“So who on earth does the IOC, or Putin for that matter, think they’re kidding with their ‘assurances’? Can they really be so entirely naïve or so thoroughly cynical that they don’t think non-Russian LGBT people or our allies care about what’s been happening to our Russian counterparts in the wake of Putin’s edicts so long as our own skins …
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New Poll: Weiner Tumbles To Fourth Place
According to Quinnipiac Poll issued yesterday, Bill de Blasio is benefiting from Anthony Weiner’s tumble to fourth place in the New York City mayoral race. Public Advocate Bill de Blasio has surprisingly shot up to second place in the Democratic primary for mayor, as scandal-scarred candidate Anthony Weiner’s numbers continued to tumble in the wake of his latest sexting scandal, …
Read More »Sen. Rand Paul Vs. Gov. Chris Christie
Over the weekend Christie took on the libertarians: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is ripping libertarians — including Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) — for challenging government surveillance programs and failing to understand the dangers of terrorism. “This strain of libertarianism that’s going through parties right now and making big headlines I think is a very dangerous thought,” the New Jersey …
Read More »Fox News Priest On Pope Francis
“Summarizing the pope’s comments on homosexuals in the priesthood, the AP reported: ‘Francis was much more conciliatory [than Pope Benedict], saying gay clergymen should be forgiven and their sins forgotten.’ Pope Francis didn’t say that, and the report is wrong on so many levels. First of all, it suggests that being gay itself, is a sin. What Pope Francis really …
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Read More »Radio Network Giant Cumulus To Drop Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity Shows
Radio network giant Cumulus is reportedly going to drop the shows of Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity after a battle over distribution costs came to an impasse. Cumulus has decided that it will not renew its contracts with either host, the source said, a move that would remove the two most highly rated conservative talk personalities from more than 40 …
Read More »Avicii – Wake Me Up
Dance music meets apparel branding. Via the press materials: Today, two-time Grammy-nominated superstar, Avicii and Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren will release the first co-produced official music video for “Wake Me Up,” the first single from Avicii’s September 17th album, TRUE (PRMD/Island Records). The video was directed by celebrated American photographer Mark Seliger, and merges the hallmarks of Avicii’s driving …
Read More »RUSSIA: Co-Sponsor Of Anti-Gay Bill Says Government Cannot Selectively Suspend Enforcement During The Sochi Olympics
According to a story posted today by the BBC’s Russian-language service, the co-sponsor of Russia’s “homosexual propaganda” bill says that the government does not have the power to selectively suspend enforcement during the Sochi Olympics, as they promised they would to the International Olympic Committee last week. Here’s a brief translation by JMG reader Peter: St. Petersburg legislator Vitaly Milonov …
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There will also be demonstrations on Saturday at Russia’s consulate in San Francisco and at their consulate in Toronto. UPDATE: A protest has been organized for August 10th at the Russian embassy in London.
Read More »Heroes – First Be A Woman
JMG reader Eric tips us to this lovely cover of Leonore O’Malley’s 1979 disco semi-classic, which was also covered to little notice by Gloria Gaynor in 1993. The latest rush of nu-disco releases have been quite good.
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