“For the 12th time since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last summer, a local judge felt empowered to bulldoze the will of an entire state, declaring a ‘fundamental right to marry’ that even the justices didn’t acknowledge. In Boise, the ruling stings a bit more than others, since unlike the courts’ other victims, Idaho had overwhelmingly voted for an amendment …

“Please contact Governor Mike Beebe and your State Representative and Senator today and urge them to call for a special session of the Arkansas legislature in order to impeach Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Chris Piazza. Late last Friday, Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza issued an outrageous ruling invalidating the Arkansas marriage amendment that defines marriage as one man, …

“We are disappointed in the ruling today denying the National Organization for Marriage the ability to intervene in this case. We believe that our members in the state and the people of Oregon are entitled to a vigorous defense of the marriage amendment adopted overwhelmingly by Oregon voters. We disagree with the Judge’s finding that our motion was untimely. Although …

“What would a Godzilla attack do? Clearly it would cause fire, explosions, casualties, damage, debris, bridges and tunnels being out. Roads being out, power issues and some slime. Those are issues that we do deal with — except for the slime. In the event of a Godzilla attack, we’d be looking at area evacuations. He’s a big guy, but he’s …

The Centers for Disease Control today expanded its recommendation for the use of Truvada as a daily HIV preventive. The CDC now says that any person at risk for HIV, not just gay men, should consider taking the medication. Via the Bay Area Reporter: Known as PrEP, for pre-exposure prophylaxis, the once-a-day pill regimen has been shown to be effective …

For the second time in three days, Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel today pressed the state Supreme Court to issue a stay on last Friday’s marriage ruling. Responding to a request filed by lawyers for gay couples seeking the dismissal of his appeal, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel’s office asked the court to suspend Pulaski County Judge Chris Piazza’s ruling striking …

Via the Associated Press: A federal judge has ordered Kentucky to pay $70,000 in attorney’s fees to the plaintiffs in a lawsuit that resulted in the recognition of out-of-state same-sex marriages. U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn II on Wednesday immediately put the order on hold, though, pending the result of an appeal of his ruling in the case. Heyburn …

Clip description: In this searing exposé on the state of democracy in America and the fracturing of the Republican Party, Academy Award®-nominated directors Carl Deal and Tia Lessin (Trouble the Water; co-producers of Fahrenheit 9/11 & Bowling for Columbine) follow the money behind the rise of the Tea Party. CITIZEN KOCH investigates the impact of unlimited, anonymous spending by corporations …

Dallas morning show host Amy Kuchnir stormed off the set of her show this morning after arguing with her co-hosts over ESPN’s airing of the now-legendary kiss between Michael Sam and his boyfriend. Amy is ever so pissed about something being shoved down her throat.

Via the Idaho State Journal: U.S. District Magistrate Judge Candy Dale wrote Wednesday morning that Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter’s appeal isn’t likely to succeed, and so there’s no reason to keep same-sex couples from seeking marriage licenses or marrying on Friday. On Tuesday, Dale struck down Idaho’s same-sex marriage ban in response to a lawsuit from four Idaho couples. Dale …

Not the usual post for me, but the video is something. Via ABC News in Bakersfield, California: A cat came to her best friend’s rescue Tuesday when the young boy was attacked in his driveway in Southwest Bakersfield. The surveillance video shows the boy playing on his bicycle when a dog sneaks up behind him and grabs his leg. The …

Whoa.

“Gay people need to be kissing more in public. There simply needs to be more queer smooching to desensitize the world. So with that, I hereby launch the Great Facebook Kiss-In, urging everyone — whether gay, straight or bi –to change their profile pics to two women kissing or two men kissing. Maybe it’s you and your husband or wife, …

The Houston City Council is holding its debate on the proposed LGBT rights ordinance. Watch live here. Here’s what happened yesterday: On the eve before a scheduled city council vote on the measure, Mayor Annise Parker announced a last-minute change to the draft, hoping to appease critics concerned over transgender people using restrooms. “Tomorrow, there will be a motion to …

NOM’s demand to intervene in Oregon’s marriage case is being heard today by openly gay U.S. District Judge Michael McShane. Here’s what could happen. Groups backing gay marriage say it is possible that Judge McShane could issue a decision at the end of the hearing on whether to overturn Oregon’s ban on same-sex marriage. “It could happen,” said Peter Zuckerman, …

Behind the wheel is Titan director and JMG reader Jasun Mark. His passengers are Dario Beck and Justin King.

Via the Associated Press: In an unprecedented move, the Pentagon is trying to transfer convicted national security leaker Pvt. Chelsea Manning to a civilian prison so she can get treatment for her gender disorder, defense officials said. Manning, formerly named Bradley, was convicted of sending classified documents to anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks. The soldier has asked for hormone therapy and to …

Donald Trump is promoting a new golf course in Ireland, where he got a bizarre welcome from a warbling soprano who was accompanied by a harp. Via the Irish Journal: The 67-year-old billionaire — best known in recent years for his role as host of The Apprentice, and his ‘birther’ campaign against Barack Obama — caused a stir among tourists …

Ten years ago the Benham brothers joined anti-gay activist Michael Brown in demanding that the Charlotte City Council ban gay pride events. David Benham: “This is filth, this is vile, and should not be allowed in our city.” In more recent years I’ve reported on Brown’s annual invasion of Charlotte Pride during which hundreds of his red-shirted Coalition Of Conscience …