Joe.My.God. LGBT News

UPDATE: Mediate reports that O’Reilly was NOT at a Gingrich event prior to the above incident.

(Via – George Takei)

Yesterday Tennessee high school student Jacob Rogers killed himself after complaining about anti-gay bullying from his classmates that had forced him to drop out of school. Rogers left suicide notes that included the passwords for his phone and his email so that authorities could view what he had endured. Friends say that kids bullied Jacob Rogers at Cheatham County Central …

“Approximately 80 percent of Americans are Christian, and 96 percent celebrate Christmas. Of the 20 percent who are not Christian, non-believers make up the largest segment, though the number of self-identified atheists is tiny. Today we are launching our ‘Adopt An Atheist’ campaign, the predicate of which is, ‘We want atheists to realize that there may be Christians in their …

The Ninth Circuit Court will today hear final arguments on why the Prop 8 trial tapes should be made public. More importantly, they will hear arguments regarding the motion to vacate Judge Vaughn Walker’s ruling because he is gay. I’ll be live-tweeting the proceedings and will (hopefully) have live video here on JMG.

Now being sold by NOM. For real. (Via – Good As You)

The British government is launching its first-ever campaign for transgender equality. Pink News reports: Entitled “Advancing transgender equality: a plan for action” and released by the Home Office today, it promises tougher sentences for hate crimes, support for trans pupils in schools, and tailored recruitment advice for businesses. The Home Office said the document is intended to create a framework …

An interesting development. The Australian government has lifted a ban which hindered the ability of gay couples to marry overseas. Many countries require Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage before they allow a couple to wed, but for gay Australians, these have been impossible to acquire from their home government. Attorney-General Robert McClelland announced the change of policy at the …

Who’s missing from all his ads? Huntsman himself.