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Due to his ruling that student-led prayers are unconstitutional, Texas federal Judge Fred Biery is regularly the target of stump speeches by Newt Gingrich, who has vowed to arrest judges that rule to his disliking. Due to Gingrich’s fiery condemnation, God’s Gentle People have rained down abuse on Judge Beiry. And here’s how Biery has responded via a statement attached …

Washington United “We thank Gov. Gregoire for her tremendous leadership in passing this landmark legislation,” said Lacey All, Chair of Washington United for Marriage. “From her moving remarks endorsing the legislation to her unwavering courage and commitment throughout the legislative process, the Governor has been a key ally in forming the bipartisan coalition that passed this bill. Without her years …

Oklahoma state Rep. Constance Johnson (D) tried to sink an anti-abortion “personhood” bill with the above amendment. We bow and giggle at the same time.

AGAIN. By a 2-1 vote. More in a moment!

Miss Piggy, FTW.

Washington United press release: Washington United for Marriage, a broad statewide coalition of organizations, congregations, unions and business associations that will work to obtain civil marriage for lesbian and gay couples in Washington State in 2012, today cheered the announcement of Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen’s support of marriage equality legislation in Washington State. The bills, SB 6239 and HB 2516 …

And the winner is Wonkette’s Ken Layne.

The gay-married New Hampshire veteran who grilled Mitt Romney on gay rights talked to openly gay MSNBC host Thomas Roberts today. (Via – Think Progress)

JMG reader Chris writes this morning to chortle that he recognized Michele Bachmann’s intro music on last night’s Jimmy Fallon Show. It was Fishbone’s 1985 ska classic, Lyin’ Ass Bitch. Fallon’s band leader Quest Love tipped the gag earlier in the day via Twitter.UNRELATED: Ten years ago I met Quest Love while we both pawed over the import bins at …

Students at the University of Illinois were ready for Brother Jed’s visit. He’s the one with the “You Deserve Hell” sign. (Via – The Friendly Atheist)

Canada’s National Post has apologized for publishing a nasty anti-trans ad paid for by the anti-gay Institute for Canadian Values. Many thanks to ALL of the 488 JMG readers who clicked out on the complaint form! (You were all Canadians, right? Heh.) Earlier this week the National Post ran an advertisement that has caused some controversy. The ad, bought by …

And the students LOVED her.(Tipped by JMG reader Victor)

PayPal has severed its relationships with four notorious hate groups after a petition campaign from All Out called on the money transfer giant to abide by its own mission statement against abetting violence and hatred. Via press release: The PayPal option has been disabled on the websites of Truth in Action Ministries, Brazilian extremist Julio Severo’s sites, Noua Dreapta, and …

Counter-protesting, Foo Fighters-style.

Just in from The Onion. Despite the surprising coincidence of finding a perfectly formed swastika amidst the broken girders of the Twin Towers, 9/11 memorial curators have opted not to display the symbol, choosing instead to leave it in the storage facility where it has been located for the past 10 years. “On the one hand, it’s pretty miraculous that …

During Stockholm Pride, Swedish state television aired this skewering of fundamentalism, which was performed at an audience sing-along festival. If subtitles do not appear, click on the red “CC” button at the bottom right of the player. (Tipped by JMG reader John)

Waters is the new arch-enemy of the teabaggers, judging by wingnut reaction to the below comment.