Gay News Headlines for Wednesday, Dec 29th: Smithsonian's Latest Censorship Scandal Is a Decades-Old Stunt; UK Historical Gay Sex Convictions; Accused Anti-gay Teacher Sues; John Cameron Mitchell - West Village Denizen; BBC Fails BIG in Elton John Baby Story; Palm Springs police Chief apologizes for sex sting comments; Gay Republicans Cause Split...
Censorship:
- The Smithsonian's Latest Censorship Scandal Is a Decades-Old Stunt from the Right-Wing Playbook -- Artist David Wojnarowicz warred with conservatives 20 years ago before his death from AIDS. [AlterNet]
Legal:
- UK -- Men who have historic convictions for gay sex with a partner aged over 16 will have records of their crimes expunged. [Telegraph]
- Teacher accused of anti-gay bullying sues the state [Minnesota Independent]
Life:
- Tinseltown Can Wait, the Village Cannot -- John Cameron Mitchell - Actor, Director and West Village Denizen [NYTimes]
- Jonah Goldberg Announces Discovery of Normal Gay People aka "HoBos" [Gawker]
- Goldberg's Opinion piece: As gay becomes bourgeois [LA Times]
Media Watch:
- Why did BBC call on Christian who supports execution of gays to comment on Sir Elton's baby? [Pink News]
Police Beat:
- Palm Springs police Chief apologizes for insensitive remarks during sex sting [Valley News]
Politics:
- Gay Republican Group Prompts Split Among Conservatives [CBS Political Hotsheet]
