Monthly Archives: February 2013

Live Nude Testicle Exam On British TV

JMG reader Michael notes: “Here’s something you’ll never see on Dr. Oz or US TV in a long long time. I can only imagine the Million Moms caterwauling if it did ever air.”  British tabloid The Sun has the story and the photos might not be work-safe.  Which is a shame.

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Ted Nugent To Attend SOTU

This after Nugent wrote yesterday on World Net Daily that Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are “lisping their ebonic mumbo-jumbo.” UPDATE: Right Wing Watch notes that Nugent has threatened to kill President Obama, Hillary Clinton, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, and Sen. Barbara Boxer by telling them all to “suck on my machine gun.”

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Photo Of The Day

This photo of Downton Abbey cast members has gone viral on Facebook today. Is that the evil O’Brien in the middle?  UPDATE: The chorus has spoken. It’s Daisy.

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OHIO: Catholic Church Fires Principal Over Blog Post Supporting Gay Marriage

“On Monday, February 4, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati gave me an ultimatum after I expressed my personal opinion in support of freedom to marry for gay and lesbian couples. I was asked to resign as assistant principal at Purcell Marian High School, or keep my job until June by signing documents recanting my statements. I was given this ultimatum after …

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Matt Baume: Marriage News Watch

Clip recap: “All eyes are on President Obama this week, as we wait to see if he’ll mention marriage equality in his State of the Union. Marriage bills win overwhelming approval in England and France, polling looks strong in Pennsylvania, and Indiana pushes a vote on an anti-gay amendment back to 2014.”

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INDIANA: Christians Plan Separate Senior Prom That Bans Gay Students

“I believe that it was life circumstances and they chose to be that way; God created everyone equal. Homosexual students come to me with their problems, and I don’t agree with them, but I care about them. It’s the same thing with my special needs kids, I think God puts everyone in our lives for a reason. So the same …

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COLORADO: State Senate Passes Civil Unions Bill 21-14 On Final Vote

The Colorado Senate today approved its civil unions bill by a vote of 21-14 on its final reading. The Denver Post reports: Democrats control the Senate 20-15 so there was no doubt about the outcome of Senate Bill 11. Sen. Greg Brophy, R-Wray, said he couldn’t support the bill because a civil-unions like measure on the 2006 ballot failed in …

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LGBT Catholic Groups React

Dignity As members of the Church who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, as well as family members and allies, we call on the Cardinals and the new Pope to enter into a true dialogue with our community. We call for an end to statements that inflict harm on already marginalized people, depict us as less than fully human, and …

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The Pope’s Resignation Letter

“In today’s world, subject to so many rapid changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith, in order to govern the bark of Saint Peter and proclaim the Gospel, both strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few months, has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had …

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Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Extends Some Rights To Gay Military Families

Outgoing Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta today extended some privileges to gay members of the military and their families. Among the benefits to be offered are military ID cards for spouses, joint duty assignments, and access to support programs for military families. Via press release from Panetta’s office: Seventeen months ago, the United States military ended the policy of “Don’t …

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OREGON: Same-Sex Marriage Activists Plan 2014 Ballot Measure

LGBT activists in Oregon say they will work to place same-sex marriage on the 2014 state ballot. The state’s major gay-rights group, Basic Rights Oregon, made the decision over the weekend to launch a petition drive on Monday to put a measure on the ballot that would allow legal recognition of same-sex marriages. Given the group’s resources and the issue’s …

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Tweet Of The Day II

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Promo Video: SCOTUS Rallies

From JMG reader Sean Chapin, here’s a new promotional video for the Supreme Court rallies planned around the nation next month. Go to Light The Way To Justice for more information.

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FLORIDA: Former GOP Head Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering And Theft

Former Florida Republican Party chairman Jim Greer pleaded guilty to money laundering and theft in an Orlando courtroom today. Jury selection was set to begin Monday, but neither Greer nor prosecutors appeared in the courtroom. The only sign of Greer’s presence in the Orange County Courthouse was his wife and infant daughter. Greer had earlier pleaded not guilty to allegations …

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Michael Brown: The Gays Have Won

“I’m not in the least bit surprised by the victories of the ‘gay revolution.’ In fact, when I first became involved in this specific aspect of the ‘culture wars’ less than 9 years ago, I saw back then that our side had already lost the battle and that gay activism had won the day. So, these recent developments don’t faze …

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Gay House Rep. Mark Pocan Sponsors Amendment To Overturn Citizens United

Openly gay freshman House Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) today announced his co-sponsorship of a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United, the landmark 2010 Supreme Court ruling that permits unlimited political spending by corporations. The lead sponsor of the amendment is Rep. Rick Nolan (D-MN). Via press release: In making the announcement, lead sponsor Rep. Rick Nolan (DFL-Minnesota), said: “It’s time …

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CPAC 2013 Goes Gay(Lord)

Jeremy Hooper chortles: “The jokes write themselves.”

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TODAY: SiriusXM At 2:30PM

Today at 2:30pm I’ll be on Michelangelo Signorile’s SiriusXM show to talk about some of the latest LGBT-related news items. The gays are on channel 108 and you can listen live online if you sign up for a freebie account. What are your top five gay news items of the last week?  You can bet we’ll be talking about Emperor …

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Obama Quotes Reagan On Gun Control

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Gangnam Style Predicted This

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