Last week, Democratic U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer publicly ridiculed Russian president Vladimir Putin over his support of the country's recent … [Read more...] about US Sen. Chuck Schumer Calls Vladimir Putin “Schoolyard Bully”, Wants Rainbow Flag At Olympics
LGBT Rights
Gay Rights Charities on the Hunt for Designer to Create Olympic Anti-Homophobia Outfit
Two gay rights charities have announced plans to unveil an anti-homophobia outfit for Olympians to wear in Sochi next year as a sign of solidarity … [Read more...] about Gay Rights Charities on the Hunt for Designer to Create Olympic Anti-Homophobia Outfit
U.S. Olympic Runner Nick Symmonds Speaks Out Against Russia’s Anti-gay Law
In a blog post published Wednesday, two-time U.S. Olympic runner and ally Nick Symmonds joined a growing chorus of athlete voices in speaking out … [Read more...] about U.S. Olympic Runner Nick Symmonds Speaks Out Against Russia’s Anti-gay Law
Lawmakers Demand Action from John Kerry on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws and the Sochi Games
83 members of Congress, led by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) have sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry asking "what efforts have been … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Demand Action from John Kerry on Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws and the Sochi Games
Hate Crime Against New Orleans Gay Activists Caught on Surveillance Video: WATCH
(via michael democker times picayune)Video of an early morning hate crime being committed against John Hill and John Weimer, Jr., two prominent New … [Read more...] about Hate Crime Against New Orleans Gay Activists Caught on Surveillance Video: WATCH
Olympic Champion Greg Louganis: Russia’s Anti-Gay Law ‘Both Heartbreaking and Heinous’
Olympic champion diver Greg Louganis spoke with USA Today about the controversy over gay athletes and the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics as he prepared to … [Read more...] about Olympic Champion Greg Louganis: Russia’s Anti-Gay Law ‘Both Heartbreaking and Heinous’
Federal Court Challenge Filed Against Virginia’s Marriage Equality Ban
As they announced they would earlier this month, the ACLU and Lambda Legal, along with the regional ACLU of Virginia, today filed a federal class … [Read more...] about Federal Court Challenge Filed Against Virginia’s Marriage Equality Ban
Americans Would Legalize Marriage Equality Nationwide–If They Could
In a new Gallup opinion poll of Americans released this week, a majority of Americans--52 percent, in fact, say they would vote in favor of a federal … [Read more...] about Americans Would Legalize Marriage Equality Nationwide–If They Could
Liberal Group Trolls Anti-Gay Congressman Steve King – VIDEO
Repulican Rep. Steve King of Iowa has already been called out by Ricky Martin online for his bigoted remarks. Now, the liberal group American Bridge … [Read more...] about Liberal Group Trolls Anti-Gay Congressman Steve King – VIDEO
Gay Priest Addresses Pope’s And Cardinal Dolan’s Remarks On Gays
Pope Francis made remarks about gay priests and gay Catholics that generated a great deal of publicity on Monday. New York cardinal and archbishop … [Read more...] about Gay Priest Addresses Pope’s And Cardinal Dolan’s Remarks On Gays