In June 1973, a fire broke out in a gay bar in New Orleans' French Quarter. The fire at the Upstairs Lounge took 32 lives — bodies burned beyond … [Read more...] about The Largest Mass Murder of LGBT People in U.S. History Was 40 Years Ago Today: VIDEOS
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The Importance of the SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision and Its Implications for Gay Rights
By ARI EZRA WALDMANAlready, Politico and Slate are calling today's Supreme Court decision today on the University of Texas's race-based … [Read more...] about The Importance of the SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision and Its Implications for Gay Rights
Barney Frank Would Stop Obama from Signing Executive Order Barring LGBT Workplace Discrimination
SiriusXM radio host Michelangelo Signorile spoke with former Congressman Barney Frank at the recent Netroots Nation annual progressive activist … [Read more...] about Barney Frank Would Stop Obama from Signing Executive Order Barring LGBT Workplace Discrimination
Major Transgender Civil Rights Victory in Colorado as State Rules for 6-Year-Old in School Bathroom Case
In February, we reported on first-grader Coy Mathis, who was barred from using the girls' bathroom at her Colorado school because she is … [Read more...] about Major Transgender Civil Rights Victory in Colorado as State Rules for 6-Year-Old in School Bathroom Case
Gay Pride Flag Causes Bigoted Stink in Richmond, California: VIDEO
A Gay Pride flag flying over the Richmond, California City Hall has some residents up in arms, the Contra Costa Times reports:In less than 24 hours … [Read more...] about Gay Pride Flag Causes Bigoted Stink in Richmond, California: VIDEO
Documentary Revives Missile Theory in TWA Flight 800 Disaster: VIDEO
A new documentary revives the theory that a missile brought down TWA flight 800 off Long island in 1996, CBS News reports:The six former investigators … [Read more...] about Documentary Revives Missile Theory in TWA Flight 800 Disaster: VIDEO
Meteorologist Attacked by Spider During Weather Forecast: VIDEO
British Columbia meteorologist Kristi Gordon has arachnophobia, so it was a scary situation on Friday when a giant spider came after her. But it's … [Read more...] about Meteorologist Attacked by Spider During Weather Forecast: VIDEO
Steve Kornacki and His Media Panel Examine Possible Outcomes of the SCOTUS Marriage Ruling: VIDEO
The Guardian's Ana Marie Cox, National Review's Robert Costa, The Atlantic's Garance Franke-Ruta, and Buzzfeed's Chris Geidner joined … [Read more...] about Steve Kornacki and His Media Panel Examine Possible Outcomes of the SCOTUS Marriage Ruling: VIDEO
Get Talking: Critics Weigh In On ‘Mad Men’ Season 6 Finale
BY BOBBY HANKINSONThere’s been plenty to discuss this season of Mad Men. From T-shirt red herrings to Bob Benson’s intentions, the sixth season of … [Read more...] about Get Talking: Critics Weigh In On ‘Mad Men’ Season 6 Finale
Obama Says He’ll Address Climate Change in Major Speech: VIDEO
In a major speech at Georgetown University on Tuesday, President Obama says he'll unveil a sweeping plan to address the growing threat of climate … [Read more...] about Obama Says He’ll Address Climate Change in Major Speech: VIDEO