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“This is an attempt to stifle freedom of speech and freedom of religion by trying to intimidate the media into forfeiting their constitutional right to freedom of the press. They’re seeking to saw three of the five legs of freedom off the stool that holds up the First Amendment. America was founded on debate and discussion; that formula has worked …

Remember the totally not-gay disco twins that finished eighth for Ireland last year? They’ll be back this year. You don’t see many acts that can do a one-handed backflip while holding the microphone.

In recognition of the way many people listen to music these days, Billboard Magazine this week began compiling its famed Hot 100 singles chart with the inclusion of data about the tracks that are the most popular on streaming services such as Spotify. They’ve also added a new chart that exclusively ranks the most-streamed songs. Billboard, Nielsen and NARM’s digitalmusic.org …

One of out ten Americans has an Irish ancestor, including me. What’s your own background? RELATED: In 2010 I discovered my Welsh roots.

Well, not all retail. But OMFG still! A company whose value is dependent on the continued success of two key products, now has a larger market capitalization (at $542 billion), than the entire US retail sector (as defined by the S&P 500). Little to add here. (Via Think Progress)

Sean Patrick Maloney, the openly gay former aide to New York governors Spitzer and Paterson, has announced his intent to run for Congress. The Advocate reports that Maloney wants the seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Rep. Maurice Hinchey, whose district includes Binghamton and Poughkeepsie. RELATED: Longtime JMG readers may recall that we closely followed Maloney’s 2006 bid for New …

“We are excited to finally begin this referendum petition drive and look forward to working alongside Preserve Marriage WA to collect the required signatures to put marriage on the ballot. We are confident that voters will have a chance to vote on redefining marriage, and they will reject it, just as voters in 31 other states have done. We call …

“One of my best friends growing up was gay. It’s never been an issue for me. I think there was a time in my life, probably in college, that I wished every guy was gay because it meant more woman for me! I don’t know what everyone’s problem with it is, I wish everyone was gay! That’s always the way …