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 AP Photo In the never-ending saga that is California’s Prop 8 trial the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals continued the stay that Chief U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker had previously lifted, until oral arguments could be heard on Dec 6th. “It’s saddening just to know that we still have to keep waiting for this basic human right,” Marcia Davalos, of Los Angeles, a health care advocate […] We all rejoiced when Prop 8 was overturned in California last week but saddened that a stay was put in place to stop enforcement right away. Today newlywed-wannabes waited with baited breath to see if they would be able to tie the knot today. However, it looks like they made need a little patience, as the stay will not be lifted until next Wednesday August 18th. [Chief U.S. District […]   Ernesto Dominguez qPDX would like to congratulate Portland Community College (PCC) student Ernesto Dominguez, who recently received the HRC Awards Scholarships to Student Activists Committed to Achieving LGBT Equality. Only 3 were awarded out of 400 applications from all 50 states in the categories of first year student, returning student 2-year institution, and returning student 4-year insitution. Dominguez won in the first year category. Continue reading »  Oh no, Ohio! In Ohio, a 31 year old female has been arrested and charged with attempted sex with a minor after posing as a 14 year old boy. The two were holed up in a hotel room for a few days before the 16 year old girl ran away and reported the older woman to the police. From CBSnews: “Dye, a petite woman who stands […]  Lesbian TV star Rachel Maddow's highschool yearbook picture Fill in the blank! This photo is so adorable. I guess we were all femme once. Forgive us for posting this, Rachel! (I don’t mind posting a pic of me in a dress to make it up to you…) I think it is empowering to know that she has struggled with her gender presentation just like we all have. […]  We are still working on processing the last, epic Pride weekend. We had so much fun! Thank you for everyone who came out and supported us. In the meantime, while we get our act together, here is a little summary of what you missed while you were out. Have other news you’d like to share? Post it!  BUTT Magazine Towels! Continue reading »   Tyler McCormick (bottom left) takes 2010 IML title Those of you involved in the leather scene in Portland and beyond will likely know all about this already, but Tyler McCormick has beaten out the odds to become International Mr. Leather 2010. Tyler is the first contestant from New Mexico, the first Transman, and the first contestant who is in wheelchair to take the title. Congratulations Tyler on your win! <3 Check out Tyler’s very moving speech in this video courtesy of ThirdRail after the jump. Continue reading »  We're sure that Gaga hates you right back,for massacring her song, or for those dodgy pants The WBC parodies Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” with Megan Phelps-Roper on vocals. Yes, that Phelps-Roper of Westboro Baptist Church / God Hates Fags “fame” . Includes insightful lyrics such as “Stop prayin,’ stop prayin,’ God will not hear you anymore, you taught the boys and the girls to be proud whores.” I […]  George Alan Rekers In last night’s Alpha Dog of the Week political satirist Stephen Colbert profiled Family Research Council co-founder George Alan Rekers co-founder. In case you missed it Rekers, vehemently anti-gay leader of a group that tries to “cure” homosexuality, was caught in an airport after paying for a 10-day trip to Europe with a rentboy who was referred to as a “travel assistant.” The Colbert […] 
In business for 20 years, Condomania, gathered their data from the launch of TheyFit Condoms, the world’s first line of tailored-fit prophylactics, in 76 sizes. Since their debut in 2004 they have sold over 27,000 men in 70 countries, and now have just begun to analyze this cache of data. Continue reading » |
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