By now we all know that social conservatives will only back a presidential candidate who opposes marriage equality. That is a given. But Iowa … [Read more...] about Iowa Conservatives Push Anti-Gay Pledge
LGBT Rights
British Critic Slams Soaps For Gay ‘Propaganda,’ Star Responds
Goodness, England has had much same-sex drama this week. First, of course, there was Lee Hall's gay opera row, and now British art critic Brian Sewell … [Read more...] about British Critic Slams Soaps For Gay ‘Propaganda,’ Star Responds
Pakistan Conservatives Slam U.S. Embassy’s Pride Event
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, last week hosted a gay pride party for its employees and the nation's LGBT community, a community … [Read more...] about Pakistan Conservatives Slam U.S. Embassy’s Pride Event
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Says He Hopes Illinois Will Move in the Direction of Same-Sex Marriage: VIDEO
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel was asked by CNN's Wolf Blitzer in an interview yesterday if Obama's refusal to endorse same-sex marriage was a big … [Read more...] about Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Says He Hopes Illinois Will Move in the Direction of Same-Sex Marriage: VIDEO
Arkansas Newspaper Rebuffs GLAAD, Revokes Apology to Gay Man Left Out of Partner’s Obituary
Last week, GLAAD secured a commitment from Arkansas newspaper The Batesville Daily Guard to apologize to Terrance James, the surviving 10-year partner … [Read more...] about Arkansas Newspaper Rebuffs GLAAD, Revokes Apology to Gay Man Left Out of Partner’s Obituary
Rep. Jared Polis Discusses Obama Position on Same-Sex Marriage: VIDEO
Out Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) joined Lawrence O'Donnell on The Last Word last night to discuss Obama's position on same-sex marriage.Said … [Read more...] about Rep. Jared Polis Discusses Obama Position on Same-Sex Marriage: VIDEO
NJ Senate President Steve Sweeney Calls Anti-Gay Marriage Vote ‘Biggest Mistake of Career’
New Jersey LGBT rights group Garden State Equality reports on its Facebook page that Democratic Senate President Steve Sweeney apologized for his vote … [Read more...] about NJ Senate President Steve Sweeney Calls Anti-Gay Marriage Vote ‘Biggest Mistake of Career’
UN Human Rights Body Passes Historic Resolution in Support of LGBT Rights, Anti-Discrimination
For the first time, the United Nations Human Rights Council has approved a resolution condemning acts of discrimination and acts of violence against … [Read more...] about UN Human Rights Body Passes Historic Resolution in Support of LGBT Rights, Anti-Discrimination
News: Immigration, Julia Gillard, Chewing Gum, Ryan Reynolds
Facebook campaign to support NY GOP Senators who support marriage equality. Argentina has first gay divorce: "Federation president Esteban Paulon … [Read more...] about News: Immigration, Julia Gillard, Chewing Gum, Ryan Reynolds
President Obama Issues LGBT Pride Month Proclamation
President Obama has released a proclamation for LGBT Pride Month in which he covers his achievements for the LGBT community since taking office, … [Read more...] about President Obama Issues LGBT Pride Month Proclamation