President Obama called NBA center Jason Collins today after news broke that the pro basketball player had come out of the closet, the AP … [Read more...] about President Obama Called Jason Collins, Praised Him for Courage
Archives for April 2013
Bill Clinton Praises Jason Collins’ Coming Out: ‘The Straightforward Statement of a Good Man’
Former President Bill Clinton released this statement today reacting to NBA center Jason Collins coming out of the closet: I have known Jason Collins … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton Praises Jason Collins’ Coming Out: ‘The Straightforward Statement of a Good Man’
Larry Kramer to Receive Special Tony Award
Playwright, author, and longtime activist Larry Kramer will receive the Isabelle Stevenson Award this year, the WSJ reports. The award is "a … [Read more...] about Larry Kramer to Receive Special Tony Award
Boston Pride Parade Organizers to Jason Collins: We Want You to be Grand Marshal
Boston Pride has formally invited NBA player Jason Collins to lead its Pride parade: “Boston Pride has formally invited Jason Collins to be a Marshal … [Read more...] about Boston Pride Parade Organizers to Jason Collins: We Want You to be Grand Marshal
ESPN Sportscaster Chris Broussard Says Jason Collins is ‘Living in Unrepentant Sin’ – VIDEO
ESPN sportscaster Chris Broussard had a few things to say about NBA player Jason Collins, who became the first out gay male player in pro sports … [Read more...] about ESPN Sportscaster Chris Broussard Says Jason Collins is ‘Living in Unrepentant Sin’ – VIDEO
News: Jason Collins, Jet, Selfie, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ricin, China
60th anniversary of the federal government's gay purge. Nate Silver looks at Jason Collins' odds of being signed and playing next … [Read more...] about News: Jason Collins, Jet, Selfie, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ricin, China
Interview: Yen Tan on His New Film ‘Pit Stop’, Gay Panic, and Realistic Sex Scenes
Marcus DeAnda and Bill Heck star in the new gay drama "Pit Stop"BY NATHANIEL ROGERS With Outfest and other LGBT film festivals right … [Read more...] about Interview: Yen Tan on His New Film ‘Pit Stop’, Gay Panic, and Realistic Sex Scenes
White House Praises Jason Collins for ‘Courage’ in Coming Out: VIDEO
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney was asked if Obama had any remarks about NBA player Jason Collins' decision to come out of the closet. … [Read more...] about White House Praises Jason Collins for ‘Courage’ in Coming Out: VIDEO
Mika’s Video for ‘Popular’ is Here: WATCH
Ariana Grande and Mika plot to rid a school of its bullies in "Popular Song", which is a remake of "Popular" from the Broadway … [Read more...] about Mika’s Video for ‘Popular’ is Here: WATCH
Northern Ireland’s Assembly Rejects Marriage Equality Bill
Northern Ireland's Assembly rejected a marriage equality bill this afternoon, the Belfast Telegraph reports: Unionists voted down a motion at … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland’s Assembly Rejects Marriage Equality Bill