PHOTO OF THE DAY: A New Jersey ice cream parlor pays tribute to Tony Soprano. BY SAM GREISMAN A look back at today's top stories GAY ISSUES As we continue to wait on a ruling from the Supreme Court regarding marriage equality, Ari Wa…
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Archives for June 20, 2013
Posts from June 20, 2013
Dan Savage Discusses His Views On Bisexuality And Biphobia: VIDEO
On the latest “Ask Anything” video for The Dish, Dan Savage defends himself against accusations of biphobia and discusses how societal views on bisexuality have changed over the years. Watch, AFTER THE JUMP……
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Human Rights Watch Demands Olympic Committee Protect LGBT Olympians From Russian Anti-Gay Bill
In a letter sent to the International Olympic Committee yesterday, the New York City based Human Rights Watch organization expressed growing concern that Russia's new antigay law may indeed be used to target LGBT Olympians during the upcomi…
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Wounded Afghan War Vet Becomes (Underwear) Model Of Inspiration: PHOTOS, VIDEO
The Underwear Expert recently sat down with Afghan war veteran turned underwear model Alex Minsky to talk about his journey back from the front-lines and transformation into a model of inspiration. Minksy, who lost his right leg after an IED exploded…
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Westboro Baptist Church Responds to 5-Year-Old’s Lemonade Threat
The Westboro Baptist Church has officially responded to the threat of a five-year-old girl's lemonade stand. Their message: "Fags and enablers all burn in hell. Lemonade won't cool any tongues." You understand that, Jayden Sink? The…
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Towleroad Guide to the Tube #1392
MARRIAGE NEWS WATCH: AFER's Matt Baume on getting ready for SCOTUS. THE WIZARD OF OZ: Entirely in LEGO. OUT GAY SINGER-SONGWRITER DRAKE JENSEN: "Scars". MDNA: Men in pumps workshop. For recent Guides to the Tube, click HERE.…
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News: Gator, John Kerry, Kinky Boots, Madonna, Howard Kurtz
Four gay Young Adult literature authors are touring NYC. Secretary of Stte John Kerry promises fight against homophobia: "As we look at various places in the world, where homophobia raises its ugly, frightened head, we see that there is fear,…
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Alabama’s All-Male Cheerleading Team Will Make Your Day: VIDEO
Watch as the Prancing Elites, Alabam's All-Male Cheerleading Team, werque and J-set their way into your hearts AFTER THE JUMP… (jezebel via colorlines)…
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Trans Woman Beaten by Gang on Hollywood Boulevard Speaks Out: VIDEO
Vivian Diego, the trans woman attacked by a gang of men on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, is speaking out about the assault, CBS LA reports: “It was awful,” Diego said. “I wouldn’t wish the pain I went through on my worst enemy.”The victim suffe…
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Congressman: Gays Should Hide Sexual Orientation at Work
GOP Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-TX) thinks gays should hide their orientation at work, which shouldn't come as a surprise to those familiar with Gohmert's extremist and nutty positions. Think Progress caught up with the Congressman at a Tea…
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