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Kim Davis Receives Award from America’s Leading Anti-Gay Hate Group: WATCH

Andy Towle September 26, 2015 Leave a Comment

Family Research Council Kim Davis

Last night at the Values Voter Summit, the annual gathering of conservatives sponsored by America's leading anti-gay hate group, Family Research … [Read more...] about Kim Davis Receives Award from America’s Leading Anti-Gay Hate Group: WATCH

Topics: History, World More Posts About: family research council, gay marriage, Kim Davis, Mat Staver, Tony Perkins, Values Voter Summit, Video

Is The Pope Political?

David Mixner September 25, 2015 Leave a Comment

vatican reportedly irked

Is the Pope really political? Well, the answer is yes and no. From the headlines, you would think that Pope Francis is the most  political Pope … [Read more...] about Is The Pope Political?

Topics: History, Travel More Posts About: Catholic Church, David Mixner, Pope Francis, Vatican

LGBT Rights Group Calls For Boycott of Roland Emmerich’s ‘Stonewall’ Film

Anthony Costello September 25, 2015 Leave a Comment

The Gay-Straight Alliance Network called for a boycott this week of Director Roland Emmerich’s Stonewall, saying the film marginalizes and outright … [Read more...] about LGBT Rights Group Calls For Boycott of Roland Emmerich’s ‘Stonewall’ Film

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, History, LGBT Rights More Posts About: Bisexual, boycott, Film, Marsha P. Johnson, Miss Major, Roland Emmerich, Stonewall, Transgender

Movie Review: Roland Emmerich’s ‘Stonewall’

Nathaniel Rogers September 24, 2015 Leave a Comment

stonewall

This one's for Judy! ... so went a legendary scream (along with brick throwing) as the Stonewall riots began. We can't know exactly what happened … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Roland Emmerich’s ‘Stonewall’

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, History, Society More Posts About: Film, Jeremy Irvine, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Jonny Beauchamp, Nathaniel Rogers, Review, Reviews, Roland Emmerich, Stonewall

Could the Vatican Face Racketeering Charges for Harboring Abusive Clergy?

GlobalPost September 24, 2015 Leave a Comment

Vatican

By Will Carless RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Earlier this year, federal prosecutors in Manhattan made history by arresting officials at the Federation … [Read more...] about Could the Vatican Face Racketeering Charges for Harboring Abusive Clergy?

Topics: History, Policing, Religion More Posts About: Catholic Church, Pope Benedict, Pope Francis, Vatican

Do You Agree These Are the Top 10 ‘Coming Out of the Closet’ Scenes in TV History? — WATCH

Kyler Geoffroy September 21, 2015 Leave a Comment

Television has come a long way since Ellen DeGeneres famously lost her sitcom after coming out as gay in 1997, with shows like Glee, Ugly … [Read more...] about Do You Agree These Are the Top 10 ‘Coming Out of the Closet’ Scenes in TV History? — WATCH

Topics: Coming Out, Film/TV/Stream, History More Posts About: I'm Gay, Television, Video

Jeffrey Tambor, Jill Soloway Salute Transgender Community in Emmy Award Speeches: WATCH

Andy Towle September 21, 2015 Leave a Comment

Jeffrey Tambor Transparent community

Jeffrey Tambor won Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Transparent as a trans parent, and Jill Soloway won Outstanding Directing for the … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Tambor, Jill Soloway Salute Transgender Community in Emmy Award Speeches: WATCH

Topics: Coming Out, Film/TV/Stream, History More Posts About: Awards, Jeffrey Tambor, Jill Soloway, Television, Transgender, Transparent, Video

2015 Emmy Awards Make History: FULL LIST, VIDEOS

Andy Towle September 21, 2015 Leave a Comment

Viola Davis 2015 Emmy Awards

The 2015 Emmy Awards took place last night and saw Viola Davis become the first African-American woman to win the award for Lead Actress in a Drama … [Read more...] about 2015 Emmy Awards Make History: FULL LIST, VIDEOS

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, History, Space More Posts About: Awards, game of thrones, How to Get Away with Murder, Jon Hamm, Mad men, Peter Dinklage, Television, Video, Viola Davis

TN Lawmakers File ‘Natural Marriage Defense Act’ to Void SCOTUS Ruling: VIDEO

Andy Towle September 18, 2015 Leave a Comment

tennessee Mark Pody natural marriage defense act

Two Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have introduced the 'Tennessee Natural Marriage Defense Act' aimed at voiding the U.S. Supreme Court ruling … [Read more...] about TN Lawmakers File ‘Natural Marriage Defense Act’ to Void SCOTUS Ruling: VIDEO

Topics: Activism, History, Supreme Court, towleroad More Posts About: gay marriage, Mark Pody, Nashville, Tennessee

Alabama Judge Follows Kim Davis’ Lead, Won’t Issue ‘License to Engage in Sodomy’

Andy Towle September 18, 2015 Leave a Comment

Nick Williams

Washington County, Alabama Probate Judge Nick Williams asked the Alabama Supreme Court on Wednesday to issue an order protecting those who won't marry … [Read more...] about Alabama Judge Follows Kim Davis’ Lead, Won’t Issue ‘License to Engage in Sodomy’

Topics: History, Supreme Court, towleroad More Posts About: Alabama, gay marriage, Kim Davis, Nick Williams, Video

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