Monthly Archives: December 2013

CNN: Cuomo Interviews Cuomo

Media watchers have raised eyebrows today after CNN anchor Chris Cuomo interviewed his brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, about the Metro-North disaster in the Bronx. Journalists usually refrain from directly interviewing their family members, even in normal breaking news situations. And there was a certain level of awkwardness in watching Chris call Andrew “Governor,” and then say, “Now obviously …

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The Flag Of Equal Marriage

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RNC Slams Heathcare.gov Fix

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“Ex-Gay” Michael Glatze Marries

Wayne Besen writes at Truth Wins Out: One can’t be an official “ex-gay” rock star until wedding bells ring. Apparently, this happened for publicity hound Michael Glatze, who married his prop, er bride, Rebekah, on October 26. Here are the wedding photographs of Glatze in fundie drag. The victim is attractive and seems rather sweet. I hope she knows what …

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SCOTUS Rejects Liberty Counsel Suit

The Liberty Counsel has lost yet again. The Associated Press reports: The Supreme Court has turned away a Christian university’s attempt to overturn a key part of the Obama administration’s health care law. The justices did not comment Monday in leaving in place a federal appeals court ruling dismissing Liberty University’s lawsuit. Liberty made several arguments in challenging the portion …

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American Prospect Profiles Dan Choi

American Prospect senior editor Gabriel Arana has published a lengthy profile on Dan Choi, who has largely dropped out of the public eye since the repeal of DADT and his high-profile trial for chaining himself to the White House fence.  An excerpt: By the time “don’t ask, don’t tell” was abolished, Dan had been interviewed scores of times, appearing in …

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Freep This Ruth Institute Poll

Last month NOM spun off the Ruth Institute into a stand-alone hate group. Today’s poll is here. (Tipped by JMG reader Myles)

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FRC Prays Against Themselves

The Family Research Council’s “prayer team” has posted a plea to God about the Senate filibuster rule change. President Obama now has three years to stack the courts with liberals — judicial activists with life-long tenure — who will strike down pro-life, pro-family and pro-religious liberty laws, even if conservatives win back the Senate in 2014 and the White House …

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Principle 6 Merchandise Is Now On Sale

A couple of months ago I reported that Athlete Ally and All Out were joining to offer gear that promotes Principle Six of the International Olympic Committee, which declares opposition to discrimination based on “race, religion, politics, gender or otherwise.” Sales commenced today, reports the New York Times: Andre Banks, executive director of All Out, said the merchandise “allows us …

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Christian Hate Group Recaps 2013

The Alliance Defending Freedom (formerly the Alliance Defense Fund) has recapped all their 2013 work in the name of Jesus with a five-minute YouTube clip. Jeremy Hooper writes at Good As You: I love how they act like the historic Supreme Court rulings on marriage just kind of happened. In truth, the ADF was at the forefront of these battles, …

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HAWAII: Gay Weddings Commence

Same-sex marriage became legal in Hawaii at midnight last night, about four hours ago at this writing.  And the weddings have already begun. Six couples at a Waikiki resort tied the knot early Monday, exchanging vows side-by-side with one another in front of a few hundred guests shortly after midnight, while even more couples watched and waited their turn. Across …

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Matt Baume: Marriage News Watch

Clip recap: “Marriage starts this week in Hawaii, but there’s a potential new roadblock that could still halt the weddings. We have a date for a trial in Pennsylvania, there’s a new lawsuit in Texas, and one couple in Illinois has been allowed to marry six months before the scheduled start date.”

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Madge Joins HRC’s Russia Campaign

Madonna is helping the Human Rights Campaign sell t-shirts for a social media campaign in support of Russian LGBT rights. Via email: Right now, you can send that message directly to the Russian people and provide much-needed support to LGBT advocates in Russia by purchasing the Russian-language Love Conquers Hate t-shirt. And once you have your t-shirt, share a picture …

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British Olympian Tom Daley Comes Out

After a year of widespread speculation, British Olympic diver Tom Daley has come out. Via the Guardian: The Olympic diving star Tom Daley has said he is in a relationship with a man. He made the announcement in a video on YouTube to “put an end to all the rumours and speculation”. Daley, 19, said he “couldn’t be happier” in …

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RNC: Racism Is Over (Oops, No It’s Not)

Yesterday the RNC tweeted a tribute to Rosa Parks which resulted in widespread mocking. Four hours later, they tweeted the below correction.

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NFL Rejects Super Bowl Gun Ad

Via Guns & Ammo: Daniel Defense recently submitted a commercial to FOX to be played during the 2014 NFL Super Bowl XLVIII. Though the video doesn’t showcase one of the company’s popular DDM4 rifles, this paid advertisement spot was rejected by the NFL. The commercial, which focuses on themes of personal protection and fundamental rights, was originally created by Daniel …

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CROATIA: Voters Ban Same-Sex Marriage

In what is being hailed as a “major victory” for the Catholic Church, Croatians voted to place a ban on same-sex marriage into the national constitution in a referendum held today. The state electoral commission, citing initial results, said 65 percent of those who voted answered “yes” to the referendum question: “Do you agree that marriage is matrimony between a …

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This Is An Ad For HIV Testing

Probably not safe for the office. (Tipped by JMG reader Homer)

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Freep This World Net Daily Poll

I recommend the first choice. The poll is at the bottom of a long list of (mostly) lies by Porno Pete.

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