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Thursday Watercooler: Gallagher stepping down as chair of NOM

James Withers — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:15:45 +0000

The machinery of death. Last night Georgia and Texas killed two men. White supremacist Lawrence Russell Brewer was convicted for the 1998 murder of James Byrd Jr. Brewer made no final statement(...)

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,(...)

Thursday Watercooler: Bishop Long’s accusers speak up

James Withers — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:08:16 +0000

Florida teacher back in the classroom. Social studies pedagogue Jerry Buell is back teaching students. The teacher was suspended for his Facebook outburst about gay marriage and an upset tummy.(...)

Withers: Another reason to heart Gillibrand

James Withers — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:51:40 +0000

Want to feel good this Friday? New York’s junior Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was at a forum this week. When asked about Rep. Michele Bachmann’s comment DADT will return once she gets elected(...)

NOM loses campaign disclosure appeal

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:00:35 +0000

A federal appeals court rejected the National Organization for Marriage’s effort to keep secret how much money they spent to support political candidates.

NOM argued that they didn’t need to(...)

Withers: Santorum makes it cold for the devil

James Withers — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:15:48 +0000

Satan’s chair has a few icicles today. Last night the Republicans had a presidential debate. Former Sen. Rick Santorum lowered the temperature in Hades by going after Iran for “trampling the(...)

Thursday Watercooler: Leave Bert and Ernie alone

James Withers — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:36:15 +0000

Bert and Ernie are just friends. Let it go. There is a movement to get Sesame Street’s Bert and Ernie married. Meh. A waste of time, like glitter bombs. The creators of the fuzzy duo have(...)

NOM releases anti-gay pledge, Bachmann jumps on board

logointern3 — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:00:19 +0000

Political pledges are popular this election season with Republicans, with presidential hopefuls Michelle Bachmann, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum signing the National Organization for(...)

Anti-gay marriage rallies as NY ceremonies begin

Jennifer Vanasco — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:00:17 +0000

(Albany, NY) Thousands of opponents of gay marriage took to the streets in loud and sometimes tense protests Sunday, the first day that legal same-sex weddings were performed.

The National(...)

Bigotry Watch: Maggie Gallagher needs to actually read the First Amendment

David Badash — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:30:19 +0000

Maggie Gallagher, Chuck Grassley, heck, maybe all conservatives (including Sarah Palin!) and anti-equality fear-mongers need to actually read the First Amendment. I’m sure if you’re reading(...)