Archives for 2009

Anti-Gay Birmingham Mayor Blames Racism for Bribery Conviction

Andy Towle October 29, 2009

Birmingham, Alabama Mayor Larry Langford, who in May 2008 refused to sign a Gay Pride proclamation, allow Pride banners on city property, or sign a … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Birmingham Mayor Blames Racism for Bribery Conviction

Andy Towle October 29, 2009

Kansas City chiefs running back Larry Johnson received a two-week suspension (which actually only amounts to a one-game suspension) for telling two … [Read more...] about Larry Johnson to Appeal One-Game Suspension for ‘Faggot’ Slur

Andy Towle October 29, 2009

And I thought extremist, irrational bigots were the elephant in the room. Silly me.From yesterday's hate group press conference at the Maine State … [Read more...] about Peter ‘Porno Pete’ LaBarbera at Maine Hate Group’s Press Conference: ‘Homosexuality is the Elephant in the Room’

Andy Towle October 28, 2009

Sarah Palin has gone on the attack following Levi Johnston's remarks on the Early Show that Palin jokes about her "retarded" baby and … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin Attacks CBS, Levi Johnston; Slams Him for Playgirl Deal

Andy Towle October 28, 2009

President Obama made remarks late today on the MatthewShepard & James Byrd, Jr. Hates Crimes Prevention Bill, which he signed into law earlier … [Read more...] about Watch: Obama Remarks on Passage of Hate Crimes Law

Andy Towle October 28, 2009

This morning I mentioned the anti-gay press conference today at the Maine State House alerting the public to the dangers of the homosexual agenda. … [Read more...] about Peter LaBarbera, Brian Camenker, and Paul Madore Hate Rally a Bust

Corey Johnson October 28, 2009

COREY JOHNSON I just left the signing of the Department of Defense Authorization bill, to which the the inclusive hate-crimes bill was attached. It … [Read more...] about Attorney General Eric Holder Praises Hate Crimes Law, Lacks Familiarity with Maine Marriage Equality Ballot Measure

Andy Towle October 28, 2009

GLAAD announces inaugural GLAAD Media Awards in Advertising. Top TV winner was Orbitz commercial featuring Human Rights Campaign logo. Lance Bass and … [Read more...] about News: Texas, Lance Bass, New Brunswick, Scholastic, Curry

Andy Towle October 28, 2009

After remarks on the Department of Defense authorization bill, President Barack Obama moments ago recognized Judy and Dennis Shepard and the family of … [Read more...] about Obama Signs Historic Federal LGBT Hate Crimes Legislation

Andy Towle October 28, 2009

In a piece in the Huffington Post, Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA) calls on Congress to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA): "Connecticut, … [Read more...] about Senator Arlen Specter: Repeal DOMA, Pass ENDA, Rescind DADT