November 18, 2011
Weekly Reader: Herman Cain's Sausage, the Word 'Cis,' & Asking a Favor
Filed by Bil Browning | November 18, 2011 6:45 PM |You weren't able to read every post on Bilerico Project last week? Don't worry! Every Friday I round up the best Bilerico posts from the past seven days to help you stay up to date on the latest queer news and analysis.Read More
Sec of Labor Issues Statement for Transgender Day of Remembrance
Filed by Bil Browning | November 18, 2011 3:45 PM |Now this is a big deal. Following on the heels of HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan's speech at a national transgender organization's gala fundraiser, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis has issued a statement recognizing the Transgender Day of Remembrance.Read More
All That Glitters
Filed by Guest Blogger | November 18, 2011 2:00 PM |Guest blogger Malic White asks, "Why have some queer folks been so offended by Savage in particular?" Is he going the route of major LGB organizations who handle trans issues badly?Read More
Break Out the Sugar: Marcel the Shell Is Back
Filed by Bil Browning | November 18, 2011 1:00 PM |Having a bad day? Then break out the sugar bowl, because you're about to watch the sweetest damn thing you've ever seen. WARNING: This will break your gigglebox.Read More
Radio Lab Investigates the Origin of HIV
Filed by Alex Blaze | November 18, 2011 12:00 PM |I listened to an interesting episode of Radio Lab this week, a podcast out of NYC. It was about the concept of Patient Zero, or that there's really one place where a disease (or an idea) starts.Read More
Antigay Forces File Proposed Initiative Against CA FAIR Education Act
Filed by Karen Ocamb | November 18, 2011 11:00 AM |The Committee to Repeal SB 48 - a newer version of the antigay StopSB48 crowd - filed a proposed initiative on Wednesday with the California Attorney General's office to again try to eliminate LGBTs from the California FAIR Education Act.Read More
Caption This: Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake
Filed by Bil Browning | November 18, 2011 10:00 AM |Posing for GQ Magazine, Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake look like they're playing slap, grab and tickle. What's your best caption for this photo? I know some of you will crack me up with this one. Read More
Benetton Pretends to Care about Diversity, Fails Again
Filed by Alex Blaze | November 18, 2011 9:00 AM |Benetton will drop an ad as soon as someone complains. Their current strategy at least saves some paper.Read More
NPH: Not a Role Model
Filed by Ed Team | November 18, 2011 8:30 AM |"I sort of go out of my way not to be Soap Box Johnny. We're super happy to lead by example, but even to define ourselves in any kind of leadership position I think is awkward. I cringe when I...Read More
Marilyn Manson & Britney Spears Cover Eurythmics
Filed by Bil Browning | November 18, 2011 8:00 AM |I really dislike Marilyn Manson's music, but this "Sweet Dreams" collaboration between the singer and Britney Spears isn't too bad. I hear it was used as a video during Britney's tour a few years ago to allow the performer...Read More
