FUCK TMOBILE!!!
TMOBILE IS SHITE!!! Dave I love you, but you're full of shit if you think that TMobile is so wonderful. Its not the towers, or our phones, or the building, or the neighborhood or the weather. TMobile is just shite. Plain and simple. Stop fooling yourself.

I just got back from New Orleans, and did I EVER have a fun time! I was there all weekend with HRC Volunteer Leadership Training, for which I stayed in the Hotel Monteleone on Rue Royal--just one block from Bourbon. While there I checked out several great bars, like Napoleon's Itch, Oz, Bourbon Pub (see video below), and Cafe Lafitte, where Tennessee Williams used to ho it up. St. Anne's and Bourbon is the spot. I didn't get to check out the Rampart St. bars, but I heard they are great as well, from my good friend William, the Membership and Community Events Co-Chair from the New Orleans Steering Committee.
Leadership training really emboldened me to action. I've decided to start working hard onmy subcommittee and getting that going to not only help me get more done, but to help procure more future leaders for the organization.



Anyway, the whole trip was amazing. I got to tour the bad parts of the city too, but I prefer not to dwell on that here. I must say it was very very creepy, but I am convinced the city is doing a decent job bouncing back. The people need to keep the faith.

my friends are getting cocky again.

It's the same cocky we all showed in '04 right around this time, when we were all so sure we were actually doing something, and that Americans had a brain and that people would pay attention and be smarter than the marketing machine that they all inevitably fell victim to anyway.

I have to be honest, that day shattered my faith in America for awhile, and I don't have so much faith they'll make the right choice this time. But people I hang out with are talking like we already won, and republicans were gone. I had to knock on wood today because it was like my roommate was jinxing up a storm talking about the election results before we've even gone to the polls. I had to remind him not to count his chickens.

Michigan is likely to loose a great governor, and to have, of all people, a fucking DeVos as governor. My dad is going to vote for him. And he HATES Betsy DeVos. He's just voting for him because, like most Americans, my dad likes to be safe and not look into anything very deeply and have his decisions made for him. He buys into those catch phrases and buzz words and hot button issues because its easier than doing the work and thought himself. And you know what? He's not alone. At least 3/4ths of everyone I've ever met--on the left and the right--are the same way. They pick what the party picks, and thats all they care about. Thats all they need to know. Unfortunately, both the two main parties tend to make a LOT of compromises and settle for stances on issues that they think will win them the most votes, and not what is actually more right and good. These people that tow the line buy into this, and all the sudden, you have millions of people feeling very strongly of a decision that was made pretty much by the flip of a coin.
Take the Republican Party for instance.
Until 1980, the Republican Party had no stance on Abortion (they up to that point preferred to leave it up to the states), and actively supported the ORIGINAL Equal Rights Amendment (why not, they were the party of Lincoln). However, at the 1980 National Convention that all changed. The party switched stances on both issues, and low and behold the masses followed suit. People have been in an embittered battle on these issues ever since. And it was a coin toss really that did it.
Now here we are still battling over race, faith, gender and sexuality issues. All because of a stupid coin toss in 1980. The same battle rages. And the parties still continue to turn intelligent debate into a disgusting vile base mudslinging crap race.
I have little faith in the system right now. Maybe this race will restore my faith, though I truly doubt it. I'm not going to count my chickens before they roost either.

Because this week's "Out in Scripture" is about allies, I wanted to share it with you. I like what the commentry says about the Mark reading.

A conversation about this week's lectionary Bible passages

Mark 9:38-50 revolves around the theme of unexpected alliances. Jesus' disciples, seeing someone casting out demons in Jesus' name, wanted to stop him because he was not a part of their group (Mark 9:38). But Jesus' rebukes the disciples: “Whoever is not against us is for us” (Mark 9:40). Earlier (Mark 9:33-37), Jesus challenged the disciples' understanding of what it means to be “great,” reminding them, “whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.” It seems the disciples focused on power and control. They assumed a position of privilege. They wanted to regulate who was in and who was out. This is much the same as when Christian communities attempt to regulate “who is in and who is out” by restricting the access and roles of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in their congregations and denominations. Charles Allen observes that if one takes this passage seriously, blocking ministry of outsiders is a grave offense.

	What gifts are churches missing out on by the exclusion of LGBT people from their communities?

Jesus' admonition, “If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for you if a great millstone were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea” (Mark 9:42), can be heard differently. Michael Miller proposes that people who are not creating stumbling blocks, but are contributing to the welfare of the community, are acceptable. They are acceptable whether they describe themselves in relation to the reign of God or not.

Holly Hearon hears this verse as a caution to the disciples not to exclude — that is, place a stumbling block before — those who are casting out demons in Jesus' name. The text reminds us that the “in group” may be far larger than we can imagine. Allies may arise from unexpected places.

	Who has proved to be an “unexpected ally” to you or your community in your efforts to work for the inclusion of LGBT people in church and society?

A similar theme arises in Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 . Here, it is Joshua, second-in-command to the great patriarch Moses, who protests that those prophesying in the camp should be stopped (Numbers 11:28). Moses, whose passionate and bitter complaint to God has resulted in this gift of prophesy being given to these elders, responds, “Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the Lord's people were prophets?” (11:29). Where Joshua sees these prophets as intruders, Moses welcomes them. In both Mark and Numbers, the challenge is not to those who are engaged in “unauthorized” deeds of power or prophesying. Rather, the challenge is to those who think that these persons are not “authorized” to carry out these activities. Psalm 19:7-14 invites us to examine ourselves for our “hidden faults” (Psalm 19:12); heard alongside Mark and Numbers, this might include the ways in which we evaluate the ministries of others.

	What are some ways that LGBT people engage in ministry, even when others do not view them as authorized to do so?

Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 continues the theme about someone who is not recognized by those around her and yet performs a mighty deed, or, in her case, an act of courage. The story of Esther reminds LGBT communities and their straight supporters that silence indeed equals death. There is no safety in “passing” as one in the majority community when one is not. Michael Miller, however, observes that Esther’s timing is strategic. It was important for Esther, and us, to test the setting and to exercise wisdom before acting. Psalm 124 encourages us to remember the ways in which God has delivered us in the past.

	What acts of courage are you willing to take on behalf of LGBT communities?

Each of the earlier texts touches on the theme of the welfare of the community. James 5:13-20 continues this theme, naming ministries that serve to build up the entire faith community. Through such ministries as praying, singing, healing, confessing and forgiving, we are invited to believe and discover that change can occur.

	Where do you see hopeful signs of change for LGBT communities?

Good Morning All!
Back from almost a week's hiatus, I'm excited to be doing the news again!
This morning, we'll start with world news. Why won't anyone intervene in Darfur??? China kicks the U.S.'s butt again, this time in giving--why are we allowing them to show us up, first Basketball now this? From France: Chirac--wishing to cash in on the popularity of French Diplomacy after Lebanon/Israel--says no to sanctions on Iran Nuclear Program. Even MORE supportive, Venezuelan president, Hugo Chavez welcomes Ahmadinejad with open arms. To the North, Mexico is still a mess after a hotly contested election there. The IMF is OKing new payment plans for third world countries that may help them pay their debts off easier. The world's first female space tourist lifted off today--but don't call her a "space tourist." Pope Benedict is back on my blog after the disparaging anti-Muslim comments have earned an Al Qaeda hit threat on him, despite an apology (too little too late) that minimized the gravity of his comments, calling them "taken out of context." Meanwhile, the muslim world is up in arms--why? Because the Ratzinger is a friggin idiot for choosing that quote. What's horrible is that the nun who was murdered in Africa may have been killed because of these comments. If this is the case, Ratzinger ought to step down, or be stripped of his position as head of the world's largest Christian denomination. Other religious leaders ought to be calling for his resignation.

In U.S. News, here is the story that I wish I had been covering last week while I finished my Student Teaching Application: The E.Coli outbreak in bagged spinach--now already spread to 19 states and over 100 cases--that started right here in the midwest. Vegans everywhere are panicking. This video reminds me of the first Batman with Jack Nicholson. Its RECALL TIME!

Further U. S. news, The bizzare case of Ana Nicole Smith's son goes on with a second autopsy--inconclusive. Firefighters lost ground at the Ojai fire this weekend, 75 miles from L.A. A Detroit man lives like a character from Dead Like Me. Bush and Iranian President Ahamadinejad get set to spar at the U.N. In Virginia, looks like we have ourselves a race! Meanwhile, President Bush's plan to stockpile "bioshield" drugs is yet another failure. Radio Program marketing to kids on school busses gives new meaning to captive audience. Apparently my computer company is in the spying busisness. This is one of Microsoft's smartest moves in a long time--and I said this would be a good idea about two years ago when IPods started getting hot. The controvercial Death of a President is winning over the critics. The wounds of racism reemerge freshly with the excavation of a Mississippi town pool. President Bush continues to push for rough interrogation techniques--but compromise may be looming. This panderer is getting an earfull from all sides now--when you have no loyalties, that's what happens. A former GOP senator says the party is under the control of the Religious Right. Religious groups that campaign for issues like Marriage Discrimination and Conservative candidacies are finally getting what they deserve. Broadway will reward frequent rich white people. ABC proves that stupidity is a $30 million word. Nickelodeon opening parents website.

In Education news (a new section) Teachers are blogging more frequently, and they're saying very interesting things.

In LGBT news, Golan Cipel denies McGreevey's claims in his new book. Berlin Gay Mayor still mayor. High Profile Indians are protesting the outdated sodomy law. Archbishop of Canterburry is talking out of two sides of his mouth again. You can protest all you want, Marriage Equality is a GO in South Africa! Historically liberal Connecticut church (see Amistad) elevates first gay pastor.

That's it for this morning. Hope y'all like it!

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Sorry kids.

The news will return as scheduled after my student teaching application is all filled out and turned in (today).
You can expect the news to return at its regular morning spot tomorrow morning! Be ready for a full week of news in one big blaaaaah!

And there was a LOT of news this week!

Til then, have a wonderful day!
-Phil

I am testing...

I now have blogging software for my palm pilot. This is a test.

In honor of 9/11 today, the news is just going to be extra long tomorrow.
I wish everyone a safe and peaceful day.

**sorry some of the links are too light. I've tried to fix them. Tomorrow I won't use that color.

I'm a lot late, but it never hurts to at least get it up here. The news waits for no man!

First up in Domestic News: Police seize $35,000 in marijuana plants near CMU. Facebook in hot water with users for new 'feed' feature--I'm very fond of it, though. Amazon beats Apple to movie downloads. Bill Gates is designing the High School of the Future. Armitage and the leak: Why did it happen--and apology: too little too late?? Republicans still talking out of both sides of their mouths on the Military Tribunal. An outgoing Colorado Republican won't be endorsing the GOP candidate for his district because of an Anti-GLBT campaign. Atlantis liftoff today despite sensor problems. Was NYC negligent in telling people about Ground Zero air? Conservative Jews may allow gay rabbis, making many jump for joy--if only they had done it sooner. More on yesterday's story about GOP losing women's votes. Maybe it's because Bush Administration is STILL pro-torture. But the nation IS safer, right? ABC is writing the Clinton Administration out of history in its 9/11 mini-series--making many angry from within that administration. Arkansas will keep gay adoption, says several publications. Governator is against LGBT equality in the classroom. BP in trouble over Alaska pipeline incident. Don't Ask Don't Tell repeal is unlikely to get a vote, even though--as broke yesterday--it is not enforced equally. Ellen to host the Oscars. Road Commission money savers. Home Prices will drop dramatically this year. Stereotypes still a problem at CMU.

In International News: According to many sources, Tony Blair to give up his role within the year, sparking tremendous debate. The Catholic Church in trying to nix a Public School LGBT civics course. Members of Al Qaeda in Iraq have been instructed to kill at least one American. Lebanon is SLOWLY starting to go back to normal. Pakistan's president vows to put all his efforts towardd stopping Al Qaeda/Taliban. Ghana's LGBT rights group is striking back at the press, Meanwhile in Uganda, the press strikes at the gays. A snag in the progress for Marriage Equality in South Africa. Ratzinger, Der Panzer Pope, has lashed out against Canada again. Shanghai gay and lesbian studies course has no gays in it. Gaza living conditions at "breaking point." Former Iranian President in US trying to cool the dialogue.



Weather Center: "Florence Eyes Bermuda."

Best in Op-Ed: Libby Post talks about the Gay Community coming of age in the media. Who will be the big break-out at the Toronto Film Fest? New Style Icons setting the standard for men. The Advocate talks about why straight allies are the best thing to happen to the gay community since Armani Exchange. 5 years into the post-9/11 U.S. And, Faces of 9/11.

That's it for today kids!

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le chat est sur la table.

Shimon is kind of a pain in the ass... but he's family now, so I have to just grin and bear it. I'm really uncomfortable with the fact I've just been handed this responsibility with no say in the matter. Its not like I even feed him or buy his litter box. But I have to think about him and deal with his fall out constantly.

So that's my frustration today. I'll post a picture of the cute little kitty bastard later.
-Phil

Today's news is brought to you by really loud full-length denim skirts in the library. "DenimTM--I guess its not tacky anymore."

First up: Iraq will FINALLY control their own damn military!!! Tony Blair will FINALLY hand over the British government (his aides have been a big help in assuring that). USA Today loves stereotypes! NATO: Progress in the Taliban fight? We'll see. Well, at least Pakistan will be there. Who doesn't love heads! Some people have so much tact. World leaders--including many EU officials--meet to discuss Iran's nuclear petulance. In good news, Israel takes a bigger step toward peace with this step.

In National News: Bush's great efforts in the Middle East has paid of for someone, at least: heroin dealers. USA Today sensationalizes terror fears a little more, while the New York Times finds that many New Yorkers must be reading USA Today. Apparently we're happy having every oraface searched, and every little detail of our personal lives scrutinized all in the spirit of irrational fear and racism. As 'Gitmo' trials set to resume (not much different than before), and while moving prisoners, Bush comes clean, Republicans NEVER flip-flop. And Bush gets cocky(er). From the "what have we learned" file: Another Katrina will most likely do the same kind of damage. Our borders--where we consistently get our asses handed to us over and over. Democratic leaders should really read the previous bunch of stories, and get to the bottom of things. Here is some follow up in an oil story I reported on yesterday. More on the labor day Maine massacre. The 'Fed': "Economic growth slowing." Well duh. No stopping Apple. And, this is cute about Google News. And no not EVERYONE spies on their loved ones!

Weather Watch: Go Flo! The Queer Weather Center is really excited about our second hurricane of the season!

In Celebrity News: Paris Hilton--STOP DRINKING! Fashion is dead (for now).
This baby looks Asian to me...


Best in Op-Ed: I disagree with this guy on Gibson, but like the larger picture--and can you believe that 'Lear' producer?

LGBT newsbeat: Wisconsin's top lawyers have come out against the state's constitutional ammendment banning marriage equality (yet, how much you want to bet the people are stupid enough to pass it anyway). Where in the Torah does God ban the mixing of latexes? Apparently South Africa is the same ammount of messed-up as the church, when it comes to AIDS. This is bone-chillingly sad: I really hope the hellfires are hot when the city council members get there. More cases of parents being hysterical, kids shrugging it off. The Governator vetoes the bias-free school bill, and dooms another class of kids to torture, torment and misery. Get him out of office. This is the complete opposite of what I've heard from ACTUAL lesbians in the military. "Lesser of Two evils wins" in Florida Republican Primary. More on Rove's gay father.

That's it for today kids, have fun storming the castle!

Its fast news time kids. First up, it's the first male heir in years for Japan--and the whole world reacts. More on this story. And even more. Tony Blair will be gone within the year--what's next for Britain? Pakistan looking to make Taliban downfall a priority. Steve Irwin's funeral, and his last moments caught on tape might end up on YouTube. Calderon, Mexico's winner asks for unity in wake of new ruling, but the loser is putting together a rogue government to run from the streets. Turkey will send troops to Lebanon. President Ahmadinejad of Iran is calling on University students to toss out liberal and secularist professors--really living up to expectations.

In National News, Third Parties will be big again this year, so now every one will have new reasons to blame eachother for the state of our country. Katherine "Satan Hoofs" Harris won her primary. Macy's innundating us with ads as they convert. History-making newscast as Katie Couric's first day on the job goes flawlessly. A cook goes crazy and goes on a Labor Day killing spree. An escaped Convict goes on a Labor Day killing spree--is my birthday the most depressing time of the year or what? Chevron (and others) hits it big in the Gulf--bigger than Alaska? Bill Ford to step down as CEO--and he's bringing in someone from outside the industry to run Ford. Intell to cut 10,500 jobs. Looks like the economy is red hot. Is the internet a gentrified neighborhood? Both parties are taking swipes at Rumsfeld as the election approaches, and the GOP panders to hysteria in immigrant-heavy town.

In Weather News, TROPICAL STORM FLORENCE. Another Florence.

In Local, the CMU Promise Committee wants to continue charging me up the ass. These youngins observe how CMU looks nothing like when I got here.

In GLBT news, Depression is linked to risky sex in black teens. Paris Is Burning dancer dead at 45. Canada to get it's first openly gay Premier. "The Architect" Karl Rove apparently had an openly gay dad, even though he clearly has no respect for his memory. New Jersey next Marriage Equality nail-biter. Gays join the fight for immigrant rights. Gay laundry help. HELP STOP MICHIGAN ANTI-GAY ADOPTION BILLS! Rupert says Hollywood is anti-gay. Anyone who saw the Oscars last year will agree.

A triangle news release:

For Immediate release: For more info contact:
September 6, 2006 Sean Kosofsky 313-537-3323 x 105

DeVOS FAMILY CAUGHT SUPPORTING FORD BOYCOTT
DeVos Family Support of Right-Wing Boycott on Ford Motor Co. Hurts MI Jobs

(Detroit-MI) - Dick DeVos, Jr.'s family has been caught funding the right-wing boycott of Ford Motor Company.

Dick DeVos, Jr. drew sharp criticism today for his family's support of the American Family Association boycott on Ford Motor Company. As a candidate for Governor, DeVos has built his entire campaign around the need for more jobs in Michigan. Triangle Foundation has uncovered evidence that his own family is using their wealth to cripple one of Michigan's leading employers.

DeVos claims in his "Michigan Turnaround Plan: Version 2.0" and in his multi-million dollar advertising blitz, that he wants to help create jobs and sustain Michigan's economy. However, his wife's family is funding the American Family Association Boycott of Ford Motor Company. Betsy DeVos's maiden name is Prince. She is the daughter of Edgar and Elsa Prince, whose foundation gave a "continuing support" grant of $10,000 to the AFA. If DeVos claims he wants to bring jobs to Michigan, why is his family trying to put one of Michigan's largest companies out of business? The DeVoses and the Princes are inextricably linked in their discriminatory philanthropic giving and their anti-gay political campaigns.

"This is a scandal and Dick DeVos and his family need to answer tough questions about their financing of anti-gay extremist organizations and how that is crippling Michigan's economy," said Sean Kosofsky, Director of Policy for Triangle Foundation. "The AFA is a radical religious extremist organization that boycotts anyone that doesn't fit their narrow fundamentalist agenda. Now it has come full circle and the DeVos and Prince families have been caught supporting efforts to punish Michigan workers."

DeVos even claims to fight for the auto industry even though he was recently quoted as saying that he was "unsympathetic" to the troubles that the auto industry has been having lately. DeVos's hostility to the auto industry dates back over a decade. According to a Grand Rapids Press article on December 16th of 1993 DeVos said the auto industry, "should stop crying and do something about (their lack of market share). I'm not very sympathetic with the auto industry because some of their problems are self-inflicted."

This is not the first time that the DeVos and Prince family have contributed to anti-LGBT efforts and organizations. In 1994, the DeVos family contributed over $8 million dollars to anti-abortion groups and other right-wing causes. In 1997, the Prince family contributed to the support of the building of a new headquarters in Washington, D.C. for the Family Research Council. Also, they have given $50,000 to the Promise Keepers. In 2004, the DeVos and Prince family contributed a combined total of $125,000 to the effort to ban marriage equality in the Michigan Constitution, known as Proposal 2.

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Good day, kiddies.

I'm tired, so we're only getting LGBT news this morning. This afternoon we'll get a little more. Southern Decadance is back. Taiwan is progressing at a rapid pace. In Ohio, state workers can continue to get more homophobic. Jerusalem gays fight the pride ban in court, but giving police a last-ditch chance to avoid litigation. A Flint church has been kicked out of its Baptist conference for being Christlike and accepting. Ghana decides that an international gay Civil Rights conference that would boost its economy and make it seem eager to enter the 20th century is NOT acceptable. Gays mark a year of success on Labor Day. The picture on this article is cute. Hey, Govnah, make up your mind on Colorado Marriage Equality. Ellen's Porche Carrera was hit by a Buick that was hit by a Porche Carrera--apparently a D.D. situation--but she's ok. Evangelicals start an anti-education movement, move to get kids out of school. Toronto may be being a little TOO progressive here. In Tennessee Gubernatorial candidates argue over who's got more homophobic pride. Go ahead, give the spinsters their benefits. Should the gay community chastize this gay mayor for promoting open dialogue?
That's all the gay news thats fit to print. G'day.

So its been two days. Sorry kids. And now I'm back from outer space with a few dozen news stories to sit before your face. First, in World News, the results of an HIV vaccine test have been VERY promising. Iran won't give up nuclear ambitions as highly enriched Uranium is discovered by inspectors, and UN. sanctions loom. China de-Marxes their text books. India becomes an industrial power. Annan wins Syria over. Palestinian aid organizations remind humanitarians to think of Palestine. Finally, a UN Darfur peacekeeping force. Look out for the new I-Pod Robot. If you sell your cellphone on EBAY, you're also selling your secrets.

In National News, a Texas cop will be spending a long time inside a cell after being convicted of assalting a transsexual. As voters become more and more disillusioned by the sitting government, things are looking ugly in the Republican party (And it looks as if Rick Santorum is going to get trounced by his democratic rival!!!), Democrats could pull a win if they stress the economy. Lots of politicians apologizing these days. Ernesto has hit North Carolina, and your Queer Storm Trackers are on the trail. Homeland Security targeted student financial aid records and querried college students. Bush just keeps respinning and respinning Iraq. Looks like Lockheed Martin is building our next moon-bound vessel. The NAAACP is no longer being hounded by the IRS. A new gene therepy turns the human immune system into a cancer-fighting force. This is just disturbing.

Now in LGBT News, Southern Decadence is back and better than ever! An Alberta Bill "that would have allowed people to speak and act out against same-sex marriage effectively died a second time... Monday." Earth's first openly gay royal is about to become Earth's first openly gay royal dad. A Minnesotta Police psychiatrist and hire screener makes a crack about single parents, and is discovered to be part of an Anti-Gay group. Amnesty International makes dire predictions for Ugandan gays. A Connecticut homophobic hate crime yeilds charges for 3 men. Four LGBT-positive bills move forward in California: The Bias-Free Curriculum Act, The State Income Tax Equity Act, The Bill banning the Gay Panic Defense; named after Gwen Araujo (all heading for the Governor's desk), and a bill banning discrimination in State-Funded programs, that already got signed by the governator. In addition, the legislature has also just passed an LGBT Seniors law. Gays in Washington are asking their Supreme Court to reconsider its marriage ruling, in a last ditch effort. Marvel won't be adding warning lables to comics with gay heroes. Supporting your troops is hard when they don't support you: VFW and American Legion to renew calls for Constitutional ban on marriage equality and support Don't Ask Don't Tell. Meanwhile, three very able young men are traveling the country protesting how Don't Ask Don't tell is harming military readiness. According to Polish Prime Minister Kaczinski, there is no homophobia in Poland--tell that to the Warsaw Pride marchers pelted with eggs this year--and to my Polish friend Greg who said gay life is sad there. The Uniformed Services University, a Department of Defense military medical, nursing and graduate school, has elected an openly gay man as student council president. The medical Research Council published a report certifying almost 350000 Africans have been killed by AIDS in the last year. Charles Barkley--who is thinking of runing for Alabama Governor--has gone on record supporting marriage equality, and says that gays experience tremendous homophobia in the NBA. Two bashers are facing prison after atacking a man and his nephew after an Elton John Concert. Zanzibar won't be celebrating native son Freddie Mercury's birthday after all. A Texas Police officer will be doing a lot of time for assaulting a transgender person. Why does the list of the US's smartest cities look a lot like the list of the US's gayest cities too? hmm. An Arizona State University poll has found a majority of those in Arizona would oppose the State Constitutional ban on marriage equality on the ballot. The Illinois legislature has a new gay candidate. Minnesota state legislature gay republican incumbant fears the only reason he is being challenged is his sexuality.

And finally, in Local News, the Supreme Court has sadly approved the wording of the Michigan Civil Rights Amendment, banning Affirmative Action services at Universities and in companies seeking to increase diversity--it will be on the ballot Nov 7: VOTE NO! Bluegrass road will STILL be a mess for another 3 weeks. Provost Tom Storch is out at the semester break, leading to a nationwide hunt for a replacement. Are we ready to resurge in the MAC? Our fans at Thursday night's game seem to think so. The Campus Management system is growing on students. CMU students will soon be able to use their student accounts to buy books at the SBX. Will Super-Seniors who got a big tuition hike this year get an exception? (I hope so!) CM-Life thinks that there may be some cons coming with the new bar hours. But they are pleased (as am I) with the new Plan B pill being offered over the counter.

And my new feature: Favorite Oppinion. Joe Solomonese from HRC has a few words about the fight for equality, the Advocate's youth diarist doesn't have a problem with bisexuals--unless they are homophobic. IDs are a huge ordeal for transitioning members of our community. Commentry on why Ex-Gays snubbed by the APA.

You really should have changed that stupid lock.
Love Phil