Monthly Archives: November 2012

NYC Steps Up Meningitis Warning

Yesterday the New York City Department of Health issued a stronger warning about the ongoing rash of meningitis cases among gay men. Their latest recommendation includes a directive that all at-risk gay men in much of Brooklyn, not just the HIV+, should be vaccinated. Via press release: Meningococcal vaccine should be offered to HIV-infected men who are New York City …

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Orthodox Rabbis Denounce “Ex-Gay” Therapy By Jewish Group JONAH

Pink News reports today that the Rabbinical Council of America has denounced JONAH, the Jewish “ex-gay” group based in New Jersey which was just sued for fraud by the Southern Poverty Law Center. They also want JONAH to remove a letter from their website which claims that the Rabbinical Council has endorsed their work. Their statement: “As rabbis trained in …

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Egyptian Court Sentences Florida Pastor Terry Jones To Death Over Movie

An Egyptian court has sentenced Florida Pastor Terry Jones to death for his alleged role in the creation of an anti-Islam movie. Seven others reported to be involved in the film were also sentenced to death.  All, including Jones, were sentenced in absentia. The case was seen as largely symbolic because the defendants, most of whom live in the United …

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Ugandan Gay Group Claims Bill Still Contains Gay Death Penalty Clause

According to a bulletin sent late last night by the Ugandan Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights and Constitutional Law (website), the pending Anti-Homosexuality Act still contains the death penalty. They write: The Anti-Homosexuality Bill was upgraded to Item No. 1 on the Order of Business to Follow of the Ugandan Parliament which means it may be tabled in a …

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Nevada Court Upholds Marriage Ban

The federal District Court of Nevada has denied a challenge made by eight gay couples to that state’s ban on same-sex marriage. In its opinion, the Court writes: This case arises out of the refusal of the State of Nevada to permit same-sex couples to enter into civil marriages, as well as its refusal to recognize same-sex marriages performed in …

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UN Upgrades Status For Palestine

The nine votes against came from: United States, Canada, Israel, Czech Republic, Panama, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, and Palau.

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MICHIGAN: School Teacher Suspended For Playing Pro-Gay Music Video

A public middle school teacher in Michigan has been suspended for playing a popular pro-gay music video upon a request by a student. “I asked him a few questions about the song. If it was violent, if there was any profanity, and he said no. And I said this sounds like a great song to go ahead and use for …

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RUSSIA: Legislature To Consider National Ban On “Propaganda Of Homosexualism”

Next month Russia’s legislature will consider adopting a national ban on “gay propaganda” similar to the ones already existing in St. Petersburg and nine other regions. Via press release from the Russia LGBT Network (their English is slightly fractured): The Russian State Duma will consider the first reading of a federal level bill banning so-called “propaganda of homosexualism” on December …

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Tomorrow In NYC: Uganda Protest

Via Facebook: At noon on Friday, November 30, 2012, human rights activists will hold a peaceful protest outside the Uganda Mission, at 336 East 45th Street, to help stop the “Kill-the-Gays” bill now topping the Uganda Parliament’s agenda, due to human rights offender, Speaker Rebecca Kadaga. The action titled: “Uganda: The World Is Watching” is being organized by The AEB …

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Just Because

Also because sales of the calendar benefit Ben Cohen’s Stand Up Foundation. Office workers note: bare butts are ahead. (Via Stacy Lambe at Buzzfeed)

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One Millions Moms Is Super Upset About Married Lesbians On The TeeVee

“Dear Joe, One Million Moms is disappointed that CBS and Warner Brothers turned Person of Interest into a politically correct machine. In mid-November, an episode aired that went way too far in an attempt to normalize homosexuality when creator and producer, J.J. Abrams, decided to introduce a married lesbian couple. Viewers find out the female heart surgeon’s spouse is actually …

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Secretary Clinton Celebrates LGBT Employees Of The State Department

(Via Andrew Belonsky)

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Forgiven Clothes

Forgiven Clothes just sent out a breathless email announcing that their “Who Killed Jesus?” t-shirts and hoodies are now on sale. Finish your holiday shopping early!

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PENNSYLVANIA: Restaurant Loses Battle Over Church Bulletin Discount Offer

Last July the American Family Association screeched when an atheist group complained about a Pennsylvania restaurant that offered a discount to patrons who brought in that Sunday’s church bulletin. AFA founder Don Wildmon sent out this message to his followers: After reading this story, I urge you to join with other Christian leaders in opposing efforts to take away our …

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Alan Turing Film To Play NYC And DC

Codebreaker aired last November on British television.  Single screenings are scheduled for next Thursday in NYC and DC.  The filmmakers have a launched an online request system for screenings in other cities. (Via Boy Culture)

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Frothy Mix 2016

“I’m open to it, yeah. I think there’s a fight right now as to what the soul of the Republican party’s going to be and the conservative movement, and we have something to say about that. I think from our battle, we’re not going to leave the field.” – Rick Santorum, pointing out that he won eleven GOP primaries in …

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PHILADELPHIA: “Drag Brigade” to March In Mummer’s New Year’s Day Parade

Via press release from Visit Philly: Philadelphia drag star Ian Morrison, a.k.a Ms. Brittany Lynn, and her Drag Mafia will be the first “Drag Brigade” to ever march in the Philadelphia Mummer’s Day Parade on New Year’s Day. James Julia, President of the Mummers Brigade Association, and Rocco Gallelli the current Mummers Board President, asked Morrison and his Drag Mafia …

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Whale Encounter

Best comment on Reddit: “The sea was angry that day my friends, like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli.”

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Liberty Counsel Expects A Ruling Tomorrow On Bid To Block California’s “Ex-Gay” Therapy Ban

The Liberty Counsel today announced that they expect a ruling tomorrow on their bid to thwart California’s just-approved ban on the “ex-gay” torture and brainwashing of children. Their suit was filed on behalf of NARTH, whose co-founder George Rekers was recently exposed for hiring a lithe young male prostitute for a two-week European vacation. In today’s clip, Mat Staver and …

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Britain Proposes Minimum Price On Booze To Curb Binge Drinking & Crime

The British government has proposed a minimum price on alcohol in order to curb binge drinking and alcohol-related crime. Via the BBC: The Home Office has launched a 10-week consultation on the plan, arguing it will help reduce the levels of ill-health and crime related to alcohol. It is also considering banning multi-buy promotions, such as two-for-the-price-of-one. The 45p proposal …

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