In a new column in The Advocate, Michelangelo Signorile notes the divide between the grass roots and the Human Rights Campaign evidenced by action … [Read more...] about Signorile: Pressure Works
Archives for 2009
Activist Bears Sustain Boycott of Prop 8-Supporting Cinema Chain
A group of movie-going bears in San Francisco is keeping the boycott of Cinemark theaters alive:"Bears sat in the audience at Wednesday night’s … [Read more...] about Activist Bears Sustain Boycott of Prop 8-Supporting Cinema Chain
We Are All Straight
This clip has been all over Facebook this week. I was tempted to post it earlier but I was repelled by one dude who calls his friend … [Read more...] about We Are All Straight
Officials: 2010 Census Will ‘Divorce’ Married Gay Couples
The AP's Lisa Leff reports that officials at the 2010 Census are struggling to work out how to count married and unmarried same-sex couples … [Read more...] about Officials: 2010 Census Will ‘Divorce’ Married Gay Couples
Update on Maine: NOM Sues Over Reporting Requirements
The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) is suing Maine over its reporting requirements, the Bangor Daily News reports: "Earlier this … [Read more...] about Update on Maine: NOM Sues Over Reporting Requirements
AC360 Talks Hate Crimes with Corey Johnson and Dan Savage
Towleroad's political director Corey Johnson joined The Stranger's Dan Savage on Anderson Cooper's show to discuss passage of the hate … [Read more...] about AC360 Talks Hate Crimes with Corey Johnson and Dan Savage
Senate Approves Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act 68-29
UPDATEDThe Senate today passed a historic expansion of federal hate crimes statutes to include sexual orientation. The chamber voted to approve the … [Read more...] about Senate Approves Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act 68-29
News: Winnipeg, Brenda Dickson, Nepal, Sam Adams, Stephen Harper
Gambino mob hitman didn't mean to tell everyone he was gay: “'He didn’t want to make an announcement to the world,' said one person with … [Read more...] about News: Winnipeg, Brenda Dickson, Nepal, Sam Adams, Stephen Harper
Movies: Amelia Crashes, Dafoe Flashes, Pinchot Bashes
NATHANIEL ROGERS Nathaniel Rogers would live inside a movie theater but for the poor internet reception. He blogs daily at the Film Experience.YOUR … [Read more...] about Movies: Amelia Crashes, Dafoe Flashes, Pinchot Bashes
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #556
MISTAKEN IDENTITY: Contessa Brewer mistakes Jesse Jackson for Al Sharpton. KIM ZOLCIAK: The Halloween costume kit. WHAT IS THE LAUGH?: And Fox … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #556