Breach - Jack

Joe.My.God, 19 juin

Furrily freaky.

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Anderson Cooper is now a comic book hero

GayStarNews, 19 juin

His life from decorated journalist to out and proud gay man is told Anderson Cooper may have lost the title of talk show host this year but he has gained a new one: comic book hero. The CNN newsman, whose Anderson Live show was canceled after two seasons…

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The Advent Of The Lesbian Bridezilla

Joe.My.God, 19 juin

Today's Toronto Star features a story about how a lesbian bride reacted to a wedding gift basket. As JMG reader David notes via email, perhaps the most interesting part of the story is how the bride's sexual orientation isn't even mentioned other than in a passing reference…

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Jane Lynch Hosted TrevorLIVE Honors Cindy McCain

On Top magazine, 19 juin

| | By On Top Magazine Staff Published: June 19, 2013 Actress Jane Lynch on Monday hosted TrevorLIVE, a fundraiser to benefit The Trevor Project, which runs the nation's only 24-hour suicide hotline for LGBT youth. Taking place at the Chelsea Piers in New York, TrevorLIVE featured musical performances…

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Humanist weddings amendment withdrawn from equal marriage bill

Pink News, 19 juin

Peers have been debating humanist marriages An amendment for humanist weddings has been withdrawn from the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill after Baroness Stowell gave reassurances to supporters that the government would look again at the matter. At the moment, anyone taking part in a humanist ceremony must still have…

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From Ming, The Erotic Adventurer

Joe.My.God, 19 juin

One of the more interesting pitches to hit the JMG in-box this week....

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Alaska's Lisa Murkowski becomes third Republican in US Senate to back gay marriage

GayStarNews, 19 juin

Was influenced by military family headed by two women who opened their doors to foster kids Alaska's Lisa Murkowski has become the third Republican in the US Senate to publicly support gay marriage. Murkowski follows in the footsteps of fellow Republicans Rob Portman and Mark Kirk who announced…

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Russia: LGBT rights group fined 500,000 rubles under ‘foreign agent’ law

Pink News, 19 juin

The organisation was fined under "foreign agent" laws A Russian LGBT organisation has is the second to be fined under the “foreign agent” law, in two weeks, and has had its future put at risk by the fine. Coming Out St Petersburg, a St Petersburg organisation which works for equality…

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CALIFORNIA: Wingnuts Call For Small Town To Repeal Pride Month Proclamation

Joe.My.God, 19 juin

And they want July to be Heterosexual Pride Month.

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Porterville Considers Rescinding Gay Pride Proclamation; Foes Want 'Straight Pride'

On Top magazine, 19 juin

| | By On Top Magazine Staff Published: June 19, 2013 Opponents of gay rights in Porterville, California are asking the city council to rescind a proclamation declaring June Gay Pride month. The proclamation was passed two weeks ago by Mayor Virginia Gurrola. According to ABC affiliate KFSN …

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Amendments urging for civil registrars to opt out of equal marriage ceremonies withdrawn from bill

Pink News, 19 juin

Baroness O’Loan agreed to withdraw her proposed Amendment 13 on Wednesday evening Several amendments to the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill seeking to allow civil registrars to opt out of providing same-sex marriages have been withdrawn. Amendments 16, 17, 18 and 19 concerned “freedom of expression” – but supporters warned…

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BRITAIN: Palestinian Activists Call For Pet Shop Boys To Cancel Tel Aviv Concert

Joe.My.God, 19 juin

Pro-Palestinian activists are planning to picket a Pet Shop Boys appearance in London tonight in protest of the dance duo's gig scheduled for June 28th in Tel Aviv. From the group's website: The Pet Shop Boys - Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, recognised as the most successful duo in…

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par The New Civil Rights Movement, 06:08

Breaking: Infamous ‘Ex-Gay’ Group Exodus International To Become ‘Reduce Fear’ Ministry

In a stunning announcement, Alan Chambers, the president of the so-called “ex-gay” Christian ministry Exodus International, tonight announced he is shutting down the 37-year old organization — and turning it into “Reduce Fear,” a new Christian ministry. Earlier today, Chambers published an apology, but tonight on the group’s…

par The New Civil Rights Movement, 05:34

Delaware Governor Markell Signs Transgender Nondiscrimination Act

Democratic Governor Jack Markell wasted no time in signing the Transgender Nondiscrimination Act passed by the Delaware Senate earlier today in a 11-9 vote. Delaware is now the seventeenth state to pass transgender nondiscrimination legislation. The bill prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity in matters of employment, housing…

par Big Gay News, 05:00

Big Gay News for Thursday, June 20, 2013

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Today’s Top Headlines Gay Teens? Pew Survey Confirms Gays May Suspect Their Sexual Orientation By Elementary School Elliot Morales, New York Anti-Gay Hate Crime Suspect, Says Mark Carson Was “Acting Tough” Attorney – Judge in Gay Sex Trial Should Step Down Greg…

par The Advocate, 01:56

Filipino Archbishop Says Gay Men and Lesbians Can Marry — Each Other

A Catholic Archbishop in the Philippines announced a way that gay and lesbian Catholics can marry and earn the Church's blessing. All they have to do is marry each other, reports Salon. “May a lesbian marry a gay man?” Archbishop Oscar Cruz asked earlier this week at the Catholic…

par NewNowNext, 01:46

James Gandolfini Passes Away In Italy: Report

Photo Credit: Getty Images It is being reported that actor James Gandolfini passed away of an apparent heart attack in Italy earlier today. The actor was 51-years-old. The report comes from Deadline, with no further information provided at this time. Gandolfini is best known for his role on The…

par The Advocate, 22:59

President Obama Adresses LGBT Rights in Berlin Speech

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s famous speech at the Brandenburg Gate, President Barack Obama was invited by German Chancellor Angela Merkel to kick off a month-long tribute in Berlin. Fifty years ago to the week, Kennedy gave one of his most memorable speeches at the famous…

par The New Civil Rights Movement, 01:30

GOP Official Writes Racist Rant Attacking Candidate As A ‘Street Walker’ With ‘Pimps’

In “deep blue” Illinois, Republicans apparently are more interested in attacking Republicans than Democrats — and behaving like what many believe are typical Republicans. Jim Allen, the chairman of the Montgomery County, Illinois Republican Party penned a racist rant attacking a fellow Republican as a “minority,” a “love child,” “little…