Monthly Archives: February 2014

Postmodern Jukebox – Sweet Child O Mine

“Our friend Miche Braden returned to help us show what Guns N’ Roses’ Sweet Child O’ Mine would have sounded like if New Orleans blues legend Bessie Smith had recorded it back in the ’20s. That note at 3:58 was so powerful that the room literally shook.”

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Party Invite Story Was A Hoax

Josh Barro called it – that party invite story that made headlines a few days ago was a hoax pulled by two radio hosts at the Long Island station that first publicized it. The alleged homophobic note sent by a mother in response to a birthday invite from two gay dads was apparently all just a hoax concocted by a …

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Rosie O’Donnell Reveals Weight Surgery

Speaking at a Chicago event for the American Heart Association, Rosie O’Donnell yesterday revealed that she has had weight loss surgery. O’Donnell had a Vertical Gastric Sleeve, a procedure that removes part of the stomach, in July 2013, one year after her heart attack. Rosie reportedly said that she has lost 40 pounds since the surgery, going from 230 pounds …

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Billie Jean King To Attend Sochi Closing

Billie Jean King was unable to be part of the US delegation to opening ceremonies at Sochi due to to the death of her mother. But yesterday President Obama named her as part of the closing ceremonies delegation. “I will use this trip to honor the memory of my mother and to further my mission of equality,” King said in …

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WASHINGTON: Seattle Gay Nightclub Arson Suspect Allegedly Told Friend “Homosexuals Should Be Exterminated”

According to newly released court documents, Seattle gay nightclub arson suspect Musab Masmari told a friend that “homosexuals should be exterminated.” This is the first evidence yet disclosed as to Masmari’s possible motivation for setting the fire on New Year’s Eve as over 750 patrons celebrated. According to investigative documents filed in King County Superior Court, the 30-year old Masmari …

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2014 Senate Elections Map

This morning I spaced out on whether Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat is in play this year (it is) and that reminded me that we haven’t yet taken a look at the 2014 Senate elections map. USA Today this week wrote about what it will take for the Democrats to hold the majority. Democrats currently enjoy a 55-45 advantage in the …

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Ken Ham Denounces Pat Robertson

“Pat Robertson is so misinformed and deceived. Sad that so many will believe him (who is neither a scientist, nor a Bible scholar rather than open their Bibles and see that evolution and millions of years are totally incompatible with the first 11 chapters of Genesis and rather than think for themselves and check out creationist web sites like Answers …

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How Instagram Changed Fashion Week

Paper Magazine editorial director Mickey Boardmen on the lag between social media coverage and new items actually appearing in stores: “We have ejaculated five times before we’re actually able to have sex with that piece of clothes. Not to be graphic.”

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Don Lemon Defends Johnny Weir

Yesterday Bilerico editor John Becker and CNN anchor Don Lemon tangled over whether Johnny Weir has a responsibility to denounce Russia’s treatment of LGBT people. Lemon stood up for Weir and argued that just because he’s gay doesn’t automatically mean he has to be vocal about gay rights all the time. John Becker took a decidedly different position, saying that …

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Post-Windsor Court Record: 100%

Slate recaps the last eight months of marriage cases: Twelve decisions have addressed a substantive aspect of marriage equality since Windsor, and equality has won in all 12—with the Virginia decision now joining decisions from Kentucky, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, and West Virginia, and two decisions each in Illinois, New Jersey, and Ohio. But six other cases since Windsor have …

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Teabagger Vs Sen. Mitch McConnell

This nut is is actually running against Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) and not McConnell. But he wants you to know that McConnell looks like a turtle. And his dog agrees. Rifle, dog, pickup truck – it’s the teabagger trifecta.

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Actress Ellen Page Comes Out

Oscar-nominated actress Ellen Page came out today at a Las Vegas conference for LGBT youth. Via the Hollywood Reporter: “I’m here today because I am gay,” Page, 26, told the audience “And because maybe I can make a difference. To help others have an easier and more hopeful time. Regardless, for me, I feel a personal obligation and a social …

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AFA Has The Chevrolet Sadz

It took the American Family Association a full week after the Sochi opening ceremonies to launch their complaint campaign against Chevrolet’s beautiful gay-inclusive ad. Chevrolet is helping drive the crusade to normalize two men having sex with each other as a “family.” They threw in a couple of children to help legitimize the impression. On the opening night of the …

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VIRGINIA: AFER And Marriage Plaintiffs Hold Celebratory Press Conference

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Gun N Roses

 “Need an last-ditch idea for a Valentine’s Day present? Why not head over to the Utah-based online firearm store Impact Guns and enter their ‘Gun and Roses’ contest. All you have to do is give them all of your personal information and you will automatically be entered to win a Smith & Wesson 9 and two dozen roses.” Source.

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One Million Moms Vs Sports Illustrated

Just in from One Million Moms: Dear Joe, The cover of the Sports Illustrated 50th Anniversary Swimsuit Issue features three topless models hugging with their backs turned and focuses on the thong bikini bottoms they wear. There is also a side view of one model’s breast. The SI Swimsuit Issue is nothing but soft porn and most closely resembles Playboy …

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KANSAS: Senate Leaders Vow To Narrow Bill That Legalizes Anti-Gay Dicrimination

Two days ago the Kansas House approved a sweeping bill that legalizes discrimination against LGBT people in virtually every aspect of life. Today GOP state Senate president Susan Wagle promised to narrow the bill, presumably to businesses in the wedding industry. For starters, a provision that would allow government employees to refuse service to same-sex couples on religious grounds is …

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Gay Marriage Sadz Bingo!

Scott Wooledge (the guy behind #CheersToSochi) and I had a giggle cooking this up last night. This week I think we’ve got what the old ladies call a “bingo blackout!” Tweet it to your (least) favorite hater!

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NOM Has The Indiana Sadz

“In Indiana, while the process is still not complete, it looks like the people have been betrayed by weak willed politicians. Despite 80% of the voters wanting the right to vote on marriage and despite years of promises, the Indiana legislature chose to ‘kick the can down the road’ by not restoring the ‘second sentence’ to the proposed Indiana Marriage …

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VIRGINIA: Hate Group Blames Valentine’s Day For Timing Of “Rushed” Decision

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