Boy George to perform greatest hits in Cannes. Gay couple celebrates 54th anniversary. Video: 105-year-old attributes long life to love of bacon. CNN … [Read more...] about News: Boy George, Tel Aviv, The Abbey, Nintendo, David Bowie
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Towleroad Talking Points: Family Research Council’s Hatecast
BY SAM GREISMAN A look back at today's top stories WINGNUTTERY Over the weekend the Family Research Council held a webcast event entitled … [Read more...] about Towleroad Talking Points: Family Research Council’s Hatecast
Marriage Equality Ally Chris Kluwe Cut by Minnesota Vikings
As Chris Kluwe forecast after they drafted UCLA punter Jeff Locke in the fifth round last week, the Minnesota Vikings have released him. The Star … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Ally Chris Kluwe Cut by Minnesota Vikings
Is Minnesota Viking and LGBT Ally Chris Kluwe Being Pushed Out for a Punter with Fewer ‘Distractions’?
Steve mentioned this briefly yesterday. On Saturday, the Minnesota Vikings drafted UCLA punter Jeff Locke in the fifth round, a move that Chris Kluwe … [Read more...] about Is Minnesota Viking and LGBT Ally Chris Kluwe Being Pushed Out for a Punter with Fewer ‘Distractions’?
The Boy Scouts Made It Worse
By ARI EZRA WALDMANThe headline, "Boy Scouts Move to Allow Gay Members," read with such promise. Including gays in the Boy Scouts has … [Read more...] about The Boy Scouts Made It Worse
Michelle Shocked Backpedals on Anti-Gay Remarks in Statement, Says She Was ‘Misinterpreted’: READ IT
Singer Michelle Shocked has issued a lengthy apology (in two parts), backpedaling on her anti-gay remarks at a Sunday night concert, which caused 10 … [Read more...] about Michelle Shocked Backpedals on Anti-Gay Remarks in Statement, Says She Was ‘Misinterpreted’: READ IT
Former Rugby Player Nick Youngquest Graces Gay Mag’s Cover: PHOTO
Growing increasingly loud about his support for marriage equality, former Australian rugby player Nick Youngquest shows it off on the cover of gay … [Read more...] about Former Rugby Player Nick Youngquest Graces Gay Mag’s Cover: PHOTO
POLL: Indiana Voters Reject Anti-Gay Constitutional Amendment
As Indiana Republicans say they'll move forward with plans to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage, a new poll shows that a majority of Indiana … [Read more...] about POLL: Indiana Voters Reject Anti-Gay Constitutional Amendment
Gay ‘Baker v. Nelson’ Couple, Denied Marriage License in Minnesota in 1970, Still Together Today
The AP profiles Mike McConnell, left, and Jack Baker, who tried to obtain a Hennepin County marriage license in Minneapolis in May 1970, and … [Read more...] about Gay ‘Baker v. Nelson’ Couple, Denied Marriage License in Minnesota in 1970, Still Together Today
Barney Frank: Liberals Needs To ‘Empower’ Themselves
Rep. Barney Frank is still mulling his options as he looks toward retirement. Though there's nothing set as of yet, Frank told WBUR reporter Bob Oakes … [Read more...] about Barney Frank: Liberals Needs To ‘Empower’ Themselves