Bryan Fischer got into it with a gay caller. Speaking yesterday with a caller who identified himself as a “non-practicing homosexual,” Bryan Fischer of the American Family Association reaffirmed his belief that homosexuality “is a matter of choice.” When the caller asked if Fischer “could have sex with a man,” Fischer was flummoxed and said he would never even begin …

Hallmark doesn’t want anybody to accidentally have a gay Christmas. Via Huffington Post: One of Hallmark’s 2013 Keepsake ornaments is intended as a colorful homage to “Deck the Halls,” but the featured line contains a notable change in the traditional carol’s lyrics. A spokeswoman for Hallmark said the line was intentionally changed to prevent misinterpretation by holiday shoppers. “When the …

Openly gay American Idol finalist Todrick Hall, who released his latest music video yesterday, stars in the new in-flight safety video for Virgin America, which is quite the pop/dance production.

Last night’s vote in Virginia’s capital comes with a major proviso. The impassioned debate over gay marriage burst into Richmond City Hall on Monday night as the City Council voted to approve an ordinance granting spousal benefits to gay employees — if Virginia law eventually allows it. After several speakers warned of the wrath of God if the council approved …

“Dear Joe, Without your action, the radical Homosexual Lobby and their allies in the Senate are on the verge of obtaining the crown jewel of their agenda. Inside sources say a vote on this bill — better known as the Gay Bill of Special Rights — could come as soon as next week. The consequences of losing this vote would …

Source. I’m still amazed that most of the subway system was operating again within weeks.

Mediaite reports: Sometimes political candidates screw up on the campaign trail. They might make a gaffe or two during a speech, but it’s the rare politician indeed who plagiarizes off of WIkpedia. And that’s exactly what Rachel Maddow caught Senator Rand Paul doing at a speech in Virginia, in which he lifted parts of the Wikipedia entry on… the movie …

Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) has agreed to co-sponsor ENDA, which Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid promised yesterday will get a hearing before Thanksgiving. That leaves the bill just three votes short of the 60 needed to pass. There are now just two Democratic senators — Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) — who are not co-sponsors of the legislation, …

An Omaha straight man told local news that he was attacked outside a restaurant after standing up to three men that were harassing a friend of his who was in drag. The assailants escaped but surveillance video and credit card records might identify them. Ryan Langenegger said he and his two friends, Josh Foo and Jacob Gellinger, were eating at …

Last night Reddit discovered a video about this. Police attempted to defuse the annual skateboard marathon—known as Broadway Bomb—on Saturday, preventing the over 1,500 skateboarders from riding in the streets. The skaters’ plan was to ride down Manhattan’s West Side, from Broadway and 116th Street down to the Charging Bull statue in the Financial District. But like early birds catching …

Right here. (Tipped by JMG reader Jake)

After nearly twelve hours of some of the most batshit crazy testimony ever heard, the Hawaii Senate Judiciary & Labor Committee approved its same-sex marriage bill this morning by a 5-2 vote. The full Senate is expected to vote on the bill Wednesday. If it passes, it will go to the House, where a joint hearing before the Judiciary and …

YouGov reports on their latest survey: 38% of Americans say that they have done something because God told them to, while more than half of people who believe in God say that the deity sometimes controls weather and disasters. New research from YouGov suggests that many Americans believe God plays an active role in their lives. Out of the 76% …

Image source. Data source.

“When Gallup asked people to guess how many Americans were homosexual, most said 25%. Turns out, they were about 22% off. And while gays and lesbians make up about 3.4% of the population, they seem to get 100% of the consideration when producers write and cast new television shows. The debate over same-sex ‘marriage’ has been perfectly scripted by Hollywood. …

Gay & Lesbian Advocates and Defenders writes: A look at the historic November 18, 2003 ruling in GLAD’s case Goodridge v. DPH which made Massachusetts the first state in the U.S. where same-sex couples could marry. The video celebrates the powerful and beautiful decision authored by then Chief Justice Margaret H. Marshall, and explores the impact the ruling has had …

Via the Associated Press: The Obama administration says it’s granting a six-week extension until March 31 for Americans to sign up for coverage next year and avoid new tax penalties under the president’s health care overhaul law. Monday’s move had been expected since White House spokesman Jay Carney promised quick action last week to resolve a “disconnect” in the implementation …

Most popular boy names by year. Girl names here.

Add Texas to the ever-lengthening list of states facing a marriage lawsuit. Yesterday two gay couples filed there in federal court. Via the San Antonio Express-News: The suit names as plaintiffs two same-sex couples, Mark Pharris and Vic Holmes and Cleopatra De Leon and Nicole Dimetman, but makes it clear the litigation is pursuing rights for a larger group of …