The United Church of Canada, that nation's largest Protestant church, made history by electing openly gay Rev. Gary Paterson as the new moderator … [Read more...] about United Church Of Canada Elects First Openly Gay Leader
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No ‘Fairness Amendment’ To End LGBT Discrimination In Lincoln, Nebraska
After a hard fought battle to pass non-discrimination ordinance for LGBT people, lawmakers in Lincoln, Nebraska, are pulling the issue off the … [Read more...] about No ‘Fairness Amendment’ To End LGBT Discrimination In Lincoln, Nebraska
The OXD Mirror: New Music for 8.3.12
BY OCCUPY THE DISCO / TADEU MAGALHÃESThe OXD Mirror is a weekly music column brought to you by the boys of OCCUPY THE DISCO (OXD), a New … [Read more...] about The OXD Mirror: New Music for 8.3.12
Astronaut Sally Ride’s Posthumous Coming Out Confirmed: ‘Sally Had a Very Fundamental Sense of Privacy’
Before astronaut Sally Ride's obituary was released late yesterday, there had been no previous public acknowledgement that she was a lesbian, … [Read more...] about Astronaut Sally Ride’s Posthumous Coming Out Confirmed: ‘Sally Had a Very Fundamental Sense of Privacy’
Scientists Create Artificial Jellyfish from Rat Cells: VIDEO
Scientists have built a synthetic jellyfish from silicone and cells from a rat's heart:The synthetic creature, dubbed a medusoid, looks like a … [Read more...] about Scientists Create Artificial Jellyfish from Rat Cells: VIDEO
The OXD Mirror: New Music for 7.20.12
BY OCCUPY THE DISCO / JOSH APPELBAUMThe OXD Mirror is a weekly music column brought to you by the boys of OCCUPY THE … [Read more...] about The OXD Mirror: New Music for 7.20.12
DNC Chair Predicts Marriage Equality Inclusion For Democratic Platform
Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz says she plans on seeing marriage equality included in her party's official policy … [Read more...] about DNC Chair Predicts Marriage Equality Inclusion For Democratic Platform
Why Is This DOMA Case Different From All Others?
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANThree cases. Three courts. One result.Whether it was Judge Jeffrey White of the Northern District of California, Judge … [Read more...] about Why Is This DOMA Case Different From All Others?
Boy Scouts Assured Hate Group Leader Their Anti-Gay Policy Would Stay: AUDIO
The Boy Scouts have a close relationship with AFA's Bryan Fischer and reassured him that they wouldn't be relenting on their anti-gay policies … [Read more...] about Boy Scouts Assured Hate Group Leader Their Anti-Gay Policy Would Stay: AUDIO
Boy Scouts Upholds Ban on Gays After Confidential Two-Year Review
The Boy Scouts of America has upheld its ban on gays after a "confidential two-year review" and says it will stand strong in the face of … [Read more...] about Boy Scouts Upholds Ban on Gays After Confidential Two-Year Review