Russia's anti-gay propaganda law, which has already been used to detain four Dutch citizens visiting the country, has proved problematic for the International Olympic Committee in recent weeks. While the committee has previously promised that it…
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Archives for July 26, 2013
Posts from July 26, 2013
Father Disappears, Is Declared Dead, Emerges 16 Years Later As A Gay Man – VIDEO
When Eric Myers, a "deeply religious father of five", disappeared back in 1991, authorities, friends, and family were all baffled. He was eventually pronounced dead, leaving his family "devastated and emotionally traumatized". Ima…
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NEWS: Weiner Mistress, Zimmerman Juror, Kidnapping Sentence, Gaga, Backtreet, More Boycotts, Mind Control
US Citizenship and Immigration Services posted an FAQ page for those looking for answers on same-sex marriage, and how the recent ruling on DOMA affects petitions and benefits for same-sex spouses. Sydney Leathers, one…
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The OXD Mirror: New Music for 7.26.13
BY OCCUPY THE DISCO / TADEU MAGALHÃES The OXD Mirror is a weekly music column brought to you by the boys of OCCUPY THE DISCO (OXD), a New York City based movement created by three music lovers, Ru Bhatt, Josh Appelbaum,…
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Head Of Russian Orthodox Church: Gay Marriage ‘Brings Us Closer To Apocalypse’
Anyone currently keeping an eye on the news is likely familiar with the fiercely hostile climate faced by LGBT people living in or visiting Russia. While the country's newly-adopted anti-gay laws are likely the main culprit, recent comments made…
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Out Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Plans On Wearing Rainbow Pin To Olympic Games In Sochi
Openly gay New Zealand speed skater Blake Skjellerup has already made his feelings known on Russia and the anti-gay laws it recently passed. According to the International Olympic Committee, athletes competing at the games have nothing to worry about…
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Harvey Fierstein Discusses Russia, Orson Scott Card, And More
We told you the other day about Harvey Fierstein's editorial for the New York Times on Russia, Putin, and the "war on homosexuals" that they have declared. The Hollywood Reporter secured a follow-up interview with Fierstein to expand on…
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WATCH: The Daily Show Skewers Anthony Weiner/Carlos Danger, Seizes The Opportunity To Mock Both Names – VIDEO
Towleroad readers almost certainly remember the unfortunately-named former congressman and current New York City mayoral candidate, who has a penchant for sharing sexual text and picture messages with young women via social media before getting himse…
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Stoli Responds To Boycott, Dan Savage Responds To Stoli
In response to the boycott organized by Queer Nation to dump Russian vodkas in protest of Russia's anti-gay laws, Stolichnaya's parent company the SPI Group released a statement pledging their support to the LGBT community: We fu…
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Senate Panel Approves Measure Prohibiting Discrimination Against LGBT Jurors
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the Jury ACCESS Act as part of a larger financial services appropriations bill for fiscal year 2014, which handles funding for finance-related government entities such as the Treasury Dep…
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