Professional Bowler Scott Norton has become the first openly gay male to be nominated for ESPN's Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly (ESPY) … [Read more...] about Professional Bowler Scott Norton Becomes First Openly Gay Male Nominee For ESPY Award
LGBT Rights
Outserve-SLDN Chapter Coalition Calls for Resignation of Board Co-Chair Over Trans Leader’s Ouster
A coalition of chapter leaders from military LGBT rights group Outserve'SLDN is calling for the resignation of Board co-chair Josh Seefried … [Read more...] about Outserve-SLDN Chapter Coalition Calls for Resignation of Board Co-Chair Over Trans Leader’s Ouster
Check Out These Stunning Interactive Maps of the State of HIV/AIDS in America
Writing today in the Washington Post, pioneer AIDS activist Peter Staley calls for the LGBT community to recommit itself to fighting HIV and AIDS … [Read more...] about Check Out These Stunning Interactive Maps of the State of HIV/AIDS in America
News: Cher, Maggie Gallagher, DOMA Ruling, Arkansas, Travolta
LGBT authors on the books that helped them come out of the closet. Cher popped up at Marquee last night following her appearance with Anderson Cooper … [Read more...] about News: Cher, Maggie Gallagher, DOMA Ruling, Arkansas, Travolta
Groundbreaking LGBTI Human Rights Guidelines Adopted By EU Today
The Council of the European Union, which previously adopted a non-binding toolkit to promote LGBT human rights, has upgraded their guidelines in order … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking LGBTI Human Rights Guidelines Adopted By EU Today
LGBT Military Group Outserve-SLDN Fires Executive Director; Staff, Board Resignations Follow
Following a reported internal power struggle, the complete details of which have yet to be divulged, Allyson Robinson, the executive director of LGBT … [Read more...] about LGBT Military Group Outserve-SLDN Fires Executive Director; Staff, Board Resignations Follow
The Remarkable Gay Writer and Activist behind Portland’s New Slogan
Portland has a new slogan--"Portland, Maine. Yes. Life's good here."--with an awesome backstory. The new slogan was announced by … [Read more...] about The Remarkable Gay Writer and Activist behind Portland’s New Slogan
Moldova Orthodox Church Bans Govt. Leaders from Communion Over Gay Rights, Wants Laws Repealed
Moldova's Orthodox Church (a subordinate of the Russian Orthodox Church) is taking a hard line against LGBT rights and has banned government … [Read more...] about Moldova Orthodox Church Bans Govt. Leaders from Communion Over Gay Rights, Wants Laws Repealed
Pew Poll Finds LGBT Americans Feel More Accepted, Still Face Adversity
As reported earlier, the Pew Research Center recently published the results of its' first survey focusing solely on lesbian, gay, bisexual and … [Read more...] about Pew Poll Finds LGBT Americans Feel More Accepted, Still Face Adversity
Dallas Councilwoman Angela Hunt Speaks Out For Gay Rights, Blasts Failed Marriage Equality Resolution: VIDEO
At a Wednesday morning Dallas city council meeting, outgoing Councilwoman Angela Hunt expressed her disappointment over the city's failed marriage … [Read more...] about Dallas Councilwoman Angela Hunt Speaks Out For Gay Rights, Blasts Failed Marriage Equality Resolution: VIDEO