Longtime L.A. Times sportswriter Mike Penner, who made headlines in 2007 when he announced he was transitioning and would be taking the name Christine … [Read more...] about Trans L.A. Times Sportswriter Mike Penner Takes His Own Life
Archives for 2009
Gay Bookstore Death Watch: Indianapolis’ Out Word Bound
Indianapolis' only gay bookstore, Out Word Bound, will close after Christmas, its owners say:"'It has been a good run,' owners Mary … [Read more...] about Gay Bookstore Death Watch: Indianapolis’ Out Word Bound
Punked by an iPhone
How do you get people's attention? Superglue an iPhone to the sidewalk in front of the Apple store.Watch, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about Punked by an iPhone
Watch: Brian and Brendan Burke on Gays in Hockey, Coming Out
On Wednesday, I posted about an ESPN story onToronto Maple Leafs and U.S. Olympic Team General Manager Brian Burke, and his son Brendan's coming … [Read more...] about Watch: Brian and Brendan Burke on Gays in Hockey, Coming Out
Thousands Rally for Marriage Equality Across Australia
Cities across Australia saw demonstrations on Saturday after a government panel rejected a proposed marriage equality bill. The rejection occurred the … [Read more...] about Thousands Rally for Marriage Equality Across Australia
White House Party Crashers Met Obama, May Have Had Inside Help
President Obama has ordered an investigation into how Michaele and Tareq Salahi crashed the White House state dinner Tuesday night despite not being … [Read more...] about White House Party Crashers Met Obama, May Have Had Inside Help
Watch: Lady Gaga Monster Ball Rehearsal
Lady Gaga's 'Monster Ball' tour kicks off tonight in Montreal. Here's a look at the rehearsal.Spoilers, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about Watch: Lady Gaga Monster Ball Rehearsal
Defying Judge’s Order, White House Instructs Personnel Agency to Obstruct Health Benefits to Spouse of Lesbian Employee
Back in February I posted about a ruling by a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals judge regarding the offering of health benefits to the spouse of a lesbian … [Read more...] about Defying Judge’s Order, White House Instructs Personnel Agency to Obstruct Health Benefits to Spouse of Lesbian Employee
ABC Books Chris Brown After Dumping Adam Lambert: Convicted Felon More Appropriate for TV Than Unpredictable Gay Man?
ABC's Good Morning America is under fire for booking convicted felon Chris Brown immediately after dumping Adam Lambert over his American Music … [Read more...] about ABC Books Chris Brown After Dumping Adam Lambert: Convicted Felon More Appropriate for TV Than Unpredictable Gay Man?
Vallejo, California Mayor Under Fire for Anti-Gay Remarks
You my recall the November '07 election os Osby Davis as mayor of Vallejo, California. It was a tight, contentious contest between Davis and … [Read more...] about Vallejo, California Mayor Under Fire for Anti-Gay Remarks