Gay rights activists confronted Russia's UN ambassador Vitaly Churkin when he arrived at his NYC residence yesterday, attempting to hand him the … [Read more...] about Gay Rights Activists Confront Russia’s UN Ambassador at His NYC Residence
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Students Rally for Gay California Teacher Fired for Marrying His Partner: VIDEO
Students rallied in front of St. Lucy's Priory High School on Thursday in support of Ken Bencomo, a gay teacher who worked at the school for 17 … [Read more...] about Students Rally for Gay California Teacher Fired for Marrying His Partner: VIDEO
McDonald’s Offers a Taste of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi: VIDEO
I'd expect more Sochi 2014 sponsors to be targeted with items like this, sent in by Towleroad reader Robert-John. If you missed the background on … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Offers a Taste of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi: VIDEO
Olympic Committee May Send Athletes Home if They Publicly Support Gay Rights at Sochi
The NYT makes note of another threat to gay athletes and allies at the Sochi Winter Olympics: The International Olympic Committee itself. They … [Read more...] about Olympic Committee May Send Athletes Home if They Publicly Support Gay Rights at Sochi
Change.Org Petition Wants Rachel Maddow As Human Rights Correspondent For NBC Olympics Coverage
Controversy surrounding the human rights atrocities is already causing trouble for NBC Universal, who has exclusive broadcasting rights for the … [Read more...] about Change.Org Petition Wants Rachel Maddow As Human Rights Correspondent For NBC Olympics Coverage
LA, Chicago Urged to Dump Their Russian ‘Sister-Cities’ Over Russia’s Criminalization of Gay Rights
In response to Russia's new anti-gay propaganda law, both Los Angeles and Chicago have been urged by LGBT supporters to drop their sister cities … [Read more...] about LA, Chicago Urged to Dump Their Russian ‘Sister-Cities’ Over Russia’s Criminalization of Gay Rights
Cardinal Dolan Steps On Pope’s Message Of Tolerance – VIDEO
Pope Francis made headlines while in Brazil yesterday, when he told followers that LGBT Catholics should not be "marginalized", and asked … [Read more...] about Cardinal Dolan Steps On Pope’s Message Of Tolerance – VIDEO
Judge: Verdict For Bradley Manning Coming Tomorrow
Col. Denise Lind, the military judge presiding over the trial of Pfc. Bradley Manning, has announced that she plans to announce her verdict at 1 … [Read more...] about Judge: Verdict For Bradley Manning Coming Tomorrow
Gay Teen Takes His Own Life, And Is The Fifth One To Do So From His High School
Over the weekend, 16-year-old AJ Betts tragically ended his own life after enduring harassment at the hands of his peers for at least a year and a … [Read more...] about Gay Teen Takes His Own Life, And Is The Fifth One To Do So From His High School
Liz Carmouche Wins Historic UFC Match Between Two Openly Gay Fighters – VIDEO
Saturday's televised match between Carmouche and Jessica Andrade marked a few firsts. It marked the first televised women's … [Read more...] about Liz Carmouche Wins Historic UFC Match Between Two Openly Gay Fighters – VIDEO