Speaking at a press briefing this afternoon in support of the hate crimes bill expected to get a vote in the Senate this week, Majority Leader Harry … [Read more...] about Harry Reid, Judy Shepard on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’, Hate Crimes Bills
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Massive Shark Washes Ashore in New York
A 24-foot Basking Shark washed ashore near Babylon, New York on Long Island earlier today. Basking Sharks, which have monstrous gaping mouths that … [Read more...] about Massive Shark Washes Ashore in New York
MUSIC NEWS: Dan Black, VV Brown, Discovery, Basement Jaxx, The Beatles, Mariah Carey, Calvin Harris
MODERN TONICThe editors of Modern Tonic present a weekly music update here on Towleroad. The rest of the week, they scan the pop-culture landscape for … [Read more...] about MUSIC NEWS: Dan Black, VV Brown, Discovery, Basement Jaxx, The Beatles, Mariah Carey, Calvin Harris
Man Protests Own Art Exhibit for Exclusion of Gay-Themed Work
John Paul Blanchette, a Massachusetts artist protested his own art exhibit after a Barnes & Noble in Framingham decided to exclude one of his … [Read more...] about Man Protests Own Art Exhibit for Exclusion of Gay-Themed Work
News: Mehcad Brooks, Aral Sea, Christian Bale, Hate Crimes, Utah
Senate to vote on hate crimes bill this week. What you can do. Text 'EndHate' to 69866 to tell Congress to vote YES. Satellite photos released … [Read more...] about News: Mehcad Brooks, Aral Sea, Christian Bale, Hate Crimes, Utah
Superman Subdued, Arrested in Times Square
Not something you see everyday. Here's the background. Watch, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about Superman Subdued, Arrested in Times Square
Bill Clinton: ‘I’m Basically in Support’ of Same-Sex Marriage
Bill Clinton, who described his position on same-sex marriage as "evolving" during a stop on his speaking tour in May with former President … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton: ‘I’m Basically in Support’ of Same-Sex Marriage
Judge Who Struck Down Florida’s Gay Adoption Ban Stripped of Post
Judge Cindy Lederman, who ruled Florida's gay adoption ban unconstitutional last year, has been demoted, the Miami Herald reports: "Lederman … [Read more...] about Judge Who Struck Down Florida’s Gay Adoption Ban Stripped of Post
40th Anniversary of Apollo Moon Mission Marked
Interest in the 1969 Apollo mission to the moon is spiking as it nears its anniversary on July 16th. A new sit, We Choose the Moon, allows you to … [Read more...] about 40th Anniversary of Apollo Moon Mission Marked
Fundies Protest Adam Lambert and Fellow ‘Fag Enabler’ Idols
According to reports on Twitter, members of the Westboro Baptist Church (or some group of their ilk) were in San Jose last night at the American Idol … [Read more...] about Fundies Protest Adam Lambert and Fellow ‘Fag Enabler’ Idols