Gay rights activist Franklin Kameny's Washington D.C. home was declared a historic landmark yesterday: "...not because of its gabled roof or … [Read more...] about Gay Activist Frank Kameny’s Home Declared Historic Landmark
Activism
NY Denies Gay Couples Marriage Licenses as Nationwide Demos Begin
Nationwide demonstrations surrounding Freedom to Marry week kicked off today as couples in New York staged protests following requests for marriage … [Read more...] about NY Denies Gay Couples Marriage Licenses as Nationwide Demos Begin
Marc Shaiman and Company Talk About Prop 8: The Musical
Marc Shaiman, Jack Black and John C. Reilly appeared on Countdown with Keith Olbermann to discuss the Prop 8: The Musical web sensation, how and why … [Read more...] about Marc Shaiman and Company Talk About Prop 8: The Musical
Echo Grows: Gay Orgs Must Adjust to New Realities of Activism, or Die
Voices are ringing out from all areas (liberal and conservative, some more critically than others) in the wake of the grassroots-organized protests … [Read more...] about Echo Grows: Gay Orgs Must Adjust to New Realities of Activism, or Die
Gus van Sant’s Milk Premieres in San Francisco
Sean Penn arrives to the Milk premiere at the Castro Theatre before a backdrop of "No on Prop 8" protestors. While Harvey Milk's story is political to … [Read more...] about Gus van Sant’s Milk Premieres in San Francisco
Elizabeth Dole Wants to Improve Jesse Helms’ AIDS Record Posthumously
Via Atomic Gay Wonk comes word that North Carolina GOP Senator Elizabeth Dole wants to change the name of an AIDS bill before the Senate, adding … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Dole Wants to Improve Jesse Helms’ AIDS Record Posthumously
Remembering Activism: Jesse Helms (Home) Wears a Condom
Almost 17 years ago, activists from ACT UP put a condom on Jesse Helms' house in Arlington, Virginia to draw attention to the late senator's vocal … [Read more...] about Remembering Activism: Jesse Helms (Home) Wears a Condom
Jiří Hromada is First Gay Senate Candidate in Czech Republic
On April 19, gay rights activist Jiří Hromada was nominated by the Czech Republic's Green Party as their candidate for the Senate, a nomination which … [Read more...] about Jiří Hromada is First Gay Senate Candidate in Czech Republic
TowleTech V.94
In this week's tech news, Jon Barrett looks at the newest application designed to facilitate online activism, a ship of sinking Mazdas, 3-D maps of … [Read more...] about TowleTech V.94
News: Dana Perino, Mexico City, Pedro Andrade, Hate Crimes Act
NYT nails Congress for failure to pass Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes act. White House spokeswoman Dana Perino admits she didn't know what the Cuban … [Read more...] about News: Dana Perino, Mexico City, Pedro Andrade, Hate Crimes Act