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HomoQuotable – Anonymous Soldier

JMG reader and Afghanistan veteran R.D. tells his story today on the blog of conservative columnist David Frum. “I had a very bad session with my workout partner tonight. He is the person I am closest to in Afghanistan yet even he knows very little about my life. He asked if I was married and I lied, telling him I …

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More Accusations Against Eric Massa

Former Rep. Eric Massa has been out of office for almost a month, but fresh allegations of his sexual advances towards male staffers continue to come out. Beginning in March 2009 and over the next several months, male staffers complained that their boss had touched them in a sexual manner, came up with reasons to have staffers travel alone with …

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Flashdance San Francisco: May 2nd

From the producers of Remember The Party comes Flashdance SF, a retro 80’s dance party at the Glas Kat, original site of the legendary Trocadero Transfer. I won’t be making this one, dammit, but these guys throw an amazing event – get there if you can. Advance tickets come with an 8-hour free download of last year’s party. Love the …

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MASS: iPhone App For Gay Tourism

Heralding it as the first of its kind, the state of Massachusetts has launched an iPhone application for gay tourists. “From restaurants to lodging to attractions, this iPhone app gives travelers an easy way to plan a trip and experience the Commonwealth.” The app can be downloaded on iTunes and at the above link. Below is the list of functions. …

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TRAILER: I Need That Record

Here’s the trailer for the upcoming DVD release of the documentary about the demise of music retail, I Need That Record. Featuring discussion and commentary by THURSTON MOORE of Sonic Youth, IAN MACKAYE of Dischord Records Fugazi/Minor Threat, activist/author NOAM CHOMSKY, MIKE WATT of the Minutemen, LENNY KAYEguitarist of the Patti Smith Group, CHRIS FRANTZ of the Talking Heads/Tom Tom …

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Catholic Bishops Fight Repeal Of Statute Of Limitations On Sex Crimes

Catholic bishops in Connecticut are fighting an attempt to lift the statute of limitations on sex crimes committed against children. Under current Connecticut law, sexual abuse victims have 30 years past their 18th birthday to file a lawsuit. The proposed change to the law would rescind that statute of limitations. The proposed change to the law would put “all Church …

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Scissor Sisters – Invisible Light

Here’s a track from the upcoming third Scissor Sisters album, Night Work. I really like this, especially the spoken word bit by Sir Ian McKellen. The first official single, Fire With Fire, will be released on June 20th. The album drops a week later.

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Constance McMillen Named Grand Marshal Of NYC 2010 Gay Pride Parade

Finally, I can spill what I’ve known for ten days. Mississippi high school senior Constance McMillen has been named a grand marshal of NYC’s gay pride parade. Constance McMillen, a Mississippi high school honors student who fought back when her school told her she couldn’t take her girlfriend to the prom, has been announced as one of the Grand Marshals …

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National Top 40 Radio Teen Advice Host Partners With “Ex-Gay” Groups

Tom Lang of Know Thy Neighbor alerts us that nationally syndicated radio host Dawson McCallister is directing teens that question their sexually to contact “ex-gay” organizations like Exodus International. McCallister’s teen advice program is heard on Top 40 stations in 165 markets. Lang called the show and posed as a 16 year old boy to one of McCallister’s counselors: Pretending …

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