Rod 2.0:Betatag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1416892009-07-15T18:00:00-05:00Rod 2.0 is a leading weblog for urban gay men. Pop culture, politics, black gay culture, fashion, books, activism, HIV, AIDS, sports, media, television ... and all things Tyson Beckford.TypePadSotomayor Asked About Same-Sex Marriage in Questioningtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef011571162541970c2009-07-15T18:00:00-05:002009-07-15T19:08:57-05:00In Day Three of her confirmation hearings, LGBT issues made their first appearance today when Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor was finally asked about same-sex marriage. Sen. Chuck Grassley, the conservative Iowa Republican, asked Judge Sotomayor about a 1972 marriage...RodMemphis Commercial Appeal: Black Churches "Hypocritical" and "Use Scripture to Reject Black Gays" tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef01157209b616970b2009-07-15T17:00:00-05:002009-07-15T17:24:01-05:00At the same Congress and White House debate changing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", the military policy that limits service by openly gays or lesbians, another "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy is in the news: The traditional black church's often hypocritical...RodCullen Jones Breaks American Record in 50M Freestyletag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef01157209c729970b2009-07-15T12:45:00-05:002009-07-15T13:09:44-05:00Sorry for being a day or two late on this one. Rod 2.0 fave Cullen Jones is back in the news and breaks the American record in the 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. National Championships in Indianapolis. The Olympic gold...RodNY Gov. Paterson Will Ask for Marriage Vote in Septembertag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef01157114dd3c970c2009-07-15T11:45:00-05:002009-07-15T17:19:02-05:00If it isn't obvious by now: A planned marriage-equality vote in the New York Senate is off the table until a special session in September. After a month-long stalemate, the Senate passed over 100 bills Friday night. They did not...RodMarion Barry Blames Ethics Investigation on Gay Councilmantag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef011572094c37970b2009-07-15T10:35:00-05:002009-07-15T12:08:45-05:00The growing scandal around Marion Barry becomes operatic. Records show the ethically challenged Washington D.C. Council member and former mayor apparently directed nearly $1 million in city funds to groups under the control of his own staff. The newly anti-gay...RodDADT Amendment Gaining Traction in Senate, Reid Wants Full Repeal tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef01157112b2d3970c2009-07-14T21:00:00-05:002009-07-15T01:00:09-05:00Growing movement in the Senate on securing passage of the Hate Crimes Act—which passed the House on April 29 by 249-175—and an amendment that puts a moratorium "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" investigations and discharges. Senate Judiciary Chair Patrick Leahy (D-VT)...RodWhoa Nelly! Bulging Rapper Runs the Bases .... and Swinging a Bat?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef01157205f1ad970b2009-07-14T19:46:43-05:002009-07-14T19:50:55-05:00Lots to see on the field at the Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. There was ab- and pectastic rapping hotness Nelly, channeling Jamie Foxx. There was Nelly's ample sized bulge. Or...RodPlease Take This Survey by The National LGBT Cancer Network tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef0115711093fc970c2009-07-14T17:10:36-05:002009-07-14T17:10:36-05:00If you have five minutes or less, please help the National LGBT Cancer Networl. The National LGBT Cancer Network wants to do something about the increasing prevalence of anal cancer in our community. First, we need to find out what...RodWill Twitter Make "Brüno" A One-Day Wonder at the Box Office? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef0115710ff294970c2009-07-14T15:04:53-05:002009-07-15T11:22:12-05:00Video killed the radio star and apparently Twitter is killing Brüno. TIME critic Richard Corliss contends the instant-messaging social network "can make or break a film within 24 hours" and the dismal buzz on Twitter is responsible for huge drop-off...RodBishop Harry Jackson Now Follows Rod 2.0 on Twittertag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef0115710f664c970c2009-07-14T13:01:11-05:002009-07-14T13:04:39-05:00Bishop Harry Jackson (@BishopHarry) takes a moment from gay-bashing and trying his best to prevent marriage equality in Washington D.C. to follow Rod 2.0 on Twitter. Too bad his updates are protected. Would love to see if he Tweeted about...RodNew Surgeon General's Only Brother Died of HIV-Related Illness tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef0115710f02d4970c2009-07-14T11:50:00-05:002009-07-14T15:06:11-05:00When President Barack Obama nominated Dr. Regina Benjamin for the post of Surgeon General, there was considerable reason to be impressed with the credentials. The rural Alabama doctor won a MacArthur Foundation "genius grant" last year, became the first black...RodMust See TV: Mehcad Brooks Nude and Bare Butt on "True Blood"tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef011572035f23970b2009-07-14T11:00:01-05:002009-07-14T11:01:01-05:00A few weeks ago we were cheering Alan Ball's apparent instructions to the writers of True Blood to invent more shirtless scenes for Mehcad Brooks. Why waste time going shirtless? In this week's ep, we were treated to a fully...Rod