Activists say they'll proceed anyway after officials in Minsk, Belarus banned two upcoming gay rights events, Radio Free Europe … [Read more...] about Gay Rights March and Rally Banned in Belarus; Activists Say They’ll Proceed Anyway
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Chris Christie Leaves NJ to Fundraise for GOP Homophobe
New Jersey LGBT rights activists are not happy that Governor Chris Christie has gone to fundraise for Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, the Star-Ledger … [Read more...] about Chris Christie Leaves NJ to Fundraise for GOP Homophobe
Rainbow Banner Supporting Russian LGBTs Unfurled at St. Petersburg Film Fest After 5 Bomb Threats
(twitter portlandfilm) A rainbow flag banner designed and sent by Gilbert Baker (the creator of the Rainbow Flag) was unfurled at the Side by Side … [Read more...] about Rainbow Banner Supporting Russian LGBTs Unfurled at St. Petersburg Film Fest After 5 Bomb Threats
Wingnut Peter LaBarbera Angered By Secular Thanksgiving And Those Giving Thanks For Gay Rights
Peter LaBarbera, a perennial unfavorite here at Towleroad and the head of Americans for Truth About Homosexuality has issued another deplorable … [Read more...] about Wingnut Peter LaBarbera Angered By Secular Thanksgiving And Those Giving Thanks For Gay Rights
Report: Majority in Every Congressional District Supports Law Against Anti-Gay Employment Discrimination
In a historic 64-32 vote, the Senate this month approved the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would ban discrimination in hiring and … [Read more...] about Report: Majority in Every Congressional District Supports Law Against Anti-Gay Employment Discrimination
Will Justin Timberlake Condemn Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws When He Performs There?
This week, Justin Timberlake announced on his website that his 20/20 Experience World Tour is headed to Russia--St. Petersburg and Moscow, to be … [Read more...] about Will Justin Timberlake Condemn Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws When He Performs There?
Scott Lively: Gay People Are to Blame for Anti-Gay Violence in Russia — AUDIO
In a somewhat astonishing display of victim-blaming, Scott Lively, the infamous conservative Christian anti-gay activist, says that the real group to … [Read more...] about Scott Lively: Gay People Are to Blame for Anti-Gay Violence in Russia — AUDIO
Should Straight Allies Back Away from the Spotlight in the LGBT Sports Movement?
In the year and a half since its launch, the You Can Play Project has been working hard at supporting LGBT rights and fighting homophobia in sports by … [Read more...] about Should Straight Allies Back Away from the Spotlight in the LGBT Sports Movement?
NYSE Responds to Protestors: ‘Russia Day’ Is On
Earlier today, we reported on LGBT activists' efforts to protest a 'Russia Day' planned for this Monday at the New York Stock Exchange … [Read more...] about NYSE Responds to Protestors: ‘Russia Day’ Is On
LGBT Activists Target NYSE’s ‘Russia Day’
Advocates for LGBT rights don't seem to be showing any signs of of slowing down in their efforts to highlight Russia's disturbing recent turn … [Read more...] about LGBT Activists Target NYSE’s ‘Russia Day’