A man has been arrested in Puerto Rico for a bomb threat directed at LGBT rights activist Pedro Julio Serrano and an upcoming LGBT rights … [Read more...] about Man Arrested for Bomb Threat Directed at Activist, Gay Rights Demonstration in Puerto Rico
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GLAAD President Herndon Graddick Resigns
GLAAD today announced the resignation of President Herndon Graddick. Said GLAAD Board of Directors Chair Thom Reilly in a press release: "GLAAD … [Read more...] about GLAAD President Herndon Graddick Resigns
UN Human Rights Office Urges End to Homophobia, Promises ‘Free and Equal’ World: VIDEO
A striking new campaign video from the United Nations human rights office speaks directly about the oppression of LGBT people and features messages … [Read more...] about UN Human Rights Office Urges End to Homophobia, Promises ‘Free and Equal’ World: VIDEO
Philadelphia Mayor Signs Groundbreaking LGBT Rights Legislation: VIDEO
Last month I reported on the passage of an LGBT health benefits bill by Philadelphia's City Council that would give tax credits and incentives to … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Mayor Signs Groundbreaking LGBT Rights Legislation: VIDEO
Minnesota Governor Says Vikings Were Dishonest About Reasons for Cutting Chris Kluwe
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton says Vikings officials were dishonest in the reasons given for cutting punter Chris Kluwe. Many believed he was cut for … [Read more...] about Minnesota Governor Says Vikings Were Dishonest About Reasons for Cutting Chris Kluwe
Singer-Songwriter Josh Ritter Speaks Out for LGBT Rights at Anti-Gay Messiah College: VIDEO
Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter on Facebook:I travel a lot - this month I was in fifteen cities in as many days. I always like to learn a little bit … [Read more...] about Singer-Songwriter Josh Ritter Speaks Out for LGBT Rights at Anti-Gay Messiah College: VIDEO
News: Christine Quinn, Rhino, Gary Carr, Russia, Russell Tovey
NHL ready for an openly gay player. Last rhino in Mozambique killed by poachers. NBA center Jason Collins and family to appear on Oprah's Next … [Read more...] about News: Christine Quinn, Rhino, Gary Carr, Russia, Russell Tovey
Marriage Equality Counter-Protest In Chicago
About 200 hundred marriage equality supporters and same-sex marriage protesters participated in a counter-protest in Chicago yesterday. According to … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Counter-Protest In Chicago
Left Out of Immigration Reform, LGBT Advocates Demand Inclusion
LGBT rights groups expressed disappointment on Tuesday that gay and lesbian families were left out of a long-anticipated comprehensive immigration … [Read more...] about Left Out of Immigration Reform, LGBT Advocates Demand Inclusion
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon: Governments Have a Duty to Uphold the Rights of LGBT People — VIDEO
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon spoke out for LGBT rights at the Oslo Conference on Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity on Monday, … [Read more...] about UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon: Governments Have a Duty to Uphold the Rights of LGBT People — VIDEO