Wicked Feel Good Story of the Day

Via Towleroad: "Chris Pesto, a junior drama major at Syracuse University, felt uncomfortable when he saw Open-Air Campaigner evangelist Michelle Deferio standing on campus with her anti-gay sign, so he decided to create a bit of his own drama:

Writes Pesto: "This woman was wearing a ankle-length corduroy skirt, which, as we all know, is a fashion nono. So, in order to make her feel uncomfortable, I stood next to her and held a sign that said Corduroy skirts are a sin! I don’t think I have ever drawn so much attention in my life. SO many people asked to take a picture with me, I got laughs, high fives and there were the few that even cursed off the woman standing behind me. As I drew interest to what was going on with myself and the woman with the hateful sign, I started to draw a crowd that stood with me in support. Before I knew it I had 100+ people holding signs for gay rights asking people to honk their horns to support. I was interviewed by a news station, and more than 5 student organization papers, and the post standard of syracuse." (Source-Towleroad)

WGB: Bravo! Bravo!

Wicked Gay News :: November 30, 2009

MA Episcopal Bishop OKs Clergy Officiating at Gay Weddings By Kilian Melloy Episcopal clergy in Eastern Massachusetts have gotten the okay from their bishop not only to bless, but also to sign off on, same-sex marriages.

Catholic Church jumps Into N.J. Marriage Fray By Kilian Melloy New Jersey’s Catholic bishops have told the state’s priests to read and distribute an anti-marriage equality letter that condemns same-sex commitment as "Individual satisfaction" at the expense of "the Gospel," despite recent criticisms regarding the church’s actions in Maine and Washington, D.C.

Gay Marriage: What Next? By Lisa Leff Leland Traiman, who runs a sperm bank in California, worries about his lesbian clients in more conservative parts of the country when he hears fellow gay rights activists talk about winning the right to wed. With 34 states lacking any legal recognition of same-sex relationships, Traiman wonders if all the emphasis on matrimony is misplaced.

Providence gay rights group speaks to critics Gov. Don Carcieri is a staunch social conservative who headlined a fundraiser for an anti-gay marriage group and says same-sex couples have no civil right to marriage. Lambert Too Shocking for ’GMA’-But Not Rihanna-Beating Chris Brown ABC’s Good Morning America scrubbed Adam Lambert’s appearance after Lambert’s racy America Music Awards performance--but has booked convicted Rihanna assailant Chris Brown.

Australian Rallies protest gay marriage rejection Crowds have gathered in Australian cities calling for marriage equality after a bill to endorse gay unions was rejected by the Senate.

National Adoption Day -- making the family connection By Hannah Clay Wareham Friday, Nov. 20 marked the seventh year Boston has participated in National Adoption Day. More than two hundred families were able to bring their children home -- permanently -- last week.

Gay Athletes: Edging Out of the Closet? By Kilian Melloy In the wake of headlines announcing the public coming out of a hockey star’s son, the dialogue about gay sports pros has opened up once again.

Orlando May Add Trans Protections
By Kilian Melloy
Orlando may join other Florida cities in covering transgendered people under anti-discrimination ordinances.

Vigil for victims of anti-gay violence
A vigil was held in the Castro Sunday, November 22 for victims of three recent hate crimes directed against LGBT people.

Bay Area events honor World AIDS Day
By compiled by Seth Hemmelgarn
Around the Bay Area, a variety of events will mark the 21st observance of World AIDS Day, a day to remember people who have died of the disease and consider the work that remains to be done. All events are Tuesday, December 1 unless otherwise noted.

SF, Sacto events celebrate Harvey Milk’s life and legacy
By Matthew S. Bajko
A more low-key event remembers the tragic deaths of Harvey Milk and George Moscone 31 years after their murders.

Trans targeted for harrassment
By Yusef Najafi
Montgomery County activist claims harassment by county’s Ethics Commission.


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KRIS ALLEN WEAKEST IDOL?

"Kris Allen now has the dubious distinction of delivering the debut album with the weakest bow of any AI winner. Apparently "Christian" voting blocks don't buy albums.

With only 80,000 units of his self-titled album sold, Kris Allen was outperformed by past winner Carrie Underwood, and is far outpaced by his Idol runner-up Adam Lambert whose debut album FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT is reportedly on its way to a 225,000+ release, following great reviews and a certain buzz-worthy AMA performance." (Source-Warren & Derrick)

WGB: Maybe he should go the Levi Johnston route and pose for Playgirl. Now that I would buy a copy of!

By Request :: Joe Mauer

Joseph Patrick Mauer (born April 19, 1983 in St. Paul, Minnesota) is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Minnesota Twins.

Joe is 6'-4", 215-pounds.

Cartoon of the Day

Beyonce "If I were a Boy" Parody :: If I were in Porn

(Source-Lika Starr)

By Request :: Aqua - Back To The 80's

I have posted the lyrics in the comments section below. I just read that post Michael Jackson's death Aqua has received some heat for the line about his skin color in the song above.

Chelsea Clinton: I'm Engaged!

Chelsea Clinton - 29 year old only child of Bill and Hillary Clinton, has announced that she is engaged to longtime boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky.

According to ABC News, they sent an email to friends on Friday, Nov. 27.

It read: "We're sorry for the mass email but we wanted to wish everyone a belated Happy Thanksgiving! We also wanted to share that we are engaged! We didn't get married this past summer despite the stories to the contrary, but we are looking toward next summer and hope you all will be there to celebrate with us. Happy Holidays! Chelsea & Marc." (Source)

WGB: Congrats!

Question of the Day

Can a gay Republican and a gay Democrat be in a happy and successful relationship?

Why or why not? Can you think of one such couple?

Boston brewer pushes new limits on extreme beer

It is banned in 13 states and sure doesn't come in a six-pack.

The maker of Samuel Adams beer has released an updated version of its biennial beer Utopias -- now the highest alcohol content beer on the market. At 27 percent alcohol by volume and $150 a bottle, the limited release of the brandy-colored Utopias comes as more brewers take advantage of improvements in science to boost potency and enhance taste.

"Just part of trying to push the envelope," said Jim Koch, founder and owner of the Boston Beer Co. the maker of Sam Adams. "I'm pushing it beyond what the laws of these 13 states ever contemplated when they passed those laws decades ago." (Continue Reading-Source/Boston.com)

WGB: Would you try it?

New Parasitic Disease Among HIV-infected Gay Men

New Parasitic Disease Among HIV-infected Gay Men
A rare parasitic disease, which normally only is transmitted by contaminated water, has been shown to be transmitted by gay sex between hiv-positive men. In the industrial world the disease is virtually absent, but from now on that could change. (Full Story-Edge)

Related: Treat HIV patients sooner

HIV-positive men at high risk for anal cancer

Should I Boycott TV News for a Couple of Days?

Is it just me or is EVERY single news station reporting on the damn Tiger Woods story. Does anyone care? He hit a tree and is fine and not hurt, end of story. I really don't need to know every detail or every LACK of detail on every single channel, every single second.

Am I the only one who could care less? There must be at least one story in this great nation of ours that deserves more media attention! I can think of several.

Wicked Bloody :: David Beckham by Vincent Peters

Umm....interesting?? (Source-Homotography)

Lady Gaga :: Monster Ball LIVE Montreal 2009

Lady Gaga kicks off her Monster Ball Tour in Montreal Canada. (Source-Beauty and the Bum)

Grady Sizemore of the Cleveland Indians Semi Nude & Exposed!!!

Update: Photos have been removed by request and as always it is Wicked Gay Blog policy to oblige (although we think it is totally lame!) Don't stress though because you can still catch them here, here and here!

(Semi nude photos of Cleveland Indians center fielder Grady Sizemore have hit the web, rumoured to have been leaked by his Playboy playmate girlfriend.)

Okay so the photos are kinda PG-13 but they are VERY sexy none the less!

Update: Indians' Sizemore blames theft for racy Web photos

Question of the Day

Would you date a smoker?

Why or why not?

Wicked Hottie of the Day :: 36 year old Actor --Paul Walker

I didn't think much of Paul Walker until I saw him in a Christmas film called Noel in which he played a cop. The man is nothing short of beautiful!


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Palin quits before finishing the 5K Turkey Trot race.

On Wednesday, Sarah Palin excitedly announced on Twitter that she was going to be running a 5K Turkey Trot charity race in Washington state on Thanksgiving day. Large crowds of people turned out to catch Palin at the race, hoping to get the chance to meet the former Alaska governor. Palin, however, quit the race early to avoid many of her fans:

Palin had announced on Twitter that she would be running the 5k race organized by the Benton-Franklin Chapter of the Red Cross.

She didn’t finish the race, opting to leave the course early to avoid more crowds at the end. About 40 minutes into the run, word started trickling out to people gathered at the finish line that she was gone.

Wonkette also points out that Palin said she wasn’t going to be making a turkey dinner for Thanksgiving because it was “too much work.” (Source-Think Progress)

Trans LA Times Sports Columnist Mike Penner/Christine Daniels Dies At 52

Via JMG: "In 2007 Los Angeles Times sports writer Mike Penner announced in his column that after a vacation, he would be returning to work as Christine Daniels, a transition that was met with surprising support from the sports world and Penner's colleagues. But in a decision commonly called "transgender regret," Penner revealed in February of this year that he was now once again Mike. Today the LA Times reports that Penner has committed suicide." (Continue Reading-Source/Joe.My.God)

Question of the Day

What was the funniest or strangest thing that you heard or saw during the Thanksgiving holiday?

Oh come on....there has to be at least one weird Aunt or Uncle that said or did something that made you laugh or want to hide under the table!

Palin Suggests Canada Should Reform Health Care

This via JMG is too funny and the reaction from my Canadian friends is, "Our health care works just fine thank you very much!"

BTW, the "reporter" is a comedian.

Leona Lewis - Happy (Jason Nevins Remix)

I just love this song!

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Popular U.S. Places in Peril

The National Geographic Society’s Center for Sustainable Destinations gathered 437 experts from fields like historic preservation, geography, ecology, and archaeology and had them rank 133 iconic destinations around the world in terms of authenticity and integrity. The real question was: are these places still great or have they been destroyed by mass consumerism, overcrowding, and wanton disregard for the environment?

Cape Cod Massachusetts
Too many gift shops and mini-golf courses. That’s the main beef with today’s Cape Cod. The once character-filled ocean retreat is now comprised of bumper-to-bumper traffic and homogenized stores. The experts want to take cars out of the equation altogether by improving bike trails and public transit options. While they applaud the preservation of the dunes on the eastern end of the Cape, it’s certainly not enough. The shoreline needs to be watched carefully, as well as the overall ecological health of the area.

Click here to read the entire list! (Some areas on this list may shock you just as Cape Cod truly surprised me.)

Thailand looks to limit sex change surgery

Thailand has issued rules making sex change surgery more difficult - including a requirement that potential candidates cross-dress for a year - over fears that some patients are rushing into the operation, a medical association said Thursday.

Transsexuals and transgender men are a common sight in Thailand, appearing on soap operas and working at all levels of Bangkok society, from department store cosmetics counters and popular restaurants to corporate offices and red-light districts. A national transgender beauty pageant draws thousands to the beachside town of Pattaya every year.

But over the past two years, a rash of castrations, especially among young men, has alarmed the medical establishment and prompted the new rules. (Continue Reading-Source/Edge)

Levi Johnston's Mom Sentenced to 3 Years for Drug Dealing

Sherry Johnston, the mother of Levi Johnston, was sentenced to three years following her conviction for selling Oxycontin illegally.

In accordance with the deal, Ms. Johnston received a three year prison term with an additional three years of probation.

According to the article, a lawyer for Ms. Johnston was seeking to have his client remanded to house arrest with an electronic ankle monitor to ensure her compliance. The lawyer, Rex Butler, said that Sherry Johnston was "a poster child for health care reform" because she was selling her own prescription OxyContin in order to buy other pharmaceuticals that she needed. Johnston suffers from chronic pain that she says is the result of operations she’s previously undergone. (Continue Reading-Source/Edge)