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Fred Phelps of Westboro Baptist Church Dying in Hospice
(source)I learned early today that Fred Phelps Sr. -- founder and pastor of Westboro Baptist Church -- is "on the edge of death" and receiving hospice treatment. Not only that, but his estranged son...
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X-MEN LEGACY #300: The Power of a Legacy
I learned about this, which got me thinking about the power of a legacy. Most people hear about somebody dying (especially a vile man like Fred Phelps Sr.) and they turn to the Bible or something else...
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Nero Sings with the Archies!
Stuffed Animal was feeling inspired again and got to wondering what might happen if my Nero decided to team up with the Archies on one of their latest recordings. Stuffed Animal offered some commentary...
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Public Policy Polling: Iowans Still Split on Gay Marriage
Iowa has had marriage equality for nearly five years. Public Policy Polling wanted to know what Iowans thought about same-sex marriage. Sadly, even though most believe that marriage equality has had no...
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Fred Phelps Excommunicated for Seeking Kinder Treatment of Fellow Church Members
I was out of town for a few days, so I'm a bit behind. I wrote earlier this week about Pastor Fred Phelps Sr. being on the verge of death and receiving hospice care. But there was another bit of news...
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Rev. Fred Phelps Sr. of Westboro Baptist Church -- Dead
News just came out that Rev. Fred Phelps Sr. has died at the age of 84:The Rev. Fred Phelps Sr., who founded a Kansas church widely known for its protests at military funerals and anti-gay sentiments,...
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Iowa Jury Acquits Ex-Felon of Voter Fraud in Less Than One Hour
A jury in Keokuk, IA, spent less than 40 minutes yesterday to acquit an ex-felon of perjury connected to an incident of voter fraud. Kelli Jo Griffin was accused of intentionally lying on her voter...
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Jem and the Holograms... The Movie!!!
There were a lot of really great toy-related cartoons back in the mid- to late 80s. One of my favorites? It was Jem and the Holograms! Jerrica Benton inherited her father's music company -- along with...
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Westboro Baptist Church Stages Its First Post-Fred Phelps Protest // Counter...
Members from Westboro Baptist Church staged their first protest since the death of Rev. Fred Phelps Sr. The twenty-plus church members were protesting a concert by singer Lorde in Downtown Kansas City....
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Michigan's Ban on Gay Marriage Declared Unconstitional // State Attorney...
Late yesterday afternoon, U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman declared that Michigan's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional. Michigan's attorney general plans to appeal this decision and will seek...
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"Bar Rescue" Goes to Council Bluffs, IA, Tonight!
I've watched Spike TV's "Bar Rescue" program fairly regularly for a couple years. I almost never get the chance to watch it when it first airs, but it reruns pretty much all day every Sunday so it's...
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World Vision to Recognize Employees' Gay Marriages
I'm sure you've heard of World Vision. It's a well known worldwide Christian relief organization. The group is being criticized by several of its conservative supporters because the organization has...
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World Vision Apologizes for Being Open to Married Gay Employees After...
Remember when World Vision's Board revised its employee handbook to include all married people instead of just married heterosexuals? It seems like it was just yesterday -- because it was. Predictably,...
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Nero at Daycare -- 03/27/14... And Performing with Kevin Keller!!
After a few sick days and a short travel vacation, Nero finally got to return to doggy daycare this afternoon! Fortunately, it didn't start raining until I picked him up:Not only that, but my friend...
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It's a Hung Jury in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #13!
I just finished GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, which is the 6th chapter of "The Trial of Jean Grey" storyline crossing over within this title and ALL NEW X-MEN. It's a complicated premise if you don't know...
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DC Comics Introduces Cree Teen Hero Named Equinox!
Last fall, we learned that DC Comics would be canceling JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA and recreating the team and the book itself as JUSTICE LEAGUE CANADA. What was left of the team was going to move its...
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Child Sponsorship Alternative -- Global Ministries
If you are like me, you became frustrated and disheartened last week by events surrounding World Vision USA (here and here). Might I suggest a more inclusive alternative?Global Ministries program is a...
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Nero & Jonniemae Trouten Perform!
Stuffed Animal continues to create new artwork featuring the adult versions of the Archies -- as well as several of their friends. Check out this new cover image featuring Josie & the Pussycats,...
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Thousands Upon Thousands of Chickens Killed in Iowa Fire
There was a fire yesterday in Galt, Iowa, at an egg farm. No farm employees were injured in the fire but the chickens themselves did not escape unscathed:Centrum Valley Farms Chief Operating Officer...
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Teens & Educators Gather at Iowa LGBTQ Anti-Bullying Conference
Roughly 900 students, teachers, and adult leaders attended the Iowa Governor's Conference on LGBTQ Youth here in Iowa today. The event is an annual anti-bullying conference specifically geared towards...
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