This week, Rolling Stone presents a cover story on tireless polymath James Franco, and the magazine gets into his obsession with gay culture. The … [Read more...] about James Franco Explains Why He’s So Drawn to Gay Culture
Rams Drafted Michael Sam in NFL Deal to Avoid HBO Show ‘Hard Knocks’: REPORT
According to NFL journalist Howard Balzer, the Rams drafted Michael Sam in 2014 in a deal with the NFL to stay off the HBO show Hard Knocks. At the … [Read more...] about Rams Drafted Michael Sam in NFL Deal to Avoid HBO Show ‘Hard Knocks’: REPORT
Time Warner and Weinstein Co. Tell Georgia Governor: Veto Anti-Gay ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill
The groundswell of anger at Georgia's anti-gay "religious freedom" bill is growing. Time Warner and The Weinstein Company are now weighing in … [Read more...] about Time Warner and Weinstein Co. Tell Georgia Governor: Veto Anti-Gay ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill
Entertainment Moguls, Actors, Writers Threaten Georgia with Boycott Over Anti-Gay Law
Following yesterday's announcement by Disney and Marvel that they plan to take business out of Georgia should Governor Nathan Deal sign an anti-gay … [Read more...] about Entertainment Moguls, Actors, Writers Threaten Georgia with Boycott Over Anti-Gay Law
Jim Downs Reexamines Gay Culture, History, and Sex in the 1970s in ‘Stand By Me’
This week's TowleREAD selection comes from author and historian Jim Downs, whose new book Stand By Me: The Forgotten History of Gay Liberation, … [Read more...] about Jim Downs Reexamines Gay Culture, History, and Sex in the 1970s in ‘Stand By Me’
Traditional Marriage Champion Alabama Gov. Bentley Recorded Coming On to Aide: LISTEN
Anti-gay Alabama Governor and traditional marriage champion Robert Bentley was caught on tape talking to an aide about putting his hands on her … [Read more...] about Traditional Marriage Champion Alabama Gov. Bentley Recorded Coming On to Aide: LISTEN
NC Governor Pat McCrory Signs Bill Banning ALL LGBT Rights Ordinances Statewide
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory has signed a bill passed by Republicans in a special session of the legislature today banning all local LGBT … [Read more...] about NC Governor Pat McCrory Signs Bill Banning ALL LGBT Rights Ordinances Statewide
NC Gov. Pat McCrory to Sign Bill TONIGHT Banning All Local LGBT Rights Ordinances
UPDATE: McCrory has SIGNED the bill into law. North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory's office will sign a bill tonight that will ban all local LGBT … [Read more...] about NC Gov. Pat McCrory to Sign Bill TONIGHT Banning All Local LGBT Rights Ordinances
Governor Cuomo Sets Up NYC Gay Bar Julius for National Historic Recognition
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo today recommended the addition of 19 properties, resources and districts to the State and National Registers of … [Read more...] about Governor Cuomo Sets Up NYC Gay Bar Julius for National Historic Recognition
North Carolina Senate Votes 32-0 to Ban All Local LGBT Rights Ordinances
The North Carolina Senate voted 32-0 (all Republicans), to pass a bill approved by the House earlier today which bans all cities in the state from … [Read more...] about North Carolina Senate Votes 32-0 to Ban All Local LGBT Rights Ordinances