Community and LGBT activist (and former political editor for Towleroad) Corey Johnson has declared victory his NYC District 3 City Council primary race. Johnson will take the seat vacated by Council Speaker Christine Quinn in a district that counts C…
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Archives for September 10, 2013
Posts from September 10, 2013
President Obama’s Address to the Nation on the Syria Crisis: VIDEO
In a special primetime address to the nation, President Obama argued his case for the use of military action in Syria, and recent developments that could lead to a diplomatic solution to the crisis over chemical weapons. Specifically, a proposal that…
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Country Singer Vince Gill Confronts the Westboro Baptist Church: VIDEO
The Westboro Baptist Church came out to picket country singer Vince Gill at a concert in Kansas City, Missouri on Sunday, and Gill came out to troll them back. Here's my transcript. WBC member: "Vince Gill, what in the world are you doing ou…
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Suspect Identified in Beating of Gay Man in Denver: VIDEO
Last week, Towleroad reported on the brutal attack on 23-year-old Jared Olson of Denver, and now police say they have identified a suspect: According to police, 20-year-old Tilo Sandoval is the suspect in that attack, which reportedly took place near…
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Steve Grand on Being Gay, Catholic, and Proud
While many people already know Steve Grand by the title "first openly gay male country singer" (in truth a misnomer), few are aware that Grand's Catholic upbringing and faith remain essential parts of his identity and image. A member of…
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The Best Dance Interpretation of Macklemore’s ‘Same Love’ So Far: VIDEO
Back in July we featured a clip in support of women's rights from Full Frontal Freedom, a coalition of independent artists and media execs who expend their creative juices on enhancing civil discourse. This week they released a video in collabora…
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Towleroad Guide to the Tube #1426
MARRIAGE NEWS WATCH: Marriage expands in New Mexico…and Ohio. Plus Pennsylvania, and Arizona. WHAT WOULD ZACK MORRIS DO IN 2013: Modern-day Saved By The Bell scenarios, with Mark-Paul Gosselaar. MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS: "White Walls…
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News: Goldfish, Missouri, SEC, Nolan Gerard Funk, Iceland
Whatever happened to Illinois' marriage equality bill? Find out here. Nolan Gerard Funk shows off for Flaunt. Justin Bieber attempts a stache. South Korean film kirector Kim Jho Gwang-soo marries his partner in symbolic ceremony. Big Broadway new…
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Awkward Kissing Bloopers: VIDEO
Because sometimes bloopers are more fun than the original. Plus, a special bonus video about why we kiss (if you really need a reason). Watch, AFTER THE JUMP……
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Gay Marine’s Unit Gives Him ‘Served with Pride’ Rainbow Flag on Last Full Day of Service
Wrote the Marine on Reddit: "Today's my unofficial last day as a Marine. This is what my unit gave me to say goodbye."…
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