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Howard Dean and the DNC haven’t always had the best relationship with gay press, a fact made evident in this testimony from the ongoing Donald Hitchcock discrimination lawsuit. Watch as Dean discusses the “hysterical” Washington Blade, the DNC’s arch-nemesis. And he doesn’t mean funny.
Whoa! We knew Christopher Ciccone and sister Madonna were once close, but Ciccone, who recently released a tell-all book about the singer, takes to the blogosphere to dispense some information that’s definitely too much: when Madge used to have problems with her voice, she would call a man named Johnny and such his “snake,” says Ciccone. Then, when she was done, her brother would have a go.
Here’s a - cough, cough - taste:
After our eyes glue to Johnny’s huge snake, Madonna and I look at each other in amazement. I immediately rush over to it as my mouth waters.“Sorry,” Madonna says and pushes me away. She then gulps Johnny’s snake like it’s some type of watermelon. Johnny sits down on a chair and I feel a little bit left out until he informs me to take off my clothes. I feel uncomfortable getting naked in front of my sister, but Madonna is so preoccupied that she barely notices.
“Come here!” Johnny says and I walk towards him. Johnny then proceeds to suck my snake like it’s a watermelon and both of us are moaning in harmony. At least it’s more harmonious than Madonna’s singing throughout the day. Suddenly, Johnny’s moans become louder until I can hear Madonna make gulping noises. Johnny doesn’t swallow, but for some reason, it doesn’t bother me. Right after Johnny leaves, Madonna proceeds to sing and she sounds wonderful.
Wait, wait - don’t you bite into watermelon, not suck?!
Need some pre-sleep reading? Well, you’re in luck, because the Democratic Party this week hammered out the rough draft of their party platform. Entitled “Renewing America’s Promise,” the 56-page document outlines everything from national security to rebuilding New Orleans.
The Party’s done a good job addressing - but never explicitly - the ever-evolving face of the nation. For example, their section on “empowering families for a new era,” the platform committee write, “The face of America’s families is also changing, and so are the challenges they confront.”
While gay activists were hoping for explicitly inclusive language, this rough draft touches only briefly on issues close to queer people…
Democrats will fight to end discrimination based on race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age and disability in every corner of our country, because that’s the America we believe in.
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We will enact a comprehensive bipartisan employment non-discrimination act. We oppose the Defense of Marriage Act and all attempts to use the issue to divide us.
Note that there’s no declaration to fight state-based marriage fights. Although, to be fair, this is the national party’s platform, not California or Arizona’s.
Those of you who want to read the whole thing can download this PDF, but be sure to remember this is only a rough draft.
Every week, a bunch of “real” people say really stupid things on reality TV. These are their stories.
10. “This wiener just pushed on my head all day long.” — Molly, Sunset Tan
New York state lawyers today asked a Bronx judge to toss the Alliance Defense Fund’s lawsuit. The Arizona-based group claims Governor David Paterson overstepped his power when he ordered the state to recognize out-of-state gay marriages. Their argument rests largely on a dictionary definition of marriage. [Newsday]
This 1968 performance of Ella Fitzgerald singing Mack The Knife goes out to Mollygood editor Cord Jefferson, who just returned to America after three months in Saudi Arabia. He’s sitting right next to us and it’s wonderful!
Ilene Chaiken’s one clever lesbian!
The L-Word writer and creator convinced Showtime, which doesn’t air commercials, to let her write products into the lady drama’s storylines. And the move may bring in serious bank:
Those with knowledge of the matter say that for $300,000, consumer brands can buy an “integration package” that will either incorporate a brand into existing L Word storylines or allow the brand to work with the show’s writers to create customized storylines, participating in one episode or across several…While Ms. Chaiken wouldn’t comment on the $300,000 figure, she did say that pricing is being kept flexible to allow the maximum number of potential partners. The L-Word, she notes, isn’t just about and for gays and lesbians; it’s about “affluent, avid consumers plugged into pop culture,” which Ms. Chaiken said makes the series “a rare, perfect opportunity for showcasing brands” to women, lesbian or not.
We’d love to see Chaiken work in a Vagisil sponsorship!
Read our interview with Chaiken here!
No one seems to know what the hell the Jame Bond movie’s title, Quantum of Solace, actually means, a fact comedian Joe Cornish highlights in this satirical theme song.
[via The Guardian]
The rash of nearly incoherent incorrect anti-gay graffiti seems to be spreading!
Just last month we told you about the “Gays Give Deadly Rabies” message found scrawled near our office. Well, now some Boston punk took pen to plastic on one of New England Blade’s distribution boxes.
In case you can’t tell, it reads “Roast Alive All Queers.”
When will the horror end?!
“Cosmetics giant L’Oréal painted Beyonce a lighter shade of brown for a new Elle magazine ad…”
Even a gay porn scandal couldn’t stop this homo-politico!
Mike Colona took home the top prize during yesterday’s state primary in Missouri, but things didn’t look so certain a few months ago:
…It was his law practice that nearly pulled his campaign apart. When a porn producer contributed to his campaign, Colona admitted to advising him. His role, he said, was limited to ensuring no minors were used in any porn production.Some voters felt Colona must have been hiding something when several adult websites removed his name as the holder of records. “Resource for parents, so that’s the spin? He works with these companies as a social service? That is a pathetic justification for a whore for hire!!!” wrote an anonymous commenter who listed fifteen websites with Colona’s name as evidence of his participation in the industry.
Despite the scandal, Colona went on to receive endorsements from St. Louis’ Police Officers Association and firefighter unions. Colona faces no Republican opposition and will head straight for the state house, which now boasts three homos. Go gays!
Things are getting worse for Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim. The politico has now officially been charged with sodomy after a former aide accused Ibrahim of making sexual advances. Ibrahim, who has rallied the masses against the ruling government, insists the allegations are all politics. In a surprising move, however, Ibrahim was granted bail, which means he’s free to campaign ahead of August 26th elections. [Washington Post]
“[An Australian] Red Cross donor rule rejecting sexually active gay men is being challenged before the Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Tribunal, which was told yesterday it amounted to textbook discrimination. The organization replied that the proposed change would be an experiment with the blood supply that made humans the guinea pigs, at real risk of HIV infection.” [The Age]
A New Jersey court yesterday upheld murder charges against Richard Rogers yesterday. Rogers was found guilty in 2005 of killing two gay men, decapitating them and stuffing their dismembered bodies into garbage bags, which he then left on the side of the road. The fifty-eight year old, who is also gay, was sentence to two life terms plus ten years… [APP]
Hats off to Kanye West, who used the final minutes of a recent NYC concert to fight homophobia. Said the singer: “How you gonna say ‘fag’ right in front of a gay dude’s face and act like that’s ok? That shit is disrespectful.” For real. [Towleroad]
Let’s roll back the clock a bit and enjoy the late, great Notorious B.I.G.’s 1995 hit, “One More Chance,” which also features two of our favorite ladies, Faith Evans and Mary J. Blige.
Gay Mormon group Affirmation will hold a press conference next Monday to discuss proposals they would have presented to the Church of Latter-Day Saints had the church not postponed their planned meeting. [Deseret]
Things could get sticky at this month’s Democratic national convention!
Senator Hillary Clinton told supporters that she would not rule out having her pledged delegates heard at the nominating event, which should be all about Barack Obama.
I happen to believe that we will come out stronger if people feel that their voices were heard and their views respected. I think that is a very big part of how we actually come out unified.
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Because I know from just what I’m hearing that there’s incredible pent-up desire, and I think that people want to feel like, ‘OK, it’s a catharsis, we’re here, we did it, and then everybody get behind Sen. Obama.’ That is what most people believe is the best way to go.
We’re not sure presumptive nominee Obama agrees…
Potential Obama anger aside, the candidate and Clinton released a joint statement yesterday and vowed to work toward a stronger Democratic party, “We will ensure that the voices of everyone who participated in this historic process are respected and our party will be fully unified heading into the November election.”
See the video of Clinton’s remarks after the jump…
Apparently there are rumors that Kathy Griffin’s assistant, Jessica Zajicek quit because the comedienne’s unruly and a horrible boss. Griffin insists, however, that the assistant’s simply on vacation. She’ll be back soon, so you can stop worrying. [Tuned In]