The Mormon Church Comes Out In Favor Of LGBT Rights — Kind Of
Mormon church leaders are making a national appeal for a “balanced approach” in the clash between gay rights and religious freedom. The church is promising to support some housing and…
On Some Campuses, Students Get To Class With Underground Tunnels And Skywalks
For college students in the Midwest, trudging through snow to get to class is a part of life, though some have a way around it. Minnesota campuses like Augsburg College…
Man Who Crashed Drone at White House Was Drinking, Officials Say
WASHINGTON — The man who was operating a drone that crashed on the White House grounds early Monday has told Secret Service investigators that he had been drinking at an…
‘Kinky Boots’ Star Billy Porter To Focus On Concerts, Directing On Three-Month Break From Smash Show
Starting today, Broadway’s “Lola,” TONY-winning performer for his role in “Kinky Boots,” Billy Porter will be taking a three month break from the show to revisit his talents as a…
Handcuffed Woman Steals Police Car: Cops
A Pennsylvania woman has been ordered to stand trial on charges she stole a police cruiser and led officers on a chase of at least 80 mph — while her…
Steny Hoyer Pushes Colleagues To Protect LGBT Staffers From Workplace Discrimination
WASHINGTON — House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and a few of his Democratic colleagues are urging other members of Congress to include lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers in…
Fabio The Horse Has A Golden Mane And A Spirit To Conquer Abuse
Fabio the miniature horse earned his name due to a certain natural follicular resemblance to this guy. But though his golden mane is spectacular, neglect left this gorgeous animal with…
Former Senate Intel Chair Strikes Back At CIA For Spying
WASHINGTON — Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), the former chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, struck back at the CIA Tuesday, blasting the spies for failing to hold personnel accountable for…
Bacon Prices Are Falling
Bringing home the bacon is getting a little easier. – And how do you entice people to buy more of something? Make it cheaper.
30 Years Of Kickass Women In Film In Under 3 Minutes
Doubt that women can be just as badass as men? Watch this video and then reevaluate. – H/T The Verge
Scott Walker Forms Committee In Preparation For 2016 Presidential Bid
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who’s speech to activists in Iowa last weekend drew strong reviews, has taken the first formal step toward a presidential candidacy in 2016, establishing a committee…
Mormon church backs LGBT rights — with one condition
Convening a rare press conference on Tuesday at church headquarters in Salt Lake City, Mormon leaders pledged to support anti-discrimination laws for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people, as long…
Channing Tatum Imitates His Daughter’s ‘Poop Face’ On ‘Jimmy Kimmel’
TMI, Channing Tatum? – We’re pretty sure little Everly will want to kill Tatum for this when she’s all grown up.
Winona Ryder Says ‘Beetlejuice 2’ Is Happening
Winona Ryder has great news for “Beetlejuice” fans. – Sign up for Live Today, HuffPost Live’s morning email that will let you know the newsmakers, celebrities and politicians joining us…
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Expands Medicaid Under Obamacare
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Tuesday became the latest Republican governor to accept an expansion of Medicaid to cover more poor residents under the Affordable Care Act. Like the expansions…
Dan Savage’s Life To Serve As Basis For New ABC Sitcom
It looks like LGBT activist Dan Savage is making his next move. – (h/t Towleroad)
New Greek Government Names Anti-Austerity Economist as Finance Minister
ATHENS — The leftist-led coalition that won Greece’s elections unveiled its government on Tuesday, with the crucial post of finance minister going to an economist who has called the eurozone’s…
John Boehner To Take Step To Potentially Sue Obama Over Immigration
WASHINGTON — House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) told GOP members on Tuesday in a closed-door meeting that the body could take legal action against President Barack Obama over his deportation…
Yale Responds To Officer Holding Student At Gunpoint, Says It’s Not Ferguson
Yale University has responded to an incident in which a campus police officer held a black male student at gunpoint after thinking the student matched the description of a burglary…
Running Into Your Ex Is Even More Awkward During A Game Of ‘Dungeons & Dragons’
It happens so quickly. You’re playing a game of “Dungeons & Dragons” with your friends. The dungeon master has directed you toward a small shop in town, where you might…
Bob Odenkirk Didn’t Watch ‘Breaking Bad’ For Almost Two Years
While some of us may be guilty of binge-watching “Breaking Bad” more than once (not me, definitely not me), Bob Odenkirk didn’t even watch the show half of the time…
13 Photos (And One Tweet) That Show How Underwhelming NYC’s Snow Storm Was
It was supposed to be “very fast and very hard,” “worse than we have ever seen before,” “potentially historic,” and generally terrifying. For the public’s safety, New York City shut…
State Lawmakers React To Caldwelll’s Request To Extend Rail Tax
www.civilbeat.com: – Read the whole story at www.civilbeat.com
How Dudes On Tinder React To ‘Frozen’ Pick-Up Lines
In the thought-provoking, barrier-breaking, highly moralistic cinematic masterpiece known as “Frozen,” Princess Anna learns you shouldn’t marry a man you just met. But no one said anything about shacking up…
Boehner opens door to Obama immigration lawsuit
“We are finalizing a plan to authorize litigation on this issueone we believe gives us the best chance of success,” Boehner said, according to a source in the room. This…
The Gay ‘Agenda’ Is Tied To A ‘Directly Demonic Energy’ And Satan Himself, Bryan Fischer Claims
The American Family Association’s Bryan Fischer argued in defense of Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal’s recent prayer rally, claiming that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights advocates and others who…
Louis C.K. Says He Has ‘No Problem’ With Tom Brady’s Deflated Balls
Everyone from late night hosts to Science Guys are weighing in on #Deflategate, but one comedian recently said he has “no problem” with the alleged scandal. While talking with David…
Want To Be Happy? You Only Have To Do 1 Thing. Over And Over.
Be kind to each other. Read the whole story at Upworthy.com
Dating App Sees Record Numbers During Snowstorm
As East Coasters prepared to hunker down for a supposedly historic blizzard, locals in search of a cuddle partner flocked to mobile dating app Hinge. The service, which connects people…
The Role Of Spirituality In Developing Inner Strength And Resourcefulness
www.bigquestionsonline.com: The mythic paradigm of the Exodus narrative describes the inexorable triumph of the life-force over death, of wholeness over brokenness. In this narrative, Miriam, sister of Moses, represents a…