Rod 2.0:Betatag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1416892009-11-27T14:00:00-06:00Rod 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.TypePadReport: Tiger Woods "Seriously Injured" in Car Crashtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef0120a6e28097970b2009-11-27T14:00:00-06:002009-11-27T16:11:02-06:00The Orlando Sentinel reports professional golf champion Tiger Woods was taken to hospital in "serious" condition after a car accident. Details developing ... UPDATE: Reuters reports Woods was "treated and released".RodABC Books Chris Brown After Canceling Adam Lambert: Convicted Felony Abusers More Appropriate?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef012875e45180970c2009-11-27T12:45:00-06:002009-11-27T13:01:10-06:00ABC's Good Morning America (disclaimer: former employer) is being criticized for immediately booking convicted felon and girlfriend abuser Chris Brown after canceling Adam Lambert over his pan-sexually charged American Music Awards performance, the New York Post reports: Brown will do...RodVallejo, California Mayor Faces Backlash After Anti-Gay Remarkstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef0120a6e1fd6d970b2009-11-27T11:30:00-06:002009-11-27T11:48:04-06:00The evangelical Christian mayor of Vallejo, California, is under fire after calling gay and lesbians "sinful". In an article about the escalating tensions between recent gay arrivals and evangelicals in the Bay Area city, the New York Times quoted Vallejo...RodWATCH: Thousands in Puerto Rico Hold Vigil for Slain Gay Teen, Calle 13's René Pérez Speaks Outtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef012875e06ab1970c2009-11-26T16:15:00-06:002009-11-26T16:19:46-06:00More developments into the brutal murder of Jorge Steven López Mercado, the gay 19-year-old who was brutally murdered, decapitated and dismembered in Puerto Rico. On Thanksgiving Eve, thousands marched through the capital of San Juan to hold a candlelight vigil...RodKobe Bryant Does Tom Ford in "GQ"tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef012875dbbe35970c2009-11-25T19:16:32-06:002009-11-27T00:39:34-06:00Since Ron Artest had his turn earlier, it's time for Kobe Bryant to return to heavy rotation. The NBA superstar and basketball diva is featured in the GQ Men of the Year issue. And as always Kobe looks like a...RodDean Responds to Lieberman's Threat to Filibuster Health Caretag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef0120a6d9dffa970b2009-11-25T17:00:00-06:002009-11-25T17:44:55-06:00Former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean responds to Sen. Joe Lieberman's (I-Aetna) threat to support a Republican filibuster of health care reform if bill includes a public option. Via Americablog: Dean says Lieberman should resign as chair of the...RodMD and VA Govs Slam DC Catholic Archdiocese Over Marriage Threattag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef012875daf34a970c2009-11-25T16:03:34-06:002009-11-26T16:22:59-06:00The Democratic governors of Maryland and Virginia, both of whom are Catholic, have slammed the Washington D.C. archdiocesefor its ultimatum threatening to stop feeding the poor and operating homeless shelters if the District passes a marriage equality law. Tim Kaine,...RodWATCH: Ron Artest, Shirtless and in Boxer Shorts, on "Jimmy Kimmel"tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef012875d9e92f970c2009-11-25T13:30:00-06:002009-11-25T16:31:35-06:00For today's sexy: Lakers forward Ron Artest appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live shirtless and in "sexy" boxer shorts. After some light banter and a marriage proposal from Kimmel—"Don't worry," the talk show host assures him. "I'll be the wife wink...RodCharleston, SC Passes LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinancetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef0120a6d76f59970b2009-11-25T11:56:06-06:002009-11-25T11:56:07-06:00Last night, the Charleston City Council passed an anti-discrimination ordinance protecting gays, lesbians, and transgender citizens in housing, public accommodations and services. The vote makes Charleston the second municipality in South Carolina to pass such ordinance, following Columbia, WCBD Charleston...RodPuerto Rico to Investigate Brutal Murder of Gay Teen as a Hate Crimetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef0120a6d713dd970b2009-11-25T10:30:00-06:002009-11-26T14:55:41-06:00Important developments in the investigation into the brutal murder of Jorge Steven López Mercado, the gay 19-year-old who was recently brutally murdered and dismembered in Puerto Rico. The Puerto Rico Department of Justice has agreed to investigate the murder of...RodUPDATE on Houston Gay Teen Bashing: Hate Crime Charges and Disciplinary Action tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef0120a6d6bfd3970b2009-11-25T09:30:00-06:002009-11-25T11:57:03-06:00There are new developments in the case of the 16-year-old black gay Houston high school student who was viciously attacked by a group of 8 students, one of whom wielded a metal pipe. Jayron Martin learned the boys were planning...RodWATCH: Mother of Slain Gay Puerto Rican Teen Thanks Supporterstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c6d4753ef012875d6d44d970c2009-11-24T23:00:00-06:002009-11-25T09:05:46-06:00On Monday, close to 1000 people attended the funeral of Jorge Steven López Mercado, the gay 19-year-old whose body was found dismembered, decapitated, and partially charred on the roadside near Cayey, Puerto Rico. Mercado was killed because he was gay....Rod