Thursday’s Thoughts

Filed Under Gossip, Headlines | June 25th, 2009 

Thursday’s Thoughts / News / Gossip: Arts & Entertainment, Stonewall, Politics, Bizarre Court Case, Opinions, Lesbian Secrets and more.

Art & Entertainment:

- Gilbert and George have no friends, no kitchen, and dress only in tweed. On the eve of their strangest show yet, the ‘living sculptures’ talk frankly about art, fashion and faith — Gilbert and George: the odd couple.

- Hadley Freeman: I refuse to join the chorus of outrage about Bruno. It’s a very moral film – despite the pygmy sex.

Bigotry Update:

Yesterday I posted about the Northern Ireland survey that found 1 in 5 would mind living next door to a homosexual or migrant worker. Today’s posts: Politicians and ‘experts’ in Northern Ireland claim Ulster not uniquely racist.

- In the meantime: Hindu priest to flee home in Belfast after attacks.

- Anti-gay crime, like the violent prejudice against the Roma, could be dealt with if Northern Ireland celebrated diversity – Fighting Northern Ireland homophobia.

Bizarre Court Case: Update from Wales: A Gay con artist accused of murdering his lover said he’d been looking at suicide websites and injecting vodka and cleaning fluid for a “thrill” before he died. More on that story here.

History:

- AARP Marks 40th Anniversary of Stonewall Riots With Launch of massive Stonewall Riots Site with an emphasis on Its Lasting Impact and America’s 50+ LGBT Community.

Lesbian Secrets:

- Leslie Davis writes about: Gender roles and the importance of a good haircut.

- Checking in with the star who outed herself & got ousted — Top Model’s Rebeccah Wyse on girls & gay bars.

Politics:

- Obama protects transgender rights in federal goverment. How queer.

- Gay Bloc MP Réal Ménard plans to resign — Ménard was the second MP to come out; he plans to run for a spot on Montreal city council.

Sports: Is the NFL ready for an openly gay player?