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Lionsgate Picks-Up LGBT Rights Drama ‘Freeheld’ Starring Ellen Page, Julianne Moore

Anthony Costello February 14, 2015

Freeheld, an LGBT drama starring Ellen Page and Julianne Moore, was picked up by Lionsgate after the company and several other high-profile companies … [Read more...] about Lionsgate Picks-Up LGBT Rights Drama ‘Freeheld’ Starring Ellen Page, Julianne Moore

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, LGBT Rights, towleroad More Posts About: Ellen Page, Film, gay marriage, Gay Media, gay rights, Gay Stories, Julianne Moore, Julianne Moore, New Jersey

Anti-Gay Texas House Candidate Calls Opponent ‘El Diablo’ For Supporting LGBT Rights

John Wright February 13, 2015

Last month we told you about Nunzio Previtera, the rabidly anti-LGBT Texas House candidate who says God didn't intend people to be … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Texas House Candidate Calls Opponent ‘El Diablo’ For Supporting LGBT Rights

Topics: LGBT Rights More Posts About: gay rights, LGBT Rights, San Antonio, Texas, Texas

Eureka Springs Passes LGBT Protections, Tells Arkansas Legislature To ‘Bring It On’

John Wright February 10, 2015

Hours after the Arkansas Senate voted to prohibit cities from passing LGBT protections, the City Council in Eureka Springs — known as "the gay … [Read more...] about Eureka Springs Passes LGBT Protections, Tells Arkansas Legislature To ‘Bring It On’

Topics: Business, LGBT Rights, Supreme Court, Trans Rights More Posts About: Arkansas, discrimination, Eureka Springs, gay rights, LGBT Rights, Transgender

John Kerry to Appoint U.S. Envoy to Protect and Advance LGBT Rights Internationally

Kyler Geoffroy February 9, 2015

The State Department has announced Secretary of State John Kerry will soon appoint a special diplomatic envoy to promote LGBT rights abroad, The … [Read more...] about John Kerry to Appoint U.S. Envoy to Protect and Advance LGBT Rights Internationally

Topics: LGBT Rights, News, World More Posts About: gay rights, John Kerry, John Kerry, News

Florida Lawmaker Wants To Throw Transgender People In Jail For Going To The Bathroom

John Wright February 7, 2015

A Florida lawmaker wants to throw transgender people in jail for, well, using public restrooms.  Representative Frank Artiles, R-Miami, … [Read more...] about Florida Lawmaker Wants To Throw Transgender People In Jail For Going To The Bathroom

Topics: LGBT Rights, Trans Rights More Posts About: florida, LGBT Rights, Miami, Transgender

Illinois Finds ‘Substantial Evidence’ ExxonMobil Engaged In Anti-Gay Discrimination

Anthony Costello February 6, 2015

The Illinois Department of Human Rights announced that it found enough evidence that oil and gas giant ExxonMobil engaged in anti-gay discrimination … [Read more...] about Illinois Finds ‘Substantial Evidence’ ExxonMobil Engaged In Anti-Gay Discrimination

Topics: Actor, Education, LGBT Rights More Posts About: Barack Obama, Barack Obama, ExxonMobil, ExxonMobil, gay rights, LGBT Rights, Tico Almeida

Anti-Gay Bigots Say Fight To Repeal LGBT Protections In Houston Is ‘David vs. Goliath’ Battle: VIDEO

John Wright February 6, 2015

Opponents of equality — including Texas Pastor Council Executive Director Dave Welch (above) — are fond of saying that LGBT people comprise such a … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Bigots Say Fight To Repeal LGBT Protections In Houston Is ‘David vs. Goliath’ Battle: VIDEO

Topics: LGBT Rights, Nature/Climate, Space, Trans Rights More Posts About: annise parker, discrimination, gay rights, houston, LGBT Rights, Texas, Texas, Transgender

Plano, Texas Officials Reviewing ‘Legal Issues’ Surrounding Petition To Repeal City’s LGBT Rights Ordinance

John Wright February 5, 2015

Officials in Plano, Texas, say they're "evaluating legal issues" involving a petition to repeal the city's Equal Rights … [Read more...] about Plano, Texas Officials Reviewing ‘Legal Issues’ Surrounding Petition To Repeal City’s LGBT Rights Ordinance

Topics: Education, LGBT Rights, Nature/Climate, Trans Rights More Posts About: discrimination, gay rights, LGBT Rights, Texas, Texas, Transgender

The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Tackles Gay Marriage in America: VIDEO

Kyler Geoffroy February 5, 2015

Last night's The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore was devoted to the issue of gay marriage in America and the efforts of anti-gay … [Read more...] about The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Tackles Gay Marriage in America: VIDEO

Topics: History, LGBT Rights More Posts About: Larry Wilmore

Russian Group Plans To Out LGBT Teachers To ‘Protect Children’s Rights’

Christian Walters February 4, 2015

Timur Isayev/Bulatov (pictured right), the Russian anti-gay activist responsible for outing some 30 LGBT teachers to ruin their careers, may have … [Read more...] about Russian Group Plans To Out LGBT Teachers To ‘Protect Children’s Rights’

Topics: Health, LGBT Rights, News More Posts About: AIDS, discrimination, education, News, Russia, Russia

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