Monthly Archives: September 2012

BRAZIL: Gay Man Wins Paternity Leave

For the first time ever, a Brazilian court has granted paternity leave to a gay man who just adopted a child with his partner. Normally Brazilian fathers are only given five days off work after becoming parents, while mothers receive four months off, but a Brazilian court found that it was discriminatory for a gay couple to receive less combined …

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Billboard Of The Day

The Secret Service is investigating the above Texas billboard which quotes a Bible passage that calls for God to kill your enemy. This so-called “imprecatory prayer” has been used by pastors and anti-gay politicians in the past. The sign says “Pray for Obama”, but it’s the scripture quoted below those words that is raising eyebrows: Psalms 109:8. Psalms 109:8 reads, …

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Fischer: The DNC Will Be Unsafe For Me

If you believe that the AFA actually got denied press credentials, raise your hand.

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Pet Shop Boys – Leaving

From the coming album. (Tipped by JMG reader Dwight)

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Stevie Wonder: Gays Are Confused

“I think honestly, some people who think they’re gay, they’re confused. People can misconstrue closeness for love. People can feel connected, they bond. I’m not saying all [gay people are confused]. Some people have a desire to be with the same sex. But that’s them.” – Stevie Wonder, commenting on Frank Ocean’s coming out. So disappointing. UPDATE: Wonder has apologized …

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