Fabulous Newscast: February 1, 2011
Submitted By: Fabulous Rob on February 1, 2011
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- Former Utah Gov. May Run
for President
Former Utah governor Jon Huntsman, known for his moderate stances on LGBT rights, is reported to be exploring a run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012. - Antigay Pastor Claims Censorship Over Show Cancellation
An antigay pastor in Canada plans to take legal action over the cancellation of his TV show, which believes to be an act of “political censorship.” - Iowa House Holds Marriage Hearing
Hundreds packed into an Iowa House committee hearing Monday about a proposed resolution that calls for a vote on a constitutional amendment that would repeal marriage equality. - Fla. Speaker Wants Adoption Ban Back
The speaker of the Florida House of Representatives wants to return the ban on adoption by same-sex couples. - Barbara Bush for Marriage Equality
“New York is about fairness and equality. And everyone should have the right to marry the person that they love,” Barbara Bush says in a new video. - RuPaul Not Glad About GLAAD
GLAAD Media Awards snub RuPaul and the A-Listers. - Sharron Angle’s Beauty Secrets Revealed
Is former U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle of Nevada pursuing a new career? The antigay politician appeared at an event to share her “makeup and beauty challenges during the campaign and how she overcame them.”
- School Cheers Lesbian Students at Pepfest
Students at Champlin Park High School in Minneapolis cheered as two
lesbian students who fought for the right to walk together as part of
the school’s royalty court entered hand in hand at the Snow Days Pep Fest Monday. - Ill. Legalizes Civil Unions
Amid a capacity crowd in Chicago, Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill establishing civil unions for Illinois gay couples. Watch here.
- Thousands Sign Letter to Gates Over Recoupment
Thousands of people have signed an online letter asking Defense secretary Gates to stop the practice of asking veterans discharged under “don’t ask, don’t tell” to pay back the costs of their education, training, and bonuses.
