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Archives for June 2016
NBA and Charlotte Hornets: ‘We Do Not Endorse’ the Amended Version of HB 2
In a joint statement released on Thursday, the NBA and the Charlotte Hornets declared they do not support the current draft legislation in the North … [Read more...] about NBA and Charlotte Hornets: ‘We Do Not Endorse’ the Amended Version of HB 2
Olly Alexander Hustles in Years & Years’ New Music Video, ‘Worship’ – WATCH
Years & Years have just released a new music video for their track "Worship" off their album, Communion, and it's a queer, esoteric and slightly … [Read more...] about Olly Alexander Hustles in Years & Years’ New Music Video, ‘Worship’ – WATCH
Looking Straight at Tragedy: Playwright Lisa Kron Explains the Queer Power of ‘Fun Home’
It's been just over a year since Broadway musical Fun Home swept the Tonys with 5 wins for Best Musical, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Score and … [Read more...] about Looking Straight at Tragedy: Playwright Lisa Kron Explains the Queer Power of ‘Fun Home’
New Hampshire Governor Issues Executive Order Banning Anti-Trans Discrimination in State Govt.
New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan on Thursday signed an executive order banning the state from discriminating against its employees on the basis of … [Read more...] about New Hampshire Governor Issues Executive Order Banning Anti-Trans Discrimination in State Govt.
A Closeted Gay Footballer Struggles to Come Out in New Film ‘Wonderkid’ – TRAILER
A new film, Wonderkid, tells the story of a closeted gay professional footballer (Americans, read: soccer player) who is struggling to come out and … [Read more...] about A Closeted Gay Footballer Struggles to Come Out in New Film ‘Wonderkid’ – TRAILER
Pentagon Lifts Ban on Open Transgender Service: WATCH
Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced today that the Pentagon will lift its ban on transgender troops serving openly in the … [Read more...] about Pentagon Lifts Ban on Open Transgender Service: WATCH
U.N. Creates Its First LGBT Watchdog in Narrow Vote
The U.N. Human Rights Council on Thursday narrowly voted in favor of creating an LGBT watchdog that will report on violence and discrimination … [Read more...] about U.N. Creates Its First LGBT Watchdog in Narrow Vote
Here’s a Brutal Reminder of the Homophobic Danger We Still Face for a Kiss: WATCH
Por Un Beso (For a Kiss), a new short film (shown here with captions in English) released in conjunction with Madrid Pride, is a reminder of the … [Read more...] about Here’s a Brutal Reminder of the Homophobic Danger We Still Face for a Kiss: WATCH
NHL Commissioner: League Is Ready for a Gay Player
NHL Commissioner Garry Bettman says the league is ready for one of its players to come out as gay. Bateman says the league has been working to create … [Read more...] about NHL Commissioner: League Is Ready for a Gay Player