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Ed Koch Wants Larry Kramer to Get Presidential Medal of Freedom

Andy Towle October 12, 2012

Ed Koch reviews How to Survive a Plague but fails to mention his own failed response to the AIDS crisis and its role in the film. Koch suggests, too, … [Read more...] about Ed Koch Wants Larry Kramer to Get Presidential Medal of Freedom

Topics: Health, History, News More Posts About: ACT UP, AIDS, AIDS/HIV, Ed Koch, Ed Koch, Larry Kramer, News, Peter Staley

Viki Knox, NJ Teacher Who Called Homosexuality a ‘Perverted Sin’ on Facebook, Resigns

Andy Towle October 10, 2012

Remember Viki Knox, the New Jersey teacher who came under fire last September for calling homosexuality a "perverted sin" that "breeds … [Read more...] about Viki Knox, NJ Teacher Who Called Homosexuality a ‘Perverted Sin’ on Facebook, Resigns

Topics: Education, History, News More Posts About: education, facebook, New Jersey, News, Viki Knox

Movies: ‘The Paperboy’

Nathaniel Rogers October 7, 2012

Zac Efron wants some of Nicole Kidman's telepathic sex in "The Paperboy"BY NATHANIEL ROGERSYOUR FEATURE PRESENTATIONI can't recall … [Read more...] about Movies: ‘The Paperboy’

Topics: Actor, Film/TV/Stream, History More Posts About: Film, Matthew McConaughey, Nathaniel Rogers, zac efron

Same-Sex Families Don’t Count In Pence’s Economic Plan

Andrew Belonsky October 6, 2012

Indiana Rep. Mike Pence has a long history of touting homophobic politics. He joined forces with the Family Research Council to spread lies about … [Read more...] about Same-Sex Families Don’t Count In Pence’s Economic Plan

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, History, News More Posts About: 2012 election, discrimination, Indiana, Indiana, News, The Economy

FYI, The Log Cabin Republicans Have Yet To Endorse Romney

Andrew Belonsky October 4, 2012

In their 35-year history, the Log Cabin Republicans have only skipped two presidential endorsements.  Once was in 2004, when incumbent George … [Read more...] about FYI, The Log Cabin Republicans Have Yet To Endorse Romney

Topics: History, News, Republicans More Posts About: 2012 election, Log Cabin Republicans, Log Cabin Republicans, Mitt Romney, Mitt Romney, News

Watch The ‘Lincoln’ Trailer That Ran After The Debate: VIDEO

Andrew Belonsky October 4, 2012

Clearly hoping to intrigue some politics and history buffs, Disney last night aired another extended trailer for its forthcoming Steven … [Read more...] about Watch The ‘Lincoln’ Trailer That Ran After The Debate: VIDEO

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, History, News, Politics More Posts About: Abraham Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln, Daniel Day-Lewis, Film, Moving Pictures, News, Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner

Boxer Orlando Cruz Comes Out, Making Him First Openly Gay Man In The Ring

Andrew Belonsky October 4, 2012

Over two decades since he began boxing, Puerto Rican featherweight fighter Orlando Cruz came out this week, making him the first openly gay, … [Read more...] about Boxer Orlando Cruz Comes Out, Making Him First Openly Gay Man In The Ring

Topics: Coming Out, History, News, Sports More Posts About: News

A Look at Where We Are with the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and The Courts

Ari Ezra Waldman October 3, 2012

BY ARI EZRA WALDMANLast week, lawyers for House Republicans tried to squeeze the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) through an ever shrinking … [Read more...] about A Look at Where We Are with the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and The Courts

Topics: History, Religion More Posts About: aclu, Ari Ezra Waldman, DOMA, DOMA, Edie Windsor, Edie Windsor, Law - Gay, LGBT, Paul Clement

Philadelphia Dedicates Street to Pioneering Gay Rights Activist Barbara Gittings

Andy Towle October 1, 2012

Philadelphia dedicated a street to gay rights pioneer Barbara Gittings today, at Locust Street between 12th and 13th streets, in the heart of the … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Dedicates Street to Pioneering Gay Rights Activist Barbara Gittings

Topics: Business, History, News More Posts About: Barbara Gittings, News, philadelphia

Obama Campaign Releases a Third, Devasting ’47 Percent’ Ad: VIDEO

Andy Towle September 27, 2012

The Obama campaign's new ad uses Mitt Romney's "47 percent" speech to devastating effect, placing Romney's words and audio … [Read more...] about Obama Campaign Releases a Third, Devasting ’47 Percent’ Ad: VIDEO

Topics: History, News More Posts About: 2012 election, Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Mitt Romney, News

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