A mouth swab for HIV has been found just as effective as a traditional blood screening. Researchers from McGill University in Montreal said that their saliva HIV test OraQuick HIV 1/2 was 99 percent accurate for HIV in high-risk populations and about 97 percent in low-risk populations. The oral test works by detecting whether HIV antibodies are present in a …

UPDATE: The player for this clip seems to be crashing some Chrome browsers so I’ve removed it. Hit the link for the song. St. Etienne releases their first new album since 2005 on March 3rd. You can download this great advance track for free by joining the band’s mailing list. You can really tell this is Kylie’s producer. Love it.

At Seattle’s infamous Mars Hill Church, sexual “sinners” must sign a public confession and “discipline contract.” More at Jesus Needs New PR. RELATED: You may recall Mars Hill pastor Mark Driscoll’s contention that masturbation is a homosexual act, because it’s sex with a man.

“We commend Governor Christie for his principled stance and commitment to veto same-sex marriage legislation pending in the Legislature should it reach his desk. The people of New Jersey do not support same-sex marriage and if given the chance to vote on a constitutional amendment would vote to preserve marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Voters …

Starbucks has joined Microsoft in endorsing marriage equality. What will the haters drink now? Starbucks is proud to join other leading Northwest employers in support of Washington State legislation recognizing marriage equality for same-sex couples. Starbucks strives to create a company culture that puts our partners first, and our company has a lengthy history of leading and supporting policies that …

Timothy Phelps tells HuffPo: He’s a liar, thief, and adulterer… that’s Newt Gingrich, the so-called “champion” of the conservative party. These people claim to be Christian, New Gingrich and Mitt Romney and some of them others. They aren’t pure followers of Jesus Christ. I wouldn’t trust [any] of them with a handful of change to go get me some bubble …

Last month I bitched about undisclosed fees that I got slammed with the first (and last) time I flew Spirit Air. Now the carrier is demanding that customers side with them in the face of new federal regulations against such deception. Despite the fact that airline passengers clearly benefit from knowing the total cost of a fare up front, some …

A new phone app sends a form to the person who dumped you. Didn’t he just tell you to stop calling?

An NYPD officer fired for flashing his junk wants to be reinstated because it was never proven that an erect uncut penis looks like his, which is circumcised. The accuser, who is not named, “repeatedly stated and testified that she unequivocally and clearly saw the petitioner’s penis and it was uncircumcised,” the suit says. Hopper says he submitted evidence he …

Sullivan links this bit: According to the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, only about one-third of all American charity–from individuals, foundations, and corporations–directly serves the poor, either within the United States or abroad. Year after year, religious organizations, typically local church groups, take home the biggest slice of American charity, even in the wake of major humanitarian crises.

Servicemembers Legal Defense Network Tonight, SLDN was pleased to hear President Obama acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of our service members, including gay and lesbian Americans who wear our nation’s uniform. The repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ would not have been possible without his vision and determination. And at SLDN, we are encouraged by his announcement of a new …

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Noticeably absent: Chris Christie. (Tipped by JMG reader Brian)

Today New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called for a ballot measure to decide on same-sex marriage. Christie’s statement came during legislative hearings on the issue. He added that if any bill reaches his desk, he will veto it. Speaking in Bridgewater, NJ, Christie said that while he personally opposes gay marriage, he thought the correct course of action was for …