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One a Day is Good for You–Apples and Orgasms!

Posted on: Jul 15, 2009, Source: La Figa

The British National Health Service emphasizes the importance of safe sex and education.

Why Is Elton John Doing a Concert to Raise Funds For an Anti-Gay Politician?

Posted on: Jul 7, 2009, Source: Huffington Post

The whole thing is nasty, self-serving and hypocritical for the Congresspeople and maybe for the artist.

Sasha Baron Cohen's Bruno Makes an Ass Out of Ron Paul

Posted on: Apr 16, 2009, Source: La Figa

Paul admits he hadn't heard of Sasha Baron Cohen and his alter egos Borat and Bruno,

'West Wing' Cast for the Employee Free Choice Act

Posted on: Apr 10, 2009, Source: La Figa

Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford and Richard Schiff of "The West Wing" speak out for EFCA.

Eminem Wants to Be Nailin' Palin

Posted on: Apr 8, 2009, Source: La Figa

Alaska's Frost Lady is part of Eminem's stimulus package.

Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth Fires 1,900

Posted on: Apr 6, 2009, Source: La Figa

Disneyland is becoming Dismal-land.

Obama Won't Legalize Pot, Wonders If Online Community Is a Bunch of Stoners

Posted on: Mar 27, 2009, Source: La Figa

It's probably not a good strategy to mock your constituents, Mr. President.

Germany Cracks Down on Neo-Nazi Music Ring

Posted on: Mar 8, 2009, Source: La Figa

his week German authorities, including 800 police, raided residences and offices across the country.

Palin Changes Line of Succession, Pal Now in Line for Lt. Governorship

Posted on: Mar 2, 2009, Source: La Figa

Carrying on a long tradition of helping her friends, Alaska's Frost Lady has changed the line of state succession.

Palin Pushes for Parental Consent Abortion Law

Posted on: Feb 27, 2009, Source: La Figa

Palin says the new law would protect children. You betcha.

FBI Busts Up Child Prostitution Rings ... But Rehabilitation Funds Are Running Out

Posted on: Feb 24, 2009, Source: La Figa

Here's one reason to pay your taxes.

Over 100,000 Protest in Dublin Over Irish Economy

Posted on: Feb 23, 2009, Source: La Figa

100,000 people marched in Dublin, Ireland Saturday to protest the government's handling of inflations, job loss and economy.

Shepard Fairey Strikes Back, Sues AP Over 'Hope' Image

Posted on: Feb 10, 2009, Source: La Figa

Stanford's Fair Use Project has Shepard Fairey's back.

(Nothing Better to Do?) Cops Arrest 'Hope' Artist Shepard Fairey

Posted on: Feb 8, 2009, Source: Firedoglake

He was charged with two counts of damage to property, i.e. graffiti--the art form for which he is best known.

CA Supreme Court to Hear Prop 8 Arguments

Posted on: Feb 4, 2009, Source: Firedoglake

"Today, the California Supreme Court took an important step in resolving the most important civil rights issue of our generation."

Will Brothels Help Nevada Weather the Econopocalypse?

Posted on: Jan 26, 2009, Source: Firedoglake

Like every state in the union, Nevada faces a financial crunch, but that state has a unique revenue stream: Brothels.

Obama, This Is UNACCEPTABLE: Rick Warren Invokes Hitler Youth

Posted on: Jan 15, 2009, Source: Firedoglake

This is so beyond reasonable, acceptable, inclusionary, kumbaya or whatever the reason Obama said, "Hey Pastor Rick, give the invocation."

Cunning Stunt? Porn Industry Wants Bailout

Posted on: Jan 7, 2009, Source: Firedoglake

Hustler Magazine publisher Larry Flynt has asked the government for a $5 billion dollar bailout package.

Springsteen Snubs Unions? New CD Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart

Posted on: Dec 26, 2008, Source: Firedoglake

I thought Bruce Springsteen was pro-labor.

Rick Warren: The Serpent Who Hates Science

Posted on: Dec 25, 2008, Source: Firedoglake

"From the very beginning of creation, God gave man dominion over all that was made, even over the dinosaurs."

Al-Zaidi: 'I'd Throw Shoes Again' While Sales of the Footwear Soar

Posted on: Dec 22, 2008, Source: Firedoglake

U.S.-backed Iraq Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has condemned al-Zaidi's actions, but reportedly he will not want to alienate al-Zaidi's supporters.

Going, Going, Gone! Bush Auctions Off Wilderness Land in Utah

Posted on: Dec 18, 2008, Source: Firedoglake

"These lands are not Cheney's and Bush's. The lands are ours. ... They're part of our legacy."

Much Ado About Prop 8, El Coyote and the LA Times

Posted on: Dec 15, 2008, Source: Firedoglake

A response to influential Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez's piece about Marjorie Christoffersen of El Coyote.

Mormons Losing Members Over Anti-Gay Campaigns

Posted on: Nov 30, 2008, Source: Firedoglake

"I think the church has no right to assume the inner thinkings of its members and take such an open stand of any political issue."

In Feeble Bid to Be Cool, Bush Pardons Cocaine Smuggling Rapper

Posted on: Nov 28, 2008, Source: Firedoglake

George Bush pardoned rapper John Forte who was convicted of smuggling 1.4 million dollars worth of liquid cocaine.

LA Film Fest Director Resigns over Prop 8 $$$

Posted on: Nov 27, 2008, Source: Firedoglake

Richard Raddon has resigned over his $1,500 donation to Yes on 8, prompted by his Mormon Church.

Stephen Baldwin Is a Liar and an Ass

Posted on: Nov 21, 2008, Source: Firedoglake

The only downside of the presidential election: Stephen Baldwin will not be leaving the country as promised if Obama won.

Lavender Flu Strikes: 'I Can’t Come Into Work Today, I Feel Really Gay …'

Posted on: Nov 20, 2008, Source: Firedoglake

National Day Without a Gay has been called for December 10, International Human Right Day.

Yes on 8 Spending Forces Layoffs at Focus on the Family

Posted on: Nov 18, 2008, Source: Firedoglake

James Dobson's Focus on the Family is poised to announce major layoffs.

Former G&R Guitarist Slash Shreds in Support of Gay Marriage

Posted on: Nov 14, 2008, Source: Firedoglake

Guitarist Slash and his wife Perla Ferrar send out this message in support of marriage rights.

El Coyote: An LA Restaurant Gets Negative Attention Because of Prop 8

Posted on: Nov 13, 2008, Source: Firedoglake

Mormon manager's faith overrides "love" for customers and workers.

Ben & Jerry's and Krispy Kreme Sweeten the Deal for Voters

Posted on: Oct 31, 2008, Source: Firedoglake

Time to celebrate democracy by celebrating your sweet tooth.

The Original Mavericks to John McCain: 'You’re No Maverick'

Posted on: Oct 29, 2008, Source: Firedoglake

Ouch.

Michelle Obama Tells Leno Why Her Wardrobe Doesn't Cost $150,000

Posted on: Oct 28, 2008, Source: Firedoglake

Michelle Obama shares shopping secrets, talks life on the campaign trail, and says Barack is "romantic."

Biden on Ellen: Prop 8 Unfair, Would Vote Against It, Discusses Obama, Economy

Posted on: Oct 21, 2008, Source: Firedoglake

While visiting Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show Biden called California's same sex marriage ban Proposition 8 "regressive" and "unfair."

AIG Blows Through Taxpayers' Money at the Ritz

Posted on: Oct 9, 2008, Source: Firedoglake

Your tax dollars at work ... er ... play.