Last week I mentioned that Moscow officials had banned Gay Pride once again, citing security risks. Activists aren't having it. Andy Thayer, of … [Read more...] about Fireworks Already Starting in Moscow Over Banned Gay Pride as Activists Arrive to Lead it in Defiance
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Brazilian President Rousseff Pulls Distribution of Anti-Homophobia Kits to Schools
Under pressure from evangelical groups, Brazil's president Dilma Rousseff has pulled the distribution of kits meant to combat homophobia to … [Read more...] about Brazilian President Rousseff Pulls Distribution of Anti-Homophobia Kits to Schools
Hillary Clinton Releases Statement Marking ‘International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia’ (IDAHO)
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has released a statement to mark the … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton Releases Statement Marking ‘International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia’ (IDAHO)
Friendfactor, Web-Based LGBT Advocacy Group Launches; An Interview with Founder Brian Elliot, Remarks by Chelsea Clinton
Last night I attended the launch of Friendfactor, a new social-networking based LGBT rights organization dedicated (at the moment) to winning marriage … [Read more...] about Friendfactor, Web-Based LGBT Advocacy Group Launches; An Interview with Founder Brian Elliot, Remarks by Chelsea Clinton
Watch: Ugandan LGBT Activist Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera Wins Major Human Rights Award
Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera, founder and executive director of LGBT rights group Freedom and Roam Uganda, has been given a major human rights … [Read more...] about Watch: Ugandan LGBT Activist Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera Wins Major Human Rights Award
News: Tennessee, Morrissey, Normal Heart, William S. Burroughs
Lesbian mother gives birth in NYC taxi. NYT reviewer raves about Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart. Kramer's new lease... Attack of the … [Read more...] about News: Tennessee, Morrissey, Normal Heart, William S. Burroughs
News: Lisa Miller, iPhone Tracking, Malcolm X, Rob Portman
FBI arrests man in Lisa Miller - Janet Jenkins custody case... Former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson enters GOP presidential field: "Though … [Read more...] about News: Lisa Miller, iPhone Tracking, Malcolm X, Rob Portman
Watch: Mark Dayton is First Minnesota Governor to Address Rally for LGBT Rights
Twin Cities Daily Planet reports on an historic first for Minnesota:OutFront Minnesota and other LGBT groups have been rallying at Minnesota's … [Read more...] about Watch: Mark Dayton is First Minnesota Governor to Address Rally for LGBT Rights
Mark Ruffalo Hopes to Stay This Hairy for ‘The Hulk’
LGBT rights ally Mark Ruffalo gives an interview to Brandon Voss at The Advocate in which he expresses hope that he'll hold on to his body hair … [Read more...] about Mark Ruffalo Hopes to Stay This Hairy for ‘The Hulk’
Illinois Civil Unions Champion Pushes Amendment Allowing Religious Discrimination
UPDATE. Report: Bill killed in committee. "In a vote of 7 to 6 with one abstention the vote never made it out of committee in it's third … [Read more...] about Illinois Civil Unions Champion Pushes Amendment Allowing Religious Discrimination