Who to Root AGAINST in 2008

I hate to be a negative-nelly, but Republicans have a better chance than you might think of retaining the presidency in 2008. Presidential politics doesn't really track the partisan affiliations of the country, and several Republicans are polling extremely well in hypothetical head-to-head match-ups with the front-runners in the Democratic primary.

So, which Republican candidate for President should you be most afraid of?

Here are the results from the American Family Association's online straw poll:

Democrats		Republicans
Joe Biden	126 vote(s)	Sam Brownback	5,084 vote(s)
Hillary Clinton	2,160	Jim Gilmore	170
Chris Dodd	27	Newt Gingrich	16,909
John Edwards	3,457	Rudy Giuliani	9,943
Barack Obama	2,669	Chuck Hagel	113
Bill Richardson	316	Mike Huckabee	5,084
		Duncan Hunter	1,034
		John McCain	8,262
		Ron Paul	3,590
		Mitt Romney	13,557
		Fred Thompson	42,951
		Tommy Thompson	762
		Tom Tancredo	3,358

So, if Fred Thompson wins, pack your bags and buy a plane ticket to Sweden...

Legislative Progress

New Hampshire moved one step closer to allowing civil unions today with a 14-10 vote in the state senate. The civil unions bill passed the New Hampshire Hoes a couple weeks ago, and the New Hampshire governor has said he will sign the bill.

In Iowa, a comprehensive LGBT anti-discrimination bill won approval in the Iowa House of Representatives yesterday. The Senate has already passed the bill, and the governor has said he will sign it.

In Oregon, a same-sex domestic partnership bill cleared a key senate subcommittee today. The Oregon House has already approved the proposal, and the governor has indicated his support for the bill.

Finally, a federal LGBT hate crimes law was approved by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee today.

Woohoo!

Spitzer Hearts Sanjaya

Yesterday, we reported that Eliot Spitzer - the governor of New York - is drafting a gay marriage bill.

A week or so ago, we posted an item titled "Sanjaya is my (Homosexual) Papaya."

Then today - amazingly enough - we saw an item that combined both our love of Spitzer and our uncomfortable interest in Sanjaya.

At last night's White House Press Correspondents' dinner, Spitzer went up to Sanjaya, told him he was a fan, and asked for his autograph!

So basically, our heads are about to explode...

Update: Vote Cinthia for Prom King

Remember Cinthia - the transgender student that was running for prom king?

Well, she lost...

Sigh...

Adam Sandler is a Gay Poseur

New York, NY (AHN) - Funnyman Adam Sandler says his upcoming comedy, "I Pronounce You Chuck And Larry," has a message.

"This movie says there's nothing wrong with being gay," he told Newsweek. "There's just something wrong with being gay for Kevin James."

Co-stars Sandler and James play a pair of straight firemen who enter into a domestic partnership in order for widower Larry's (James) kids to be named as the beneficiaries to his life insurance policy.

To keep their plot from being discovered, the two must act as real newlyweds, according to ComingSoon.net.

"I know Kevin, and it's kind of a strange thing to have to play," Sandler joked with Newsweek. "So to ease the tension, before the first day of shooting, we had sex with each other. ..."It's an old tip I picked up from working with (Jack) Nicholson."

The film is scheduled to hit theaters on July 20.

Gay Marriage in New York

The good news keeps on coming. Looks like gay marriage might be coming to New York pretty soon. According to the NY Times, Eliot Spitzer - the governor of New York - is in the process of drafting a same-sex marriage bill.

Spitzer has, from the start of his political career, endorsed same-sex marriage. Throughout his gubernatorial campaign, Spitzer reiterated his pro-gay position.

Even so, everyone thought it would take time before Spitzer diverted his attention from issues like health care reform and rampant cronyism to gay marriage.

In other words, "Wow, that was fast!"

Domestic Partnerships for Washington

On Saturday, the Governor of Washington signed a law that provides for a same-sex domestic partnership registry.

Pretty soon, same sex couples will be able to drive from Seattle to San Diego with some form of legal recognition.

Fred Phelps Cancels Virginia Tech Protest

Mike Gallagher - the syndicated, conservative, talk-show host - offered his airtime to Fred Phelps in exchange for Phelps' agreement not to protest the funerals of slain Virginia Tech Students.

In a personal message on his website, Gallagher explains:

"I am proud when a radio show like mine can actually do something good for people. Most times, those of us with a radio show or newspaper column can just talk about issues. Once in awhile, we can literally stop a horrible event in its tracks. This is one of those times. And whether you agree or disagree with me, I just wanted you to know -- from me -- why we're doing this."

The wisdom of giving Phelps airtime notwithstanding, it amazes us how these conservatives are willing to compromise their convictions when fag-hating is involved.

If intolerant conservatives want to compromise their values and "do something good for people," here's an idea: HOW ABOUT NOT BEING SO HOMOPHOBIC?!?!

Vote Cinthia for Prom King

Hot off the AP press, here's a sweet story about a transgendered high school student named Cinthia Covarrubias (pictured).

In Fresno, A Transgender Student Runs for Prom King

"I would never have run for anything if I had to wear a dress," said Cynthia.

In response, we echo the classmate of Cynthia's who had this to say:

"It's not like the stereotype where the king has to be a jock and he's there with the cheerleaders anymore...We live in a generation now where dudes are chicks and chicks are dudes."

Woah...Are You Guys Brothers?!?! (Happy 4/20!)

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1) Don't smoke weed and drive

2) Don't smoke weed: You might make make out with your best friend

3) Straight boys are silly.

We endorse all three.