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The slowly boiling frog hopped out of the pot and decided to chill out for a day or two. We hear that the frog is working on some good stuff. The Boiled Frog Blog will return with new material by Sunday evening.
Enjoy July 4 weekend. [Read more ...]
News From Mainstream & Progressive Media
Rep. Murphy, Iraq veteran, takes helm of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ fight
The Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to repeal the law banning homosexuals from serving openly in the military as soon as possible, with or without President Obama's help.
D.C. Same-Sex Couples Headed for Equality
D.C. Same-Sex Couples Headed for Equality
Gay sailor’s family blames military after his death
Fort Worth mayor wants feds' help in gay bar raid inquiry
Huck and the law in Iowa
Bar in Texas Raided On 40 yr Anniversary of Stonewall
News From the Self-Righteous Right
It's witchcraft! Harry Potterpushing same-sex marriage
The Drag Queen, The New Sheriff in Town, A Lesbian District Attorney and Francine Busby's Angry Lesbian Posse: Rainbow Corruption in San Diego
Your Destiny Now by Miguel Diocuore Ph.D.: Welcoming sodomites at the White House
Bobbie Patray to Speak at Marshall County, TN Tea Party
The Playful Walrus: Update on California Marriage Amendment in Court
Renowned moral theologian weighs-in on Theology of the Body debate
Your Destiny Now by Miguel Diocuore Ph.D.: Holder: 'Gays' protected, ministers not
WND: Media Gag Homosexual Factor in Frank Lombard Duke Boy Rape Case
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Stop the Anti-Gay Slander Against Kevin Jennings
[Via GLSEN] Show Your Support to the US Department of Education. Kevin Jennings’ appointment as Assistant Deputy Secretary of Education for the Department’s Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools is a tribute to his many contributions to education and his commitment to the safety and well-being of all students. Since the appointment was announced on June 1, efforts have been made by the anti-gay industry to slander Kevin’s reputation and record as GLSEN’s Founder and former Executive Director to his new colleagues at the Department of Education. [Read more ...]
Prop 8 Battle Continues in SF Federal Court
A hearing in US District Court will be held today. Plaintiffs seek to overturn Proposition 8. Chief Judge Vaughn Walker has indicated that he will probably deny a request for an injunction that would reverse the proposition while the case is being heard. However, it is likely that the matter will be fast-tracked to trial. [Read more ...]
GLAAD Announces Project to Combat Homophobia in Virtual Communities
New York, NY, July 2, 2009 – The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, today announced a new project to address homophobia in virtual communities and educate users on LGBT issues. [Read more ...]
DADT Lite is a Terrible Idea
I wrote recently that President Obama should at least consider the possibility of enforcing DADT on a case by case basis, giving commanders some flexibility. I was wrong. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is now exploring the same ground. While it is a good sign that Gates is working towards a solution, I think that this is the wrong way to go about it. [Read more ...]
Tackling Dummy
Ken Hutcherson played in the NFL for a couple of years. He once claimed that he played football "to hurt white people." Now a pastor at Antioch Bible Church in Kirkland, Washington, he has redirected his anger and frustrations towards gay people. Hutcherson's delusions have included being a "special envoy" of the White House. The Bush administration issued a denial which prompted Hutch to claim that the White House was lying. [Read more ...]
Choi Hearing Being Closely Watched
Updated: Board recommends Lt. Choi's discharge (below the "fold").
Throughout the day, a hearing has been taking place in Syracuse, NY to determine if Lt. Dan Choi will be the first soldier discharged from the NY National Guard for violating the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Lt. Choi's fate is in the hands of a four officer panel at Hancock Air Base. [Read more ...]
Franken WINS as Coleman Withdraws
Al Franken has finally won his seat in the US Senate. On the heels of a state supreme court decision upholding the result of election, Norm Coleman finally did the right thing and conceded to Franken. This gives Democrats a 60 seat majority which could be helpful in staving off Republican filibusters. It is expected that Senator Franken will assume his seat as early as next week.
A Conflicted Maggie Gallagher?
Maggie Gallagher is the head of National Organization for Marriage. The functional name is the National Fundamentalist-funded Organization to Prevent Gays from Getting Married. Ms. Gallagher has a new column at TownHall.com that explores divorce. It is well written and asks some important questions. Ms Gallagher is a smart person, I wonder if she is sufficiently introspective to realize that she is making a case for same-sex marriage [Read more ...]
