Exclusive: Governor David Paterson Discusses Marriage Equality Bill, Maine Ballot Measure, Accomplishments and Campaign
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New York Governor David Paterson has scheduled a special session of the state Senate for this Tuesday, November 10. Paterson has placed a marriage equality bill on the session's agenda. Read Full Story
Movies: 'We Are All Precious'
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« News: DNC, Enceladus, Boyzone, NOM Woes, Rihanna, Sports Bar | Main 11/06/2009 NATHANIEL ROGERS Nathaniel would live inside a movie theater but for the poor internet reception. He blogs daily at the Film Experience. YOUR FEATURE PRESENTATIONYou're barely a reel into Lee Daniel's Precious (based on the novel Push by Sapphire) before you begin to realize that maybe Job didn't have it so bad after all. Claireece "Precious" Jones is suffering.... Read Full Story
News: DNC, Enceladus, Boyzone, NOM Woes, Rihanna, Sports Bar
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« Towleroad Guide to the Tube #566 | Main | Movies: 'We Are All Precious' » 11/06/2009 Email reveals deception on the part of the DNC with regard to assistance of Question 1 in Maine and lies about directing Mainers to vote for progressive causes. Jon Hamm in high school. What does Maine's marriage loss mean to California? Vermont lawmaker relieved of masturbation charges: "Perkett said his review of the evidence found that Flanagan did engage in th... Read Full Story
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #566
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« Watch: Trans Retired U.S. Army Col. Diane Schroer on ENDA | Main | News: DNC, Enceladus, Boyzone, NOM Woes, Rihanna, Sports Bar » 11/06/2009 FIRED: Hate group MassResistance champions case of Massachusetts man who says he was fired for his belief in traditional marriage. FILIPINO PRISONERS: They're back with a Queen medley. WHEN - SOME SAY: New York Governor David Paterson launches reelection campaign. For recent Guides to the Tube, click HERE. ... Read Full Story
Watch: Trans Retired U.S. Army Col. Diane Schroer on ENDA
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Although there were no transgender witnesses at yesterday's ENDA hearings, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) made sure transgender voices were heard. Retired U.S. Army Col. Diane Schroer and Earline Budd spoke at a press conference before the ENDA hearings yesterday. Officer Mike Carney spoke as well. Read Full Story
Giving Good Face
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Celebs and unknowns got ready for their close-ups in these shots from a forthcoming book by photographer John Russo called About Face. Russo used type 55 Polaroid film and used natural light. Read Full Story
Pete Rose Contemplates Human Sushi Platter in Outtake from Bruno
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In a scene identical to the one he used to punk Paula Abdul, Bruno degrades the gardeners by having them serve as furniture for a Pete Rose interview, and then rolls out the human sushi platter. Read Full Story
Alabama Lawmaker Wants to Cut Off Domestic Partner Benefits
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Saying the University of Alabama Birmingham's policy of offering health benefits to same-sx partners runs counter to the state's ban on same-sex marriage, state lawmaker DuWayne Bridges has been gathering support for a proposal to block the benefits, the Birmingham News reports: Read Full Story
Former Editor Judy Wieder Revises Attack on The Advocate
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On Wednesday I posted about an attack on Here Media and The Advocate by former editor Judy Wieder. Wieder pulled the original (which was published on November 2 at 3:51 pm) and posted a new version two days later, saying she hadn't realized it was a rough draft (November 4 at 2:48 pm). Read Full Story
Fort Worth Officers Receive Inadequate Suspensions for Gay Bar Raid
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At a press conference yesterday, Fort Worth police chief Jeff Halstead announced that a chapter was being closed in discussing investigations related to the June raid on the Rainbow Lounge: Read Full Story