The Church of Latter Day Saints this evening issued a statement at hearings on an ordinance that would extend housing and employment protections to … [Read more...] about Salt Lake City Council Passes LGBT Anti-Discrimination Ordinance Unanimously Following Surprise Endorsement from Mormon Church
Archives for 2009
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal to Be on Fiscal 2011 Defense Bill?
So says Barney Frank, reports the Washington Blade: "Frank said in an interview with the Blade that repealing the 1993 law barring gays from … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal to Be on Fiscal 2011 Defense Bill?
New York Marriage Equality: The Latest
Marriage equality didn't get a vote today, but it wasn't because supporters at the state house in Albany were quiet. As senators made their … [Read more...] about New York Marriage Equality: The Latest
Rhode Island Governor Won’t Even Give Rights to Dead Gays
If you're gay and you die in Rhode Island your domestic partner won't be able to make funeral arrangements for you because Governor Donald … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Governor Won’t Even Give Rights to Dead Gays
MUSIC NEWS: Robbie Williams, Tori Amos, Melanie Fiona, Susan Boyle, Britney Spears, Hot Chip, Bad Lieutenant, Miike Snow, Green Day
MODERN TONIC The editors of Modern Tonic present a weekly music update here on Towleroad. The rest of the week, they scan the pop culture landscape … [Read more...] about MUSIC NEWS: Robbie Williams, Tori Amos, Melanie Fiona, Susan Boyle, Britney Spears, Hot Chip, Bad Lieutenant, Miike Snow, Green Day
News: Brooklyn, Jim Carrey, Asteroid, Jodi Rell, Subway Drama
This is how an American soldier is made. Brooklyn's oldest gay bar, The Starlite Lounge, in danger of closing: "The Starlite Lounge has … [Read more...] about News: Brooklyn, Jim Carrey, Asteroid, Jodi Rell, Subway Drama
Watch: Lady Gaga’s Video for ‘Bad Romance’
Lady Gaga sets her latest video for "Bad Romance" in the icy hot walls of a Bath Haus, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about Watch: Lady Gaga’s Video for ‘Bad Romance’
Update from Albany on the New York Marriage Equality Vote
UPDATED Josh Meltzer, Communications Director at the Empire State Pride Agenda, will be updating Towleroad periodically over the next day or so from … [Read more...] about Update from Albany on the New York Marriage Equality Vote
Alabama High School Forbids Lesbian Couple from Attending Prom
The ACLU has intervened in the case of a lesbian high school student in Alabama whose principal has forbid her from attending prom with her … [Read more...] about Alabama High School Forbids Lesbian Couple from Attending Prom
‘Beard Clubs’ Now Forming at High Schools
The facial hair trend is getting extracurricular recognition at Olentangy Liberty High School in Ohio: "A dozen students have joined, they … [Read more...] about ‘Beard Clubs’ Now Forming at High Schools