Austin is Texas' weirdest and most liberal city, so perhaps it's only fitting that Travis County's newly elected GOP chair is completely … [Read more...] about Man Who Believes George H.W. Bush Was ‘Homosexual Pedophile’ Elected GOP Chair in Texas
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NC Governor McCrory Says He’ll Legislate to Block LGBT Nondiscrimination Ordinances Statewide
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory promised to react immediately with state lawmakers if Charlotte passed an LGBT nondiscrimination measure and has … [Read more...] about NC Governor McCrory Says He’ll Legislate to Block LGBT Nondiscrimination Ordinances Statewide
Deadpool: Pansexual Antihero or Gay-Baiting Jokester?
Despite revelling in the fantastic, comic books have always had a difficult relationship with anything outside of the mainstream, especially in … [Read more...] about Deadpool: Pansexual Antihero or Gay-Baiting Jokester?
Gay Arkansas Teacher Fired After Stolen Sex Video Posted to School’s Website
A gay Arkansas school teacher has been fired after a private sex video he recorded with a male partner was hacked and posted onto his school's … [Read more...] about Gay Arkansas Teacher Fired After Stolen Sex Video Posted to School’s Website
Alexander Chee’s ‘The Queen of the Night’ — Book Review
Alexander Chee’s feverishly awaited, extravagantly entertaining second novel—his first since 2002’s acclaimed ‘Edinburgh’—begins with a proposal. … [Read more...] about Alexander Chee’s ‘The Queen of the Night’ — Book Review
Paul Lisicky Reads from His Intricate New Memoir ‘The Narrow Door’ – LISTEN
This week's TowleREAD selection comes from Paul Lisicky's new memoir The Narrow Door, which intertwines two long-term relationships - a best friend, … [Read more...] about Paul Lisicky Reads from His Intricate New Memoir ‘The Narrow Door’ – LISTEN
Utah Republican Plans Heinous Anti-Gay Adoption Bill in Response to Same-Sex Marriage
A Utah Republican lawmaker wants to roll back equality for same-sex couples by giving priority to their heterosexual counterparts when it comes to … [Read more...] about Utah Republican Plans Heinous Anti-Gay Adoption Bill in Response to Same-Sex Marriage
Nebraska Democrats Rip Into Anti-Gay Groups, ‘Bigoted’ Voters at Committee Hearing
Nebraska lawmakers who want to repeal the state's constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage had some harsh words for those who would … [Read more...] about Nebraska Democrats Rip Into Anti-Gay Groups, ‘Bigoted’ Voters at Committee Hearing
Garth Greenwell Reads from His Remarkable Debut Novel ‘What Belongs To You’ – LISTEN
As our literary critic, Garth Greenwell has reviewed more than 30 books for Towleroad. So you're probably familiar with his byline here. What you … [Read more...] about Garth Greenwell Reads from His Remarkable Debut Novel ‘What Belongs To You’ – LISTEN
Indiana Senator Introduces Gay Rights Bill That Leaves Out Transgender Protections
A Republican state senator in Indiana has introduced an LGBT civil rights bill that fails to offer any protections for transgender Hoosiers. The … [Read more...] about Indiana Senator Introduces Gay Rights Bill That Leaves Out Transgender Protections