The above video is a clip from Fox News America’s Newsroom from 8/13/08 discussing the recent addition of a transgender woman to America’s Next Top Model. The first transgender contestant on the show has caused quite a stir and received much attention in the news. Naturally, Fox News used the story as another opportunity to spread their [...]
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Today marks the 12th annual Day of Silence. Today, across the nation, students will remain silent in support of the thousands of GLBT students who are silenced on a daily basis in the form of homophobia. This year’s Day of Silence is dedicated to the memory of 15 year old Larry King, who was shot in [...]
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I have to give some serious props to Amy Burrow, high schooler from Independence, Missouri for the above art project that has caused a recent stir. Highlighted in a glass showcase are anti-gay posters symbolically behind the words “Love Conquers All.” It’s always refreshing to see young people spreading messages of acceptance and love, especially in [...]
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Not yet of course, but it certainly seems as if they’ll have to after a Maryland Judge put lien on the Westboro Baptist Church building. The building also houses the Phelps-chartered law offices. This could mean that the building is obtained by the court and sold to obtain payment towards the $5 million in damages [...]
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Earlier I wrote about Jay Leno and a website that was created in response to some off-color comments he’s made. Yesterday, he issued the following statement to people offended by his actions.
“In talking about Ryan’s first role, I realize that what I said came out wrong. I certainly didn’t mean any malice. I agree it [...]
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