court Judge Susan Bolton in Phoenix said some aspects of the law can go into effect as …

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HomoQuotable – Andrew Sullivan

“It is worth noting, once again, how utterly hollow the Vatican is on the subject of homosexuality. It is an institution so embedded with homosexuality it makes Broadway look straight. The stories I’ve heard! The network of gay priests is vast in Rome, and is, in my mind, as unhealthy for those who get away with it – the hypocrisy …

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LOS ANGELES: Latino AIDS Memorial Vandalized With Yellow Paint

Karen Ocamb reports that the Wall Las Memorias in Los Angeles has been splashed with yellow paint by unknown vandals. The Wall Las Memorias – an inspirational art project dedicated as a Latino AIDS monument on World AIDS Day in 2004 – has been vandalized. Apparently a mother went to see the name of her son on the Wall in …

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Save The Date!

Dammit! Why does Jeebus always have to come back on the weekend? Marie Exley of Colorado Springs is convinced that Armageddon, the end of the world as written of in the Bible, will come next year. Her conviction is so strong that, though unemployed, she’s paid $1,200 to buy advertising space on 10 Springs bus benches through October to get …

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MICHIGAN: Federal Judge Upholds Dismissal Of Anti-Gay Student Counselor

A federal judge today upheld Eastern Michigan University’s dismissal of a graduate student who refused to “affirm homosexuality” when counseling gay students. Julea Ward’s case has been a hot topic on Christianist and rightwing blogs, who maintain hers is just the latest in the homofascist campaign to stifle anti-gay dissent at the nation’s universities. In an order granting summary judgment …

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The Love Of Jeebus Is Better Than A Bone

You totally have to wait for the howl-lelujahs.

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WASHINGTON: GetEQUAL Activists Arrested At the U.S. Capitol Rotunda

About 20 members of GetEQUAL staged an ENDA protest at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda this morning. An unknown number of the group was arrested. Via Kerry Eleveld at the Advocate: “In March, GetEqual held a sit-in in Pelosi’s office asking her to bring ENDA to the floor for a vote. At that point, we said we keep coming back until …

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Glenn Beck’s Campaign Of Fear

Read Media Matter’s analysis of where Glenn Beck’s fear-mongering is taking us. And definitely check out Mother Jones’ expose of Goldline, his primary advertiser.

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Tweet Of The Day – Ryan Leslie

Real World cast member Ryan Leslie has bowed to pressure from GLAAD and issued the above apology. On Friday, Leslie said he would “smash your fucking gay face” in a squabble with another Twitter user. However, Leslie is continuing his war of words with the same guy.

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MenuPad

Not very cost-effective, but whatevs. (Via – Andrew Sullivan)

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What’s In Ruben’s Closet?

As part of their campaign to unseat arch homophobe NY Sen. Ruben Diaz, Fight Back NY has launched “What’s In Ruben’s Closet,” a public call for dirt on our state’s most evil politician. Sen. Ruben Diaz has an annoying political survival instinct, but we want to set the record straight. We can help shift the playing field by showing that …

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Continental Tests Self-Boarding

Already in use in some part in Europe (as seen above), Continental Airlines has begun testing self-boarding procedures in Houston. Boarding a plane without an agent to inspect or take your pass has arrived in the USA. Continental Airlines has confirmed it’s testing the procedure at a gate at its hub in Houston Intercontinental. It’s the first experiment at what’s …

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Wyclef Jean Mulls Bid For Haiti President

Former Fugees lead singer and activist Wyclef Jean is mulling a run for president of Haiti. The Grammy-winning musician’s brother, Sam Jean, just told me that Wyclef has already put together the necessary paperwork he will need to file by August 7 if he decides to launch a campaign. “It’s an opportunity that he’s exploring and exploring seriously,” said Sam, …

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