Russell Simmons, one of the leading voices in the music industry and a fairly influential figure on the human rights scene, penned a blog post today … [Read more...] about Music Mogul Russell Simmons Reacts To Frank Ocean’s Coming Out: ‘We Love You’
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Judge Denies GOP-Led Effort To Halt DOMA Case
A judge in Connecticut today rejected the Republican-controlled House Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group's petition to stay proceedings in Pedersen … [Read more...] about Judge Denies GOP-Led Effort To Halt DOMA Case
Swede Not A Rapist Because Victim Was A Man, Says Judge
This is problematic: a Swedish judge dismissed rape attempt charges against a man because the woman he tried to rape is transgender and, according to … [Read more...] about Swede Not A Rapist Because Victim Was A Man, Says Judge
Introducing Hannah Montana Raccoon Repellent: VIDEO
This video of a mountain man using a "Hannah Montana 'Coon Repellant" is rapidly burning up the internets. You should probably watch it so you'll know … [Read more...] about Introducing Hannah Montana Raccoon Repellent: VIDEO
Brad Pitt’s Mother Pens Anti-Gay Letter (Updated Again)
UPDATE III: The News-Leader is now saying that the letter was in fact written by Mrs. Pitt. To clear up earlier confusion, the News-Leader has … [Read more...] about Brad Pitt’s Mother Pens Anti-Gay Letter (Updated Again)
E.B. White In 1964: ‘Should A Machine Be Allowed To Use The Telephone?’
Most people know E.B. White as the author of Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little and perhaps even for his work editing William Strunk Jr.'s The Elements of … [Read more...] about E.B. White In 1964: ‘Should A Machine Be Allowed To Use The Telephone?’
No ‘Mass Exodus’ Of Military Chaplains Post-DADT Repeal
When the nation was debating whether or not to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell, the 90s-era legislation barring gay and lesbian service personnel … [Read more...] about No ‘Mass Exodus’ Of Military Chaplains Post-DADT Repeal
Watch San Diego’s Firework Show Go Up In Flames: VIDEOS
You may have heard that San Diego's 4th of July fireworks show exploded and fizzled in just 30 seconds after a technical malfunction set all the … [Read more...] about Watch San Diego’s Firework Show Go Up In Flames: VIDEOS
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg Supports Marriage Equality In Church
Prime Minister David Cameron and other lawmakers in England are trying to strike a balance between people rallying for marriage equality and religious … [Read more...] about Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg Supports Marriage Equality In Church
Former Navy Chaplain Tells David Pakman And Wayne Besen He Can ‘Exorcise’ Gay People: VIDEO
Progressive radio host David Pakman this week hosted former Navy Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt, a man who says he can "cure" gay people, and … [Read more...] about Former Navy Chaplain Tells David Pakman And Wayne Besen He Can ‘Exorcise’ Gay People: VIDEO