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Because [McCain] knows that his economic theories don’t work, he’s spending these last few days calling me every name in the book. I don’t know what’s next. By the end of the week, he’ll be accusing me of being a secret communist because I shared my toys in kindergarten. I shared my, uh, peanut butter and jelly sandwich. McCain's camp responded by implying Obama's rubber and they are, in fact, glue. |
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Libertarian candidate and gay man Christopher Cole saw our report and scoffed at the description of Hagan as "gay-friendly." And, to prove his point, Mr. Cole sent us this article, which reads: The reality is that Hagan has been silent on gay marriage, even when directly asked. Well, they probably attacked Hagan because she's got more of a shot of beating out Elizabeth Dole than Cole, but what do we know? |
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North Carolina's overzealous Republican party has been mailing out literature that claims Democratic Senatorial candidate Kay Hagan's an agent of - gasp! - the homosexual agenda. Hide the children! By electing Hagan over Republican Elizabeth Dole, the mailer claims, voters will be opening the door to a vast wave of homo happenings, like gay marriage and a queer inclusive Boy Scouts. The mailer also cites the so-called "activist judges" who are trying to spread gay marriage. This flier is but one in a series of anti-gay mailers we've seen this season. Ohio's Republican party sent out pamphlets this month claiming that Democrat Ray Pryor represented the wrong choice because he supports gay adoption. The party also funded a flier touting Republican Congressional candidate Michael Keenan's love for "family values." You can see you more of this nastiness over at PageOneQ. |
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» Open Arms.
Despite the fact that the Southern Baptist Convention rails against homosexuality, one brave North Carolina congregation opened their doors to a gay man and his family, who had been shunned at their previous house of worship. [NY Times] |
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» Girl Fight!
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee really wants to beat out NC Senator Elizabeth Dole this November. They're preparing to spend anywhere between $5 and 6 million on television ads hyping Democratic challenged Kay Hagan. For those of you who didn't hear, Dole recently attempted to name an HIV/AIDS bill after Jesse Helms, who worked ferociously against funding the AIDS fight. [News Observer] |
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Did Right Wing Senator Wear Heels?
Oh, Lord! Did uber-conservative Republican Jesse Helms like to dress as a woman? "Yes," according to a Massachusetts-based make-up artist who phoned into homo-journo Michelangelo Signorile's radio show. The story goes like this: the caller, known only as "Brian," put an add in the paper to film a "video instruction" for straight men looking to learn how to dress like women, one of the men who replied was a creepy Southern man who looked vaguely familiar. "Brian" did the deed, video taped it so the man could watch it at home and received $300 for the pancaked pleasure. It wasn't until the next day, after reading an article about how North Carolinian Senator Jesse Helms had been visiting Massachusetts - and staying at the same hotel where the make-over went down! - that "Brian" recognized his client. He goes on to explain that he never came forward for fear of being mistaken for a hooker and other nebulous "repercussions," nor does he expect anyone to believe him. But it did happen, he says. True or not, Signorile's bewilderment's worth the watch. Pay particular attention to his reaction around the 1:30 mark. He's not sure whether to jump up in glee or call "bullshit." |
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» Gurl!
"A gay North Carolina man who was beaten and robbed in the early morning hours of July 6 fended off his attackers with a pocket knife." [Edge Boston] |
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Though PFLAG and other organizations have been doing similar scholarships for years, but Tim Griffin says more must be done, particularly because of discrimination among particular institutions: There are kids out there who can't get access to military scholarships, or church scholarships, or even the financial support of their family, because they have come out as gay. I want these kids to understand that there are people who want to help, even when other organizations turn them away. Two kids will benefit each year, and this year the prize went to Juan Vazquez and Azze Waldron, who are psyched to attend school this fall. Whether they'll be so enthusiastic after the scholarly madness begins remains to be seen… |
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The couple decided their best route to parenthood was becoming foster parents, fulfilling a need in Buncombe County where there are only about 70 foster homes for 350 children. If only every father did the same, huh? |
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Realizing that 2003's Lawrence v. Texas invalidated sodomy laws, the distract attorney straightened things out and dropped the charges, saying the men were having consensual sex. Despite the turnaround, Sloan says a threat remains: I am grateful that the DA's office has a better understanding of the Constitution than the Raleigh Police Department However, as long as this law remains on the books, it is a crime punishable by an arrest, a stay in jail, media attention and a fine of $450." And, yes, Sloan had to pay that fine. Flynn, meanwhile, still faces a simple assault charge for biting Sloan's lip. |
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Despite the fact that the 2003 Supreme Court case Lawrence v. Texas struck down federalist sodomy laws, North Carolina police this weekend charged two gay men with "crimes against nature." And, as if that's not bad enough, an alleged victim got snagged himself: Police first arrested and charged Nelson Keith Sloan, 40, who called them to the private residence to report an attack. Later, police arrested and charged Ryan Christopher Flynn, 25, with the same charge. And, from the sound of it, cops think Sloan's awful, too! |
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A Queerty Exclusive
The road to Washington wasn't the most level, especially considering Neal's relative obscurity and the fact that Hagan won the support of party leaders, who apparently worried Neal couldn't take on Republican Elizabeth Dole. While some would be sore about their loss, Neal's taking it all in stride. He hasn't yet decided what the future holds, but this homo-politicos sure of one thing: he made - and will continue to make - an impact. Neal and our editor chatted yesterday about the candidate's loss, gay group Human Rights Campaign's non-endorsement and why this year will change America's electoral process forever. |
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A shocking amount of Indiana and North Carolina Republicans put their weight against the presumptive nominee, giving their support to fallen candidates like Mike Huckabee, Ron Paul or, of course, simply voting "no." Twenty-six percent of North Carolinians rejected the politico, while twenty-two of Indiana's Hoosiers have apparently given up on the Senator from Arizona. |
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The North Carolina Democrat lost his Senatorial bid to rival Kay Hagan last night, sixty-to-eighteen percent. It's not surprising that voters would prefer Hagan, who has been a sitting Senator for five-years. What does shock us a bit is that people backed the candidate who originally didn't want to run. You may recall that Chuck Schumer and other party asked Hagan to run, fearing that Neal couldn't compete with Republican candidate Elizabeth Dole. Regardless, Hagan's now the district's Senatorial nominee and knows she needs to unify potential voters… |