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Rev. Irene Monroe: Pastor Donnie McClurkin's Gay Church

This week she takes a look at the hypocrisy of the Obama-approved, recloseted homosexual pastor Donnie McClurkin and his church versus openly gay gospel singer Ton?x.

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A Flood of Sarah Palin Knock-Off Books, Also

From MSNBC:

Sarah Palin may fashion herself as a go-it-alone maverick, but her book is producing a crowd.

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Levi Johnston's First Released Photo From Playgirl Shoot

Does one call this "beefcake" or "moosecake"?

Apparently future releases from Playgirl feature a hockey stick.

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In The Advocate: PHB interview with Mark Kleinschmidt, the openly gay mayor-elect of Chapel Hill

I was contacted by The Advocate several days ago to see if I was interested in doing a piece for the mag on Chapel Hill's incoming mayor, Mark Kleinschmidt, who is openly gay and won only by a hair (106 votes), in what is one of the most liberal cities in NC.

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Lambda Legal brings 'equal (gay) pay for equal work' lawsuit against Arizona

Under the leadership of Gov. Janet Napolitano, the Arizona state government in 2008 created a health insurance benefit for the domestic partners and children of state employees and retirees.

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How will GLAD's victory in the DOMA Section 3 challenge affect me?

Today, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) filed a Motion for Summary Judgment in US District Court as part of their response to the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Motion to Dismiss Gill v.

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Utah U.S. Congressman thinks Prejean could run for office because of her 'strong message'

Only in bible-beating America can such hypocrisy and batsh*ttery be married in one insane statement.

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Video from Puerto Rico of Suspect Arrested This Morning

Link here.

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Washington Blade and Southern Voice closure 'whodunit'

I guess we shouldn't be surprised that the shocking closure of the Washington Blade has a back story that illuminates that it wasn't just a matter of a publication's parent company, Window Media, in financial trouble.

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NH Republican Radio Host Fired for Homophobic Rant, GOP Response Exposes Their Hypocrisy

 Crossposted with Unite the Fight.

Out New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley and I share the same birthday.

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GLAD Files Motion Challenging Govt Motion to Dismiss "Gill", DOMA Section 3

New Press Release from GLAD:

GLAD Forcefully Responds to U.S. Motion to Dismiss DOMA Lawsuit; Seeks Final Ruling in Favor of Plaintiff Couples

Stepping up its litigation challenging Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) today filed in the U.

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Wash. Times' Pruden: Obama lacks 'blood impulse' to lead the U.S. because of mother's jungle fever

Add this to the post-racial society pile! There was a time when racist bullsh*t like this went on in private conversation, but Washington Times editor emeritus Wesley Pruden apparently goes balls to the wall with this bit of miscegenation analysis of the background of the President of the United States.

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Oklahoma pol to file bill to counter fed hate crimes law -- or else necrophilia will be protected

Here we are, back to the land of Sally Kern, where the hot bigoted wind comes sweepin' down the plain.

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Press Release from Puerto Rico

Many thanks to iReporter Chris Pagan for the speedy translation and this photo of the suspect.

9:55 AM - NOVEMBER 17 09 - PUERTO RICO

INSPECTION OF SUSPECTED KILLER OF A YOUNG GAY MAN

The main suspect of the cruel murder of a young homosexual man was arrested last night and could be taken to a judge early today to be pressed for charges.

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Georgia Teacher Charged With Putting "Hit" On Alleged Gay Student

From the Atlanta Journal-Constitution comes a story that a high school teacher has been charged with physically threatening and "putting a hit out" on a student, after learning that the 16 year old boy is gay.

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Arrest Made In Puerto Rico Gay Teen Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado Murder Case

From Back2Stonewall comes news of an arrest made in the horrific murder of 19 year old Jroge Steven Lopez Mercado- translated from Primerahora.

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They came, they protested, they got ignored: Anti-hate crimes legislation rally a huge disaster

crossposted on Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters

Gary Cass and his Christian Anti-Defamation Commission held their protest against lgbt inclusive hate crimes legislation yesterday and I think it's safe to say that despite the hype and the myriad other organizations and personalities involved, including Harry Jackson, Rick Scarborough, Janet Porter* (seen here above pushing her silly book), Matt Barber, etc.

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Jesse Connolly: 'Observations from the Trenches in Maine'

Cross-posted with permission from Huffington Post.

Observations from the Trenches in Maine

By Jesse Connolly Former Campaign Manager of No on 1 / Protect Maine Equality

While it's difficult and, one might suggest, even slightly irresponsible to weigh in on our marriage equality loss so soon, it's also tough to sit on the sidelines while others make sweeping proclamations or conclusions, usually hundreds or thousands of miles away from Maine.

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Geoff Kors: Speech To Equality California Awards Event In San Diego, California

The speech below is the one that Geoff Kors, the executive director of Equality California, gave at the Equality California Awards Ceremony in San Diego, California, on November 12, 2009.

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Open thread: Intellectual love from the mailbag

Let's lighten up the mood in the coffeehouse between the somber headlines. Feel free to share links and news stories.

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