JASON HAAS Jason Haas is a digital media consultant and LGBT equal rights advocate. In 1996, his landmark case — represented by the Gay and Lesbian … [Read more...] about Towleroad at Netroots Nation 2011 Conference
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Rick Santorum Says He Supports Federal Constitutional Amendment to Ban Same-Sex Marriage: Video
Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum tells John King that he supports a federal constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage: I support a … [Read more...] about Rick Santorum Says He Supports Federal Constitutional Amendment to Ban Same-Sex Marriage: Video
Gallup Poll: U.S. Adults Think 25 Percent of Americans are Gay
Wow: U.S. adults, on average, estimate that 25% of Americans are gay or lesbian. More specifically, over half of Americans (52%) estimate that at … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll: U.S. Adults Think 25 Percent of Americans are Gay
Watch: Former NY Governor Paterson Accepts Award at Largest Fundraiser Ever for Transgender Rights
Former New York Governor David Paterson was honored by the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund at its benefit on Monday.The Advocate … [Read more...] about Watch: Former NY Governor Paterson Accepts Award at Largest Fundraiser Ever for Transgender Rights
Safe Schools Chief Kevin Jennings Leaving White House Post
Kevin Jennings, head of the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools in the Education Department, is leaving in the summer to be the the new president and … [Read more...] about Safe Schools Chief Kevin Jennings Leaving White House Post
Hillary Clinton Releases Statement Marking ‘International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia’ (IDAHO)
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has released a statement to mark the … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton Releases Statement Marking ‘International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia’ (IDAHO)
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo: No Vote on Marriage Equality Unless Votes are There in Senate
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo won't risk a marriage equality vote unless the votes are there in the Senate, he told reporters today, following … [Read more...] about NY Governor Andrew Cuomo: No Vote on Marriage Equality Unless Votes are There in Senate
Middle School In Michigan Might Show Coming Out Video To Students
Saugatuck Middle School in Michigan is considering showing students in its sex education classes an LGBT video that focuses on issues such as … [Read more...] about Middle School In Michigan Might Show Coming Out Video To Students
Atlanta Braves Pitching Coach Roger McDowell Suspended, Fined For Anti-Gay Incident
Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell just received light disciplinary action from his employer. Major League Baseball has suspended him for … [Read more...] about Atlanta Braves Pitching Coach Roger McDowell Suspended, Fined For Anti-Gay Incident
HRC Confirms it Pressured King & Spalding’s Clients on DOMA Issue
UPDATED Greg Sargent at The Plum Line talks to HRC about claims by conservative bloggers that "the left engaged in an 'unprincipled … [Read more...] about HRC Confirms it Pressured King & Spalding’s Clients on DOMA Issue