PHOTO OF THE DAY: The Westboro Baptist Church gives the best hand jobs!. BY SAM GREISMAN A look back at today's top stories GAY ISSUES A final House vote has approved a marriage equality bill in the state of Rhode Island and G…
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Rhode Island Becomes 10th State to Pass Marriage Equality: VIDEOS
Highlights of today's final vote and signing of Rhode Island's marriage equality bill from the Providence Journal and WPRI, AFTER THE JUMP……
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NFL Player Asante Samuel Wishes Gays Wouldn’t ‘Flaunt’ Their Sexuality: VIDEO
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel told FOX Sports Radio that he doesn't understand why gays have to flaunt their sexuality when asked about NBA center Jason Collins. Said Samuel: "Straight people are not announcing they're straigh…
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About: Naveen Kumar
Naveen Kumar is a writer and editor living in New York City. He has spent nearly ten years working in the New York theatre business, including several in the theatre department at Creative Artists Agency. He is a proud alumnus of Vassar Col…
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Towleroad Guide to the Tube #1360
DANIEL O'DONNELL: New York Assemblyman rips anti-gay lawmakers over GENDA before the chamber voted to approve it for the sixth time. The bill now moves on to the state senate, which has blocked it every time it has come before it. THE BEGINNING:…
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Rhode Island Gives Final Approval to Marriage Equality; Governor Signs Bill
Rhode Island has approved marriage equality with a final House vote of 56-15! Governor Lincoln Chafee announced yesterday that he would sign the bill at the Rhode Island State House at 5:45 pm today. The law will take effect beginning August 1.…
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‘Daily Beast’ Fires Columnist Howard Kurtz After Column Accusing Jason Collins of Not Disclosing Engagement
The Daily Beast today fired Howard Kurtz after he published an irresponsible and false column about Jason Collins, Politico reports: “The Daily Beast and Howard Kurtz have parted company,” Tina Brown, the site’s editor in chief, said in a statement s…
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News: Chris Kelly, South Africa, Miley Cyrus, Kalamazoo, Twitter
South African teens die after alleged abuse at reported gay conversion camp. More here. Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly dead of possible drug overdose: "Kelly, 34, died Wednesday at an Atlanta hospital after he was found unresponsive at his home,…
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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Talk to Colbert About Homophobia, Perform Gay Marriage Anthem: VIDEO
"I think that in the last year alone hip-hop has made great strides in terms of being more open-minded," Macklemore tells Stephen Colbert before he and Ryan Lewis performed "Same Love", their anthem about marriage equality. Watch,…
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Toronto-Area RE/MAX Real Estate Agent Distributes Homophobic Flyer Promoting ‘Traditional’ Families
A RE/MAX Real Estate agent in the Toronto-area city of Mississauga is under fire for distributing sales brochures which included an article promoting "traditional families" as the best for the future of children, the Mississauga News report…
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