The New York Times has published an article about the current state of marriage equality and, in it, asks if we're amidst a tipping point in the … [Read more...] about NYT: ‘A Tipping Point for Gay Marriage?’
Archives for April 2011
News: Brendon Ayanbadejo, Donald Trump, Kevin Keller, Appalachia
Rosie O'Donnell boycotts Donald Trump by canceling a stay at the Trump Towers. NFL player and marriage equality supporter Brendon Ayanbadejo … [Read more...] about News: Brendon Ayanbadejo, Donald Trump, Kevin Keller, Appalachia
Shop Owner Receives Threats For Lesbian Mom Discount
Following up on an item I mentioned in one of last weekend's news roundups, a Brooklyn shopkeeper who has offered a 10 percent discount to lesbian … [Read more...] about Shop Owner Receives Threats For Lesbian Mom Discount
Priest Flips For The Royal Couple
The verger was caught on camera at the end of yesterday's lavish wedding performing a couple of impressive cartwheels at Westminster Abbey. Watch, … [Read more...] about Priest Flips For The Royal Couple
Groups Call For Sally Kern To Resign Following Bigoted Comments
Homophobic Oklahoman Congresswoman Sally Kern, who on more than one occasion has compared gays and lesbians to terrorists, has shown that she's … [Read more...] about Groups Call For Sally Kern To Resign Following Bigoted Comments
Business Leaders Send Pro-Marriage Equality Letter To NY Governor
Over two dozen business leaders in New York have sent an open letter titled "An Open Letter from Business Leaders on The Importance of Marriage … [Read more...] about Business Leaders Send Pro-Marriage Equality Letter To NY Governor
Five Arrested In Mob Attack Of Gay Teenager
Remember this awful incident from earlier this month when a large mob attacked a teenager, Joshua Esskew, simply because he was gay? Yesterday, police … [Read more...] about Five Arrested In Mob Attack Of Gay Teenager
Watch: 11-Year-Old YouTube Phenom Dazzles Joe’s Pub in NYC with ‘Born This Way’
Remember 11-year-old Jeffrey Sewell, whose YouYube performance of "So Much Better" from Legally Blonde got a lot of attention last week? He … [Read more...] about Watch: 11-Year-Old YouTube Phenom Dazzles Joe’s Pub in NYC with ‘Born This Way’
Atlanta Braves Pitching Coach Roger McDowell Put on Administrative Leave as Team Investigates Alleged Anti-Gay Incident
Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell was placed on administrative leave today over allegations by attorney Gloria Allred and a father of two … [Read more...] about Atlanta Braves Pitching Coach Roger McDowell Put on Administrative Leave as Team Investigates Alleged Anti-Gay Incident
Minnesota Senate Panel Advances Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
Minnesota's Senate Judiciary Committee has voted 8-4 along party lines to advance a bill that would place a voter initiative to ban same-sex … [Read more...] about Minnesota Senate Panel Advances Ban on Same-Sex Marriage