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President Obama Celebrates Stonewall National Monument, LGBT Progress in Weekly Address: WATCH

Andy Towle June 25, 2016 Leave a Comment

Barack Obama

President Obama used his weekly address this week to discuss yesterday's historic designation of the Stonewall Inn and its surroundings as the … [Read more...] about President Obama Celebrates Stonewall National Monument, LGBT Progress in Weekly Address: WATCH

Topics: History, LGBT Rights More Posts About: Barack Obama, Orlando, Stonewall

Pittsburgh Schools Unanimously Approve Transgender Nondiscrimination Policy: VIDEO

Michael Fitzgerald June 24, 2016 Leave a Comment

Pittsburgh Transgender Schools Board Policy

Pittsburgh’s school board unanimously approved a policy Wednesday that outlines the rights, protections and support schools will be required to … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Schools Unanimously Approve Transgender Nondiscrimination Policy: VIDEO

Topics: History, Space More Posts About: Education, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, school, Transgender

Federal Investigators: No Evidence Orlando Gunman Was Gay

Muri Assunção June 24, 2016 Leave a Comment

FBI agents have looked into Omar Marteen's computer and cell phone and so far found no evidence the Orlando gunman was living a closeted double life, … [Read more...] about Federal Investigators: No Evidence Orlando Gunman Was Gay

Topics: History, Living | Loving More Posts About: Omar Mateen, Orlando, Terrorism

Hundreds to March with New Gays Against Guns (GAG) Group in NYC Pride Parade

Andy Towle June 24, 2016 Leave a Comment

Gays Against Guns GAG

Sunday's NYC Pride parade will include an important new contingent of marchers. Hundreds of people will march in a group called Gays Against Guns … [Read more...] about Hundreds to March with New Gays Against Guns (GAG) Group in NYC Pride Parade

Topics: Activism, History, Pride More Posts About: Brian Worth, Corey Johnson, Gays Against Guns, Guns, Kevin Hertzog, LGBT Pride, New York, New York City

Jack Evans, 86, Part of 1st Gay Couple to Marry in Dallas, Dies Days Before Anniversary

John Wright June 24, 2016 Leave a Comment

Jack Evans (above right), 86, a pioneering gay Dallas activist who married his partner of more than half a century on June 26, 2015, has died … [Read more...] about Jack Evans, 86, Part of 1st Gay Couple to Marry in Dallas, Dies Days Before Anniversary

Topics: Health, History More Posts About: AIDS, Dallas, gay marriage, George Harris, Jack Evans, Texas

Robin Hood, Merry Men Reimagined as Gay ‘Burly Men in the Woods’

Muri Assunção June 23, 2016 Leave a Comment

Hero, anti-hero, thief, archer, gorgeous and... gay? In a new comic book series by Oni Press, the legendary swordsman known for his good looks and … [Read more...] about Robin Hood, Merry Men Reimagined as Gay ‘Burly Men in the Woods’

Topics: History, Society More Posts About: Comic Books, Merry Men, Robert Rodi, Robin Hood

House Democrat Gun Vote Sit-In Continues After Night of Chaos in Chamber: WATCH

Andy Towle June 23, 2016 Leave a Comment

sit-in

House Democrats continue to sit-in on the House floor this morning, energized by the 22-hour legislative protest demanding votes on gun control … [Read more...] about House Democrat Gun Vote Sit-In Continues After Night of Chaos in Chamber: WATCH

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, History More Posts About: Activism, Guns, John Lewis

New Documentary ‘The Freedom to Marry’ Shows How Marriage Equality Was Won

Muri Assunção June 22, 2016 Leave a Comment

It's a beautiful thing when an advocacy group has to close its doors because it has achieved its goal. And it's not at all common. Evan Wolfson is one … [Read more...] about New Documentary ‘The Freedom to Marry’ Shows How Marriage Equality Was Won

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, History, Supreme Court More Posts About: Evan Wolfson, Film, gay marriage

Proud of ‘Over the Rainbow’ — Gay Iconography

Bobby Hankinson June 19, 2016 Leave a Comment

'Over the Rainbow' Judy Garland in Wizard of Oz

Many of us are still processing the tragedy in Orlando last weekend. There are so many important things we must take away from the tragedy. Never … [Read more...] about Proud of ‘Over the Rainbow’ — Gay Iconography

Topics: History, Music, Nature/Climate, Pride More Posts About: Gay Iconography, Judy Garland, LGBT Pride

Obama’s Father’s Day Message in Wake of Orlando: Tell Kids Why Tolerance, Equality Matter – WATCH

Andy Towle June 18, 2016 Leave a Comment

Obama Orlando

In the wake of the Orlando massacre, President Obama used his weekly address  to tell the LGBT community the nation stands by them, and delivered a … [Read more...] about Obama’s Father’s Day Message in Wake of Orlando: Tell Kids Why Tolerance, Equality Matter – WATCH

Topics: History, Theater More Posts About: Barack Obama, Fathers' Day, Guns, Orlando, parenting

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