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Target Launches Line of T-Shirts Supporting Gay Pride

Andy Towle May 23, 2012

In a partnership with the Family Equality Council, Minneapolis=based retailer Target is selling a line of Gay Pride-themed T-shirts online this year, … [Read more...] about Target Launches Line of T-Shirts Supporting Gay Pride

Topics: Business, History, News, Pride More Posts About: Minnesota, Minnesota, News, target

Dharun Ravi Sentenced To 30 Days In Prison For Role In Tyler Clementi’s Suicide

Andrew Belonsky May 21, 2012

Has justice been served? Dharun Ravi, the former Rutgers University student found guilty of a biased crime for secretly broadcasting gay roommate … [Read more...] about Dharun Ravi Sentenced To 30 Days In Prison For Role In Tyler Clementi’s Suicide

Topics: History, News More Posts About: Dharun Ravi, Dharun Ravi, discrimination, News, Tyler Clementi, Tyler Clementi

Jane Lynch’s ‘Best New Thing’ Is GOP Strategist’s Gay Memo: VIDEO

Andrew Belonsky May 17, 2012

Jane Lynch filled in for Rachel Maddow during the MSNBC host's "Best New Thing In The World" segment last night. And the out actress was … [Read more...] about Jane Lynch’s ‘Best New Thing’ Is GOP Strategist’s Gay Memo: VIDEO

Topics: History, LGBT Rights, News More Posts About: gay marriage, Jane Lynch, Mitt Romney, Mitt Romney, News, Rachel Maddow, Rachel Maddow

News: Josh Hutcherson, New Zealand, Travolta Masseur, ISS

Andy Towle May 15, 2012

Trump calls Cher "a loser" for tweeting against Romney. First-ever private spacecraft to dock at International Space Station. Tom … [Read more...] about News: Josh Hutcherson, New Zealand, Travolta Masseur, ISS

Topics: History, Space More Posts About: Julie Bindel

NEWS: Andrew Sullivan, Audra McDonald, And Clay Aiken Vs. Tony Perkins Vs. Rand Paul (VIDEO)

Brandon Thorp and Penn Bullock May 13, 2012

The aforementioned Andrew Sullivan story is out now, and it really is rather like that Toni Morrison essay:... The core gay experience throughout … [Read more...] about NEWS: Andrew Sullivan, Audra McDonald, And Clay Aiken Vs. Tony Perkins Vs. Rand Paul (VIDEO)

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, History, Science/Tech, Space, Theater More Posts About: 2012 election, Amendment One, Audra McDonald, big government theocrats, Clay Aiken, Clay Aiken, Film, GOProud, GOProud, Michael Bloomberg, Michael Bloomberg, Mitt Romney, Mitt Romney, Rand Paul, Rand Paul, slime mold, tony perkins

Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) Comes Out for Marriage Equality in Wake of Obama Remarks

Andy Towle May 11, 2012

The floodgates continue to open: “One of the first votes I cast as a member of the Maryland State Senate in 1967 was to repeal the anti-miscegenation … [Read more...] about Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) Comes Out for Marriage Equality in Wake of Obama Remarks

Topics: History, News, Society More Posts About: Barack Obama, Barack Obama, gay marriage, News, Steny Hoyer

Obama’s Gay Professor Says Marriage Decision Both ‘Brave’ And ‘Cynical’

Andrew Belonsky May 10, 2012

In a 2008 interview with The Advocate, Barack Obama said his mother and a professor at Occidental College, Lawrence Goldyn, had the most influence on … [Read more...] about Obama’s Gay Professor Says Marriage Decision Both ‘Brave’ And ‘Cynical’

Topics: History, News More Posts About: 2012 election, Barack Obama, Barack Obama, gay marriage, News

Socarides, Mixner and Newsom All Celebrate Obama’s Gay Marriage Support

Andrew Belonsky May 10, 2012

It is pretty safe to say that almost all Americans have by now heard about -- and discussed -- President Obama's support for gay marriage. And you … [Read more...] about Socarides, Mixner and Newsom All Celebrate Obama’s Gay Marriage Support

Topics: History, News More Posts About: 2012 election, David Mixner, Gavin Newsom, News, Richard Socarides

FOX Nation: Obama ‘Declares War on Marriage’

Andy Towle May 9, 2012

Equality Matters reports: "Fox Nation’s post linked to a Yahoo News article on Obama’s announcement, which ran the headline 'Obama declares … [Read more...] about FOX Nation: Obama ‘Declares War on Marriage’

Topics: History, News More Posts About: Barack Obama, Barack Obama, FOX News, FOX News, gay marriage, News

Stanford Gymnast and Olympic Hopeful Josh Dixon: I’m Gay

Andy Towle May 7, 2012

Gymnast Josh Dixon is closer to qualifying for the Olympics:The Stanford grad took a big step toward that goal at the U.S. Men’s Qualifier on Saturday … [Read more...] about Stanford Gymnast and Olympic Hopeful Josh Dixon: I’m Gay

Topics: Actor, History, News, Sports More Posts About: Gymnastics, I'm Gay, Josh Dixon, News, olympics

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