The United States has denied visas to people fleeing Chechnya to avoid concentration camps where gay men have been tortured and in some cases … [Read more...] about Gay Men Fleeing Torture in Chechnya Denied U.S. Visas: VIDEO
New Music: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Waxahatchee, Thurston Moore
This week in New Music: synth legends Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark return with what promises to be classic 13th album, The Pains of Being Pure at … [Read more...] about New Music: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Waxahatchee, Thurston Moore
Events to Honor Rainbow Flag Creator Gilbert Baker Planned for Both Coasts in June
Friends and family will hold a rally in New York on June 14th in memory of Gilbert Baker, the creator of the Rainbow Flag. LGBT activist and artist … [Read more...] about Events to Honor Rainbow Flag Creator Gilbert Baker Planned for Both Coasts in June
Nuclear Scientist and Newly-Crowned Miss USA Says Healthcare is a Privilege, Not a Right: VIDEO
The newly-crowned Miss USA has caused a social media hullabaloo by claiming that affordable healthcare is a privilege, not a right. Kara … [Read more...] about Nuclear Scientist and Newly-Crowned Miss USA Says Healthcare is a Privilege, Not a Right: VIDEO
Texas Men Used Grindr to Target Gay Men in Four Home Invasions: VIDEO
Four Texas men have been indicted on federal hate crime and conspiracy charges for targeting gay men using Grindr. A grand jury returned an … [Read more...] about Texas Men Used Grindr to Target Gay Men in Four Home Invasions: VIDEO
Canada Launches 150th Anniversary Stamp Celebrating Marriage Equality: VIDEO
Canada Post has issued a new stamp celebrating same-sex marriage. As part of Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations, the agency unveiled the stamp on … [Read more...] about Canada Launches 150th Anniversary Stamp Celebrating Marriage Equality: VIDEO
Missouri Lawmaker Says Being Gay and ‘Being a Human Being’ Are Different: VIDEO
Missouri state representative Rick Brattin has said that there is a distinction between being gay and being human. Brattin made his statement on … [Read more...] about Missouri Lawmaker Says Being Gay and ‘Being a Human Being’ Are Different: VIDEO
Chechnya: Gay Rights Activists Arrested in Moscow For Delivering Petition – VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D34hVH3qvzQ Five gay rights activists have been detained in Moscow while trying to deliver a petition demanding an … [Read more...] about Chechnya: Gay Rights Activists Arrested in Moscow For Delivering Petition – VIDEO
New Music: Perfume Genius, Sylvan Esso, Slowdive, Erasure
This week in New Music: As Perfume Genius (above) Mike Hadreas exorcises some serious demons on No Shape, Sylvan Esso go all-out pop on What Now, … [Read more...] about New Music: Perfume Genius, Sylvan Esso, Slowdive, Erasure
Russian LGBT Network Has Evacuated 40 Gay Men from Chechnya
An anonymous spokesperson has revealed details of efforts by the Russian LGBT Network to evacuate gay men from Chechnya. In April, Russian … [Read more...] about Russian LGBT Network Has Evacuated 40 Gay Men from Chechnya