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NYS Supreme Court: Decision speaks loudly on 'system of justice'

Op-Ed by Rhonda J Mangus NowPublic Exclusive The least-noticed cases sometimes say the most about the institution and our system of justice. They also say the most about the rights of a mother to the care,...

Amanda Simpson: Transgender Appointee to Commerce Department

President Obama recently appointed the first transgendered woman to a federal government position. Amanda Simpson, has been appointed to the Department of Commerce as a senior technical adviser. An aerospace and...

Rick Warren in debt for $900K, calls on 'flock' for cash

The United States most visible and controversial Evangelical Pastor, and alleged associate of 'The Family, Pastor Rick Warren, is in debt for $900K. Warren, who was selected by President...

Pakistan Supreme Court Orders Third Sex National Identity Cards

Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered a third sex be placed on National Identity cards. The move allows transvestites, eunuchs, and hermaphrodites to identify themselves as a distinct gender. Chief Justice of Pakistan,...

'Children of God' Exposes Homophobia in the Bahamas

A new documentary from gay filmmaker Kareem Mortimer exposes homophobia in the Bahamas. The documentary 'Children of God' opened earlier this month at the sixth annual Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) "...

Obama Administration defending DOMA in San Francisco case

This story below,  is in direct conflict with this Now Public story by this author,  last night.I am a bit confused as to what bill the House Senate Committee passed 8-1 this past week,  which...

Pink Triangle Press says 'it's a mistake to block homophobes'

Editorial director of the gay news group Pink Triangle Press, Matt Mills, said 'it's a mistake to block homophobes." Mills statement comes in response to the homophobic remarks recently made against openly gay...

BBC apologises, Ugandan Parliament debates anti-gay bill today

After defending, then ditching a controversial Uganda gay execution poll, the BBC has apologized after complaints about yesterday's on-line debate which asked "Should homosexuals face execution?" The BBC ditched...

Prediction: Obama will do nothing for Gay rights in 2010

Newsweek Magazine has released its Politics Predictions for 2010, declaring President Obama will do nothing for gay rights in 2010. The prediction ranked  #9, Obama Does Nada on Gay Rights. According to the...

Prop 8 sponsors will not have to show records, panel says

SAN FRANCISCO—The sponsors of  Proposition 8  -   California's gay marriage ban  -  will  not  be required  to turn over internal campaign documents and memos within the...

'Ex-Gay Therapist' Richard Cohen Spars With Rachel Maddow

Earlier this year, a three-day anti-gay conference held in Uganda was led by three Americans who are allegedly responsible for the continuing anti-gay vigilantism in Uganda. Richard Cohen's International Healing...

Kevin Jennings continues to be target of probes, attacks

This month,  President Obama's appointed Director of Safe Schools,  Kevin Jennings,  continues to be under attack by conservatives.   I must admit,  I do not care for Jennings' focus on...

Gay activist, political analyst Andrew Sullivan splits w/ right

I cannot support a movement which is deeply homophobic;  cynically employs fear of homosexuals to win votes. . . ~  Andrew Sullivan;  The Atlantic,  "Leaving the Right"  Andrew Sullivan,...

Hypocrisy of Bermuda's suppressed homosexual abuse cover up

"Senate takes note of the allegations of sexual abuse within the Bermuda Regiment and the need to resolve these allegations and ensure a framework is in place to allow future reporting, proper investigation and resolution." It follows revelations in...

Cyndi Lauper Summer Tour 08

Host Carson Kressley of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy fame kept the crowd laughing during the five hour show. The vibrant Kat Deluna, who had last summer’s hit song "Whine Up," got the audience dancing during her two-song set. Alternative Canadian rockers the Cliks...

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