February 16, 2012
New Jersey Legislature Passes Marriage Equality, LGBT Orgs React
Filed by Daniel Villarreal | February 16, 2012 7:00 PM |Today, the New Jersey Assembly passed the state marriage equality bill. Governor Chris Christie has vowed to veto the bill, but nationwide LGBT organizations think they can find the additional votes the need to pass the bill by 2014.Read More
LOGO Treats Accented English Speakers Like Bad Jokes
Filed by Daniel Villarreal | February 16, 2012 4:30 PM |The supposed "language barrier" of Drag Race's Kenya Michaels and the subtitled English of The A-List's Rodiney Santiago raise the question, "Why does LOGO treat its accented characters like idiots?"Read More
A More Positive Side of Vegan
Filed by James Holmes | February 16, 2012 4:00 PM |Earlier today I published a post condemning PETA's newest pro-vegan ad that promotes violence rather than compassion. After seeing the comments coming in, I thought I'd post a few videos that put veganism in the positive light it deserves. Read More
Why People Fantasize About Chris Brown Beating Them
Filed by Daniel Villarreal | February 16, 2012 3:30 PM |While Chris Brown performed at the Grammys, 25 women tweeted that they'd gladly let the abusive R&B singer beat them any time. Did these tweets glorify domestic abuse, indulge in rape fantasies or reveal something far darker?Read More
Mitt's Bailout Wreck in Michigan
Filed by Terrance Heath | February 16, 2012 2:30 PM |In this morning's Progressive Breakfast, I referred to Mitt Romney's Michigan TV spot as "Romney's Auto Bailout Spin-Out." Well, as it happens, things are worse than I thought. Read More
Comedy Central Suspends the Colbert Report
Filed by Bil Browning | February 16, 2012 1:30 PM |Comedy Central has suspended the Colbert Report through the rest of the week and will be running repeats instead.Read More
PETA Supports the Non - Ethical Treatment of Women?
Filed by James Holmes | February 16, 2012 12:30 PM |PETA is no stranger to controversy. For many people the first thing that comes to mind when we think of these animal rights' activists is images of paint throwing and nude ads starring celebrities. However, I have never seen something like this.Read More
GetEqual Hosts New York Event
Filed by Dr. Jillian T. Weiss | February 16, 2012 11:30 AM |Featuring an extended trailer of an acclaimed new film recounting the rise of LGBT direct action, and a discussion by two of the film's well-known subjects, this NYC event is one not to miss. Read More
Today in Marriage Equality: 3 State Roundup
Filed by Bil Browning | February 16, 2012 10:30 AM |There's lots of news about marriage equality legislation this morning. Here's what you need to know.Read More
There's Just Too Much to Mock for One Video
Filed by Bil Browning | February 16, 2012 9:28 AM |I was originally going to point out that - like any bad series - the Purity Bear has returned, but apparently changed gender and race. He's not voiced by a white guy this time; now he sounds like a...Read More
Melissa Harris-Perry on Obama's Evolution
Filed by Bil Browning | February 16, 2012 9:17 AM |"Am I gonna vote for him? Yeah, I'm gonna vote for the president. But am I irritated by him talking about an 'evolving' position on marriage when he's the child of an interracial couple? That's nuts. You know, like, stop....Read More
