JASON HAAS Jason Haas is a digital media consultant and LGBT equal rights advocate. In 1996, his landmark case — represented by the Gay and Lesbian … [Read more...] about Towleroad at Netroots Nation 2011 Conference
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Lesbian Mom Says She Watched Starbucks Supervisor Fire Man for Being Gay
A lesbian mom says she witnessed a shocking display of homophobia by a Long Island Starbucks supervisor in which an employee was publicly humiliated … [Read more...] about Lesbian Mom Says She Watched Starbucks Supervisor Fire Man for Being Gay
Meal of the Day
If you were a lioness trapped behind the thick glass walls of a zoo, you'd probably want some decent food, entertainment, and freedom too.Watch, … [Read more...] about Meal of the Day
Gay Republican Fred Karger Talks to Rachel Maddow About Mitt Romney’s Voter Fraud: VIDEO
Gay Republican presidential hopeful Fred Karger talks to Rachel Maddow about Mitt Romney's voter fraud, when he claimed to be living in … [Read more...] about Gay Republican Fred Karger Talks to Rachel Maddow About Mitt Romney’s Voter Fraud: VIDEO
Prop 8 Proponents Vow to Appeal Ruling Denying Motion to Dismiss Over Judge’s Sexuality
ARI EZRA WALDMAN Ari Ezra Waldman is a 2002 graduate of Harvard College and a 2005 graduate of Harvard Law School. After … [Read more...] about Prop 8 Proponents Vow to Appeal Ruling Denying Motion to Dismiss Over Judge’s Sexuality
Watch: AC360 Follows Up on The ‘Sissy Boy’ Experiment
In a follow-up to last week's series on reparative gay therapy and Dr. George Alan Rekers' "sissy boy" experiments, Anderson Cooper … [Read more...] about Watch: AC360 Follows Up on The ‘Sissy Boy’ Experiment
Ben Cohen Bears Up the Cover of ‘Gay Times’
Rugby star, anti-bullying champion and straight ally Ben Cohen accessorized sparingly for the cover of July's Gay Times magazine. … [Read more...] about Ben Cohen Bears Up the Cover of ‘Gay Times’
Pat Robertson: Hollywood Forcing Straight Actors to Play Gay Roles
On the 700 Club, Pat Robertson speaks to conservative writer Ben Shapiro about his new book, which accuses gays of "brainwashing Hollywood," … [Read more...] about Pat Robertson: Hollywood Forcing Straight Actors to Play Gay Roles
MUSIC NEWS: Junior Boys, Bob Mould, Patrick Wolf, Beyoncé, Active Child, Tom Stephan, Bright Light Bright Light, Nicola Roberts
NORMAN BRANNON Norman Brannon is a pop critic, musician, and author based in New York City. He presents a weekly music update here on Towleroad and … [Read more...] about MUSIC NEWS: Junior Boys, Bob Mould, Patrick Wolf, Beyoncé, Active Child, Tom Stephan, Bright Light Bright Light, Nicola Roberts
Second NY GOP Senator Comes Out in Support of Marriage Equality
New York Republican Senator Roy McDonald has said he will vote "yes" on a marriage equality bill submitted by Governor Andrew Cuomo earlier … [Read more...] about Second NY GOP Senator Comes Out in Support of Marriage Equality