Controlling Protests at Funerals
I previously linked to an article about Kansas Senator Jean Schodorf introducing a bill which included specific times and locations when protesting at funerals would be banned here. Today the Washington Post reports that "at least five Midwestern states are…
Anti-Gay Harassment and Violence in Schools
Anti-gay bullying is one of the motives being considered by the Sunrise, Florida Police Department in the January 10th Bair Middle School incident in which a student allegedly cut a classmate with a razor blade after the classmate punched him…
Legalize All Forms of Marriage?
Dani Eyer, executive director of the ACLU of Utah, tells The Southern Voice that she answers the question “Will gay marriage lead to legalized group weddings?†with the following response each time it is asked: “The ACLU of Utah has…
‘Book of Daniel’ Gone
But it looks like the blog keeps going. NBC has cancelled The Book of Daniel because of "weak ratings." Did you get to see it, or did you blink? Previous posts here, here and here.
Notre Dame’s New President Concerned About Queer Film Festival
And about performances of "The Vagina Monologues" too. Rev. John Jenkins has decided to rename the school's queer film festival (formerly named, you'll never guess, Queer Film Festival) Gay & Lesbian Film: Filmmakers, Narratives, Spectatorships (the event will be limited…
Monday Night Links
New York Times Book Reviews: Male Like Me & The Conformist Bay Area Reporter: Leather community debates trans exclusion at upcoming contest : Kansas Lawmaker Moves to Control Protests at Funerals Chicago Tribune: Students face hate-crime charges San Francisco Business…
That Was Organized?
I find nothing odd about people riding the subway without their pants on.
David Lat’s Past Anti-Gay Comments
David Lat, who will take over Wonkette in the coming weeks with co-editor Alex Pareene, has had some interesting things to say about gays in the past. Today's New York Times article "They Fought the Law. They Both Won." includes…
White House Easter Egg Roll Controversy Begins
Oh no, the gays are going to bring their children to the Easter egg roll at the White House. And they are going to wear "Love makes a family" themed t-shirts. "Improper," says Mark Tooley of the Institute on Religion…
McGreevey’s Blog
James McGreevey is blogging with gay rights activist David Mixner. (It's not the first time their names have been heard together.) Read more: Former NJ governor writes blog with gay rights activist