Baltimore Artscape this weekend Baltimore Artscape, advertised as the country's largest free arts festival, starts today and continues through the weekend . Hours are 12 - 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 12 - 8 p.m. Sunday in the Bolton Hill neighborhood and Station North ...more >>
Washington Post went way overboard in 'scandal' damage control I find it a little odd how harshly Washington Post is coming down on itself over the salon “scandals,” if you could even call it that. The paper is essentially lacerating itself over something that never happened.
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The gay rights tug-of-war In the wake of recent developments in the advancing LGBT rights agenda, I have become increasingly troubled with the framing of the movement. As a young, black woman -- and I don't mean to speak for all black women -- I feel we have taken our ...more >>
Obama mentions gays in speech to NAACP President Obama addressed the NAACP Centennial Convention yesterday, and mentioned the gay community in his remarks.
"But make no mistake: The pain of discrimination is still felt in America. ...more >>
Eric Holder writes letter for hate crimes legislation Attorney General Eric Holder sent a letter to the Senate yesterday in favorite of passing the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which is currently being debated on the floor. Full text below:
"Dear ...more >>
Marriage questions continue at Sotomayor hearing Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) brought up same-sex marriage this morning during the fourth day of Judge Sonya Sotomayor's confirmation hearing. He referred to the "very difficult societal changes that ...more >>
Sotomayor asked about DOMA During yesterday's continuation of Judge Sonya Sotomayor's confirmation hearings, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) asked her about marriage equality. Grassley asked about Baker v. Nelson, a 1972 case in ...more >>
Summer dining deals — Annie's, The Diner & More Two gay friendly restaurants just got a bit more wallet-friendly. Annie's Paramount Steakhouse on 17th St. recently reduced its prices, and the 18th and U Duplex Diner is offering half off dishes beginning ...more >>
