Obama flips again: gay marriage
July 1, 2008
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Christian Site's Ban on 'G' Word Sends Homosexual to Olympics
July 1, 2008
The Sleuth
The American Family Association obviously didn't foresee the problems that might arise with its strict policy to always replace the word "gay" with "homosexual" on the Web site of its Christian news outlet, OneNewsNow.
Is Obama's Gay Marriage Stand Incoherent?
July 1, 2008
The Plank / Josh Patashnik
Ramesh Ponnuru writes:[Obama] says he opposes [same-sex marriage]. But he also thinks that a constitutional amendment in California to block it is "divisive and discriminatory." I think the only way to square these positions would be for Obama to say that he opposes same-sex marriage as a religious or moral matter, but supports it as public policy.
McCain and Obama Differ on Same-Sex Marriage Initiative
July 3, 2008
NYT > Washington
Barack Obama and John McCain are at odds over a California ballot initiative that would amend the state’s Constitution to ban same-sex marriage.
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Guess Who’s Had A Baby or Two…
July 3, 2008
Healthbolt / Liz
If you guessed the Jolie-Pitt clan, you’re wrong. According to her OB, there’s still a few weeks to go. No, the babies I’m talking about are the ones that have been born to ‘a 70 year old grandmother’ and ‘a transgender man’.
AFA Boycotts McDonald's For 'Promoting The Homosexual Agenda'
July 3, 2008
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed / The Huffington Post News Editors
Come party with WIMN in the Bay Area
July 3, 2008
WIMN's Voices: A Group Blog on Women, Media, AND… / jpozner
This goes out to all our Bay Area friends — WIMN’s having a party on July 17, and I hope to see you there. Feel free to forward this post to any Bay Area journalists, media producers, media activists, feminists, progressives and others who you think might like to eat, drink, network and collaborate.
Isabeli Fontana Does Some Damage Control
July 3, 2008
Made in Brazil / Made In Brazil
In an exclusive interview today to Folha Online, top model Isabeli Fontana got a chance to explain that unfortunate moment on Monday night when she said she would not like to have a gay son. "Everyone can interpret things the way they want to.
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Distant gay nuptials defy obscure law
July 3, 2008
JSOnline Headlines: Auto Racing
Madison - When Dick Myers heard that California was going to start issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, he and his partner of nearly 13 years considered traveling there to get married.
Obama on Gay Marriage
July 2, 2008
Barack Obama's decision to come out against efforts to amend the California constitution to overturn the marriage equality ruling there has naturally raised questions as to how Obama squares this with his claim to be opposed to gay marriage.
Gay soldiers to be paid expenses for attending Pride marches
July 2, 2008
Telegraph News | Top News
Homosexual soldiers are to be paid travelling expenses to attend Gay Pride parades, while troops are not allowed to claim for trips to the Queen's Garden Party.
GOP Senator's Campaign Site Links To Gay-Stereotype Comedy Vid
July 1, 2008
TPM Election Central / Eric Kleefeld
Spoof or goof? Sen. Jim DeMint, a very right-wing South Carolina Republican up for re-election in 2010, might want to hire some new people to do his campaign Web site -- the current one links to a YouTube of a.
How gay couple skirted wedding ban
July 1, 2008
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk / Daniel Nasaw
Enterprising Virginia same-sex pair posed as heterosexual duo to obtain a marriage licence
Light the Torch :: Meet the Team: Tyson Gay
July 3, 2008
Sports Blogs :: All Sports, All Blogs, All The Time
Truly one of the athletes to watch in Beijing, US sprinter Tyson Gay has already qualified in the 100m event with a world record time. He will attempt to qualify for the Men’s 200 event on Sunday.
Obama Opposes Gay Marriage Ban
July 2, 2008
The Trail / The Washington Post
By Perry Bacon Jr. Barack Obama is opposing a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in California, taking a liberal stand on an issue in the midst of a move to the center on others in recent weeks.
Anglican rebels 'punched gay rights activists'
July 1, 2008
The Independent - UK RSS Feed
Three gay rights protesters say they were punched while being forcibly removed yesterday from a conference at which rebel bishops were trying to attract recruits to a network for Anglicans who believe all same-sex relationships should be condemned.
Ron Jaworski: Yes, I Know I Look Like An Old Lesbian [MNF Broadcasters]
July 1, 2008
Deadspin / DAULERIO
Former Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback and current Monday Night Football analyst, Ron Jaworski, is well aware that he's not winning any "Most Masculine Bifocals" awards anytime soon. In fact, he promises that the specs he'll don this year won't have so many people confusing him with Sally Jesse Raphael anymore.
A tightrope on gay marriage
July 1, 2008
First Read / Domenico Montanaro
From NBC/NJ’s Matthew E. Berger Where do the campaigns stand on the California initiative to ban gay marriage? It can be hard to figure out. The McCain campaign quietly released their support for the initiative -- which declares marriage as a union between a man and a woman -- last Thursday.
US group told Heinz to pull kiss ad
July 1, 2008
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk / Mark Sweney
Powerful Christian group pressured Heinz to pull Mayo commercial showing two men kissing
Barack Obama Flips Again: Gay Marriage & States' Rights
July 1, 2008
Gateway Pundit / Gateway Pundit (noreply@blogger.com)
Armistead Maupin on gay elders, Internet dating and more
July 3, 2008
LGBT Book & Video Blog / Tom Jackson (noreply@blogger.com)
Granting And Repealing Rights
July 3, 2008
Lawyers, Guns and Money / noreply@blogger.com (Scott Lemieux)
I agree with Sanchez and Patashnik that there's no necessary contradiction between Obama's nominal opposition to same-sex marriage and opposition to the California Restoration of Bigotry initiative. As I think I mentioned before, Dan Pinello found a significant number of Massachusetts legislators who didn't initially support same-sex marriage rights but was opposed to repealing them once granted.
BOOK REVIEW Gay Travels in the Muslim World
July 3, 2008
LGBT Book & Video Blog / Tom Jackson (noreply@blogger.com)
Gay Residents Answer: 'When Did You Know?'
July 3, 2008
LGBT Book & Video Blog / Tom Jackson (noreply@blogger.com)
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U.S. transgender "man" gives birth
July 3, 2008
Reuters: Golf News
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Thomas Beatie, who was born a woman but after surgery and hormone treatment lives as a man, has given birth to a girl at an Oregon hospital, People magazine reported on Thursday.
Transgender "man" gives birth
July 3, 2008
Reuters: U.S.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Thomas Beatie, who was born a woman but after surgery and hormone treatment lives as a man, has given birth to a girl at an Oregon hospital, People magazine reported on Thursday.
Wis. law makes Calif. marriage a crime
July 3, 2008
Gay.com News Headlines
Wisconsin gay couples theoretically risk jail under a decades-old law if they wed in California, though an activist hopes no one will take it to court.
SF Mayor Explores 2010 CA Governor's Race
July 3, 2008
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Rosie’s still taken
July 3, 2008
Celebslam.com / Nick
So hot Despite what the New York Post’s Cindy Adams wrote on Monday, Rosie O’Donnell did not break up with her lesbian partner Kelli Carpenter. Dammit. I guess it’s probably a good thing.
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #319
July 3, 2008
- Gay news daily: Towleroad.com - "Hot blog"--Newsweek / Matthew Rettenmund
PIGSKIN: In the Locker Room: Trials of a Gay American Football Player with bully Matt Cavenaugh. Somewhat NSFW. HIGH ON YOU: Via Dlisted, Pete Doherty serenades his ex. FLOODTIDE OF FILTH: Via Ectoplasmosis, what are you gonna do about newsstand.
Domestic Partner Benefits Preserved For Gay Chicagoans Who Marry In California
July 3, 2008
NBC5.com - Local News
Cook County's Board of Commissioners revise the county's domestic partnership registry ordinance to preserve rights and benefits for LGBT couples who may choose to marry out of state where same-sex marriage is now legal.
National Court judge says gay marriage should not be declared unconstitutional
July 3, 2008
typicallyspanish.com
Judge Grande Marlaska was speaking to the European conference of gay and lesbian police being held in Barcelona, while in Madrid gay representatives meet with José Bono in Congress.
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