Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)

Adam Lambert Will Acknowledge the Obvious on Rolling Stone

It's sort of hard to say Adam Lambert — who's never really hidden his sexuality (and Idol judge Kara DioGuardi already told The View Lambert wasn't closeted) — will "come out," but that's the big plan for next week's Rolling Stone. The event will be significant, if only because celebrities usually come out on the [...]

New Hampshire Will Become the 6th State of Gay Marriage Bliss

They're calling it a "compromise," but the same-sex marriage bill New Hampshire's House and Senate agreed on today changes just one word and adds one sentence to the bill they previously passed and sent to Gov. John Lynch. (The Senate previously approved Lynch's changes to make religious protections more explicit, but the House managed to [...]

Why Is Attention-Starved Beau Breedlove Suddenly Running From the Press?

To say Beau Breedlove isn't reveling in his media fame would be an understatement. He's happily given interviews to the media. He stripped down for porn rag Unzipped. And he's happily told his story to anyone with an email address. So why is he suddenly running from the press? CONTINUED » Permalink | 3 comments | Add [...]

Get ready for the Rally, the March and the Ballot…Again

Not that I even promote the idea of marriage in an anachronistic gender-traditional values sense, it the idea of selective rights that is the issue here. Why you and not me? What makes your existence and freedom more significant than mine? Nothing. Dogma and a 6-1 vote. So, what now? We do what the “minority” [...]

The Right To Party! This Weekend’s Meet In The Middle Events

This weekend, we fight for the right to marry. But the right to party has always been ours, and some would say we do it better than anyone. Here’s a list of the post-rally events sponsored by Meet In The Middle … (Click on the flyers to enlarge them) Friday Night The North Tower Circle will be featuring a [...]

Day One

Today is a day of firsts for me. This is my first official post for Queer Fresno. This is my very first true-blue blog post anywhere. This is also the first day of the most important battle I’ve ever been involved in. The battle for the civil rights of every gay, lesbian, transgender, and bisexual [...]

Former President Clinton 'evolving' on marriage equality

A little too late now that DOMA is in place and making a legal mess of the lives of committed gay and lesbian couples. He can't undo that no matter how much he evolves. (ABC's The Note):

On the issue of gay marriage -- which Clinton, like President Obama, personally opposes -- Clinton said of his position: "Frankly, it's evolving" as he sees more committed gay couples raising kids.

As ABC political director David Chalian has pointed out, Clinton isn't the only Democrat whose position on gay marriage is moving.

Clinton also expressed optimism that the military's "don't ask, don't tell policy" -- which he helped enact -- will eventually come off the books, allowing gay members of the armed services to serve openly.

"I think that time will lead to a repeal of this ban," Clinton said.

Bush and Clinton were at one of those "conversation with presidents" tours, this one held at Toronto's Convention Centre. There were no recording devices in the room and the media was allowed if it paid to attend -- tix ranged from $229 to as much as $2,500. The high-priced ticket gave the attendee a photo with the former presidents. Some comments at the ABC site:

Bill's view of gay marriage is "evolving"? Is anyone supposed to care? This is the man who saddled us with the odious Defense of Marriage Act - one of many Clintonian acts of unprincipled political calculation.
Posted by: skipper | May 30, 2009 12:47:00 AM

I'm so relieved that President Clinton's view of "gay" marriage is evolving. My view of his brand of "straight" marriage is evolving too - in the late '90s I thought, "So he got a blow job, so what!" Today, I've evolved to the point that I realize that Wild Bill is a sex addict who will compromise everything - his marriage vows on the alter before God, his wife, family and friends, his own dignity, the dignity and respect of his wife and daughter, the stability of the country, and the trust and respect of both his closest friends and the millions of citizens who believed the words that came out of his mouth.

And I"m supposed to be, what? Appreciative that his views about my equal rights are evolving?
Posted by: NewYorkJoe | May 30, 2009 1:26:45 AM

So a man who get's outside martial sexual favours from interns determines when he is okay, comfortable with gay marriage, when it's evolved.

these guys just need money.
Posted by: ritchie | May 30, 2009 8:20:21 AM

Sex With Ducks- The Musical

Fabulous takedown of Pat Robertson, who earlier asked his "The 7The 700 Club" audience if hate crimes legislation will protect "some really weird (person) who likes to have sex with ducks" or little boys:

Quack!

TX: Creationist nominated by Rick Perry denied chair of State Board of Ed

People in the Lone Star State are tired of the bible beating flat-earth set trying to slip "intelligent design" into the public schools. One big proponent of this kind of misinformation, Republican Don McLeroy, saw his nomination by Rick Perry to head up the Texas State Board of Ed drop-kicked by the state Senate. (Dallas Morning News):

The Senate rejected Republican Don McLeroy's nomination as chairman of the State Board of Education on Thursday after Democrats decried his lack of leadership and "endless culture wars" over evolution and other volatile topics.

...Several Democrats cited the recurring divisiveness on the board with McLeroy at the helm, along with his resistance to the views of educators and education experts on curriculum and other matters.

Gov. Rick Perry, who nominated McLeroy, will now have to select another member of the board to serve as chairman.

...In an hourlong debate on the nomination, Senate Democratic leader Leticia Van de Putte of San Antonio said that under McLeroy's leadership, the State Board of Education has become a "laughingstock of the nation" with its battles over evolution, sex education and other issues.

"His actions and leadership have caused the board to be extremely dysfunctional, and that has harmed the 4.7 million schoolchildren of Texas," she said. Van de Putte added that McLeroy has "recklessly disregarded the advice" of educa tion experts.

The Republicans countered with reasoning that only affirms why someone like McLeroy has no business in the field of public education. One defender, Sen. Steve Ogden said this:

"If we vote against Dr. McLeroy, the perception among many Texans will be that if you are a conservative and believe in the infallibility and literacy of the Bible, there is no need to apply to be on the State Board of Education."

You've got to be kidding me. Is this a serious statement? No one cares what McLeroy's personal beliefs are; he just cannot impose his religious view of the world upon the young people going through the Texas school system. One can only conclude that Sen. Ogden believes he also was elected to vote based his the infallibility of the Bible. The Texas GOP is obviously infested with a severe case of wingnuttery that needs to be healed.

Final Safe Schools Vote Expected Wednesday!

Queer Documentary Film Fest - A Must-See

This year's line up for the Queer Documentary Film Fest is once again looking great. It's an opportunity to see some of the best and most inspiring documentary films around. The Festival runs Thursday, May 28 through Sunday, May 31. All films show at the Clinton Street Theater in Portland (2522 SE Clinton Street) Check out their main webpage. Or go directly to this page to check out the details on the films and purchase tickets. There's a snazzy quick-guide here. This year Basic Rights Oregon is a community partner for the film Georgie Girl, which tells the story of New Zealander Georgina Beyer, the world's first openly transgender person elected to national office. It's playing on Saturday, May 30 at 1:30pm

I’ll Toast To That!