This is amusing, if not disgusting: "Madonna has embarked on a January salmon 'retox' regime to 'knock 12 years off her appearance'. The 50-year-old … [Read more...] about Report: Madonna Going on Salmon ‘Retox’
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Nine Men Jailed for Eight Years for Homosexuality in Senegal
A disgusting sentence in Senegal: "Nine men, including a prominent activist, have been convicted of homosexual acts and sentenced to eight years in … [Read more...] about Nine Men Jailed for Eight Years for Homosexuality in Senegal
SF Supervisor Bevan Dufty Introduces Resolution Condemning Vandalism of Holy Redeemer Church
Yesterday, San Francisco Supervisor Bevan Dufty introduced a resolution at the Board of Supervisors meeting condemning the recent vandalism at the … [Read more...] about SF Supervisor Bevan Dufty Introduces Resolution Condemning Vandalism of Holy Redeemer Church
Rick Warren’s Anti-Gay, Anti-Condom AIDS Work in Africa Exposed
It's not pretty. In a must-read piece in The Daily Beast, Max Blumenthal notes that, "[Rick] Warren’s defense against charges of intolerance … [Read more...] about Rick Warren’s Anti-Gay, Anti-Condom AIDS Work in Africa Exposed
Mariela Castro on Same-Sex Marriage, HIV/AIDS, Gay Rights in Cuba
Russia Today has posted an informative and comprehensive interview with Mariela Castro, daughter of the nation's President Raul, and Director of the … [Read more...] about Mariela Castro on Same-Sex Marriage, HIV/AIDS, Gay Rights in Cuba
The Latest on Milk
The NYT runs some excerpts from Dustin Lance Black's Milk screenplay in conjunction with an article about the recent spate of historical biopics, … [Read more...] about The Latest on Milk
Rearview Mirror: Looking Back at the Week on Towleroad
Vigil held for SF-area lesbian gang rape victim; suspects arrested. Portland, Oregon swears in gay mayor Sam Adams. Kathy Griffin opens her … [Read more...] about Rearview Mirror: Looking Back at the Week on Towleroad
Gay Justice Appointed to South Africa’s Highest Court
Edwin Cameron, a justice on South Africa's Supreme Court, has been appointed by South African President Mothlanthe to the Constitutional Court, the … [Read more...] about Gay Justice Appointed to South Africa’s Highest Court
Happy New Year!
Many parts of the world have already rung in 2009 (along with that extra leap second). Towleroad would like to wish you a very happy new year. Thank … [Read more...] about Happy New Year!
Rick Warren Staging Gay-Related West Hollywood Photo Ops?
TMZ reports that Rick Warren visited West Hollywood's Out of the Closet thrift store yesterday: "That's Warren on the right (naturally), his arm … [Read more...] about Rick Warren Staging Gay-Related West Hollywood Photo Ops?