GLBT

I was at SCOTUS when James Dale's case against the Boy Scouts was argued. He is still talking about the Scouts today:

A new poll shows progress on gay rights in Tennessee, the Tennessean reports: A poll conducted this month for Vanderbilt University found that 49 percent of Tennesseans support gay marriage or civil unions while 46 percent are opposed to both, suggesting the state is now evenly divided on whether to extend legal recognition to same-sex couples.Meanwhile, 62 percent of Tennesseans say health insurance and other employee benefits should be extended to the domestic partners or spouses of gays and lesbians. Thirty-one percent oppose the idea. Views have changed significantly in seven years: The poll results suggest a marked shift in Tennesseans’ views since 2006, when 81 percent of voters approved an amendment to the state constitution defining marriage between one man and one woman as “the only legally recognized marital contract” in the state.That amendment remains a substantial hurdle to proponents of same-sex marriage in Tennessee, casting doubt on any legislation that attempts to extend the benefits of marriage to gays and lesbians in the state.Its repeal also appears unlikely in the near future.

A fine ship. Behind-the-scenes on the Place Beyond the Pines set. (w magazine via wow)

Yesterday a well-known anti-gay marriage activist shot himself in the head at the altar of Notre Dame Cathedral hours after writing a blog post denouncing France's legalization of same-sex marriage. The French press, quite naturally, wants to know if the man was affiliated with Manif Pour Tous.Their leader Frigide Barjot says he was not: "This was a personal, isolated act. This man was part of a movement called the French Spring, which has nothing to do with us and we have condemned a long time ago. I did not know this man who belonged to the extreme-right. I pray for his soul." Barjot went on to claim that she has received death threats from France's extreme-right.The French Spring is an anti-gay campaign by France's far-right that calls for the overthrow of the ruling Socialist Party. (Perhaps obviously, the name is a take on the Arab Spring.) Many of the most violent anti-gay riots that France has recently endured are believed to be the work of French Spring followers.RELATED: Yesterday Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's neo-Nazi National Front party praised the dead man, hailing his "final, eminently political act."NOTE: The above quote from Barjot was roughly translated via Google. Feel free to make any corrections in tone or content.

Czech President Milos Zeman has now agreed to honour a gay academic with a title after facing claims he snubbed the candidate because of his sexuality.

Happy Hump Day, Blinders! Our dapper camel friend wants to congratulate you for making it halfway through another week! He also asked us to give you a BG12345. Done. Enjoy! Love, Ace

The head of the Council of Europe has asserted that Russia must allow demonstrations by LGBT people, and that it should protect the rights of citizens wishing to hold public rallies.

"Dear Joe, I see well-known agents of the radical Homosexual Lobby everywhere. They are huddled in dark corners scheming and plotting. They meet secretly with newly elected members of Congress in hopes of tempting them to advance their perverse agenda with campaign cash and the promise of votes. My health is suffering under the strain of fighting the radical Homosexual Lobby with limited help. I can't eat, I can't sleep and I am sick with worry. I must ask you to keep the information I am about to give you confidential. If it gets into the hands of the Homosexual Lobby, they will use it to destroy me while we are weak: My office owes $116,333.38 to Larry and other small businessmen in Virginia. A few weeks ago, I mailed some of my most loyal Christian supporters a letter about the hate campaign the radical homosexuals were waging against America. I asked my friends to sign an important petition. And I am so thankful to my friends who signed their petitions. But only 2 of every 10 people to whom I wrote responded. That was less than I hoped for. I felt as if I were all alone. And it hurt." - Hate group crackpot Eugene Delgaudio, from today's 3000-word money beg.

classic meatloaf One of the best things about being a chef is cooking for your family. And one of the best things about cooking for your family is taking classic comfort dishes and putting a new spin on them. I love meatloaf. My friend Cat made one of the best meatloaves I had ever eaten. The best part about meatloaf, for me anyway, is the leftovers. I love meatloaf sandwiches. bacon cheeseburger – Yum! Another one of my absolutely favorite meals is a bacon cheeseburger. I love the crispy bacon on the juicy cheeseburger, the mustard, the red onion, the ketchup; all combine for an amazing favor. So being the chef, I thought ‘what if I put all the flavors of the bacon cheeseburger into a meatloaf’?  I’ve made this for Tana and she absolutely loved it and I hope you will too. Oh, and the leftovers make amazing sandwiches. The following recipe is the result. Keep in mind there are times when I try a new idea for a recipe that I don’t measure, so these measurements are approximate. Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Ingredients: Ground Beef 80/20 mix                           2 lbs Mustard                                                  2 Tablespoons Red Onion                                               ½ Onion fine diced Cooked Bacon                                        4 slices finely chopped Ketchup                                                 ½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese                      2 Cups Method: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl add all of the ingredients and mix well. Add the mixture to a loaf pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Place in the 350 degree oven and bake until it’s cooked thoroughly, about 45 minutes. Let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before cutting it. meatloaf muffins, anyone? Another great way to cook the meatloaf is to put the mixture into muffin tins, regular size or mini. Using the mini muffin tins make really cool bite size meatloaves that are great for your pot luck, or for tailgating and would be a really great addition at your next Super Bowl Party. I hope that you give this little recipe a try. It’s a great twist on a classic comfort food and makes it a new classic for your family. oh, the day after…

NOM just tweeted out the link to this story. Young Christians will be shut out of all public professions, including teachers, doctors, nurses or any kind of public servant if the “gay marriage” bill is passed, a group of religious leaders has warned the government. The ministers issued the warning in a letter to the Daily Telegraph on the same day that the government came to an agreement with opposition parties over amendments. Should it be granted Royal Assent “in its present form,” the 17 Christian ministers said, the bill will “isolate hundreds of thousands of young students and workers across the country who hold a fuller view of marriage based on religion or a traditional view.”Oh yes. They'll totally be "locked out" of jobs that require obeying the law.