Even if you have a very-close, some might even say “unhealthy and obsessive”, relationship with your penis, there’s still some unknowns about your bone. Luckily, the health editors at CBS news have recently released an article about penis fun facts. Except that they’re not all fun… especially when it comes to penile fractures and your cock’s boomerang shape. Here’s highlights quoted directly from the full article:
No. 1: Your Penis Does Have a Mind of Its Own: Sexual arousal usually isn’t voluntary. The conscious mind is complicit in it, but a lot of sexual arousal goes on in the sympathetic nervous system. In addition, impulses from the brain during the REM phase of sleep cause erections, whether you’re dreaming about sex or about a test you forgot to study for. Heavy lifting or straining to have a bowel movement can also produce an erection.
No. 2: Your Penis May Be a ‘Grower’ or a ‘Show-er’: Among men, there is no consistent relationship between the size of the flaccid penis and its full erect length. In one study of 80 men, researchers found that increases from flaccid to erect lengths ranged widely, from less than a quarter inch to 3.5 inches longer.
No. 3: Your Penis Is Shaped Like a Boomerang: Just like you don’t see all of a big oak tree above ground, you don’t see the root of your penis tucked up inside your pelvis and attached to your pubic bone. In an MRI picture, the penis looks distinctly boomerang-like, as noted by a French researcher who studied men and women having sex inside an MRI scanner.
No. 4: You Can Break Your Penis: There is no “penis bone,” but you can break your penis all the same. It’s called penile fracture, and it’s not a subtle injury. When it happens, there’s “an audible pop or snap,” Montague says. Then the penis turns black and blue. And there’s terrible pain.
No. 5: Most Penises in the World Are Uncut: A report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV /AIDS (UNAIDS) estimates that worldwide only 30 percent of males aged 15 and up are circumcised.
We have to say that we’re personally excited about the high number of uncut men in the world. Finding an uncut cock in the United States is like finding a unicorn. But we’re not so crazy about the idea of breaking our boners; could be worse though. Bumblebees actually break off their cocks inside the queen so other rival bees can’t fuck her. Then they crawl off into the corner to bleed to death—talk about awkward. Do you know any other interesting fun facts about your (our) cock?
A massive international study on a temporary HIV prevention pill is underway. The concept is known as pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP.
In a massive medical trial on three continents, doctors are testing a controversial pill that could temporarily boost immunity against HIV before a person is even exposed to the virus. If the pill works safely, doctors must then address whether such a drug, if made widely available, could actually worsen the AIDS epidemic. The pre-exposure pill undergoing testing seems promising, since HIV drugs taken within days after exposure to the virus have been shown to reduce the risk of infection by 80 percent. But public health officials debate whether people at high risk for the virus, such as men who have sex with men, would be more likely to set aside the use of condoms to instead rely on a drug regimen that doesn’t provide full protection against the disease, which is spread by contact with the blood or semen of an infected person.
You can read more about the study. Though it’d be great to have the pill as a backup plan for unsafe sex with strangers, we’d hope that people would still practice safe sex instead of pill-popping the morning after. We’ll be sure to post any more information we get on the trial results, but in the meanwhile… what do you think? Helpful or red herring?
Portland, Oregon is the largest U.S. city with an openly gay mayor. The dorky but handsome 45-year-old Sam Adams (sworn in January 1st), recently admitted to having had a two-month sexual relationship in 2005 with then 18 year-old former staffer, Beau Breedlove. Yes, Beau Breedlove… you can’t make a name anymore soap opera than that, folks. Actually, taking a look at Beau, we can understand why Sam dropped trou. We can also understand Beau’s attraction… Sam’s got these great blue eyes and dorks tend to make good lovers (all that repressed sexual energy normally spent battling orcs online). OK, so 18’s considered legal and dating a guy 27 years younger than you doesn’t make you a cradle robber—it’s just sour grapes on our part. We wonder, if power’s just an aphrodisiac or if Sam’s just got game to snag a studly teen like Breedlove. We wouldn’t mind an evening with either one of them! But until we can seduce our own teenager of our own, we’ll have to visit QC Twinks to shoot a load over a fine young thing of our choosing. You can also read a 2007 letter from Adams denying the relationship here, listen to Adam’s somewhat garbled radio interview, and see a local news report on the admission after the jump…!
Thanks to AfterElton for the pics.
You may have heard that last October actor Joaquin Phoenix announced that he would quit acting. Well, he re-emerged this last week looking like a hobo to rap in a Law Vegas private party(?). Yes, we’re just as puzzled as you. Apparently, a party he hosted at the LAVO nightclub in the Palazzo Hotel and Casino featured him more out of shape and little drunker than we’ve ever seen him (oh, fuck it… the guy was smashed). The launch of his newfound rap career was an unspectacular debut, by the sound of it, because he eventually fell off the stage during his routine. Jesus. Maybe he’s suffering a mental breakdown over the painful memory of his brother, or maybe his cousin, Casey Affleck just gave Joaquin a little too much “liquid courage” before the show. After all, Casey and Joaquin are filming a documentary about Joaquin, called “It’s the Joaquin Show, starring me—I’m Joaquin! FALL!” and maybe he boozed Joaquin up to make a good show. We’re also not sure if this is legit or just some ironic, viral video, self-marketing campaign, kinda like Steve Guttenberg jogging naked or Tom Hanks eating our of a Taco Cabana dumpster*.
*This never happened. Either way, we at QC wanna wish him good luck with his rap? Err… hope about wishing him good lyck with standing up and not falling offstage? That would be an auspicious beginning to his hobo hip-hop career. See video of his rap skillz and tumbling offstage after the jump.
Thanks to The Superficial and Socialite Life for the pics.
Stan Lee, creator of Spiderman, plans to unleash the world’s first televised gay superhero and all we can say is, “Finally. Jesus what took so long?” Rumor is he’ll bring bringing a character named Thom Creed from Perry Moore’s novel Hero to Showtime. He’ll be a high school basketball star Thom Creed who hides his developing superpowers along with his sexuality. Homosexuality as a superpower? Pretty great idea. We know tons of gay fan boys who’ll probably go ga-ga for a SuperStud! We wonder what his superpower will be? Super-endurance? Killer cum shot? Buns of steel? Imagine Fivesome, The One Man Orgy! or Priapus, the Demigod with the Demon Dong; or PowerBottom! Sitting down or standing up, he takes it like a man! If you could create your own superhero, what would his name and super power be?
FEATURED STORIES (left to right):Utah – Mormon financial ‘War Plan’ aimed to snsure Prop 8’s passage, violated some financial reporting laws. (Related – Mormons, Prop 8, and the IRS) California – Prop 8 repeal on 2010 ballot? (Related – How Prop 8 hurts families; Also: Gay is new civil rights issue) Vatican City – Vatican claims gains in rooting out ‘gay behavior’ in monasteries. Senegal – UN body slams ‘Senegal 9’ jailing. AFRICA Senegal – UN body slams ‘Senegal 9’ jailing. EUROPE Britain – Government to remove incitement to homophobic hatred “opt out”. Britain – Indian gay prince seeks true love through BBC series. Liverpool, England – City to receive final approval to create gay village. London, England – Legendary G-A-Y venue closes to make way for Crossrail. London, England – Man denies murder of transwoman. Strasbourg, France – EU calls for gay couple rights, end to homophobia. United Kingdom – Gay footballers demand tougher action against homophobia. Vatican City – Vatican claims gains in rooting out ‘gay behavior’ in monasteries. NORTH AMERICA California – Hearing date set for Yes On H8’s “Hide the Donors!” lawsuit. California – Gang rape suspects enter pleas. California – Prop 8 repeal on 2010 ballot? (Related – How Prop 8 hurts families; Also: Gay is new civil rights issue) California – Opinion: Marriage, democracy and California. Cincinnati, Ohio – 19-year-old stabs cross dressing man for sexual misrepresentation. Colorado – Bill introduced for same sex insurance benefits. Mexico City – Catholic family meeting circles wagons around traditional family. Minnesota – Craig got thousands in donations for ‘defense’ against self-entered guilty plea to gay sex sting. (EDITOR: Fucking, self-important moron) Oregon – Openly transgender woman elected to party position. San Francisco – City misses 2010 50% goal, but still makes gains on HIV. Seattle, Washington – 177 gay musicians to play at Inauguration. Texas – Speaker Joe Straus: ‘I’m not supportive of adoption by homosexual couples’ United States – Here! Media fires at least a third of PlanetOut staffers. United States – Blackmailing gay members of the military. United States – FOX’s animated “Sit Down, Shut Up” includes bisexual male character. United States – Groups criticize survey supporting gay military ban. United States – Ex-gay conservative Christian Ted Haggard calls himself “a heterosexual with issues” (EDITOR: Issues? Well then cancel our subscription!) United States – Grant funds trans outreach. Utah – Mormon financial ‘War Plan’ aimed to snsure Prop 8’s passage, violated some financial reporting laws. (Related – Mormons, Prop 8, and the IRS) Washington D.C. – Fox News “Transition Tracker” pays on fear of gay inaugural parties. Washington D.C. – Gay State Department staff hope Clinton will grant more partner benefits. Washington D.C. – Former Clinton aide slams Obama’s pick of hateful bigot Warren. Washington D.C. – Major gay organization hails Obama AG pick Holder. Washington D.C. – Wingnuts demand end to MAL sex party. WORLDWIDE Community – LGBT youth of the world unite! New activist site launched. Health – The latest AIDS and HIV blockbuster drug.
RELATED STORIES (left to right):Washington D.C. – Meet Obama’s gay White House interior decorator. United Kingdom – Gay activist calls Prince Harry’s male kiss ‘liberated and enlightened.’ [2]Canada – A peek inside the 500 page Dictionary of Homophobia. Poland – Art exhibit mocks Poland over gays. AFRICA Law – Victorian morals still criminalising gay people via colonial sodomy law. ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST Singapore – 8 months jail for assault over gay rumour. EUROPE Community – European Parliament recommends mutual recognition of same-sex partnerships. England – Chris Bryant speaks publicly about “horrible” Gaydar photo controversy. Leeds, United Kingdom – Murder accused claims another man murdered trans sex worker. Poland – Art exhibit mocks Poland over gays. Scotland – New category for trans- and homophobic attacks considered in Scottish parliament. United Kingdom – Gay activist calls Prince Harry’s male kiss ‘liberated and enlightened.’ [2] United Kingdom – Lesbian convicted of murdering partner. NORTH AMERICA California – Church of Scientology targeting HIV+ protestors. California – More than 140 LGBTs and allied groups to hold “equality summit” to win back marriage. (Related – Equality Summit will be open to press.) California – Coalition of labor unions files brief to overturn Proposition 8. [2] Canada – A peek inside the 500 page Dictionary of Homophobia. Columbus, Ohio – Gay couple attacked in September come forward after SUV set ablaze. Dallas, Texas – Opinion: Condom ban rooted in hatred. Haiti – Federal handout sought to aid “ex-gay” advocates’ war against Haitian culture. Honduras – Transgender activist murdered. Nyack, New York – Gay mayor Shields of Nyack won’t run for re-election. Puerto Rico – Changes in Civil Code language would drop recognition of same-sex couples as family, limit access to partnership rights. Tennessee – Hotel owner denies firing gay people. Texas – Man suing to become employee in busty female wings joint, Hooters. United States – Lifetime network to air movie about ex-gay suicide. United States – Online march for LGBT rights. United States – Resistance to comprehensive sex education fuels rise in youth infections. United States – Serosorting: Slowing the spread of HIV, speeding the spread of syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia… United States – GQ writer surprised gays care about LeBron James Utah – Gay Utah ski event cancelled due to Prop 8. Washington, D.C. – LGBT Advocates meet with transition team. Washington, D.C. – A list of the people who’ll be gaying up the White House. [2] Washington D.C. – Meet Obama’s gay White House interior decorator. Washington D.C. – Clinton addresses rights for LGBT State Department employees. Washington D.C. – Obama’s inauguration brings mixed feelings for many Black LGBTQ Americans. OCEANIA Australia – Prominent Australian LGBT journalist Iain Clacher dies.
FEATURED STORIES (from left to right): China – Sexual diversity in the shadow of country’s HIV shadow. Maine – Equality Maine announces presentation of marriage equality bill to state legislature. (Related – Opponents propose anti-gay amendment.) United States – Study shows supporting gay marriage gets politicians reelected. [2]London, England – Officers refuse to frisk transgenders citing religion. ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST China – Sexual diversity in the shadow of country’s HIV shadow. EUROPE England – Prince Harry caught on tape using racist and homophobic slurs. England – Members of English Parliament vote on recognition of existing same-sex partnerships. Islington, United Kingdom – Islington council announces new gay equality charter. London, England – Officers refuse to frisk transgenders citing religious inability. Scotland – Gays ask Parliament to amend Civil Marriage Act to include gay couples. Southampton, United Kingdom – Formula 1 boss receives apology over homophobia allegations at tribunal. United Kingdom – Police charge 11 for homophobic abuse at football game. [2] NORTH AMERICA Arkansas – ACLU halts effort to toss adoption ban. Aurora, Illinois – City council mulls gay benefits. California – In an ironic twist, “respect democracy” Prop 8 supporters strive to overturn voter-supported donor disclosure law. (Related – Prop 8 donor maps now online. Cheyenne, Wyoming – Two states mull anti-gay amendments, including Indiana. Chicago, Illinois – Rev. Ed Bacon calls homosexuality “a gift from God” on Oprah. Dallas, Texas – Dallas County overturns condom ban. Halifax, Nova Scotia – Gay couple files rights complaint against nurse. Illinois – Obama once openly supported gay marriage before backtracking. Kalamazoo, Michigan – City makes it OK to discriminate against LGBTs. Maine – Equality Maine announces presentation of marriage equality bill to state legislature. (Related – Opponents propose anti-gay amendment.) New York City, New York – Knicks’ center Eddy Curry’s driver accuses Curry of gay sexual harassment. New York City, New York – Rev. Al Sharpton: Church persecutes gays, ignores poverty. Ohio – RNC candidate, Ken Blackwell, believes homosexuality stems from curable compulsion. [2] Santa Cruz, California – Diversity Center launches new Latino outreach effort. United States – Mother of transgender teen taunted on Dr. Phil. 9Related – The legitimized “contrary opinion” are bigots, not scientists) United States – Study shows supporting gay marriage gets politicians reelected. [2] Washington D.C. – Dybul stays on as AIDS ambassador in Obama administration. (Related – Obama appoints gay man to high post.) Washington D.C. – Opinion: Time to update LGBT legislative goals. Washington D.C. – Opinion: Gay Republicans broke, Republican party broken.
SOUTH AMERICA Honduras – Murders highlight increasing violence against trans people in Honduras.
FEATURED STORIES (from left to right):Nashville, Tennessee – Gay employees fired from Arte Hotel. [2]Washington D.C. – Gay men’s chorus to participate in Inauguration event. Israel – Zach Pucthel now outi-ish pro baller in Israel. United States – Nationwide Defense of Marriage Act protests in the news. (Related – Lower numbers than No on 8 protests. Activism slipping?) AFRICA Opinion – Rick Warren and gays in Africa. Senegal – Human rights group claims Senegal’s sodomy law criminalises HIV work. South Africa – South Africa questioned on not backing U.N. resolution. ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST Israel – Zach Pucthel now outi-ish pro baller in Israel. EUROPE Belarus – Gay activist avoids conscription. Britain – Best pro-gay British companies to work for? London, England – Tales from antiquity to mark LGBT history month exhibit. London, England – Prince Hal in trouble over video with racist, homophobic remarks. (Related – Stonewall organization demands an apology.) Malta – Maltese gay politician excommunicates himself from Catholic Church. Netherlands – Ex-Gays lose Latest round of government handouts. Norway – Gay ex-top cop/realityTV show contestant marries boyfriend. Poland – Politician to former Prime Minister: “Are you gay?” Russia – European parliament says all human rights integral to EU-Russia relations. Switzerland – Swiss ordered to reimburse cost of gender reassignment surgery. NORTH AMERICA Cleveland, Ohio – Prospect of 2014 gay games raises excitement. Cleveland, Ohio – Foes of Cleveland’s domestic partner registry collect mostly yawns. Colorado – Colorado Episcopalians end moratorium on gay priests. Florida – Gay candidates in several county political races. Gainesville, Florida – Conservatives battle Gainesville trans rights law. (Related – Trans fear-mongering ad launched against anti-discrimination law.) Hollywood, California – Some gay nods at high-profile self-suck Golden Globes awards. Indiana – Anti-marriage equality amendment introduced today. Nashville, Tennessee – Gay employees fired from Arte Hotel. [2] New England – Gay groups working for six states to ahve gay marriage by 2012. New York City – Neil Patrick Harris first American gay man, but not first gay to host Saturday Night Live. (Related – Recap of Harris’ bits on SNL.) Providence, Rhode Island – David Cicilline: The nation’s first elected out governor? Seattle, Washington – Gay bars lively, defiant despite threat of ricin attack. United States – Nationwide Defense of Marriage Act protests in the news. (Related – Lower numbers than No on 8 protests. Activism slipping?) United States – Hate groups on rise due to crap economy. United States – States with less internet access to porn have more rape cases. United States – Ted Haggard media tour embarrasses ex-gay leadership United States – Campbell’s Soup promises more gay ads to come. Washington D.C. – Log Cabin Republicans in debt. [2] Washington D.C. – Obama Press Secretary says President-Elect will repeal gay military ban. [2] (Related – Inside “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”) Washington D.C. – ACLU lawsuit charges U.S. Department of State discriminated against former veteran because of HIV status. Washington D.C. – Gay men’s chorus to participate in Inauguration event. Washington D.C. – Openly gay bishop Gene Robinson inaugural prayer, appeases some gays angry over anti-gay preacher Warren. [2] WORLDWIDE Community – Equality Matters launches online march for LGBT equality. Health – Shadowboxing with HIV anxiety.
“There’s one indulgence every man should try in his lifetime: If you’re straight, sleep with a man at least once, and if you’re gay, don’t go through life without sleeping with a woman. Either way, you might be surprised at how natural it will feel if you can get past the mind-fuck of stereotypes. In the end, it’s just another person that you are relating to in a physical way.”
FEATURED STORIES (from left to right):Health – Why use a rubber when you can just use a pill? Indonesia – Trans Muslims find a place to pray. California – Not happy with ridding state of gay marriage, Yes On 8 supporters want donor disclosure gone as well. [2] (Related – Find your neighborhood Prop 8 supporters) Senegal – Watchdog groups says, “Free the Senegal Nine.” AFRICA Senegal – Watchdog groups says, “Free the Senegal Nine.” South Africa – African National Congress promises fewer AIDS deaths if re-elected. ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST Indonesia – Trans Muslims find a place to pray. Vietnam – Sweden funds project promoting LGBT rights in Vietnam. EUROPE Arnhem, Netherlands – Christian group loses grant over gay ‘cures.’ Belarus – Top gay activist drafted by homophobic military. Bristol, London – Sex counsellor who refused gays not discriminated against says tribunal. Britain – Apology to customer who received paperwork calling him a ‘big gay.’ Britain – Gay hate preacher complains about “no God” adverts. Manchester, United Kingdom – Police hunt gay basher. Netherlands – Dutch foreign minister calls in Pope’s representative for a chat about gay rights. NORTH AMERICA Atlanta, Georgia – Gay Atlanta council hopeful sorry for trans potshots. California – Not happy with ridding state of gay marriage, Yes On 8 supporters want donor disclosure gone as well. [2] (Related – Find your neighborhood Prop 8 supporters) Cleveland, Ohio – Gay advocates make headway on domestic partner registry, but to early for celebrations. Las Vegas, Nevada – City’s oldest gay bar faces gaming license revocation. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Episcopal church sues anti-gay Pittsburgh parishes for $20M. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Man’s death in gay sauna puts focus on mayor, owners. Providence, Rhode Island – Could mayor become state’s first openly gay governor? Seattle, Washington – Pub crawl in defiance of ricin threats tonight. Tennessee – Hotel employee says he was fired for being gay. United States – Newsweek revisits ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ United States – Nationwide protests to repeal Defense of Marriage Act this Saturday. United States – Regent Media merges with Planet Out, assumes majority interest. [2] Universal City, California – Top 9 drag queens battle for top spot in RuPauls Drag Race Utah – The Mormon Church and Proposition 8. Washington D.C. – Log Cabin Republicans suffering money woes. Washington D.C. – Obama to name gay Hochberg chair of Export-Import Bank. SOUTH AMERICA Chile – Lesbian teacher sues. WORLDWIDE Health – Why use a rubber when you can just use a pill?
FEATURED STORIES (from left to right):Belgium – On 80th birthday, comic adventurer, Tin-Tin outed as gay. Minneapolis, Minnesota – Former Senator, Larry Craig, reaches end of line for appealing gay sex bathroom sting “guilty” plea. (EDITOR: Ha, ha!) New York City, New York – Barbie creator was a sex addict, Ken was gay. Rome, Italy – Coach says there’s no gay players in Italian soccer. AFRICA Dakar, Senegal – Harsh sentences for homosexuality. Uganda – Rick Warren’s African AIDS counterpart calls for criminalization of homosexuality. Rwanda – Metrosexuality comes in male beauty treatments and other man-pampering. EUROPE Belgium – On 80th birthday, comic adventurer, Tin-Tin outed as gay. London, England – Gay humanists group celebrates 30th anniversary. Rome, Italy – Coach says there’s no gay players in Italian soccer. Scotland – Kirk leaders approve Brechin gay minister for Aberdeen post. Spain – Webpage raises funds for suspended homophobic judge. United Kingdom – Gay Tory under fire over skiing trip as reshuffle rumours intensify. NORTH AMERICA California – Oft-repeated and refuted blame of blacks for Prop. 8 draws ire. [2] Florida – Florida gay groups form statewide federation. Minneapolis, Minnesota – Former Senator, Larry Craig, reaches end of line for appealing gay sex bathroom sting “guilty” plea. New York City, New York – Barbie creator was a sex addict, Ken was gay. Richmond, California – Suspects arraigned in gang rape of lesbian. San Francisco, California – Dufty introduces resolution condemning church vandalism. San Francisco, California – Anonymous smear campaign against transgender police officer. San Francisco, California – Tuberculosis breaks out in the Castro. [2] Seattle, Washington – Bar patrons drink through terror threat. United States – Cast of Wicked hosting Defying Inequality, a night of cabaret for civil rights. United States – Reverend calls homosexuality “a gift from God” on Oprah. United States – American Family Association boycotts Pepsi for gay ads. United States – GLAAD identifies the worst anti-gay defamation voices of 2008. Washington, D.C. – Profile with gay representative Barney Frank. Washington, D.C. – A call to help push for the first openly gay cabinet member. Washington, D.C. – Gay activist, DNC official tapped as Obama liaison. Washington D.C. – Lesbian couple invited on Obama’s whistle stop tour. Washington D.C. – House of Representatives takes on gender-neutral language rules. Washington D.C. – Former Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund executive director to serve as deputy director of White House Office of the Public Liaison. West Hollywood, California – Prop 8: The Musical to show live this weekend.
FEATURED STORIES (from left to right): California – New study, exit poll exaggerated African-American support for Prop. 8 South Carolina – Murderer of gay man could be out in just 8 months thanks to early parole. [2][3] (Related – Help keep his murderer behind bars.) Jersey, United Kingdom – Jersey may become first Crown dependency to introduce civil partnerships. New York City, New York – 89-year-old Stonewall vet facing eviction from Chelsea Hotel. [2] AFRICA Gambia – Dutchman fined for gay “indecency” in Gambia. Senegal – Senegal judge sentences 8 men to 8 Years in prison on charges of ‘homosexuality.’ ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST Saudi Arabia – Two men beheaded for gay rape. EUROPE Brighton, England – Homophobic abuse always wrong. Britain – BBC wraps up 2008 with unapologetic homophobic slurs. (Related – Activists say to shelve show with anti-gay jabs) Britain – Formula One chief Ron Dennis ‘dismissed worker he thought was gay.’ Jersey, United Kingdom – Jersey may become first Crown dependency to introduce civil partnerships. Spain – Spain is “key front” in Vatican’s church-state battle. NORTH AMERICA Atlanta, Georgia – Charlie Stadtlander’s apology for his anti-trans, anti-Drag Queen Statements Isn’t Enough. California – Ken Starr officially joins Pro-Prop 8 fight. California – NCLR, ACLU, and Lambda Legal file legal brief for Prop 8 challenge. California – Supreme court denies anti-gay Episcopal churches property rights. California – New study, exit poll exaggerated African-American support for Prop. 8 Connecticut – State to consider transgender anti-discrimination proposal. Louisiana – PFLAG’s Ralls: A rising GOP star, a threat to Louisiana families. Mesa, Arizona – Mesa councilman wants domestic-partner registry. New York City, New York – 89-year-old Stonewall vet facing eviction from Chelsea Hotel. [2] San Francisco, California – The Catholic League speaks out against defacing of a pro-gay Catholic church. Seattle, Washington – Hate letters sent to 11 gay bars threaten random patrons with ricin poisoning. South Carolina – Murderer of gay man could be out in just 8 months thanks to early parole. [2][3] (Related – Help keep his murderer behind bars.) Utah – Gay-rights activists to rally near Delicate Arch. United States – Fatties and felons now accepted in U.S. Army, but highly-skilled fags can go eat a dick. Washington D.C. – George W. Bush’s AIDS legacy hailed as “pragmatic, impressive.” Washington D.C. – Polis to be sworn in as third openly gay member of Congress today. Washington D.C. – Group pushes for gay man, Fred Hochberg, as Secretary of Commerce. Washington D.C. – Author of defense of marriage act says it’s time to repeal it. WORLDWIDE Community – Gender gifference and marriage.
