BY ARI EZRA WALDMANOn Tuesday night, I had the honor of speaking at the LGBT Community Center NYC. Along with a number of lions of gay … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality, Law, and Politics: The Battles in Maryland, Minnesota, Washington, and Maine
Archives for October 2012
‘Pro-Family’ Extremists: Astronaut Sally Ride May Have Paid Price for Being Gay by Dying Early
This seems to have been written shortly after her death but Right Wing Watch recently brought it to light. The Family Research Institute speculates a … [Read more...] about ‘Pro-Family’ Extremists: Astronaut Sally Ride May Have Paid Price for Being Gay by Dying Early
‘The Onion’ Takes on the TED Conference: VIDEO
The Onion is set to take on the intellectual, creative think tank TED with its own set of "Onion Talks".Here's a preview, AFTER THE … [Read more...] about ‘The Onion’ Takes on the TED Conference: VIDEO
If You are HIV-Positive and Have Had Intimate Contact with a Stranger Since September 1, NYC Recommends Meningitis Vaccine
The NYC Health Department issued guidelines last week recommending meningococcal vaccination for the following persons: "Men who are HIV-infected … [Read more...] about If You are HIV-Positive and Have Had Intimate Contact with a Stranger Since September 1, NYC Recommends Meningitis Vaccine
Dan Savage Offers Coming Out Advice: LISTEN
Dan Savage offers some advice for kids coming out on National Coming Out Day (and in general) to MTV News:"Coming out is not the solution to your … [Read more...] about Dan Savage Offers Coming Out Advice: LISTEN
Obama Campaign Highlights Lies of Paul Ryan in Pre-Debate Ad: VIDEO
Tonight is the debate between VP Joe Biden and Romney running mate Paul Ryan. This morning, the Obama campaign released a video highlighting the … [Read more...] about Obama Campaign Highlights Lies of Paul Ryan in Pre-Debate Ad: VIDEO
Rachel Maddow Talks to Ellen About Presidential Race, Gay Marriage, Jersey Shore, and Prince Harry: VIDEO
Rachel Maddow stopped by Ellen yesterday to talk about the presidential race, the debates, and the popular opinion shift on same-sex marriage and the … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Talks to Ellen About Presidential Race, Gay Marriage, Jersey Shore, and Prince Harry: VIDEO
Anoka Halloween Parade’s Excuse to Exclude Gay Youth Group Doesn’t Add Up
On Tuesday I reported that Justin's Gift, an LGBTQ youth group in Anoka, Minnesota named for deceased bullying victim Justin Aaberg, had its … [Read more...] about Anoka Halloween Parade’s Excuse to Exclude Gay Youth Group Doesn’t Add Up
Matt Bomer to Play a ‘Sexy Ex-Boyfriend’ on ‘The New Normal’
Matt Bomer, who played Blaine's brother Cooper Anderson, in a recent Glee episode, is making his way to another Ryan Murphy show. He'll play … [Read more...] about Matt Bomer to Play a ‘Sexy Ex-Boyfriend’ on ‘The New Normal’
Gallaudet University Places Diversity Provost on Leave for Signing Petition to Put Marriage Equality on Ballot
An administrator at Gallaudet University has been placed on paid leave after it was revealed that she had signed a petition to put Maryland's … [Read more...] about Gallaudet University Places Diversity Provost on Leave for Signing Petition to Put Marriage Equality on Ballot