Last night while we were all trying to figure out who hell this Johnny guy is, Canada legalized gay marriage. Those Canadians...they're always so sneaky!
We've received reports from gays close to the right-wing insider meetings that occur every week at Grover Norquist's American's for Tax Reform that right-wing activists close to the President are going to recommend that he nominate a black woman for Supreme Court Justice. They believe Democrats will have a harder time attacking a black woman, even if she is a wolf in sheep's clothing. And that leaves us with:
Since the Presidential election is right around the corner (it's only 3 1/2 more years people!!), it's time to talk about the hottest woman-on-woman action DC has ever seen (well...the closest I as a gay boy will ever see to woman-on-woman action anyway).Gay Democrats Call For Rove's Head
P.S. If you want to come dressed up in costume as a spy and protest the media will love that. Think: trench coat, sunglasses and a little nametag that says, "Spy."
David Beckham is a beautiful man. He's got a nice smile. I spoke to him at a party. He's a gay icon and I know he likes it.
"We remain stunned that the New York Times Science section would carry such a shoddy, sensationalistic and downright insulting story. It — and the profoundly flawed 'study' it purports to cover — are laced with biased premises, misstatements and inaccuracies. It equates sexual orientation with sexual arousal, as supposedly measured by a crude device — considered highly suspect by researchers — in the hands of an individual with a long history of controversial research. It defames the truth in the lives and loves of millions of bisexual men. The Times should be ashamed."
Said Smith: "I told [the staff member] it is reprehensible that Schwarzenegger, a professed Catholic and so-called Republican, would put the special rights of perverts above the protection of innocent children."
Besides the e-mails to Moto-brock, the Mayor also addressed e-mails concerning a proposed gay district. Over and over again, West wrote he was not in support of the idea. Dozens of people also e-mailed him about the city extending benefits to domestic partners, he wrote to several, saying he planned to veto the ordinance if it was passed by city council.
Originally published in 1966 by Greenleaf Classics, "Song of the Loon" is a lusty gay frontier romance that tells the story of Ephraim MacIver, a 19th-century outdoorsman, and his travels through the American wilderness, where he meets a number of characters who share with him stories, wisdom and homosexual encounters.
Potomac, Md.: In re: today's column about ABC's cancelled reality show "The Neighborhood": Why was this show even considered, let alone made? Three Caucasian Christian Republican families sitting in judgment over who would move in next door? This isn't a reality show, it's a nightmare. I saw the promo for it last week and I was stunned. It's 2005 and this kind of (expletive deleted) still goes on. The only way I see this show airing is if it's edited down to a 2- hour special against prejudice.
Lisa de Moraes: Have to disagree with you. The two hours I saw were very interesting. Listening to the residents talk to the camera without seeming to be aware how prejudiced and narrow minded they were was fascinating. And the reactions of the contestants to the residents was interesting. I'm told that one couple decided if they won the house they'd sell it immediately because they did not want to live in that kind of a neighborhood with these people for neighbors. Too bad it wasn't a documentary instead of a contest to win a home. It was the home as prize that tripped up ABC.
"I've definitely had opportunities with women. My mum has said that she wished I was gay - I don't think she likes my taste in men," femalefirst quoted Anderson, who was once married to actor Tommy Lee, as saying.
"You're either gay, straight or lying," as some gay men have put it.
A NOTE REGARDING WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD: In late June, GLAAD expressed concerns to ABC about the structure of Welcome to the Neighborhood and the fact that unchecked prejudice and discrimination in the first few episodes sent a problematic message to those who would not invest the full six hours in the series. This message clearly was not the intent of the producers. To meet our concerns, ABC invited GLAAD to view the entire six-hour series to witness the transformation that occurs, and it is indeed moving.
ABC acknowledged the series' structural challenges and informed us that they would look at ways of addressing them. We were hopeful they would find a solution that would address our mutual concerns. The network's decision to shelve the show indefinitely was unexpected.
Contrary to characterizations in some media outlets, GLAAD did not ask ABC to remove, or to consider removing, Welcome to the Neighborhood from its schedule.
We remain hopeful that ABC will be able to address the series' structural issues and allow viewers to experience these remarkable families' moving journey toward understanding and acceptance.
“Justice Sandra Day O’Connor has a long and distinguished record as a consensus builder in a closely divided court. Justice O’Connor’s retirement is a clarion call to every American that our rights are in grave danger. The loss of Justice O’Connor’s moderate voice is a serious threat to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights, to women’s rights and to protections for racial, ethnic and religious minorities. We must all come together to fight for a replacement who follows in the justice’s tradition.
“During her time on the court, Justice O’Connor became increasingly supportive of equal rights for all Americans. Her concurring opinion in Lawrence v. Texas recognized the basic equality of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people under law. In opinions in First Amendment cases she protected the constitutional wall between church and state. Justice O’Connor also voted to uphold the right to choose and to preserve universities’ right to promote diversity.
“The retirement of this mainstream and fair-minded justice leaves a void on a court that is so closely divided. We need a nominee that all Americans can rally behind. As President Bush and the U.S. Senate consider a replacement on the bench, they should abandon partisanship and seek consensus on a nominee who will protect every American fairly.
“America deserves a fair-minded justice who will recognize every American’s right to equality. As Justice O’Connor retires, there is an opportunity to select another justice who recognizes the fundamental importance of equality under the law and whose decisions will be guided by it. Given the crucial role played by the Supreme Court in the protection of civil rights and civil liberties, the stakes for the country could not be higher.
“President Bush should look to consult with the Senate on a justice who walks in Justice O’Connor’s footsteps of fairness. Her moderate, thoughtful voice on the bench was a positive influence on the court and we hope that her replacement mirrors those qualities.”
Statement by Matt Foreman, Executive Director
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force:
"This is a sad day for the Supreme Court and for America. Justice O'Connor has frequently been an essential vote and voice of reason in crucial decisions involving basic constitutional rights. We call upon President Bush not to capitulate to the demands of extremists, and nominate a successor who will — like Justice O'Connor — be driven by the law, not reactionary ideology.
"We also call upon the president to honor the advice and consent role the Constitution gives the Senate in the nomination and confirmation of Supreme Court nominees, including meaningful consultation with both parties and supporting a thoughtful, deliberate and thorough review of the nominee's record."
Dear President Bush:
"This is to inform you of my decision to retire from my position as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Untied States, effective upon the nomination and confirmation of my successor.
"It has been a great privilege, indeed, to have served as a member of the Court for 24 terms.
"I will leave it with enormous respect for the integiry of the Court and its role under our constitutional structure."
Sincerely,
Sandra Day O'Connor
