Education

Tennessee School Allows Students to Wear Gay-Supportive T-Shirts Following Assault of Student by Principal

Andy Towle October 20, 2011

Earlier this month I posted about the harassment and assault of Chris Sigler by his principal at Sequoyah High School over the fact that Sigler was … [Read more...] about Tennessee School Allows Students to Wear Gay-Supportive T-Shirts Following Assault of Student by Principal

This is a proud day for anti-gay activist Scott Lively, because despite the best efforts of the "lavender Marxists" (that's us, … [Read more...] about Scott Lively, Activist With Links To Uganda Anti-Gay Violence, Receives “American Truth Teller” Award

Andy Towle October 12, 2011

For $4,000, you can be you for Halloween. Bank of America to reimburse gay employees for tax inequalities. Auction piece set to break record for Roy … [Read more...] about News: Roy Lichtenstein, Steel Magnolias, God, Venus, Google+

Andy Towle October 12, 2011

The Pinellas County School Board has decided to cut a "character building" program sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America over the … [Read more...] about Florida School District Cuts Ties with Boy Scouts Education Program Over Anti-Gay Discrimination

Andy Towle October 11, 2011

In an email blast today, the group working to repeal California's recently-passed Fair Education Act (aka the LGBT History Bill) which mandates … [Read more...] about Group Working to Repeal California’s LGBT History Bill Says ‘It is Doubtful’ They Will Get Enough Signatures

Andy Towle October 5, 2011

A number of high-profile college athletes in Hawaii are taking part in a eries of anti-bullying PSAs that will air in the coming months, the Hawaii … [Read more...] about College Athletes Star in New New Anti-Bullying Campaign in Hawaii: VIDEO

Andy Towle October 3, 2011

Language on UK passports is being updated to accommodate same-sex couples, the BBC reports: New forms including "parent one" and … [Read more...] about UK Passports Update ‘Mother’ and ‘Father’ Language to Accommodate Gay Parents

Penn Bullock September 17, 2011

Two gay men, Todd and Mark Wathen, wanted to hold their civil union ceremony in a bed-and-breakfast in Illinois. Their wish was denied, twice, … [Read more...] about Bed-and-Breakfasts Refuse to Host Gay Civil Union, Sparking Lawsuit

Andy Towle September 14, 2011

Play about Prop 8 trial readies for Broadway debut. AP POLL steady: 53 percent support same-sex marriage while 44 oppose. SLDN: Guidance for service … [Read more...] about News: Eel, NYC Gay Romance, Tammy Baldwin, DADT Celebrations

Andy Towle September 13, 2011

A new message from the Courage Campaign:The same crowd who passed Prop 8 are getting desperate. Now, they want to put a question on the ballot here … [Read more...] about Call for Action on FAIR Education Act from the Courage Campaign: VIDEO