Handicapping the Oscar nominations
Handicapping the Oscar nominations before they are released Thursday morning
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Tag: 2012.
Measure would ban anti-LGBT discrimination in Houston
Charter amendment could also allow DP benefits for city workers DANIEL WILLIAMS | Contributing Writer HOUSTON — Long-brewing plans to place a city-wide non-discrimination policy before Houston voters became public this week....
Read MoreGo with the flow
Trying yoga for the first time can be an intimidating experience. But that misses the point of this ancient practice that combines stretching, breath … and peace JEF TINGLEY | Contributing Writer Some do it for their...
Read MorePart(y)ing shot
A little needle work can turn a dull soiree into a face-saving event RICH LOPEZ | Staff Writer How’s this for a Saturday evening: You head to a friend’s soiree, pick through the nibblies, grab a cocktail and then have...
Read MoreThe good, the bad & the ‘A-List’
These arts, cultural & sports stories defined gay Dallas in 2011 A lot of eyes were focused on Dallas nationally in 2011 — for good and bad — but much of what made the city a fun place last year has specific queer appeal....
Read MoreRemembering John Lawrence, the man behind Lawrence v. Texas
Metro Weekly reports that one-time Houstonian John Geddes Lawrence, the “Lawrence” in Lawrence v. Texas, passed away last month at the age of 68: “In the facts underlying the Supreme Court case, Lawrence v....
Read MoreApplause: Stage pink
Queer highlights from the upcoming theater season RICH LOPEZ | Staff Writer Anticipation should be strong for the upcoming theater season in general. Ambitious shows like Giant, The Tempest, West Side Story and Hairspray all...
Read MorePresident Announces Funding Priorities for FY 2012
The following is from HRC Senior Public Policy Advocate Andrea Levario: Yesterday, the White House released its proposal to fund the federal government for Fiscal Year 2012. These are difficult economic times to be sure, but...
Read MoreAnother Signal For Palin 2012
Sarah Palin has hired longtime Republican strategist Michael Glassner as chief of staff for SarahPAC. Politicos say this is the strongest signal yet that Mama Grizzly plans to run for president. After all, why else would an...
Read MoreRon Paul Wins CPAC 2012 Straw Poll
Whackadoodle libertarian Ron Paul, whose supporters swarm CPAC every year, has unsurprisingly won the convention’s 2012 presidential straw poll for the second year in a row. However not to be dismissed in Paul’s win...
Read MoreGOP’s anti-gay trifecta insures marriage will be an issue in 2012
Opponents of same-sex marriage have created a three-pronged effort that insures the issue will be a key topic in the Presidential election. There are efforts underway by Republicans legislators in Iowa, the first caucus state,...
Read MoreLieberman Won’t Seek Reelection in 2012
Democratic sources said Tuesday that Connecticut senator Joseph Lieberman will not seek reelection in 2012, though his office has yet to confirm his possible retirement. Advocate.com: Daily...
Read More2012 GOP Clown Car Bigot Tim Pawlenty: if elected President, he’ll reinstate DADT
It’s nice to know that former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is telegraphing his priorities for the country early on as he prepares to jump in and fasten his seatbelt to ride in the 2012 GOP Clown Car. He kneels before the...
Read MoreBring it on — Michele Bachmann mulls 2012 presidential bid
Minnesotans of the 6th district like to send this woman back as comic relief – it certainly can’t be for her skills as a legislator. Praise, be — we need Michele Bachmann in the 2012 Presidential Clown Car! The...
Read MoreMike Huckabee Courts Voters In Iowa, Hints at Run In 2012
Mike Huckabee spent the day in Iowa today in an effort to court evangelical voters in that state for a likely presidential run in 2012. He spoke to reporters about the ouster of three state Supreme Court judges in this...
Read MoreGOP Birthers: Keep Obama Off 2012 Ballot
GOP state legislators swept into office in the midterm elections are using their new majorities to push bills that would require proof of American citizenship in order to be placed on state presidential ballots. Bills are now...
Read MoreJohn Bolton Hints At Run in 2012, Supports Gay Issues
Conservative lawyer and diplomat John Bolton (he resigned as UN Ambassador under George Bush in 2006) has dropped hints that he might put his hat in the presidential ring in 2012. In an interview with Tucker...
Read MoreVote For John Bolton In 2012 If You Want a More Pro-Gay President Than Obama?
I don’t have any trouble with that [repealing ‘Don’t Ask, ‘Don’t Tell] assuming it is done in a way that is respectful of the people in the military who have great difficulty with it. I don’t think there is any good answer to...
Read MoreWatch: 2012 Presidential Campaign Ad Starts Airing — for Hillary
A Chicago dentist named William DeJean has spent ,000 on ad touting Hillary clinton for President in 2012 and has aired the ad in New Orleans, with plans to air it in Washington D.C., New York, and Los Angeles, according to CNN....
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