(photo by dan savage) Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn has raised the ire of Russian Consul General after photos surfaced of McGinn holding a "Stop … [Read more...] about Seattle Mayor Holding ‘Stop Putin’ Sign Upsets Russian Consul General
Archives for September 2013
Gay Juror Gets Tossed for Being Gay: What It Means for Gay Rights
By ARI EZRA WALDMANYesterday, we reported on an antitrust case that took an odd turn. The case may not initially strike us as the stuff of … [Read more...] about Gay Juror Gets Tossed for Being Gay: What It Means for Gay Rights
Gay Juror Gets Tossed for Being Gay: What It Means for Gay Rights
By ARI EZRA WALDMANYesterday, we reported on an antitrust case that took an odd turn. The case may not initially strike us as the stuff of … [Read more...] about Gay Juror Gets Tossed for Being Gay: What It Means for Gay Rights
Pope Francis on Gays: The Church Cannot ‘Interfere Spiritually in the Life of a Person’
Pope Francis has given a wide-ranging interview to America magazine in which he gives his most extensive remarks to date on the role of the church … [Read more...] about Pope Francis on Gays: The Church Cannot ‘Interfere Spiritually in the Life of a Person’
Clint Eastwood’s Son Scott Digs Being Shirtless on Instagram: PHOTOS
Clint Eastwood's 27-year-old aspiring actor, model, and surfer son Scott made a splash this week with a photo spread in Town & Country … [Read more...] about Clint Eastwood’s Son Scott Digs Being Shirtless on Instagram: PHOTOS
Labor Department: Gay Married Couples Can Now Participate in Pension Benefits
Gay workers can now participate with their spouses in employee health care and pension benefits even if same-sex marriage is not recognized in their … [Read more...] about Labor Department: Gay Married Couples Can Now Participate in Pension Benefits
This Couple’s Heartbreaking Story is Why Illinois Can’t Wait for Marriage Equality: VIDEO
Illinois Unites for Marriage shares the story of Robert and Steven, a Chicago couple who had hoped to marry in their home state of Illinois before … [Read more...] about This Couple’s Heartbreaking Story is Why Illinois Can’t Wait for Marriage Equality: VIDEO
NYC Gay Basher Appears in Court, Faces Up to 4 Years in Prison: VIDEO
Alfonso Lanier, charged with an attack on Michael Felenchak and his partner Peter Notman in NYC's Chelsea neighborhood in August appeared in court … [Read more...] about NYC Gay Basher Appears in Court, Faces Up to 4 Years in Prison: VIDEO
California Mayor Removed from Office for Issuing LGBT Pride Declaration in June: VIDEO
This week Porterville, California mayor Virginia Gurrola was removed from office by a homophobic and vindictive City Council angry that she had dared … [Read more...] about California Mayor Removed from Office for Issuing LGBT Pride Declaration in June: VIDEO
Julie Chen Tells ‘Big Brother’ Houseguests They Made National Headlines for Racist and Anti-Gay Slurs: VIDEO
On last night's finale, the Big Brother houseguests were finally told by host Julie Chen that their racist and homophobic slurs on the show made … [Read more...] about Julie Chen Tells ‘Big Brother’ Houseguests They Made National Headlines for Racist and Anti-Gay Slurs: VIDEO