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Thursday Watercooler: The Empire State is preparing for marriage

James Withers — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:09:19 +0000

Does anyone take Nancy Grace seriously? My knowledge of the Casey Anthony trial is minimal. I know a jury found her not guilty of murder, and TV legal eagle Nancy Grace thinks the devil is(...)

Braves coach apologizes

Jennifer Vanasco — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:12:48 +0000

(Los Angeles) Atlanta pitching coach Roger McDowell apologized Wednesday in response to a fan’s complaint that McDowell spewed homophobic comments, made crude sexual gestures and threatened to(...)

Withers: Long case close to being settled

James Withers — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:21:18 +0000

Looks like the Bishop Eddie Long drama will end in a whimper. Long, the head of Atlanta’s New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, was charged by four different young men of giving them(...)

Monday Watercooler: Lieberman keeps up the DADT fight

James Withers — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:38:29 +0000

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell repeal on life support. Last week, the U.S. Senate hid behind process instead of taking a stand for principle. The defense authorization bill, attached with a “Don’t Ask,(...)

Tuesday Watercooler: Belmont University coach fired for being gay

CStottlemyer — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:50:17 +0000

Actress Amber Heard comes out

Amber Heard, who has acted in movies such as Pineapple Express and Zombieland, recently came out at GLAAD’s 25th Anniversary. The blond actress presented at the(...)

Church says pastor didn’t engage in sexual conduct

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:30:13 +0000

(Decatur, Ga.) Atlanta-area megachurch pastor Eddie Long took four young men who claim he coerced them into sexual relationships on trips, but neither he nor any church employees had(...)

Megachurch pastor denies abuse allegations

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:30:31 +0000

(Atlanta) The megachurch pastor accused of luring four young men into sexual relationships categorically denied the allegations for the first time in a court filing Monday, saying he was only a(...)

Sexual abuse accuser calls Ga. pastor ‘predator’

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:12:28 +0000

(Atlanta) One of the young men accusing megachurch Bishop Eddie Long of coercing him into a sexual relationship told a TV interviewer that he loved the pastor and considered him a father figure,(...)

Monday Watercooler: Bishop Long hides behind lawyer logic

James Withers — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:45:53 +0000

Gay is not black. Pundit Ann Coulter spoke this weekend at GOProud’s Homocon. She warned the crowd she has a history of changing the minds of gays when it comes to marriage rights (would love(...)

Anti-gay megachurch pastor’s flock standing by him

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:53:09 +0000

(Lithonia, Ga.) Many followers of embattled Baptist megachurch leader Bishop Eddie Long remained unwavering in their support as their pastor vowed to fight like David versus Goliath against(...)