Joe.My.God. LGBT News

No surprise here as Kerry was widely thought to be the favorite, especially after UN Ambassador Susan Rice withdrew her name.  Kerry’s nomination should become official sometime in the next week. Kerry, the senior senator from Massachusetts and the Democratic Party’s 2004 presidential nominee, is noted for the experience, gravitas and relationship-building skills that could help him succeed as the …

Organized by City Council candidate Corey Johnson.  Via press release: Please join members of the Downtown Community in a Candle Light Prayer Vigil for our fallen neighbors in Connecticut’s Sandy Hook School. The service will have the participation of clergy from various Churches, Synagogues, and Mosques located downtown. We anticipate that the service will last 30 – 40 minutes. Many …

From the Charlotte LGBT Chorus. (Tipped by JMG reader Dan)

The clubs in Key West close at 4AM so only the totally responsible adults like Father Tony and myself were at the Island House restaurant early this morning. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Yup.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton fainted and hit her head on Thursday, sustaining a mild concussion. The press learned of the injury yesterday. “While suffering from a stomach virus, Secretary Clinton became dehydrated and fainted, sustaining a concussion,” Philippe Reines, a US State Department spokesman, said in a statement on Saturday. “She has been recovering at home and will continue …

Decades old and nothing has changed. (Via JMG reader Dick)

When Father Tony and I drive to Key West, one of our traditions is to stop off in Marathon for lunch at Porky’s BBQ Shack, a ramshackle open-air joint where customers often arrive by boat. The rafters of the place are papered with hundreds of dollar bills autographed by the patrons. Next stop, Island House.