Starbucks Cup Inappropriate at Baylor
Baylor University has removed this "inappropriate" cup from their campus. A dining contractor has removed coffee cups with a gay author's quote from a Starbucks at Baylor University, saying it was inappropriate for the Baptist school. Aramark, which oversees the…
School Club Bill to Resurface
I previously posted about the State Board of Education of Georgia's proposal that students be required to get written permission from parents before they can join glbtq school clubs (and all other school clubs) here. This article in the New…
Love Without Action
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health has ordered Love In Action International Incorporated to close their two Tenn. facilities by this Friday! I'm suddenly in a good mood - and let me tell you, my mood has *not* been good…
Coming Together After Katrina
In this weeks Time Magazine you'll find "Guess Who's ," which highlights the story of a conservative straight couple who reached out to gay family in need. When Forrest King was told by the American Red Cross and FEMA that…
‘Vulgar’ Gay Posters in Italy
Photographer Oliviero Toscani's recent advertisements, which feature "two men kissing and groping on a sofa," are creating quite the stir in Italy. 'These posters are vulgar and a bad example for our children,' said a spokesman for the parents association…
The ‘Baghdad Blogger’ and Shariah Law
Yesterday's Washington Times featured a piece, titled "'Baghdad Blogger' says lives of homosexuals worse now," about Salam Pax's (the Internet name of the "Baghdad Blogger") concerns over the decision to adopt Islamic Shariah law in the draft Iraqi constitution. WASHINGTON…
Vatican Looks for Hard Evidence
The Vatican has requested US Roman Catholic seminaries be checked for gays. I hear those gays are harder to get rid of than fleas. *NYT registration may be required to view article.
Shaq on Our Side
Doesn't even have a uniform yet, and he's already doing more than most cops. MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Shaquille O'Neal has been credited with an assist away from the basketball court, following a suspect who allegedly assaulted a gay…
Gwen Araujo Verdict Announced
Michael Magidson and Jose Merel have been found guilty of the murder of Gwen Araujo, a 17-year-old trans teen, and face 15 years to life in jail for murder but were cleared of hate crime charges. A mistrial has been…
Need a Mortgage? What ‘Groups’ Do You Belong To?
Required information requested on a mortgage application: 1. Income 2. Employment 3. Credit 4. Are you a part of, or have you ever been part of the following groups - bisexual, homosexual or an intravenous drug user? (if so, you…