The recent reconsideration by the Boy Scouts of its ban on gay scouts and leaders was meant to be a private discussion behind closed doors, but those … [Read more...] about Boy Scouts: A Leaker Spoiled What Was to Be a Private Discussion of Gay Ban, and All Hell Broke Loose
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Lawrence O’Donnell on the UK’s Marriage Equality Vote and the Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name: VIDEO
In a segment on The Last Word, Lawrence O'Donnell lauded the UK House of Commons vote this week to approve marriage equality, highlighting the … [Read more...] about Lawrence O’Donnell on the UK’s Marriage Equality Vote and the Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name: VIDEO
Arkansas Cafe Says No to Equality Group’s Fundraiser, Compares Them to the KKK
Richard Hodo, the owner of Sisters Gourmet Bistro in Van Buren, canceled a planned fundraiser by River Valley Equality Center, a local LGBT rights … [Read more...] about Arkansas Cafe Says No to Equality Group’s Fundraiser, Compares Them to the KKK
James Dale, Plaintiff in 2000 Supreme Court Case, Calls on Scouts to Drop the Gay Ban
James Dale, the plaintiff in the 2000 Supreme Court case Boy Scouts of America v. Dale, writes about the reasons he challenged the Scouts. And the … [Read more...] about James Dale, Plaintiff in 2000 Supreme Court Case, Calls on Scouts to Drop the Gay Ban
Thailand Considers Civil Union Bill; Would Be First Country in Asia
Hundreds of people have turned out for hearings on a civil unions bill in Bangkok before the Rights and Liberties Protection Department and the House … [Read more...] about Thailand Considers Civil Union Bill; Would Be First Country in Asia
‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Lawmaker Stacey Campfield Will Be Our Next President, Says Stephen Colbert: VIDEO
Stephen Colbert believes he has found the next U.S. president in Tennessee state senator Stacey Campfield, the author of the draconian "Don't … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Lawmaker Stacey Campfield Will Be Our Next President, Says Stephen Colbert: VIDEO
Jeanne Manford, Late Founder of PFLAG, to Receive 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal
Jeanne Manford, the founder of PFLAG who died last month at the age of 92, will be awarded the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation’s … [Read more...] about Jeanne Manford, Late Founder of PFLAG, to Receive 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal
Colorado Senate Approves Civil Union Bill in 21-14 Vote; Final Approval Expected Monday
Friday afternoon the Colorado Senate voted 21-14 to approve SB-11, the Colorado Civil Union Act, in the second of three votes. Republican Senator … [Read more...] about Colorado Senate Approves Civil Union Bill in 21-14 Vote; Final Approval Expected Monday
George W. Bush’s Self Portraits
Allegedly painted by George W. Bush. Revealed by a hacker. NY Mag's Jerry Saltz finds something to like about the former president: Both … [Read more...] about George W. Bush’s Self Portraits
Winter Storm ‘Nemo’ from Space: PHOTO
Heeeeeeeere's Nemo! A massive winter storm is coming together as two low pressure systems are merging over the U.S. East Coast. A satellite image … [Read more...] about Winter Storm ‘Nemo’ from Space: PHOTO