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News: Tesco’s Pride, Ellen Barkin, Marriage Licenses, Koch

Andrew Belonsky January 2, 2012

Actress Jamie Anne Allman says frustrated viewers will be satisfied with season two of AMC's The Killing. I'll believe it when I see it. Marc … [Read more...] about News: Tesco’s Pride, Ellen Barkin, Marriage Licenses, Koch

Topics: Coming Out, History, News More Posts About: 2012 election, California, California, Ed Koch, Ed Koch, gay marriage, Iowa, Iowa, Marc Jacobs, New York, New York, News, Newt Gingrich, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Ron Paul, Spain

Truth Wins Out Runs Newspaper Ad Blasting Chicago Cardinal For KKK Comparison

Andrew Belonsky January 2, 2012

Gay rights group Truth Wins Out put more pressure on Chicago Archbishop Francis George to retire after comparing LGBT activists to the KKK late last … [Read more...] about Truth Wins Out Runs Newspaper Ad Blasting Chicago Cardinal For KKK Comparison

Topics: History, News, Pride, Religion More Posts About: Chicago, Chicago, discrimination, News

Chicago Cardinal George: ‘It’s Absurd’ to Say Gays and Lesbians are the KKK, ‘But…’ — VIDEO

Andy Towle December 26, 2011

Last week we reported that Cardinal Francis George compared Chicago Gay Pride marchers to KKK members, saying,"You don't want the gay … [Read more...] about Chicago Cardinal George: ‘It’s Absurd’ to Say Gays and Lesbians are the KKK, ‘But…’ — VIDEO

Topics: History, LGBT Rights, Pride, towleroad More Posts About: catholic church, Chicago, Chicago

News: Meryl Streep, Coldplay, Nate Berkus, Gay Iraqi, Chick-Fil-A

Andy Towle December 12, 2011

Parents: Tyler Clementi had no close friends. UC Irvine Chick-Fil-A labels Asian customers 'Ching' and 'Chong'. Miranda Priestley hits … [Read more...] about News: Meryl Streep, Coldplay, Nate Berkus, Gay Iraqi, Chick-Fil-A

Topics: Coming Out, History More Posts About: Julie Bindel

Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King Condemn Fellow Tennis Legend Margaret Court’s Anti-Gay Remarks

Andy Towle December 12, 2011

Last week I mentioned that tennis legend Margaret Court, now an evangelical pastor, spoke out against same-sex marriage in response to Australia's … [Read more...] about Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King Condemn Fellow Tennis Legend Margaret Court’s Anti-Gay Remarks

Topics: History, News, Society More Posts About: Australia, Australia, Billie Jean King, gay marriage, Margaret Court, Martina Navratilova, News, Tennis

Gay Journalist and Activist Paul Varnell Dies

Andy Towle December 12, 2011

Journalist and activist Paul Varnell has died, as Brandon mentioned in his round-up. The Windy City Times writes that Varnell died from pneumonia and … [Read more...] about Gay Journalist and Activist Paul Varnell Dies

Topics: Health, History, News More Posts About: activism, AIDS, Chicago, Chicago, Deaths, News

Barney Frank Discusses ‘Ridiculous’ Trans Activists

Andrew Belonsky December 9, 2011

Congressman Barney Frank has never been afraid of speaking his mind. And now that he's retiring, the Massachusetts-based lawmaker can really let … [Read more...] about Barney Frank Discusses ‘Ridiculous’ Trans Activists

Topics: Coming Out, History, News More Posts About: barney frank, Massachusetts, Massachusetts, News

Ugandan Media Reports on Obama Shift on LGBT Rights as Nigeria Moves Forward with Anti-Gay Bill: VIDEO

Andy Towle December 7, 2011

In Uganda, where the so-called "kill the gays" bill was proposed in the last parliament but shelved (and may still come up again), media … [Read more...] about Ugandan Media Reports on Obama Shift on LGBT Rights as Nigeria Moves Forward with Anti-Gay Bill: VIDEO

Topics: History, LGBT Rights, News More Posts About: Barack Obama, Barack Obama, News, Nigeria, Nigeria, Uganda, Uganda

Movies: “Shame” and The Awards Season Kick-Off

Nathaniel Rogers December 3, 2011

Michael Fassbender empties out in "Shame"NATHANIEL ROGERS ...would live in the movie theater but for the poor internet reception. He blogs … [Read more...] about Movies: “Shame” and The Awards Season Kick-Off

Topics: Actor, Film/TV/Stream, History, towleroad More Posts About: Film, Michael Fassbender, Nathaniel Rogers

Australian Labor (Kind Of) Supports Marriage Equality

Brandon Thorp and Penn Bullock December 3, 2011

In Australia this morning (which, to folks in America, was actually early yesterday afternoon), at the Labor Party's tri-annual national … [Read more...] about Australian Labor (Kind Of) Supports Marriage Equality

Topics: History More Posts About: Australia, Australia, conscience vote, gay marriage, Julia Gillard, Julia Gillard, Labour party, marriage equality, national conference

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