Andy and I had the chance to sit down and interview United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand at the LGBT Community Center in New York City on Sunday … [Read more...] about Senator Kirsten Gillibrand: I Would Support Amending 1964 Civil Rights Bill to Cover Gay Rights
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AC360 Talks Hate Crimes with Corey Johnson and Dan Savage
Towleroad's political director Corey Johnson joined The Stranger's Dan Savage on Anderson Cooper's show to discuss passage of the hate … [Read more...] about AC360 Talks Hate Crimes with Corey Johnson and Dan Savage
DOJ Attorney Tom Perez Calls for Greater Govt Action on Gay Rights
Tom Perez, the assistant attorney general in charge of the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division, yesterday called for more engagement on … [Read more...] about DOJ Attorney Tom Perez Calls for Greater Govt Action on Gay Rights
HRC Moves Goal Post for Obama and LGBT Rights to January 2017?
Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese sent out a bizarre email blast last night, on the eve of National Equality March weekend, that seems to … [Read more...] about HRC Moves Goal Post for Obama and LGBT Rights to January 2017?
Don Gorton: Open Letter to Critics of the National Equality March
DON GORTONDon Gorton is a Board Member of Join the Impact MA and former Chair of the Greater Boston Lesbian/Gay Political Alliance (1988-1994). An … [Read more...] about Don Gorton: Open Letter to Critics of the National Equality March
EXCLUSIVE: 140 LGBT Leaders, Allies Endorse National Equality March
A groundswell of support for the National Equality March, set for October 10 and 11 in Washington D.C., is building as the date approaches. Towleroad … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: 140 LGBT Leaders, Allies Endorse National Equality March
News: Meteorite, Harry Jackson, D.C. Aide’s Death, Mark Wahlberg
60 people attend 25th annual memorial service for Charlie Howard in Maine: "Howard, who could not swim, was killed on July 7, 1984, when … [Read more...] about News: Meteorite, Harry Jackson, D.C. Aide’s Death, Mark Wahlberg
Law Dork on Olson-Boies “Turf War”
Chris Geidner at Law Dork has an exclusive read on that explosive letter from American Foundation for Equal Rights that was obtained by Towleroad … [Read more...] about Law Dork on Olson-Boies “Turf War”
New York Marks 40th Anniversary of Stonewall Riots: a Round-up
Tonight marks the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, widely regarded as the symbolic birth of the LGBT rights movement in America. Below, … [Read more...] about New York Marks 40th Anniversary of Stonewall Riots: a Round-up
GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios on Obama and LGBT Rights
New GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios discusses the Obama administration and LGBT rights, and Monday's cocktail reception at the White House in … [Read more...] about GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios on Obama and LGBT Rights