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Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi Asks Federal Judge to Clarify Scope of Gay Marriage Ruling
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi Asks Federal Judge to Clarify Scope of Gay Marriage Ruling
In a late Monday response to Washington County’s emergency motion for clarification, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has asked Judge Robert Hinkle to clarify the scope of his August ruling striking down the state’s gay marriage ban.
Bondi, who has acknowledged Hinkle’s stay expires January 5, had her office issue the following press release:
The widespread confusion that now exists, as evidenced by multiple media reports, is precisely what the Attorney General’s Office sought to avoid while seeking a stay pending final resolution in favor of either side of the issue. As stated in the response filed today, if the federal court intended the injunction to have effects beyond those that appear on its face, the court may wish to provide appropriate clarification.
Here’s some short and sweet legal analysis from Florida lawyer Nancy Brodzki:
#Bondi response 4 pp. says its up 2 judge to clarify if he intends2 apply 2 all clerks. Says only defendant clerk covered by current order.
— Nancy K. Brodzki (@NancyKBrodzki) December 30, 2014
Basically #Bondi invited judge to clarify his ruling saying this judge is best to decide scope of his order. #LGBT #MarriageEquality
— Nancy K. Brodzki (@NancyKBrodzki) December 30, 2014
Here’s the order via Equality Case Files:
Stay tuned…
Kyler Geoffroy
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R.I. Firefighters Lose Suit Over Pride Parade Assignment
R.I. Firefighters Lose Suit Over Pride Parade Assignment
The firefighters objected to the parade assignment on religious grounds, but the state Supreme Court said they were required simply to perform a duty, not endorse the parade.
Trudy Ring
www.advocate.com/politics/2014/12/29/ri-firefighters-lose-suit-over-pride-parade-assignment
LGBT吻亮彩虹之夜 – LGBT couples light up the Kissmas tree
LGBT吻亮彩虹之夜 – LGBT couples light up the Kissmas tree
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Pam Bondi Named Tampa Bay Times Loser of The Year
Pam Bondi Named Tampa Bay Times Loser of The Year
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has been dubbed Loser of 2014, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
HRC.org
Conchita Wurst Would Relish An Opportunity To Get Inside Putin’s Head
Conchita Wurst Would Relish An Opportunity To Get Inside Putin’s Head
Move over, Madonna and Gaga. There’s a new politically-minded musical diva hoping to make things right in the world.
Bearded drag beauty Conchita Wurst, whose Eurovision victory earlier this year signaled “the end of Europe,” according to one Russian MP, says she’d like a sit-down with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
PinkNews reports that Wurst told the Austrian Kurier she would not only love to perform in Russia but that she’d welcome the opportunity to get inside the brain of its notoriously antigay leader:
“I absolutely [want a gig] there. I have many fans in Russia. This is incredibly beautiful because it shows me that many Russians do not agree with the decisions of their government. … I would like to spend a week with Putin, so I can better understand him. … What does it mean to be Vladimir Putin? What pressure is he under?”
While Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov has reportedly “laughed off” the notion of a meeting between the president and the princess, the singer is no stranger to world leaders, having previously met with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and performed for both the United Nations and the Europan Parliament.
And while it does seem a bit ridiculous, we certainly can’t fault her for putting it out there. Because let’s face it: A tête–à–tête seems a far more logical way to improve relations than, say, making a short film in which people run around in various states of undress shooting each other for no reason. After all, it’s never too late for Russia to rise like a phoenix.
Winston Gieseke
What To Watch This Week on TV: Kennedy Center Honors, New Year's Eve TV Picks
What To Watch This Week on TV: Kennedy Center Honors, New Year's Eve TV Picks
Check out our weekly guide to make sure you’re catching the big premieres, crucial episodes and the stuff you won’t admit you watch when no one’s looking.
— Stephen Colbert hosts The 37th Annual Kennedy Centers Honors Tuesday at 9 p.m. Eastern on CBS. Honorees include Lily Tomlin, Tom Hanks, Sting, Al Green and ballerina Patricia McBride.
Spending New Year’s Eve home by the TV? Check out your viewing options, AFTER THE JUMP …
— Who would’ve thought CNN would have one of the most fun New Year’s Eve parties on TV? See how Kathy Griffin makes Anderson Cooper uncomfortable this year when their annual live New Year’s coverage begins at 9 p.m. Eastern Wednesday.
— Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest sends 2014 out with the singers of every song that’s been stuck in your head all year. Performers include “Let It Go” singer Idina Menzel; the ladies behind song of the summer “Fancy,” Iggy Azalea and Charli XCX; Meghan Trainor, of “All About That Bass” fame; and, of course, Taylor Swift. The festivities kick off at 8 p.m. Eastern on ABC.
— The coaches from The Voice — Pharrell Williams, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton — join Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett to ring in the new year on NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly at 10 p.m.
— Abandon all the celebrity trappings and spend New Year’s Eve getting seriously weirded out with the annual Twilight Zone marathon starting 8 a.m. Eastern on SyFy.
What are you watching this week?
Bobby Hankinson
