Richard Socarides, President of Equality Matters, the LGBT division of media watchdog Media Matters, and lead staffer Kerry Eleveld, who left a … [Read more...] about Richard Socarides, Kerry Eleveld Depart ‘Equality Matters’
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Oregon LGBT Rights Group Decides Not to Pursue Marriage Ballot Measure in 2012
Basic Rights Oregon said in a press release yesterday that education of the public about same-sex marriage must be more comprehensive before it will … [Read more...] about Oregon LGBT Rights Group Decides Not to Pursue Marriage Ballot Measure in 2012
Murderer of Ugandan Gay Rights Activist David Kato Gets 30 Years
The man responsible for the murder of Ugandan gay rights activist David Kato has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, the Africa Review … [Read more...] about Murderer of Ugandan Gay Rights Activist David Kato Gets 30 Years
Gawker: Ken Mehlman Must Never Have Sex Again
Ken Mehlman is that closeted Republican fellow who ran George W.'s reelection campaign in 2004. He uncloseted himself in 2010, and since then … [Read more...] about Gawker: Ken Mehlman Must Never Have Sex Again
Home of Frank Kameny and Meeting Place for D.C. Mattachine Society Listed in National Historic Register
The home of pioneering LGBT rights activist Frank Kameny, which in February 2009 was declared a District of Columbia Historic Landmark, has now been … [Read more...] about Home of Frank Kameny and Meeting Place for D.C. Mattachine Society Listed in National Historic Register
U.S. Airways Flight Attendant Found Strangled, Beaten in Mexico City
A Phoenix-based U.S. Airways flight attendant was found strangled and beaten in his Mexico City hotel room over the weekend, KPHO reports:A Mexico … [Read more...] about U.S. Airways Flight Attendant Found Strangled, Beaten in Mexico City
LGBT Rights Pioneer Axel Axgil Dies
The gay rights pioneer who became known as "Axel Axgil" came out of the closet in Denmark, 1948. The next day he lost his job. This weekend, … [Read more...] about LGBT Rights Pioneer Axel Axgil Dies
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Looks Nationally on LGBT Rights in Empire State Pride Agenda Speech: VIDEO
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke before a crowd of 1,200 last night at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers at the Empire State Pride Agenda … [Read more...] about NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Looks Nationally on LGBT Rights in Empire State Pride Agenda Speech: VIDEO
Clay Aiken, George Takei to Compete on Homophobe Donald Trump’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
The cast of this year's Celebrity Apprentice has been announced and it includes two celebrities who have been fairly outspoken for LGBT rights in … [Read more...] about Clay Aiken, George Takei to Compete on Homophobe Donald Trump’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
Iowa Marriage Equality in Danger Over Dwindling Senate Democrats
Iowa's two-and-a-half-year-old marriage equality law has always been safe due to a Democratic majority in the state senate. Not so anymore, the … [Read more...] about Iowa Marriage Equality in Danger Over Dwindling Senate Democrats