Toronto Maple Leafs manager Brian Burke, whose gay son Brendan died in a car accident in February, is making good on his promise to be a gay rights … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Manager Brian Burke Helps Launch Website Against Anti-Gay Bullying
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DADT Repeal Efforts Continue Despite Military Objections
The optimistic news on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", from Kerry Eleveld at The Advocate: "Alex Nicholson, executive director of gay … [Read more...] about DADT Repeal Efforts Continue Despite Military Objections
IL Senate Candidate Alexi Giannoulias Blasts Opponent for Anti-Gay Platform, Launches Petition Drive for ‘DADT’ Repeal
Illinois Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Alexi Giannoulias will announce the launch of a petition drive urging immediate repeal of … [Read more...] about IL Senate Candidate Alexi Giannoulias Blasts Opponent for Anti-Gay Platform, Launches Petition Drive for ‘DADT’ Repeal
Watch: Rachel Maddow’s Commencement Speech at Smith College
Rachel Maddow delivered the commencement address at Smith College on Sunday where she received an honorary degree. Maddow talked about how personal … [Read more...] about Watch: Rachel Maddow’s Commencement Speech at Smith College
Watch: A Visit to the World’s Only Sloth Orphanage
Meet the sloths from Amphibian Avenger on Vimeo.The videographer writes: "I filmed this at the Aviaros del Caribe sloth sanctuary in Costa Rica - … [Read more...] about Watch: A Visit to the World’s Only Sloth Orphanage
Watch: ’60 Minutes’ Covers Gulf Oil Spill as Concerns Mount Over Scope, Threat to East Coast
Watch CBS News Videos OnlinePART 2:Watch CBS News Videos Online BP says a new oil siphon tube is collecting over one-fifth of the oil gushing out of … [Read more...] about Watch: ’60 Minutes’ Covers Gulf Oil Spill as Concerns Mount Over Scope, Threat to East Coast
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty Vetoes Gay Death Rights Bill
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty vetoed a bill on Saturday that would have given gays and lesbians the right to decide what to do with the body of … [Read more...] about Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty Vetoes Gay Death Rights Bill
Paper: George ‘Rentboy’ Rekers Once Tried to ‘Spank the Gay’ Out of Effeminate Boys
The Miami New Times this morning published an interesting look at some of George Rekers work with boys — not "rent boys", but … [Read more...] about Paper: George ‘Rentboy’ Rekers Once Tried to ‘Spank the Gay’ Out of Effeminate Boys
Watch: Laura Bush Talks Gay Marriage, ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
In an interview with Fox News Sunday, former First Lady Laura Bush reiterated the sentiments she expressed to Larry King on same-sex marriage (starts … [Read more...] about Watch: Laura Bush Talks Gay Marriage, ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Beginning June 3, Gay New York City Couples Can Celebrate Second Class Status with Pomp and Circumstance
Beginning on June 3, the New York City Clerk will begin offering "marriage-like ceremonies" to domestic partners who register there, the New … [Read more...] about Beginning June 3, Gay New York City Couples Can Celebrate Second Class Status with Pomp and Circumstance