Over the years, Towleroad has reported on Indiana Governor Mike Pence and his consistent record of undermining the rights of LGBT people. We … [Read more...] about Here’s a Recap of Mike Pence’s Attacks on LGBT Rights – READ
gay rights
A Year On, ‘Mr. Gay Syria’ Feels Under Threat in Istanbul
The winner of a contest held in Istanbul last year meant to empower and highlight gay Syrian refugees has reported his situation as … [Read more...] about A Year On, ‘Mr. Gay Syria’ Feels Under Threat in Istanbul
Arkansas Official Resigns After Tweeting ‘Gay Jokes Are Back On’ In Trump’s America
An Arkansas state official has resigned following a controversy over his recent sexist and anti-gay social media posts. Hunter Hatcher (above), who … [Read more...] about Arkansas Official Resigns After Tweeting ‘Gay Jokes Are Back On’ In Trump’s America
Trump Picks Anti-Gay Iowa Governor Terry Branstad for Ambassador to China
Donald Trump has named Iowa's anti-gay governor, Terry Branstad, as his ambassador to China. The Washington Post reports: Branstad has extensive … [Read more...] about Trump Picks Anti-Gay Iowa Governor Terry Branstad for Ambassador to China
GOP Congressman Who Thinks LGBT Rights Negatively Impact Health is Front-Runner for HHS Secretary – VIDEO
Anti-gay Georgia congressman Tom Price (R, because obviously) is reportedly the front-runner to be Donald Trump's Secretary of Health and Human … [Read more...] about GOP Congressman Who Thinks LGBT Rights Negatively Impact Health is Front-Runner for HHS Secretary – VIDEO
Get Your First Look at ‘When We Rise’, Dustin Lance Black and Gus Van Sant’s Gay Rights Miniseries: WATCH
When We Rise, Dustin Lance Black and Gus Van Sant's 7-part, 8-hour gay rights miniseries, has just released its first preview and it might leave you … [Read more...] about Get Your First Look at ‘When We Rise’, Dustin Lance Black and Gus Van Sant’s Gay Rights Miniseries: WATCH
Gay Republican In South Carolina Faces Hateful, Last-Minute Write-In Campaign
Gay Republican Jason Elliott (above) is poised to become South Carolina's first openly LGBT lawmaker, but first he must overcome a hateful, … [Read more...] about Gay Republican In South Carolina Faces Hateful, Last-Minute Write-In Campaign
Construction Worker Fired After Being Caught on Video Defacing Pro-LGBT Mural: WATCH
A construction worker was promptly fired after being caught on video defacing a pro-LGBT mural in Jacksonville on Wednesday. Two local artists had … [Read more...] about Construction Worker Fired After Being Caught on Video Defacing Pro-LGBT Mural: WATCH
You Have a Past: 13 of the Best Places to Cruise LGBT History, Online and Off
Remember that time you skipped LGBT history class to go make out with the cute quarterback under the bleachers? Oh, right, you don't, because you … [Read more...] about You Have a Past: 13 of the Best Places to Cruise LGBT History, Online and Off
Meet the Unsung Heroes of ‘Stonewall’ You Need to Know
The year is 1969. Homosexual sex is illegal in every state of the union save for Illinois and punishable by up to life in prison. The American … [Read more...] about Meet the Unsung Heroes of ‘Stonewall’ You Need to Know