In an interview conducted at the Venice Film Festival in September, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is asked his thoughts on marriage … [Read more...] about Hugo Chavez on LGBT Persecution and Marriage Equality
Archives for 2009
News: Mary Cheney, Lutherans, DOMA, Mariah Carey, Detroit
Federal judge rules that gay couple denied benefits should receive compensation: "U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Reinhardt … [Read more...] about News: Mary Cheney, Lutherans, DOMA, Mariah Carey, Detroit
Miss Brazil Gay 2009 Attacked by Jealous Wig-Snatching Competitor
At this year's Miss Brazil Gay 2009, the winner, Ava Simoes, had her wig and tiara torn off by Miss Sao Paulo, who was jealous of the results. No … [Read more...] about Miss Brazil Gay 2009 Attacked by Jealous Wig-Snatching Competitor
Dedicated Palin Nuts Camp Out Overnight to See Her
The nuts were out in full force in western Michigan at a Palin book signing. In fact, they camped out overnight for it. Says the supporter … [Read more...] about Dedicated Palin Nuts Camp Out Overnight to See Her
Principals, Bus Driver Ignored Pleas for Help from High School Student Beaten with Metal Pipe for Being Gay
Jayron Martin, a 16-year-old student at Langham Creek High School near Houston, was attacked by a group of students on November 12 because he's … [Read more...] about Principals, Bus Driver Ignored Pleas for Help from High School Student Beaten with Metal Pipe for Being Gay
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #573
POKER FACES: A Lady Gaga, South Park, and Christopher Walken mash-up. BEYONCE: Crowd surfs in London. UCLA: Students in near riot over a 32% tuition … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #573
NY High Court Upholds Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages
A challenge to New York's recognition of same-sex marriages performed elsewhere has failed in a 4-3 ruling by the state's highest court, the … [Read more...] about NY High Court Upholds Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages
Two Key Senate Hearings Today
And Chai Feldblum (I posted about her yesterday) is having her hearing at the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Watch … [Read more...] about Two Key Senate Hearings Today
Nationwide Vigils Planned for Slain Gay Puerto Rican Teen as Officials Mull Application of Federal Hate Crimes Law
The AP catches up with the story of slain Puerto Rican gay teen Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado. Over the weekend the decapitated, dismembered, and … [Read more...] about Nationwide Vigils Planned for Slain Gay Puerto Rican Teen as Officials Mull Application of Federal Hate Crimes Law
Utah Homophobe Senator Chris Buttars Doesn’t Want Gays ‘Stuffin’ It Down His Throat All The Time’
The Mormon Church's endorsement of a Salt Lake City anti-discrimination ordinance that would protect gays and lesbians in matters of housing and … [Read more...] about Utah Homophobe Senator Chris Buttars Doesn’t Want Gays ‘Stuffin’ It Down His Throat All The Time’