Donald Mendell, a school guidance counselor who helped pass Question 1 in Maine by appearing in an ad that used scare tactics to frighten voters that … [Read more...] about Maine ‘Yes on 1’ Spokesman Don Mendell Wants Complaint Dropped
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David Mixner to Receive Point Foundation’s Legend Award
Congratulations to political strategist, civil rights activist, author, and fellow blogger David Mixner. I'm happy to announce he'll be … [Read more...] about David Mixner to Receive Point Foundation’s Legend Award
Plans, Concerns, Questions Arise from Death of Washington Blade
The Washington Blade, along with all of Window Media's publications including the Southern Voice, was shut down abruptly yesterday. Here are a … [Read more...] about Plans, Concerns, Questions Arise from Death of Washington Blade
Signature Drive Launched for ‘Repeal Prop 8’ 2010 Ballot Measure
Sign for Equality, an online drive to collect signatures to place an initiative on the 2010 California ballot that would repeal Proposition 8, was … [Read more...] about Signature Drive Launched for ‘Repeal Prop 8’ 2010 Ballot Measure
Gay Puerto Rican Teen Decapitated, Dismembered, and Burned
Over the weekend the brutalized body of gay teen George Steven Lopez Mercado was found by the side of a road in Puerto Rico. The police investigator … [Read more...] about Gay Puerto Rican Teen Decapitated, Dismembered, and Burned
Scientists Find Large Amounts of Water on the Moon
The NASA probe that impacted the Moon in early October has found water: "The confirmation of scientists’ suspicions is welcome news both to … [Read more...] about Scientists Find Large Amounts of Water on the Moon
‘Beard Clubs’ Now Forming at High Schools
The facial hair trend is getting extracurricular recognition at Olentangy Liberty High School in Ohio: "A dozen students have joined, they … [Read more...] about ‘Beard Clubs’ Now Forming at High Schools
D.C. Diary: Federal LGBT Hate Crimes Legislation Signing
COREY JOHNSON Yesterday was an historic day for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans. The hate crimes measure named in honor of Matthew … [Read more...] about D.C. Diary: Federal LGBT Hate Crimes Legislation Signing
Historical Marker for Lesbian Author Natalie Barney Denotes Sexual Orientation for First Time in Ohio
A historical marker erected in Dayton, Ohio's Cooper Park near the downtown library is the state's first to indicate a person's sexual … [Read more...] about Historical Marker for Lesbian Author Natalie Barney Denotes Sexual Orientation for First Time in Ohio
Crash Director Paul Haggis Quits Scientology Over Gay Bashing
Paul Haggis, director of Crash and Million Dollar Baby, has written a scathing letter to Tommy Davis, spokesman for Scientology head David Miscavige, … [Read more...] about Crash Director Paul Haggis Quits Scientology Over Gay Bashing