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U.S. Missing in Action on UN Declaration on LGBT Human Rights

Andy Towle December 10, 2008

The U.S. has declined to endorse a declaration being put before the UN assembly today, to which the Vatican and the Organisation of Islamic States … [Read more...] about U.S. Missing in Action on UN Declaration on LGBT Human Rights

Topics: History, News, Religion More Posts About: gay rights, News, Peter Tatchell, Peter Tatchell, United Nations, Vatican, Vatican

Gay Band to March in Obama Inauguration Parade

Andy Towle December 8, 2008

The Lesbian and Gay Band Association has had its application to march in the Inaugural parade accepted, according to the band's website.Wrote the … [Read more...] about Gay Band to March in Obama Inauguration Parade

Topics: History, Music, towleroad, World More Posts About: Barack Obama, Barack Obama, News

A Lesbian for Secretary of Labor?

Andy Towle December 3, 2008

The WSJ reports: "For the rainbow cabinet of the nation’s first African American president, Mary Beth Maxwell is the perfect labor secretary you’ve … [Read more...] about A Lesbian for Secretary of Labor?

Topics: History, News More Posts About: Barack Obama, Barack Obama, News

Towleroad Guide to the Tube #397: Thanksgiving Leftovers

Andy Towle December 1, 2008

BARACK OBAMA: His Thanksgiving YouTube address. Also transcribed, AFTER THE JUMP...RACHEL MADDOW: What she's thankful for.MACY'S PARADE RICK-ROLLED: … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #397: Thanksgiving Leftovers

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, History, News More Posts About: Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Clay Aiken, Clay Aiken, News, Rachel Maddow, Rachel Maddow, Rick Astley, Rosie O'Donnell, Thanksgiving, Towleroad Guide to the Tube, Towleroad Guide to the Tube

Milk Inspires Roger Ebert to Come Out as Straight

Andy Towle November 26, 2008

Ebert, like nearly every other reviewer in the nation (I said nearly), is raving about Milk and Sean Penn's performance, noting Milk's 70's campaign … [Read more...] about Milk Inspires Roger Ebert to Come Out as Straight

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, Health, History, News More Posts About: AIDS, Film, Gus van Sant, Harvey Milk, News, Sean Penn

Senator Dianne Feinstein on Harvey Milk, Prop 8, Marriage Equality

Andy Towle November 24, 2008

Maureen Dowd spoke with California Senator Dianne Feinstein about Harvey Milk and Proposition 8 in a column published over the weekend. Feinstein's … [Read more...] about Senator Dianne Feinstein on Harvey Milk, Prop 8, Marriage Equality

Topics: History, News More Posts About: California, California, Dianne Feinstein, gay adoption, gay marriage, Harvey Milk, News, proposition 8

Debby, World’s Oldest Living Polar Bear, Dies

Andy Towle November 19, 2008

Debby, a 41-year-old polar bear at the Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg, Manitoba was euthanized yesterday due to a degrading kidney condition. … [Read more...] about Debby, World’s Oldest Living Polar Bear, Dies

Topics: History, Living | Loving, News More Posts About: Deaths, Nature, News, Polar Bears

Ted Stevens Loses, Cheney and Gonzales Indicted in Texas

Andy Towle November 19, 2008

The crooks are starting to fall.Last night, the Alaska senate race was called for Mark Begich, putting corrupt Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens out of … [Read more...] about Ted Stevens Loses, Cheney and Gonzales Indicted in Texas

Topics: History, News More Posts About: alaska, Alberto Gonzales, Dick Cheney, Dick Cheney, News, Republican Party, Republican Party, Texas, Texas

Keith Olbermann’s Special Comment on Proposition 8

Andy Towle November 10, 2008

Keith Olbermann delivered an amazing "special comment" this evening devoted to the passage of Proposition 8.Says Olbermann: "This isn't about yelling, … [Read more...] about Keith Olbermann’s Special Comment on Proposition 8

Topics: History, News, Religion More Posts About: California, California, gay marriage, Keith Olbermann, Keith Olbermann, News, proposition 8

News: Rihanna, Shiba Inus, Simpsons, Oregon, Robert Buckley

Andy Towle November 7, 2008

Potential AIDS breakthrough following bone marrow transplant in Berlin: "The startling case of an AIDS patient who underwent a bone marrow transplant … [Read more...] about News: Rihanna, Shiba Inus, Simpsons, Oregon, Robert Buckley

Topics: History, Military, Music, News, Theater, Trans Rights More Posts About: AIDS/HIV, Dallas, Dallas, Eliot Spitzer, Eliot Spitzer, GLSEN, GLSEN, India, Military, New York, New York, News, Pets, Rihanna, Rihanna, Robert Buckley, Transgender, United Nations

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