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Republicans seize on waning campus Obamamania

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:00:05 +0000

(Chicago) The young people in the ad look dissatisfied and pouty. Barack Obama’s voice and the words “winning the future,” from one of his old campaign speeches, echo in the background.

“You’re(...)

Withers: Lawyers in Clementi case seek mistrial

James Withers — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:19:09 +0000

Lawyers for Dharun Ravi, the Rutgers University student accused of spying on Tyler Clementi, have filed papers requesting a mistrial.

As reported by the New York Times, included in the request(...)

Students use online tool when looking for gay friendly colleges

logointern1 — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:00:08 +0000

High school students are increasingly using gay friendly campus assessments to aid college decisions, according to the New York Times.

One resource for them is the LGBT- Friendly Campus Climate(...)

Monday Watercooler: McCain threatens to filibuster DADT vote

James Withers — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:28:16 +0000

Do we understand Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell? This isn’t meant as cover for President Obama, but some of us might need a “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” primer. It’s not an executive order, nor can it(...)

A record breaking kiss for LGBT rights

logointern3 — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:00:34 +0000

On August 11, an attempt was made by Matty Daley and Bobby Canciello to break the world record for the longest kiss. The two men began the mulit-hour kiss yesterday as part of their “Our(...)

Judge rules against anti-gay Michigan counseling student

logointern1 — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:00:30 +0000

In a second case about an anti-gay counseling student, there comes some good news.

A federal judge ruled in favor of Eastern Michigan University, which kicked Julea Ward out of its masters(...)

Monday Watercooler: Kagan gets a new job offer and White saves SNL

James Withers — Mon, 10 May 2010 16:01:04 +0000

It’s Kagan. I’m sure the Republican opposition is in full research mode this morning. President Obama picked U.S. solicitor general Elena Kagan to be an associate Justice of the Supreme Court.(...)

Withers: Morehouse College likes gay pride on the downlow

James Withers — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:10:39 +0000

Let’s give Morehouse College a toast this morning. The Atlanta institution is having its first ever gay pride week. Judging from the Twitter feed of the school’s LGBT organization, Safe Space,(...)

Va. gov counters state atty. gen.’s advice on gays

Jennifer Vanasco — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:38:12 +0000

(Richmond, Va.) Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has directed state agencies not to discriminate against gay people, essentially overriding the state attorney general’s advice to(...)

Withers: Morehouse College goes after clothes and femmy men

James Withers — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:08:55 +0000

If you go to Morehouse College leave the baggy jeans, do-rags, and dresses at home. That unholy trio are no longer allowed on campus.

The all men’s college has a new 11 talking points dress(...)