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January 28, 2011
Week in Gay: Ted Haggard is Bisexual and Anderson Cooper has a 'Companion'
Coming after cousin GeriThis edition of The Week in Gay is a potpourri (either a miscellaneous collection of stories or a mixture of dried flowers and spices) of four categories - plus an extra special bonus!Included are updates on the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, the latest stories from San F ... More >>
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January 26, 2011
State of the Union for Gays: Cannon Fodder Only!
Obama speaks from the heart, but what about the gays?President Obama has a very special message for LGBT Americans: Sign up for military service. That is all.Actually, that message comes with a few asterisks. First, don't go to the recruitment office just yet. Don't Ask Don't Tell was repea ... More >>
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January 7, 2011
New Year Brings Us The Same Ol' Gay Hot Potato: Marriage
Bring In The GaysWhere did we leave off? In December, a (sort of) repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell was passed by the Senate and signed by the President. I predicted a long, slow and agonizing death of the policy while John McCain lamented the end of DADT saying that soldiers will lose their l ... More >>
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December 20, 2010
DADT Is Dead! Long Live DADT!
On Saturday, following months of gyrations, the U.S. Senate repealed the military ban on open service by gays and lesbians known as Don't Ask Don't Tell.Sort of.This policy has been under heavy scrutiny since the end of President George W. Bush's second term, and promises to repeal DADT were made ... More >>
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December 17, 2010
Harvey Milk's Camera Shop Defiled, and Other Outrages
WWHD?There's an emerging pattern in Gayville lately. It's not a new thing -- not new to the gays or the general population either for that matter -- but it's still disconcerting. It's called whorishness.Does everything good have to be sold out, watered down, or compromised? The Human Rights Campa ... More >>
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December 14, 2010
The Year in Gay, 2010 Edition
What a year it wasWho Will Be The Uppity Fag Of The Year?Let's face it -- this was a messy, messy year for the gays. Much of the news was good, ultimately, but shit dragged on! There were three major federal trials (four, technically -- but two were sorta merged in Massachusetts), promises ... More >>
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December 3, 2010
DADT Repeal: With All Deliberate Speed -- Or None At All?
The Week in GayThe repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell is fucking mess, but I think there might be a way to fix things. If we act quickly. This is a real longshot -- and it's not guaranteed to work -- but we need get our hands on some mercury. Lots of it. A flock of Ibises in Florida has been rendered ... More >>
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November 26, 2010
The Gay Gratitude List
Oh happy day...The Week in GayIn recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday and the importance of the acknowledgment that things aren't all that bad (or maybe they are and we need to stop and smell the roses) I offer a list of events and persons worthy of gratitude.For example: Skating with the Star ... More >>
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November 19, 2010
Which Comes First? DADT Repeal or Target Store in San Francisco?
Bad dog! Homophobic! The Week in GayDid you miss me? I spent the last week in Buffalo, N.Y., visiting family and NOT getting groped by anyone at any of the four airports I visited. Granted, I had to pass inspection at only two of the four airports, but I kept an open mind about being fondled and ... More >>
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November 5, 2010
A Wiener Grows in the Castro
The election was depressing. Watching Buster Posey on TV is not.The Week In GayA heartfelt apology to Betty Smith, author of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. But who can resist cracking wise about the name of the presumptive winner in race to represent District 8? You've gotta recognize the magnitude of ... More >>
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October 29, 2010
Republican Election Ploy: Gays Marry Goats, Dogs, and ... Clocks?
Dating material perhaps. But you want to marry this? The Week In GayHave you noticed that the midterm election is around the goddamned corner? If your home is like mine you shovel 10 pounds of crap out of the mailbox and into the recycling bin every day; you have stopped answering the phone altog ... More >>
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October 26, 2010
Democratic Excuse: Blame the Gays!
If this election goes as poorly for the Democrats as everyone says it's going to you can lay odds that there is one population that will be blamed for the defeat: the GAYS. Yep, that's right. The gays are gonna screw this up for everyone -- again. The target on the gays was drawn thi ... More >>
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October 15, 2010
Obama to DADT: Please Don't Go!
The Week in GayThe week started with a federal judge in California pulling the plug on "Don't Ask Don't Tell" -- the military policy that bans open service by gay. It ended with the Obama administration asking for a stay on the decision.Let me repeat that summary: President Barack Obama -- who sa ... More >>
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October 8, 2010
Cocktober Surprise: An Indecent Urinal Proposal
It's okay! Andrew Miller is married! The Week In GayThe biggest news this week is the new term I learned: Cocktober! Isn't that terrific? How have I lived on this planet for multiple decades without ever referring to this month as Cocktober??It's adorable, I tell you. And you'll never ... More >>
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September 24, 2010
San Francisco Gays on Fire on YouTube
The Week In GayWho says creativity has died in the city that brought us the beat generation (as a matter of fact, Howl -- a story about Allen Ginsburg falling in love -- opens today in San Francisco) and the flower children? Don't forget who built this damn city, people! Two of San Francisco's bl ... More >>
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September 22, 2010
Thanks, John McCain -- Military Now 100 Percent Straight
What's Sen. McCain thinking? Don't ask. The Senate was unable to stop Sen. John McCain's filibuster of the military authorization bill on Tuesday, which means that -- among other things -- the greatest democracy in the world is unwilling to stop the military from discharging LGBT personnel. Not t ... More >>
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September 17, 2010
Lady Gaga Destroys DADT -- While Wearing Meat
Can Lady Gaga do away with DADT before this dress goes bad? In the last episode of the Week in Gay, a federal judge ruled that the military ban on gays serving in the military (Don't Ask Don't Tell) was unconstitutional. Since then, Lady Gaga won 101 Video Music Awards on MTV and then kicked some ... More >>
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September 10, 2010
Don't Ask Don't Tell Told Off
The Week In GayLate yesterday, another radical hippie judge in California ruled that queers are protected by the U.S. Constitution. A lawsuit against the military ban on gay service members, Don't Ask Don't Tell, was ruled to be a violation of the First Amendment rights of gay people. The suit wa ... More >>
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September 3, 2010
Republicans' Love/Hate Relationship With the Gays
Is pink the GOP's color after all? The Week in GayRepublicans are much more entertaining than Democrats, don't you think? They make the most outlandish and flamboyant statements without a hint of irony about the incredible insincerity of their positions. Democrats usually just bite their lips wai ... More >>
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August 27, 2010
Kenny Mehlman is a Fudgepacker: The Week in Gay
Oh my god, they killed the right-wing Kenny. Ken Mehlman must be in love. Why else would he subject himself to the slings and arrows of the gay universe and come out of the closet? Isn't that wonderful? Aren't you happy for him? It's a theory that's not too far fetched. In an interview with The ... More >>
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August 13, 2010
The Gay Marriage Waiting Game - The Week in Gay
Joe EskenaziLuis Juarbe, facing camera, and Mike Reardon will just have to wait a little longer...This week was full of more of damn waiting. Just like last week. Last week we waited for Judge Vaughn Walker to decide that Prop. 8 was a piece of anti-American trash. This week we had to wait to fin ... More >>
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August 4, 2010
Prop. 8 Overturned: Gay Marriage On Hold Pending Stay
Oh, happy day...READ THE ENTIRE RULING HERENO SAME-SEX MARRIAGES TODAY, SAYS SUPERVISOR BEVAN DUFTYFRIDAY HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF STAY ON SAME-SEX MARRIAGE IS LIFTED -- THOUGH DECISION MAY NOT BE MADE AT THAT TIME. SEE COURT PAPERS HERE: Temporary stay.pdfCHECK BACK FOR FREQUENT UPDATESAs many ... More >>
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August 4, 2010
Prop. 8 Overturned: Hey Obama! Read the Ruling!
Gabor GardonyiGlory, glory hallelujah! Today, Judge Vaughn walker drove a stake into the heart of Prop 8. And then he pounded the stake with a sledge hammer. And then he jumped up and down on it.Victorious lawyers Ted Olson and David Bois summarized Walker's decision at a press confere ... More >>
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July 29, 2010
Will San Francisco Overlook Target's Ties to Gay Hate?
This dog may have contributed to anti-gay causes as well... The city of San Francisco had multiple orgasms ripple through the streets when the news broke that Target is planning on opening not one -- but TWO -- stores in town. Doesn't that just make your toes curl and your lip twitch? They like u ... More >>
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July 23, 2010
The Week in Gay: Heterosexual Bloodbath
This week, let's check in on the heterosThe National Organization for Marriage is on a month-long, 23-city tour in the U.S. to promote heterosexual supremacy. During the tour, NOM is depicting itself as the victim of a campaign similar to the one they are engaged in to marginalize and defame LGBT ... More >>
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July 16, 2010
The Week in Gay: Argentina! Clay Aiken! Toilet Water!
In Argentina, homosexuals can now tango and marryThis week Argentina's senate voted 33 to 27 in support of marriage equality and now it's legal down there. Frankly, I don't know a lot about Argentina. Apparently, it's winter there now. Isn't that fascinating?
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July 9, 2010
The Week in Gay: Defense of Marriage Act Indefensible
Judge Joseph TauroThe story of the week: A federal judge in Massachusetts declared that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) - passed by Congress in 1996 and signed into law by President Bill Clinton - violates the U.S. Constitution. In his decision, Judge Joseph Tauro (A fiery young radical aged ... More >>
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July 7, 2010
Marriage Rights Can't Rely on Fickle Politicians' Whims
Some day his prince will come. But will a political consensus? Over the past few days, columnists Jonathan Rauch and Jonathan Capehart have been wringing their hands over what Judge Vaughn Walker might do to Proposition 8. They are convinced that Walker will either start an "inferno" or cause ... More >>
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July 2, 2010
Week in Gay: Carrie Prejean to Wed 'Jesus in Cleats'
Her prince has come!On Thursday, members of the LGBT media were invited to participate in some kind of weird press conference at the White House. Was it a show of good faith (this is a first for queer journalists) or just another attempt to appear attentive? An administration official named Melod ... More >>
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June 25, 2010
The Week in Gay: Gays Invade San Francisco!
Adam Hood loves youWhat is the best way to kick off San Francisco Pride Weekend? By listening to an ex-gay, ex-San Franciscan who wears an ascot and just loves him some pussy! Adam Hood doesn't want the gays to bring the gangrene into heaven but he does want to bring flavor savers. Imagine hi ... More >>
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June 18, 2010
The Week in Gay: Prop 8 Trial Slam Dunk! Elton is worse than we thought! San Francisco attacked by bad gay films!
In the moviesLast night the Frameline34 film festival celebrated opening night with a premiere at the Castro Theater followed by booze and wine and liquor and drinks and dancing out in the avenues. Of course, not all of the films are bad...some of them have promise. Closing night features Jame ... More >>
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June 11, 2010
The Week in Gay - Vaughn Walker returns! Obama serves cocktails! Elton rims Rush!
Lennon then Limbaugh -- why not? OK ok ok ok...Elton John didn't really perform anal-lingus on Rush Limbaugh - technically - but he was paid $1 million to sing at Limbaugh's 4th (FOURTH) wedding last weekend and as far as I'm concerned Elton's breath will always smell like Rush's ass from now o ... More >>
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June 10, 2010
GetEqual Grilled! Good for the gays?
by Patrick Connors www.fixitordeal.wordpress.comEveryone loves the shish For those of you not keeping up, the hot gay dish this Pride season is the GetEqual shish kebab. The group responsible for the attention grabbing stunts at the White House and at Barbara Boxer fundraisers in California h ... More >>
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May 28, 2010
The Week in Gay: You Call *That* a Repeal of 'Don't Ask Don't Tell'?
You'll still have to stay in the closet for now, sailorThursday night the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that claims to repeal the ban on gays serving in the military (Don't Ask Don't Tell). But the details of the bill reveal that the policy is not really repealed and it won't be unt ... More >>
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May 21, 2010
The Week in Gay: Celebrate Milk Day By Giving Money to Do-Nothing Politicians
Which ineffective politician would Harvey donate money to? Everybody knows what today is, right? Harvey Milk Day Eve!! Get ready to have trouble falling asleep tonight and prepare for visions of trod-upon dog poop (Harvey's legislative legacy) to be dancing in your head. Speaking of Milk and hi ... More >>
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May 7, 2010
The Week in Gay: George Rekers, Another Secretly Queer Homophobe
Rekers: I hired him to carry my luggage, not be my man-whore! Unbelievable! Dr. George Rekers, a guy whose entire career was based on the notion that gay people don't have to be gay, is a closeted gay snorkeler. Surprise! With each passing day the story continued to grow increasingly so ... More >>
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April 30, 2010
The Week in Gay: Anti-Immigration Laws Bad, Anti-Gay Laws Good
Your future drinking accomodations. I'm just going to say this once - up front - and then I'm going to move on: The furor raised over the Arizona illegal immigrant law is interesting to watch from my queer perch. I understand the outrage. The nerve of one state threatening to restrict the ... More >>
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April 21, 2010
Are Gays Losing Patience With Obama? Don't Ask.
Has Barack Obama enacted all the sweet talk he directed toward the gay community? Well...Some people are so desperate for leadership that they will cling to anyone that gives them the time of day - even when they know the heart-shaped boxes they are given are always empty. If certain gay Demo ... More >>
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April 16, 2010
The Week in Gay: New Trend in 2010 -- Same-Sex Bedpans!
Uppity Fag has his eye on the one on the bottom left...Late yesterday afternoon President Barack Obama signed a mandate that extends hospital visitation rights to same-sex couples in hospitals throughout the country. Whatever. While some may hail this as a victory for gay rights, the bot ... More >>
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April 13, 2010
Same-Sex Marriage in 2012? That'll Be the Day.
Sorry, pal. Maybe next year. Or the year after that. Or not. Yesterday Restore Equality 2010 announced it was abandoning its efforts to repeal Prop 8 on the November ballot. The not-unforeseen announcement was also posted at a handful of blogs on Monday: Autumn Sandeen reported at Pam's House ... More >>
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April 2, 2010
The Week in Gay: The Ricky Martin's Bon-Bon Edition
Ah, fond memories of prom...Don't Ask Don't Tell doesn't apply to Ricky Martin -- but we'll get to that in good time. No, "DADT" is the law that supposedly keeps the gays out of the military -- continued to take up headspace this week. On Tuesday, the Department of Justice, acting on behalf ... More >>
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March 26, 2010
The Week in Gay: Don't Ask, Shut the Fuck Up
At ease, soldierOn Thursday, the U.S. military announced that it plans to be less dickish about enforcing the Don't Ask Don't Tell (DADT) policy that prohibits gay people from serving in the armed forces. I'm not sure why this new plan is supposed to be exciting. The gist of it seems to say, "He ... More >>
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March 22, 2010
Gays Fed Up With Ineffective Queer Leadership
Dan Choi's not gonna take it anymore ... and neither is Uppity Fag The raucous events of last week -- protests at Nancy Pelosi's offices and the arrest of Dan Choi and Jim Pietrangelo at the White House - indicate that the LGBT community is no longer willing to abdicate its power to advocacy grou ... More >>
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March 19, 2010
The Week in Gay -- A Nation of Uppity Fags
A blogswarm was launched on March 18 to encourage the community to contact Nancy Pelosi's offices about her lack of effort behind the passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). In addition to the pressure on the phone lines, her offices in D.C. and San Francisco were visited by ... More >>
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March 12, 2010
Uppity Fag Reviews the Week in Gay
A look back at the queer week that was in the Bay Area and beyond. She just wants to go to the prom, is that so wrong?The searing heat of gay indignation is shining directly on Jackson, Miss., where Constance McMillen has become a pariah for asking permission to wear a tuxedo and bring a he ... More >>
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February 23, 2010
Lessons of CPAC: Real Men Kill, But Don't Suck Dick
http://wakingupnow.comSen. Larry Craig hasn't taken a wide stance on marriage rights... Last weekend there was a gathering of conservative lunatics in Washington D.C. (aka CPAC). One participant was photographed holding a bumper sticker that she seems to be very proud of.Isn't the holder of that ... More >>
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