Russell Simmons, one of the leading voices in the music industry and a fairly influential figure on the human rights scene, penned a blog post today … [Read more...] about Music Mogul Russell Simmons Reacts To Frank Ocean’s Coming Out: ‘We Love You’
Archives for July 5, 2012
Judge Denies GOP-Led Effort To Halt DOMA Case
A judge in Connecticut today rejected the Republican-controlled House Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group's petition to stay proceedings in Pedersen … [Read more...] about Judge Denies GOP-Led Effort To Halt DOMA Case
The DOJ Asks the Supreme Court to Overturn DOMA
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN The Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked the Supreme Court to hear the final appeals in Massachusetts v. Dep't of … [Read more...] about The DOJ Asks the Supreme Court to Overturn DOMA
Swede Not A Rapist Because Victim Was A Man, Says Judge
This is problematic: a Swedish judge dismissed rape attempt charges against a man because the woman he tried to rape is transgender and, according to … [Read more...] about Swede Not A Rapist Because Victim Was A Man, Says Judge
Watch Randy Rainbow’s First Dates With Tom Cruise And Anderson Cooper: VIDEO
After things with Charlie Sheen and Kirk Cameron went sour, Randy Rainbow turned to newly single Tom Cruise and newly out Anderson Cooper. Like many … [Read more...] about Watch Randy Rainbow’s First Dates With Tom Cruise And Anderson Cooper: VIDEO
Introducing Hannah Montana Raccoon Repellent: VIDEO
This video of a mountain man using a "Hannah Montana 'Coon Repellant" is rapidly burning up the internets. You should probably watch it so you'll know … [Read more...] about Introducing Hannah Montana Raccoon Repellent: VIDEO
Brad Pitt’s Mother Pens Anti-Gay Letter (Updated Again)
UPDATE III: The News-Leader is now saying that the letter was in fact written by Mrs. Pitt. To clear up earlier confusion, the News-Leader has … [Read more...] about Brad Pitt’s Mother Pens Anti-Gay Letter (Updated Again)
E.B. White In 1964: ‘Should A Machine Be Allowed To Use The Telephone?’
Most people know E.B. White as the author of Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little and perhaps even for his work editing William Strunk Jr.'s The Elements of … [Read more...] about E.B. White In 1964: ‘Should A Machine Be Allowed To Use The Telephone?’
No ‘Mass Exodus’ Of Military Chaplains Post-DADT Repeal
When the nation was debating whether or not to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell, the 90s-era legislation barring gay and lesbian service personnel … [Read more...] about No ‘Mass Exodus’ Of Military Chaplains Post-DADT Repeal
Senior Military Leaders Attending LGBT Army Conference In UK
This Friday, gay and lesbians in Britain's armed forces will hold their annual conference, the 12th such conference since 2000, the year a ban on … [Read more...] about Senior Military Leaders Attending LGBT Army Conference In UK