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 AP Photo In the never-ending saga that is California’s Prop 8 trial the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals continued the stay that Chief U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker had previously lifted, until oral arguments could be heard on Dec 6th. “It’s saddening just to know that we still have to keep waiting for this basic human right,” Marcia Davalos, of Los Angeles, a health care advocate who had [...] We all rejoiced when Prop 8 was overturned in California last week but saddened that a stay was put in place to stop enforcement right away. Today newlywed-wannabes waited with baited breath to see if they would be able to tie the knot today. However, it looks like they made need a little patience, as the stay will not be lifted until next Wednesday August 18th. [Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn [...]  Ernesto Dominguez qPDX would like to congratulate Portland Community College (PCC) student Ernesto Dominguez, who recently received the HRC Awards Scholarships to Student Activists Committed to Achieving LGBT Equality. Only 3 were awarded out of 400 applications from all 50 states in the categories of first year student, returning student 2-year institution, and returning student 4-year insitution. Dominguez won in the first year category. 5 people like this post.
 Oh no, Ohio! In Ohio, a 31 year old female has been arrested and charged with attempted sex with a minor after posing as a 14 year old boy. The two were holed up in a hotel room for a few days before the 16 year old girl ran away and reported the older woman to the police. From CBSnews: “Dye, a petite woman who stands at 4 feet 11 [...]  Lesbian TV star Rachel Maddow's highschool yearbook picture Fill in the blank! Via Queerty. 5 people like this [...]  We are still working on processing the last, epic Pride weekend. We had so much fun! Thank you for everyone who came out and supported us. In the meantime, while we get our act together, here is a little summary of what you missed while you were out. Have other news you’d like to share? Post it! BUTT Magazine Towels! 4 people like this post.
 Tyler McCormick (bottom left) takes 2010 IML title Those of you involved in the leather scene in Portland and beyond will likely know all about this already, but Tyler McCormick has beaten out the odds to become International Mr. Leather 2010. Tyler is the first contestant from New Mexico, the first Transman, and the first contestant who is in wheelchair to take the title. Congratulations Tyler on your win! <3 Check [...]  We're sure that Gaga hates you right back,for massacring her song, or for those dodgy pants The WBC parodies Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” with Megan Phelps-Roper on vocals. Yes, that Phelps-Roper of Westboro Baptist Church / God Hates Fags “fame” . Includes insightful lyrics such as “Stop prayin,’ stop prayin,’ God will not hear you anymore, you taught the boys and the girls to be proud whores.” I wonder how well she would [...]  George Alan Rekers In last night’s Alpha Dog of the Week political satirist Stephen Colbert profiled Family Research Council co-founder George Alan Rekers co-founder. In case you missed it Rekers, vehemently anti-gay leader of a group that tries to “cure” homosexuality, was caught in an airport after paying for a 10-day trip to Europe with a rentboy who was referred to as a “travel assistant.” The Colbert Report  Oregon men have something to be proud of, according to Condomania, who just released a study ranking the state of Oregon second only to New Hampshire in penis size. They also ranked the top 20 cities in the USA and Portland takes a respectable 6th place, with the largest members found in Nola, DC, NYC, San Diego and Phoenix. In business for 20 years, Condomania, gathered their data from the launch [...]  Military men do Gaga Never have I been prouder of our Armed forces. In between trying survive dangerous missions in Afghanistan they still manage to have some fun by filming Lady Gaga videos with some fabulous camo and costumes and fantastic footwork. YouTube user malimelcher, who posted the video, writes: 2 people like this post.
 Murray Hill hosted the event Yep, that’s right. The first Mr. Transman contest took place in Brooklyn on Sunday, April 25th. If the video is any evidence, people had a great time! Murray Hill was emceed it, and Kastrophe was there! Original Plumbing also seems to have been involved. I’m excited to see none of the silliness that goes along with regular “pageants” go along with it – everyone seems to [...]  Does Senator Lindsey Graham need to come out of the closet? We just watched Outrage the other day, a documentary about outing gay politicians with anti-gay voting records. And on Jon Stewart he addresses a couple gay issues from the right and the left in his usual hilarious way. I think my favorite part is riding the immigration rainbow from Gaysylvania to the promised land of South Carolina. Like
 Little Alley Hector circa 1996. This is from the original Chainsaw Chat page! This week I made an appearance on Michael Scott‘s OURview on OUTview online radio program. We talk about Constance McMillen, Huckabee‘s Rant, a possible lesbian on the Supreme court and the new singledom of Melissa Etheridge. But what I think is especially funny? While you listen to the audio the picture of me that you see scrolling [...]  Just a short while ago We’ve been a little thin on the ground re: coverage on DADT, mostly because so many political blogs out there do a better job than we ever could. But this is just in and worth sharing: GetEQUAL’s Dan Choi and five others have handcuffed themselves to the White House gates (Dan Choi’s second time!). According to twitter feeds (#dadt) they are currently being arrested. More here and [...]  The cast of 'The Real L Word' In this week that ends both the resurrection as well the the famed Dinah Shore weekend gays and lesbians are tired and news is thin. Even I stayed in on Saturday night, much to my housemate’s amazement. So instead of a weekend recap let’s greet Monday with two videos that have been making their way around the web. Firstly, let’s take a look at [...] Norrie is officially acknowledged as "zie", photo from the SMH Coo-eee mate! I love Australians and I love Australia. A huge, far away country, with a small population (18 million) yet some of the most diverse, welcoming and radical queer communities I have ever been involved in. |
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