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» Unnecessary…
Supporters of Salina, Kansas-based Republican Kathy Martin, who sits on her local Education Board, sent out fliers recently reminding voters that her opponent, Democrat Christopher Renner, is gay. We suppose she thinks the possibility of a gay man on an education board could help panic some votes her way. [Salina Journal] |
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Outraged by Kuhn's apparent disregard for political correctness - the mayor once described such things as "bullshit" - local NAACP activist Kevin Myles met with the mayor, who now claims he's "sorry:" It has been brought to my attention how offensive this was and I absolutely agree that it was shortsighted of me not to see that in the first place. I am sincerely sorry and I sincerely apologize for the offensive nature of my actions. This was not CASA, this was of my own volition, and I take full responsibility for my actions. The buck absolutely stops here. "It has been bought to my attention"? Um, it didn't occur to you, Kuhn, that people may be offended by blackface? Why? Are you brain dead, or just stupid? [via Pam's House Blend] |
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» Community Organizing…
Worried about anti-gay violence, some Kansas-based activists are taking public safety into their own hands with a new group, Project Resistance. The small, yet dedicated team plans on organizing patrols and outreach and the such. [LJW] |
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Early this week, as the state was preparing to go to the primary polls, Finney surrogate Dr. Peggy Elliott launched a mail and phone campaign smearing Finney rival Inga Taylor, pictured, who could have become the state's first lesbian, black lawmaker. |
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"Dust In The Wind" became Kansas' biggest hit when it peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. We think it deserved the number one spot, but nobody asked us! The band's second most popular track? "Carry On Wayward Son," which you can find after the jump. It's a little bit more upbeat, but just as dramatic. |
» Surge!
Four hundred activists of all ilks converged in Topeka, Kansas, this weekend to protest Fred Phelps and his vilely anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church. Said one "Million Fag March" participant, Angi Boetta: "We don't agree with him talking about hatred and how God hates this god hates that… We're just here to show him who we are and we're not going away no matter what you say or do." [Towleroad] |
» Sexual Crimes Talk Includes Sodomy
A Kansas attorney recently gave a lecture on sexual crimes, like statuatory rape. Despite the fact that Supreme Court case Lawrence v. Texas basically nulled the nation's anti- sodomy laws with Lawrence v. Texas, John Wheeler decided to remind his audience that sodomy remains illegal in Kansas: "'When people look at the definition of sodomy, they say, 'Hey, wait a minute. That covers homosexual acts,' " said Wheeler, whose PowerPoint presentation emphasized that such sex is "UNLAWFUL in Kansas… 'It is on the books. It does remain unlawful. Whether or not it would be upheld constitutionally, I don't know.' he said." The answer is no. [Hutchinson News] |
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I finally feel rooted somewhere. I feel a sense of responsibility and stability that I didn't have before. Looking at this picture really puts things in perspective. • Refinery 29 gets behind our imaginary main squeeze, Thom Browne. • Barack, Babs, Oprah and Hillary get into a campaign menage-a-quatre. • Legendary lobbyist Aubrey Sarvis goes after Don't Ask, Don't Tell. |
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Speaking to Christian Broadcasting Network, Brownback insisted he's the only staunch pro-life candidate and said of Romney: I think you have to look at where he stood on the issues and what he said publicly. At times he's said different things on these issues. I think that's all going to come out during a long campaign… [W]hen we get out on the campaign trail and when the campaign really gets fully engaged, there's going to be a lot of discussion about where do people actually stand on the issues and where have they been and where are they now and how reliable are they to stay that way. Oh, snap! As you may recall, poor Mitt's past pro-gay statements have come back to haunt him, leading many social conservatives to wonder if he's got the Biblically-proportioned balls to lead our country. Brownback, meanwhile, has the complete support of people like Focus on The Family. Sorry, Romney, but we don't think you're long for the running. Related: Brownback Hopes To Be A Winner |
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• The Princeton Review ranks the most gay-friendly and least gay-friendly schools in the country. Not surprisingly, Starbucks cup-banning Baylor University ranks pretty high in the "get those queers away from us" category.
• Lady Bunny has some makeover tips for Harriet Miers. We hope her suggestions help but we fear the only effective solution involves a face lift and lipo. • Kansas sex offenders who commit gay acts on underage victims will no longer be more severely punished than their hetero counterparts. Fair is fair now, people, so stay away from juvie tail! • Hellbent isn't the only gay horror movie out this Hallwoeen. There's hunky competition with the indie October Moon. • Dr. Who's bi sidekick is getting his own show which we just know will be titled Dr. Q. |
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