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Fireworks Already Starting in Moscow Over Banned Gay Pride as Activists Arrive to Lead it in Defiance

Andy Towle May 26, 2011

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

Topics: Actor, LGBT Rights, News, Pride More Posts About: Andy Thayer, Dan Choi, Dan Choi, moscow, News, Nikolai Alexeyev, Nikolai Alexeyev, Peter Tatchell, Peter Tatchell, Russia, Russia

Brazilian President Rousseff Pulls Distribution of Anti-Homophobia Kits to Schools

Andy Towle May 26, 2011

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

Topics: Health, LGBT Rights, News More Posts About: brazil, Dilma Rousseff, education, Evangelical Christians, Evangelicals, News

Hillary Clinton Releases Statement Marking ‘International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia’ (IDAHO)

Andy Towle May 17, 2011

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)

Topics: Education, LGBT Rights, News, World More Posts About: gay rights, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Idaho, LGBT Rights, News

Friendfactor, Web-Based LGBT Advocacy Group Launches; An Interview with Founder Brian Elliot, Remarks by Chelsea Clinton

Andy Towle May 4, 2011

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

Topics: Actor, LGBT Rights, News More Posts About: Brian Elliot, Chelsea Clinton, Friendfactor, gay marriage, New York, New York, News

Watch: Ugandan LGBT Activist Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera Wins Major Human Rights Award

Andy Towle May 3, 2011

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

Topics: LGBT Rights, News More Posts About: activism, Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera, News, Uganda, Uganda

News: Tennessee, Morrissey, Normal Heart, William S. Burroughs

Andy Towle April 28, 2011

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

Topics: Business, LGBT Rights More Posts About: Julie Bindel

News: Lisa Miller, iPhone Tracking, Malcolm X, Rob Portman

Andy Towle April 22, 2011

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

Topics: LGBT Rights, Religion More Posts About: Julie Bindel

Watch: Mark Dayton is First Minnesota Governor to Address Rally for LGBT Rights

Andy Towle April 19, 2011

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

Topics: Freedoms, LGBT Rights, News More Posts About: gay rights, Mark Dayton, Minnesota, Minnesota, News

Mark Ruffalo Hopes to Stay This Hairy for ‘The Hulk’

Andy Towle April 14, 2011

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’

Topics: Activism, LGBT Rights, News More Posts About: Mark Ruffalo, News

Illinois Civil Unions Champion Pushes Amendment Allowing Religious Discrimination

Andy Towle April 13, 2011

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

Topics: LGBT Rights, News More Posts About: gay marriage, Illinois, Illinois, News

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