Actor Sean Penn gave a speech at San Francisco State University regarding his endorsement of Dennis Kucinich for President. During the speech, Leigh … [Read more...] about Sean Penn Speech Protester: Stop Supporting America’s Enemies
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Pat and Lynn Mulder Take Spotlight to Fight Hate Crimes
Last week I posted a question for the upcoming Republican YouTube debate (below) submitted by Lynn and Pat Mulder, the parents of Ryan Keith Skipper, … [Read more...] about Pat and Lynn Mulder Take Spotlight to Fight Hate Crimes
News: Norway, Spice Girls, Talan Torriero, Gregg Araki, Taipei
University of Virginia attempts to deal with anti-gay football chant: "After a Cavalier touchdown, the marching band strikes up what, to an outsider, … [Read more...] about News: Norway, Spice Girls, Talan Torriero, Gregg Araki, Taipei
Argentina’s Los Dogos Win Gay World Cup of Football
Our Towleroad correspondent in Buenos Aires, Dan Fastenberg, sent us these shots of Argentinian club Los Dogos, following their win of the gay … [Read more...] about Argentina’s Los Dogos Win Gay World Cup of Football
Frank Kameny Gay Rights Items Join ‘Treasures of American History’
Several artifacts from pioneering gay activist Frank Kameny's collection have gone on display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum (a … [Read more...] about Frank Kameny Gay Rights Items Join ‘Treasures of American History’
Ian McKellen Creates Video Message to Gays in Singapore
Indignation, Singapore's LGBT Pride festival, has begun (not without controversy, as noted below) and has received words of support (above) from Sir … [Read more...] about Ian McKellen Creates Video Message to Gays in Singapore
Ian McKellen Takes Activism, with Theatre, to Singapore
Ian McKellen, visiting Singapore with the Royal Shakespeare Company's world tour of Shakespeare's "King Lear" and Chekhov's "The Seagull", told a … [Read more...] about Ian McKellen Takes Activism, with Theatre, to Singapore
NY Public Library Acquires Barbara Gittings Archives
The New York Public Library has acquired a set of important gay rights documents from the estate of the late Barbara Gittings and her partner Kay … [Read more...] about NY Public Library Acquires Barbara Gittings Archives
Peter Tatchell on Activism and Outing
Peter Tatchell, the UK's most well-known activist for human and gay rights and the co-founder of UK group OutRage!, talks to the Guardian about what … [Read more...] about Peter Tatchell on Activism and Outing
Padua, Italy Allows Same-Sex Couples to Register as Families
Padua, Italy's city council voted Monday night to allow same-sex couples to have their partnerships legally recognized as "a family founded on bonds … [Read more...] about Padua, Italy Allows Same-Sex Couples to Register as Families