Budweiser has traditionally thrown parties for the Winter Olympics. This year is not the case as the King of Beers has decided not to do so at the 2014 Olympics, stating that they are "not comfortable" with the situation in Russia and are t…
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Archives for February 6, 2014
Posts from February 6, 2014
Transgender Student From Charlotte, NC Nominated For Homecoming King
Blake Brockington, a 17-year-old transgender student at Charlotte, North Carolina's East Mecklenburg High School has been nominated for homecoming king. Brockington, who had a difficult childhood and coming out experience, hopes to win in order t…
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Newfoundland and Labrador Communities To Raise Gay Pride Flags During Olympics
St. John's, the capital of the Newfoundland and Labrador province in Canada, is leading the way in an effort to show support for LGBT Russians and athletes during the Sochi Olympics beginning on Friday. At the behest of Josh Eddy, the publisher o…
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It’s Vladimir Putin’s Facebook ‘Look Back’ Video: WATCH
Since we know you've been enjoying looking at everyone's 10-year 'Look Back' videos on Facebook, why don't we have a look at Vladimir Putin's. No doubt there are some memorable moments in store. Watch, AFTER THE JUMP……
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Cyprus To Hold First Ever Gay Pride Parade
Cyprus, the Mediterranean island south of Turkey and west of Lebanon, has a burgeoning gay community ready to show its stripes. Thankfully, the country will hold its first ever gay pride parade on May 31st in conjunction with a 15-day pride festival.…
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Google Doodle Becomes ‘Gay Propaganda’ for Sochi
Google's Doodle has gone rainbow in an apparent response to the Sochi Games and Russia's law banning 'gay propaganda'. A quote from the Olympic Charter sits below the doodle: "The practice of sport is a human right. Every individ…
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Orthodox Rabbi: ‘Bashing Gays Is Not Religion’ – VIDEO
On Fox News' The Real Story, host Gretchen Carlson asked her "faith panel" this past Tuesday to weigh in on the Duck Dynasty family's new church curriculum. One of the panelists, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, took the opportunity to instea…
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Chris Kluwe Implores Olympians To Speak Out Against Russia’s Abuses
Chris Kluwe has been a phenomenal ally to the LGBTQ community, speaking loudly and unambiguously in support of LGBTQ rights and issues, even at the cost of his own professional football career. Now the former Vikings punter is calling on Olympic athl…
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Towleroad Guide to the Tube #1513
CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA: Their 'horror movie' in which Virginia AG Mark Herring is the villain and discrimination is the hero. KATE MCKINNON: On Justin Bieber. CRAZY FOR YOU: Buff Correll's Madonna cover. TARANIS: The UK's new ste…
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News: Mars, Toothpaste, Victoria Jackson, Sperm Whale
Like father like daughter: Teresa Giudice's daughter Gia tweets anti-gay slur. Astronomers spot massive new crater on Mars. Selena Gomez was in rehab because of her addiction…to Justin Bieber. U.S. warns airlines of toothpaste tube threat a…
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