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Lesbian Couple of 50 Years to be First Married in San Francisco — Again

Andy Towle June 10, 2008

Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, together for more than 50 years, were the first couple to marry in San Francisco in 2004, and Mayor Gavin Newsom plans to … [Read more...] about Lesbian Couple of 50 Years to be First Married in San Francisco — Again

Topics: Coming Out, History, News More Posts About: California, California, Gavin Newsom, gay marriage, News

News: David Beckham, Estrogen, Gambia, Rupert Everett, Alzheimer’s

Andy Towle June 5, 2008

Is estrogen the secret to containing the spread of HIV? Seconds, please: Is David Beckham the hottest waiter of all time? The two Spanish … [Read more...] about News: David Beckham, Estrogen, Gambia, Rupert Everett, Alzheimer’s

Topics: History, News, Pride More Posts About: AIDS/HIV, Banksy, Brad Pitt, California, California, crime, David Beckham, David Beckham, Israel, Israel, Jerusalem, kiss, News, Penn Badgley, Rosie O'Donnell, Rupert Everett, Rupert Everett, Seattle, Seattle, Spain, The Gambia, Wisconsin, Wisconsin

Amnesty Demands Release of Gay Activists Arrested in Uganda

Andy Towle June 5, 2008

Three gay activists were arrested at a global HIV/AIDS meeting at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Uganda on Tuesday. They were part of a larger group but … [Read more...] about Amnesty Demands Release of Gay Activists Arrested in Uganda

Topics: Health, History, News More Posts About: Africa, Africa, AIDS, AIDS/HIV, News, Uganda, Uganda

On the High Line

Andy Towle June 3, 2008

And now for something a little different...Here's a brief interesting history of New York's High Line, which, for those of you not in Manhattan, is an … [Read more...] about On the High Line

Topics: History, News, Space More Posts About: Architecture, New York, New York, News, Real Estate

News: Autoerotica, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mandals, Bertrand Delanoe

Andy Towle May 23, 2008

There may be a ruling soon on Wisconsin's same-sex marriage ban. Autoerotica: Washington man has had sex with more than 1,000 cars. In 2000, … [Read more...] about News: Autoerotica, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mandals, Bertrand Delanoe

Topics: Drag, History, News More Posts About: Bertrand Delanoe, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Britney Spears, Cristiano Ronaldo, gay marriage, John McCain, John McCain, New York, New York, News, Paris, Provincetown, Superheroes, The Gambia, Wisconsin, Wisconsin

Star Trek‘s George Takei to Marry Partner Brad Altman

Andy Towle May 19, 2008

In an announcement Friday on his website, actor George Takei announced that he'll be taking advantage of the new California same-sex marriage law and … [Read more...] about Star Trek‘s George Takei to Marry Partner Brad Altman

Topics: History, News, Travel More Posts About: California, California, gay marriage, George Takei, George Takei, News

Drag Queens Get Their Own Reality Competition

Andy Towle May 15, 2008

Drag queens now have their own reality show, hosted by RuPaul on LOGO, reports The Hollywood Reporter: "'RuPaul's Drag Race' will feature contestants … [Read more...] about Drag Queens Get Their Own Reality Competition

Topics: History, Music, News More Posts About: drag queens, News, Reality TV

A Brothers and Sisters Gay Union Preview

Andy Towle May 9, 2008

That's one fine looking couple.[[WARNING: SPOILERS]]USA Today visited the set of the big Brothers and Sisters commitment ceremony and collected quotes … [Read more...] about A Brothers and Sisters Gay Union Preview

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, History, News More Posts About: gay marriage, Luke MacFarlane, Matthew Rhys, News, Television

Moldova Kicks Off Pride Festivities with Symbolic Gay Marriage

Andy Towle May 9, 2008

The small Republic of Moldova, sandwiched between Romania and the Ukraine in eastern Europe, kicked off its Pride festivities yesterday, a feat unto … [Read more...] about Moldova Kicks Off Pride Festivities with Symbolic Gay Marriage

Topics: History, News, Pride More Posts About: gay marriage, gay rights, Moldova, News

Lawrence Webb is Virginia’s first openly Gay Black Elected Official

Andy Towle May 7, 2008

The Victory Fund reports: "Last night, while most political onlookers were watching the race between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama in Indiana and … [Read more...] about Lawrence Webb is Virginia’s first openly Gay Black Elected Official

Topics: History, News More Posts About: News, Virginia, Virginia

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