Just over one year ago, Mecklenburg County (in North Carolina) Commissioner Bill James caused some conflict when he referred to a colleague's dead … [Read more...] about Mecklenburg County Commissioner Reacts To DADT Repeal, Emails Colleagues: ‘Homosexuals Are Sexual Predators’
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Peace on Earth, Equal Rights for All
Thanks to all the readers that have made it the best year ever for Towleroad. Michael Goff and I, and our regular contributors Steve Pep, Nathaniel … [Read more...] about Peace on Earth, Equal Rights for All
News: Kamala Harris, Serbia, Jason Mraz, Prancer, Chicago
WaPo: Activists press Obama to push for marriage equality. Kamala Harris: The Democrats' anti-Palin. Watch: Holiday, erm, greetings from … [Read more...] about News: Kamala Harris, Serbia, Jason Mraz, Prancer, Chicago
As Military Prepares Rules on ‘DADT’ Repeal, Advocates Recommend Service Members Stay Closeted
The military is set to draft regulations concerning implementation of repeal of the "DADT" policy, the AP reports: "The rule changes … [Read more...] about As Military Prepares Rules on ‘DADT’ Repeal, Advocates Recommend Service Members Stay Closeted
Hundreds March in NYC Against National Portrait Gallery Censorship of Gay-Themed Art Show
Several hundred people marched in protest of the National Portrait Gallery in D.C.'s decision to censor a video work by the late artist David … [Read more...] about Hundreds March in NYC Against National Portrait Gallery Censorship of Gay-Themed Art Show
Dan Choi Hospitalized
Pam Spaulding reports that Dan Choi has been hospitalized and has sought help from mental health practitioners at a Veterans Administration … [Read more...] about Dan Choi Hospitalized
GMHC, GLAAD Want Graphic HIV-Prevention Ad Pulled
(warning: graphic) Over the weekend, Steve posted about a graphic HIV ad from the New York City Health Department which warns of dementia, anal … [Read more...] about GMHC, GLAAD Want Graphic HIV-Prevention Ad Pulled
Doctors Say Stem Cell Treatment Eradicates HIV in Berlin Patient
Timothy Brown, a US expat living in Berlin, is said to have been cured of HIV infection via genetically-engineered stem cells, according to reports … [Read more...] about Doctors Say Stem Cell Treatment Eradicates HIV in Berlin Patient
Warhol Foundation Threatens to Pull Funding from Smithsonian Unless it Restores Censored Wojnarowicz Video
The Warhol Foundation today threatened to stop funding exhibits at the Smithsonian unless it restores the David Wojnarowicz video piece "A Fire … [Read more...] about Warhol Foundation Threatens to Pull Funding from Smithsonian Unless it Restores Censored Wojnarowicz Video
Vandal Destroys LGBT Book Section of Harvard Library with Urine
A vandal targeting the LGBT book section of Harvard's Lamont Library soaked dozens of books in urine in late November, the Harvard Crimson … [Read more...] about Vandal Destroys LGBT Book Section of Harvard Library with Urine