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Where's the Apology for Susan Rice?
Emails released this week vindicate the former secretary of state hopeful. MSNBC's Morgan Whitaker, producer at the Rev. Al Sharpton's PoliticsNation, asks where the Republicans are who accused her of incompetence and worse. Last fall Republicans launched a series of scathing attacks on Susan Rice as the U.S. Show More Summary
Angelina's Announcement: What It Means for Black Women
Dr. Aletha Maybank wonders in a piece for Ebony whether the celebrity-inspired buzz around prevention will help reduce racial disparities in treatment. Read full article...
How Much Can You Borrow from a Reverse Mortgage?
Reverse mortgages have a number of different factors that go into the determination of the borrower’s benefit amount, or the loan amount that they will ultimately receive. The property value is one of those factors, but so too is the borrower’s age, interest rates at the time, the program that the borrower chooses, fees associated [...]
Texas Bill Would Limit Transgender Marriage Rights
For a state that gives a lot of lip service to individual liberty, Texas state legislators seem to go out of their way to find ways to restrict LGBT rights. The latest: a bill designed to make it harder for transgender people to marry. Senate Bill 1218 would require people to present photo ID to [...]
Fawk A Hater: Kimmy Cakes Defends Her Swirly Boo Thang Kanye, Calls Gay Rumors “Absurd”
Kudos to Kim for defending her man.
Kim Kardashian Calls Kanye West Gay Rumors Absurd
According to Radar Online
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have been fighting rumors that her baby daddy Kanye West is gay and getting close to
Truman's Book Club: 'Rodeo'
Howdy cowboy! A new collection of vintage photographs by Bruce of Los Angeles
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Butch Please: A Letter to Baby Butches
I have every faith in you, baby butch. I know you will be careful with this word and its legacy. It looks like a badge but it feels like a battleaxe, and I need you to know that it’s five times as difficult to earn and ten million times more dangerous.
Portugal Approves Adoption Rights for Same-Sex Spouses
The measure allows one spouse to adopt the other's adopted or biological children. read more
People Aint Isht: Man Sets Neighbor’s Yard On Fire Because His Grass Was Too High
Sometimes people just snap.
Man Sets Neighbor’s Yard On Fire
According to Fox Atlanta
Authorities say a man who allegedly set a neighbor’s yard on fire in Cartersville on Wednesday has turned himself in to authorities in North Carolina. Cartersville
Annie Polland: An Old Idea Stirs Up New Controversy
We do not subject our visitors to IQ tests; the curiosity in their faces, the intelligence of their questions, and the empathy they feel for immigrants of America's past and for each other testify to the future of this country and the role that immigrants have played, and continue to play, in shaping this great city and country.
New Infographic Shows LGBT Equality Status Across Europe
As millions of LGBTs and allies around the globe locked lips for the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia today, ILGA-Europe has published an interesting infographic showing the status of LGBT equality in each of the 58 European countries. In the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map below, green areas show where LGBT equality is most accepted, while [...]
S.F. Gay Couple Throw Fund-raiser for Trans Woman's Breast Implants
Will Lenker and James Spinello want their employee to have a smooth transition. read more
Le1f is Having a 'Spa Day': VIDEO
We've previously featured NYC rapper Le1f's clips "Wut" and "Soda". He's back with a steamy new clip and he's ready for a "Spa Day". Check it out, AFTER THE JUMP...
Baseball Caps
Pitcher or catcher, put your hat on this summer
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Hot Sheet for May 17, 2013
The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: from Trekkie ecstasy to old-school queens. read more
Troian Bellisario / Jonathan Groff Starrer C.O.G. to Open Outfest
Outfest LA, Los Angeles’ eleven-day LGBT Film Festival, has announced its Opening Night film, C.O.G., starring Dale Dickey, Jonathan Groff, and Pretty Little Liars ’ Troian Bellisario. C.O.G. is the first feature film based on the writings of David Sedaris, and it premiered in competition at the Sundance Film Festival.
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The Side Eye: Kelly Rowland Pretends Like She Doesn’t Know Beyonce Is Toting Another Gut Full Of Jay-Z
Now that “Dirty Laundry” has come out Kelly really could not be in the loop. You know anyone who speaks negatively about the Carter family gets cut off.
Kelly Rowland Denies She Knows Beyonce Is Pregnant
According to TMZ
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Dolphin Detected Woman’s Cancer?
A news story about a woman who swam with dolphins and was somehow inspired to visit a doctor who identified a cancer tumor, has speculated a dolphin might have helped. A Panama City Beach, Florida woman went on a dolphin cruise and once in the water with about 15 dolphins something strange happened. Show More Summary
WATCH: Marriage Equality a Big Story? Not on Fox News
The conservative cable channel gave short shrift to this month's equality victories, instead spotlighting 'threat to marriage' stories. read more
Hot Wheels: World’s Best Driver
Hot Wheels gathers eight Biomen drivers and makes them race and perform stunts along various terrain. It’s a live-action version of the scenarios kids make up while playing with their toy cars… down to the script. Hat Tip Link
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