Swedish high jumper Emma Green-Tregaro recently caused quite a stir when she chose to sport rainbow-colored nails at the World Athletics … [Read more...] about IAAF Makes High Jumper Re-Paint Rainbow Nails
LGBT Rights
Marriage Equality Makes Its Way To New Zealand
Today marks the first day that marriage equality becomes the law of the land in New Zealand. While it was still technically yesterday evening in the … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Makes Its Way To New Zealand
UESE Wants IOC To Include Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity In Its Charter
Earlier this week, it was circulated that the IOC intends to crack down on any expressions of solidarity or advocacy regarding LGBT rights in Russia. … [Read more...] about UESE Wants IOC To Include Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity In Its Charter
Florida Condo Association Only Wants Single Or ‘Husband And Wife’ Homebuyers
A condo association in Venice, Florida has decided to outright ban any homebuyers who are "living in sin". That is: "The sale, … [Read more...] about Florida Condo Association Only Wants Single Or ‘Husband And Wife’ Homebuyers
As Sochi Games Approach, ‘Confrontation’ Soon To Be Newest Olympic Event
As the countdown continues to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, controversy over Russia's anti-gay laws continues to cast its shadow, and … [Read more...] about As Sochi Games Approach, ‘Confrontation’ Soon To Be Newest Olympic Event
Fear Lives On, Even In ‘Gay-Friendly’ Cities
Russia, Uganda, Jamaica, Pakistan...all countries that have made headlines with anti-gay violence and hatred just this month alone. Yet, with all of … [Read more...] about Fear Lives On, Even In ‘Gay-Friendly’ Cities
Olympics Corporate Sponsors Get Grilled On Russian Controversy
With human rights atrocities causing controversy in Russia, scrutiny of the 2014 Olympic games and its sponsors seems to be at an all time high. LGBT … [Read more...] about Olympics Corporate Sponsors Get Grilled On Russian Controversy
Pride House Introduces Same-Sex Hand Holding Initiative For Olympic Athletes In Sochi
The IOC's recent announcement that it plans to crack down on all forms of pro-LGBT protest and activism has obviously sparked strong reactions … [Read more...] about Pride House Introduces Same-Sex Hand Holding Initiative For Olympic Athletes In Sochi
Bigot Insults Trans Man During Televised ‘Debate’ on CNN – VIDEO
California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill two days ago enacting new legal protections for transgender students. Thanks to the new law, trans … [Read more...] about Bigot Insults Trans Man During Televised ‘Debate’ on CNN – VIDEO
Louisiana House Speaker Refuses To Repeal State’s Unconstitutional Sodomy Ban
When the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision on Lawrence v. Texas in 2003, LGBT rights advocates thought that the issue had effectively been … [Read more...] about Louisiana House Speaker Refuses To Repeal State’s Unconstitutional Sodomy Ban