June 10, 2008
The Mongol horde
Filed by Bil Browning | June 10, 2008 6:15 PM |While Mayor Ballard is clamoring to build a new Chinatown, my neighborhood has apparently been overrun by the Mongol horde. Someone please build a big wall soon! Not only did I get a gun stuck in my face on Thursday...Read More
Bishop Robinson says "I do!"
Filed by Rev Irene Monroe | June 10, 2008 6:00 PM |The Right Reverend V. Gene Robinson is the most dangerous bishop in the worldwide Anglican Communion. But witnessing this man of quiet dignity and humble beginnings join in civil union with his partner, Mark Andrew, you must ask yourself: why?...Read More
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's stand against same-sex marriage
Filed by Alex Blaze | June 10, 2008 5:00 PM |A few people on the left are wondering how the Religious Right, who hates both Muslims and gays, will reconcile Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's rejection of counsel because of same-sex marriage, either in Massachusetts or California. From the Wall Street Journal:...Read More
Transgender Pride
Filed by Donna Rose | June 10, 2008 4:00 PM |June is PRIDE month in most cities and states across the country (Phoenix PRIDE is in April - by June it's too hot). All manner of celebrations, parades, and other activities are planned to observe this month set aside to...Read More
Faux News Strikes Again
Filed by Waymon Hudson | June 10, 2008 3:00 PM |Does anyone even think Fox News is really a news station anymore? In a segment discussing Barack and Michelle Obama's now famous fist-bump, Fox News anchor E.D. Hill decided to turn an innocent expression of love between a couple into...Read More
Monica's NE Transgender Pride Speech
Filed by Monica Roberts | June 10, 2008 2:00 PM |Projectors, Last weekend I had the honor along with fellow Bilerico contributor Donna Rose of speaking at the first annual New England Transgender Pride March and Rally in Northampton, MA. I wrote a blog post about my exciting history-making weekend...Read More
2500
Filed by Bil Browning | June 10, 2008 1:00 PM |Wow. This is post #2500 that I've written since starting the blog. 2500. How should I celebrate? I need something that will stick with you and succinctly sum up the addiction of blogging - something retro and cool. Oooh! I...Read More
One Mighty (PFLAG) Party
Filed by Steve Ralls | June 10, 2008 12:00 PM |On Saturday morning, I had the great privilege of joining 30 PFLAG parents, and PFLAG executive director Jody Huckaby in Orlando for an early morning demonstration at the First Presbyterian Church. "Love Won Out" was staging its latest (and 50th)...Read More
A Fight I Didn't Pick
Filed by Guest Blogger | June 10, 2008 10:00 AM |Editors' Note: Guest blogger Stephen I. Cohen is a Member of the House of Representatives for Tennessee's 9th District, roughly encompassing the City of Memphis. He serves on the Judiciary and Transportation committees where he is a fierce campaigner for...Read More
Thank you, St. Gregory
Filed by Gina de Vries | June 10, 2008 9:00 AM |St. Gregory of Nyssa is one of the most crazy and beautiful churches I've ever been in. They're a progressive, very queer-friendly Episcopal church, but all of the art inside is very Russian and Greek Orthodox-influenced -- extremely ornate, and...Read More
Life is like a box of Google
Filed by Ed Team | June 10, 2008 7:30 AM |"We're going through a process where you get a whole bunch of names, and ya ... Well, basically, it's a Google. You just, you know, what you can find out now on the Internet. It's remarkable, you know." -- Republican...Read More
Why does this sound like an Amway presentation?
Filed by Bil Browning | June 10, 2008 7:00 AM |iPhone users: Click to watch Watch a campaign strategy briefing from McCain 2008 Campaign Manager Rick Davis. You know you need a good giggle with your coffee....Read More
