Fabulous Newscast: October 29, 2010
Submitted By: Fabulous Rob on October 29, 2010
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- Perry Dedicates "Firework" to "It Gets Better"
Katy Perry dedicated the video for her new song “Firework” to the “It Gets Better” project to help LGBT youths struggling against discrimination and bullying.
- GOProud Endorses Mark Kirk for Senate
Gay conservative group GOProud announced its endorsement of Congressman Mark Kirk, the Republican candidate for the Senate seat from Illinois once held by Barack Obama.
- Workplace Protections Lose in South Bend
A proposal to ban workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in South Bend, Indiana failed by a 6-3 vote in the Common Council.
- Betty White for Marriage Equality
Actress Betty White said that she supports marriage equality and that people need to learn to mind their own business.
- Gay MP Steps Up During Nepal Crisis
Gay MP Sunil Babu Pant is a lone voice of reason as an ongoing leadership struggle threatens the future of Nepal.
- McCance Quits on Cooper’s Show
While appearing on AC360, Facebook gay basher Clint McCance resigned his position as a school board member for the Midland School District in Arkansas.
- Elton John on Why He Sang for Rush
Pop icon Elton John said he sang for conservative talk behemoth Rush Limbaugh’s wedding in June to open a dialogue with him.
- Chi. to Host Gay Travel Confab
Chicago will host the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association’s annual convention in 2013.
- Kleefisch’s Gay Uncle Speaks Out
The uncle of the Wisconsin lieutenant governor candidate who made
disparaging remarks about gay marriage was so upset by her statement
that he gave $500 to the opposing candidate’s ticket earlier this
month. - The Guy With the Penis Tattoo
A man in Australia faces criminal charges after he tattooed a 19-inch penis onto his friend’s back without his consent.
