May 28, 2010
QMF: A word from our demonic master
Filed by Bil Browning | May 28, 2010 | 5:00 PM |Since the religious right has been trumpeting it everywhere, the secret is out that we're all hedonistic demented freaks possessed by the devil and fighting for our Nazi masters. So when the Prince of Darkness asked to be this week's...Read More
Incrementalism Shoe on the Other Foot on DADT
Filed by Dr. Jillian T. Weiss | May 28, 2010 | 4:00 PM |John Aravosis of Americablog yesterday called out the liberal Center for American Progress (CAP). As he notes, CAP has been on a rather public campaign to take credit for the entire Don't Ask, Don't Tell compromise that has much of...Read More
Stonewall Statement Regarding DADT Repeal Vote
Filed by Jerame Davis | May 28, 2010 | 3:41 PM |Indiana Stonewall Democrats released the following statement today regarding yesterday's historic votes to move forward with the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". Yesterday, five Indiana Democrats stood on the right side of history and voted to repeal the discriminatory...Read More
This Memorial Day
Filed by Sean Martin | May 28, 2010 | 3:00 PM |Plenty to remember. Plenty to think about as well. Unlike most of my activist friends, I'm not as hopeful about the fate of DADT. I honestly believe we're being played, in an enormous shell game that's hopelessly stacked against us....Read More
DADT: Are we pulling a Veruca Salt?
Filed by Bil Browning | May 28, 2010 | 2:00 PM |Kudos to Projector Aaron for this great analogy to the recent debate on repealing the discriminatory Don't Ask Don't Tell policy. Grassroots activists' sturm und drang has stood in direct contrast to the more conciliatory tones taken by some of...Read More
Am I A Smug, Privileged Jerk?
Filed by Dr. Jillian T. Weiss | May 28, 2010 | 1:00 PM |Recently, someone suggested to me that I am condescending and obtuse towards low-income transgender people of color. She noted that I insist on putting white wealthy trans women as the judges of what is legitimate, and worthy of further action....Read More
Insightful Yet Still Blind: MSNBC Just Doesn't Get the LGBT Civil Rights Movement
Filed by Rebecca Juro | May 28, 2010 | 12:00 PM |I mean, what else could it be? How else can you explain the logic involved in presenting the kind of excellent coverage MSNBC has been doing on Don't Ask, Don't Tell and the virtually absolute silence from the network on...Read More
Life is hard when you're a dog
Filed by Bil Browning | May 28, 2010 | 11:00 AM |Today's Caption This photo comes courtesy of my dog, Lucky. Jerame and I had to laugh last night when he flopped down and stretched out on our loveseat with a big groan. I snapped a quick picture because I knew...Read More
Darling Man Dance: Early 20th century gay/drag ball
Filed by Gloria Brame, Ph.D. | May 28, 2010 | 10:30 AM |Another fabulous find, this vintage photo seems to be ca. 1920s-30s. I love everything about this precious piece of history -- except for not knowing the story behind it. A private event? A gay nightclub? US? Berlin? Agh! Any thoughts,...Read More
Don't Ask Don't Tell Repeal Passes House and Senate Armed Service Committee, Soldiers Still at Risk
Filed by Joe Mirabella | May 28, 2010 | 9:30 AM |An amendment to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell passed the House of Representatives Thursday night with a vote of 234 to 194. 5 Republicans voted in favor of the Amendment. 229 Democratic Representatives voted in favor. The Senate Armed Services...Read More
1961: Love Letter to a Soldier
Filed by Guest Blogger | May 28, 2010 | 8:30 AM |Editors' Note: "Stories from the Frontlines: Letters to President Barack Obama" was launched to underscore the urgent need for congressional action and presidential leadership in the fight to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT). With the House and Senate votes,...Read More
Cream Rises
Filed by Kate Clinton | May 28, 2010 | 8:00 AM |Do you celebrate Shallow Day? Did you see the American Idol finale? The best singer always comes in second....Read More
Barney Frank on DADT repeal
Filed by Bil Browning | May 28, 2010 | 7:30 AM |"The votes in the Senate Committee and on the House floor to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" constitute one of the most important advances in our fight against prejudice based on sexual orientation. A very few years from now, it...Read More
Liza Does Donna Summer!
Filed by D Gregory Smith | May 28, 2010 | 7:00 AM |In anticipation (or comparison) of/to Ms Minnelli's Sex and the City 2's "Single Ladies"- a 1980 clip of La Liza in the prime of camp.......Read More
