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Monday Watercooler: Bachmann thinks recent natural disasters are messages from God

James Withers — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:32:21 +0000

Post Irene. The east coast is assessing the damage Irene caused. Some were lucky to avoid any serious issues. Others will face major clean up (hang in Vermont). Looks like the media narrative,(...)

Withers: Solmonese to leave HRC

James Withers — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:16:25 +0000

There are multiple reports that Joe Solmonese of the Human Rights Campaign is stepping down. An official announcement is expected on Tuesday. Pam’s House Blend broke the story first. Will talk(...)

Monday Watercooler: Bachmann refuses to talk about gay issues

James Withers — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:14:44 +0000

Prayer-fest. Texas Gov. Rick Perry made a prayer pitch to evangelical Christians at Saturday’s The Response. The Christian jamboree was sponsored by the American Family Association. Know who(...)

Thursday Watercooler: Bryant calls HRC to apologize

James Withers — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:22:51 +0000

Bryant didn’t like a ref’s call. Los Angles Laker Kobe Bryant was fined $100,000 for calling a referee “a f***ing faggot” during a televised Tuesday night game. He plans on appealing (his right(...)

Withers: Choi slams HRC

James Withers — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:13:25 +0000

Lieutenant Dan Choi blasted the Human Rights Campaign in a Newsweek interview. The West Point graduate alleged that HRC president Joe Solmonese and comic Kathy Griffin promised to march(...)

Monday Watercooler: McCain’s love of pretzels to Ashley’s missing brain cells

James Withers — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:15:21 +0000

All you couples better get to D.C. Want to make your mate an honest woman (or man) and be part of marriage equality history? Then grab a marriage ring and get to Washington, D.C. On March 20 up(...)

Blog swarm descends on HRC

logointern1 — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:39:22 +0000

There is a blog swarm forming – and it’s taking aim at the Human Rights Campaign. A host of gay and straight bloggers are joining forces to put pressure on HRC to urge Obama to end Don’t(...)

Withers: Is DADT still around because of us?

James Withers — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:34:54 +0000

Spend anytime reading the comment sections on gay political sites and there is lots of vitriol for President Barack Obama. From DOMA to DADT, there is a palpable sense the Obama administration(...)

Obama says he supports gay rights

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:53:43 +0000

(Washington) Countering criticism that he’s done little on gay rights, President Barack Obama commemorated the 40th anniversary of the birth of the modern movement by welcoming its leaders to(...)

Gay activists impatient with Obama and Congress

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:45:56 +0000

(New York) Frustrated gay-rights leaders want President Barack Obama to be far more forceful in supporting their political goals, but they also fault the Democratic-led Congress and vow to step up lobbying efforts in hopes of seeing campaign promises fulfilled. “We can wait for the president to try to move members of Congress, or we [...]