In The News

[Content note: homophobia]

Hurricane Isaac is wreaking havoc on the Gulf Coast. Downtown Mobile is underwater. More flooding is expected and in Plaquemines Parish, LA, water is already spilling over levees.

The Republican National Convention opened last night. I didn't watch, but instead followed along on Twitter, which was mostly hilarious.

Speaking of conventions, noted homophobe Cardinal Dolan will be leading the closing prayer at the Democratic National Convention next week. Thanks, Dems!

More homophobe news: Family First New Zealand, an anti-quality group, let their domain name lapse. Some clever soul snatched up the URL and redirected it to Marriage Equality in New Zealand's site. Well done!

Maryland could become the first state to affirm marriage equality in a popular vote. Neat! On the other side of the globe: A German father dons a dress in solidarity with his son. Neat!

The UN says it has no plans to invade Texas. What a relief! p.s. Here is a trailer for the Red Dawn reboot. In theaters this fall!

Also coming to a big screen near you (possibly): Atlas Shrugged Part II! Check here for locations (sort of).

And while we're on the subject of "taking this country back," there is an official beer for that! American Patriot beer! I don't know about you, but I like my beer brewed with xenophobia and jingoism (tastes like hops.)

Here is a vintage Pup 'n' Taco commercial. Because reasons.

The Black Eyed Peas are all set to debut their new song on Mars, thereby guaranteeing an alien invasion. Thanks, will.i.am! (Hey, remember when Blur sent a song to Mars on the Beagle 2?)

So, that's some news that happened recently. Feel free to discuss, if that's your thing. (And thanks to everyone who sent in links, even if I wasn't able to use them.)