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David Drake Reads Sean Strub’s Account of ACT UP Disrupting Mass In St. Patrick’s Cathedral From ‘Body Counts’ – LISTEN

Michael Goff August 3, 2015 Leave a Comment

Today we’re thrilled to feature the next in our TowleREAD reading series (sponsored by Audible), in which LGBT authors (and other authors, if they … [Read more...] about David Drake Reads Sean Strub’s Account of ACT UP Disrupting Mass In St. Patrick’s Cathedral From ‘Body Counts’ – LISTEN

Topics: Health, History More Posts About: ACT UP, AIDS, AIDS, Books, catholic church, David Drake, Sean Strub, TowleREAD

Prop 8 Fighter American Foundation for Equal Rights Closing Down: ‘Together, We Made History’

Kyler Geoffroy August 3, 2015 Leave a Comment

The American Foundation for Equal Rights, the non-profit organization started in 2009 to fight California's Proposition 8, announced on its Facebook … [Read more...] about Prop 8 Fighter American Foundation for Equal Rights Closing Down: ‘Together, We Made History’

Topics: Education, History

Liberty Counsel’s Mat Staver Wants ‘Sanctuary Cities’ to Protect Christians from Gay Marriage: AUDIO

Kyler Geoffroy August 3, 2015 Leave a Comment

Likening the fight against Obergefell v. Hodges to that of the fight against Dred Scott v. Sandford, Liberty Counsel's Mat Staver wondered aloud on … [Read more...] about Liberty Counsel’s Mat Staver Wants ‘Sanctuary Cities’ to Protect Christians from Gay Marriage: AUDIO

Topics: History More Posts About: gay marriage, Kim Davis, Mat Staver, News

Jon Stewart: Anti-Gay Discrimination Is ‘So One Month Ago’ – VIDEO

Sean Mandell July 29, 2015 Leave a Comment

Jon Stewart

The Daily Show host Jon Stewart covered President Obama's trip to Africa last night, including the President's remarks on gay rights given during … [Read more...] about Jon Stewart: Anti-Gay Discrimination Is ‘So One Month Ago’ – VIDEO

Topics: History More Posts About: Africa, gay rights, Jon Stewart, Kenya, video

Matt Baume Explains Why Gay Adults Aren’t A Threat To Boy Scouts: VIDEO

Sean Mandell July 28, 2015 Leave a Comment

Matt Baume

In a new video posted to his channel today, Matt Baume explains the history of anti-gay animus in the Boy Scouts and the implications of yesterday's … [Read more...] about Matt Baume Explains Why Gay Adults Aren’t A Threat To Boy Scouts: VIDEO

Topics: Business, History More Posts About: Boy Scouts, Matt Baume, video

Kenyan Reactions to Obama’s ‘Blunt’ Call to End Anti-gay Discrimination Vary Widely: WATCH

Kyler Geoffroy July 25, 2015 Leave a Comment

Yesterday, we told you about President Obama's plan to deliver a "blunt message" to African leaders about anti-gay discrimination despite … [Read more...] about Kenyan Reactions to Obama’s ‘Blunt’ Call to End Anti-gay Discrimination Vary Widely: WATCH

Topics: History, Religion More Posts About: Africa, Barack Obama, gay rights, Kenya, News, video

Lafayette Theater Shooter Once Called Westboro Baptist Church ‘The Last Real Church in America’

Kyler Geoffroy July 24, 2015 Leave a Comment

Turns out the man who killed two people and wounded nine in a Lafayette, Louisiana movie theater Thursday night (before turning the gun on himself) … [Read more...] about Lafayette Theater Shooter Once Called Westboro Baptist Church ‘The Last Real Church in America’

Topics: Health, History More Posts About: crime, Louisiana, News

Houston Mayoral Candidate With History Of Anti-Gay Votes Tries To Buy LGBT Group’s Endorsement

John Wright July 24, 2015 Leave a Comment

With out lesbian Houston Mayor Annise Parker term-limited, candidates to replace her are vigorously seeking the backing of the city's main LGBT … [Read more...] about Houston Mayoral Candidate With History Of Anti-Gay Votes Tries To Buy LGBT Group’s Endorsement

Topics: History, Living | Loving More Posts About: annise parker, gay rights, houston, LGBT Rights, Sylvester Turner, Texas

‘History of Prostitution’ Most Likely Cause of Transgender Florida Woman’s Murder, Say Police

Michael Fitzgerald July 24, 2015 Leave a Comment

India Clarke Florida

India Clarke has become the ninth transgender woman of color to be murdered in the U.S. this year, reports Buzzfeed. Police and media outlets have … [Read more...] about ‘History of Prostitution’ Most Likely Cause of Transgender Florida Woman’s Murder, Say Police

Topics: History More Posts About: death, florida, India Clarke, Murder, Tampa, Transgender

Ted Cruz Vows to ‘Rein In’ Pro-Equality ‘Judicial Tyranny’ at Senate Hearing on SCOTUS ‘Activism’ – VIDEO

Kyler Geoffroy July 23, 2015 Leave a Comment

Saying he convened the “With Prejudice: Supreme Court Activism and Possible Solutions" Senate hearing Wednesday with "deep disappointment," Sen. Ted … [Read more...] about Ted Cruz Vows to ‘Rein In’ Pro-Equality ‘Judicial Tyranny’ at Senate Hearing on SCOTUS ‘Activism’ – VIDEO

Topics: Activism, History, Supreme Court, towleroad More Posts About: 2016 Election, Elections, gay marriage, gay rights, News, Ted Cruz, video

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