June 23, 2010: All Kinds Of Crazy Newsbits. Pride! Obama! Clinton! Antigay Pastors Who Are Gay!
Submitted By: Fabulous Rob on June 23, 2010
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Huckabee Disowns “Ick Factor” Phrase
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee defended his use of the term “ick factor” in reference to gay marriage by arguing that LGBT-friendly academics like Martha Nussbaum use the phrase.
Report: FMLA Ruling Affects 100K Kids
A new Labor Department ruling that extends the Family Medical Leave Act could affect as many as 100,000 children of same-sex parents, according to a new report.
Antibullying Bill Passes N.Y. State Senate
In a major victory late Tuesday, the New York state senate passed the Dignity for All Students Act, which protects LGBT students from bullying and harassment and marks the first time gender identity and expression will be included in state law.
Gay Mag Outs Antigay Pastor
A Minneapolis gay magazine has outed a Lutheran pastor critical of gay clergy.
The View Tackles Gay Blood Ban
Guest hosts D.L. Hughley and Thomas Roberts discuss a recent Department of Health and Human Services committee ruling that upholds a lifetime ban on gay men donating blood.
Clinton’s Remarks on LGBT Pride Month
In a speech commemorating Pride Month, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pledged that the United States will “advance a comprehensive human rights agenda that includes the elimination of violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.”
Obama Initiative to Help Homeless Gay Youth
The Obama administration unveiled a plan Tuesday intended to end chronic homelessness by 2015 and homelessness among families, children and youth including LGBT teens by 2020.
Thomas on Rugby, Women, and Hiding
One of the top scorers in the history of Rugby, and one of the most successful athletes in Wales, told Real Sports that he would go to church regularly to pray hard enough so that one day, he would turn straight.
Controversial Columnist Leaves Newsweek
Ramin Setoodeh, the Newsweek writer who found himself in hot water after writing a piece questioning the believability of gay actors in straight roles, is leaving the magazine for a job at People.
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