The Courage Campaign and Lambda Legal both released statements yesterday afternoon announcing that they were redirecting efforts toward 2012 as a … [Read more...] about Courage Campaign and Lambda Legal Redirect Prop 8 Repeal Efforts to 2012
Education
Ian McKellen Wants ‘the Only Gay in the Village’ to Tone It Down
In a talk to students at Sudbury Upper School in the UK, actor Ian McKellen expressed his dissatisfaction with flamboyant portrayals of gay men, and … [Read more...] about Ian McKellen Wants ‘the Only Gay in the Village’ to Tone It Down
Two Key Senate Hearings Today
And Chai Feldblum (I posted about her yesterday) is having her hearing at the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Watch … [Read more...] about Two Key Senate Hearings Today
Trans/Queer Anarchist Group Bash Back Takes Credit for Vandalism of Gay Soldier Billboard in Memphis
The radical trans/queer anarchist group Bash Back, which was profiled in September's Details magazine, has taken credit for vandalizing the … [Read more...] about Trans/Queer Anarchist Group Bash Back Takes Credit for Vandalism of Gay Soldier Billboard in Memphis
Showdown in Fort Worth as Task Force LGBT Recommendations Come Up for Vote; Rally Planned
A rally is planned for 5pm this evening outside Fort Worth City Hall as recommendations by a Diversity Task Force undertaken after the Rainbow Lounge … [Read more...] about Showdown in Fort Worth as Task Force LGBT Recommendations Come Up for Vote; Rally Planned
Watch: Hearings on Inclusive ENDA Underway at Senate Panel
The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee began holding hearings on a fully-inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act this morning at 10 … [Read more...] about Watch: Hearings on Inclusive ENDA Underway at Senate Panel
Effort to Repeal Oregon Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Kicks Off
There's movement in Oregon to repeal the state's ban on same-sex marriage, the AP reports: "Gay rights backers kicked off a voter … [Read more...] about Effort to Repeal Oregon Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Kicks Off
News: A-Rod, Ballot Measures, Rio, The Universe, Cubs, Uganda
NYT: Six tests for equality and fairness. "Three jurisdictions — New York, New Jersey and the District of Columbia — seem tantalizingly close to … [Read more...] about News: A-Rod, Ballot Measures, Rio, The Universe, Cubs, Uganda
Last-Minute Attacks in Maine as Final Marriage Polling is Released
Note: Political director Corey Johnson and I will be live-blogging election results tomorrow evening here on the site. Please join us. Protect … [Read more...] about Last-Minute Attacks in Maine as Final Marriage Polling is Released
Kenya to Conduct Gay Census in Attempt to Fight AIDS
The government of Kenya will attempt to count the number of gays in the country in an attempt to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS: "Nicholas Muraguri, … [Read more...] about Kenya to Conduct Gay Census in Attempt to Fight AIDS