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In "The Advocate": Minority Report
Rod Online less than a day agoOur latest column in the Sept. 23 issue of The Advocate. Of the 50 men and women who occupy governor’s mansions in the United States, only two, David Paterson and Deval Patrick, are black.
Barack Obama Covers French "GQ"
Rod Online less than a day agoThe week after making history and accepting the Democratic nomination for president before a crowd of 70,000 people, Barack Obama is omnipresent on the news stands.
Back Up to Speed
Rod Online less than a day agoWhew. What a week. This morning we are getting back up to speed after a peace offering to the tech gods.
Court Uphold's NYS Recognition of Out-of-State Gay Marriages
Rod Online 4 days agoExcellent news on the marriage equality front. A New York trial court upholds Gov. David Paterson's executive order that directed state agencies to recognize the recognize valid same-sex marriages performed in other states or countries.
Tech Issues
Rod Online 5 days agoSorry folks. Posting will be light today and tomorrow. Having major DSL, phone and wifi issues at home, so, we're stuck here and awaiting tech support.
Sarah Palin Confirms 17-Year-Old Daughter's Pregnancy
Rod Online 6 days agoRight-wing, evangelical Republican vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin confirms her 17-year-old daughter is pregnant.
Breaking: Floodwaters Top and Breach Levee in New Orleans
Rod Online Sep 01 08Developing news on Hurricane Gustav. CNN reports floodwaters have overtopped the Industrial Canal Levee in New Orleans.
New Orleans Evacuates as Gustav Upgraded to Category 4
Rod Online Aug 30 08Hurricane Gustav is upgraded to an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 hurricane. Thousands of residents of New Orleans flee a storm that threatens to strike the Gulf Coast harder than Hurricane Katrina did three years ago this weekend.
Olympic Fashion in "Men's Fitness"
Rod Online Aug 30 08Just in case you're looking for another dose of Olympic hotness. The August issue of Men's Fitness features a two-page editorial of Olympic-themed fashion.
Right-Wing, Anti-Gay Palin Also Denies Global Warming is Manmade
Rod Online Aug 30 08More colorful details emerge on the extreme politics of Sarah Palin, the anti-gay, social conservative former small town Alaska mayor turned first term governor tapped for the number two spot on the Republican ticket.
Some Thoughts on Sarah Palin: Be Very, Very Careful When Criticizing
Rod Online Aug 29 08John McCain's selection of Sarah Palin was a bold move. Mitt Romney or Tim Pawlenty would have made more sense from a strategic point of view.
Gay Republicans Praise McCain's Anti-Gay VP Choice as "Inclusive"
Rod Online Aug 29 08While gay progressives and Democrats are generally underwhelmed with the Hail Mary pass thrown by John McCain's choice of the obscure, one-term Gov.
McCain Picks Alaska's Anti-Gay, Former Beauty Queen Gov. as VP
Rod Online Aug 29 08The morning after the Democratic Party nominates its first black presidential candidate, John McCain and the Republicans shake up the election.
Obama's Speech: Gays and Lesbians Deserve "Lives Free of Discrimination"
Rod Online Aug 28 08Did you hear it? Near the end of Barack Obama's acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination, our new nominee included gays and lesbians in his vision for "The American Future.
Prepared Text of Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech
Rod Online Aug 28 08Here is the full text of Barack Obama's acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination for the presidency.
Cullen Jones Begins New Swimming Program for Inner City Youth
Rod Online Aug 28 08Rod 2.0 fave Cullen Jones returns to the news. While some Olympic gold medalist are cashing in for quick endorsement deals, Cullen Jones takes some time off from training to establish a diversity swimming program for inner city youth.
Eric Benet on "Love & Life"
Rod Online Aug 28 08You may have noticed that Eric Benet and Friday/Reprise/Warner Bros. Records have joined team Rod 2.0 as Premium Sponsors.
Will Obama's Acceptance Speech at Invesco Field Become a "Rock Concert"?
Rod Online Aug 28 08When Barack Obama announced last month that he would deliver his nomination address in an outdoor stadium in front of 75,000 people, it thrilled the Democratic Party faithful and astounded the media.
An Historic Night: 45th Anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" Speech
Rod Online Aug 28 08Tonight will be a momentous and an historic evening. Barack Obama, junior senator from Illinois, will accept the nomination of the Democratic Party for the presidency.
HIV Spreading in New York City at Three Times National Rate, Black/Latino Gay Men Hit Hardest
Rod Online Aug 28 08Very disturbing news on the fight against HIV/AIDS. New data show HIV is spreading in New York City at about three times the national rate and black gay and bisexual men are hit the hardest, according to new findings by.
