Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour announced yesterday he would not be seeking the Republican nomination for President: “I will not be a candidate … [Read more...] about GOP 2012 Slate: Haley Barbour Out, Ron Paul In
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‘King & Spalding’ Law Firm to Face Backlash Over Defending DOMA
King & Spalding, the law firm which touts its policies against anti-LGBT discrimination but has placed a gag order on its employees following the … [Read more...] about ‘King & Spalding’ Law Firm to Face Backlash Over Defending DOMA
NPR: Boehner Hires ‘Big-Name Republican Lawyer’ to Defend DOMA
House Republicans are expected to file a motion to intervene in Windsor v. United States of America at some point today, NPR reports: … [Read more...] about NPR: Boehner Hires ‘Big-Name Republican Lawyer’ to Defend DOMA
Boehner: Today’s ‘Defending Marriage’ Hearing, at Which Gay People will Be Demonized, is Appropriate Use of Govt Resources
House Speaker John Boehner defended today's hearing on "Defending Marriage", at which extreme anti-gay activist Maggie Gallagher will … [Read more...] about Boehner: Today’s ‘Defending Marriage’ Hearing, at Which Gay People will Be Demonized, is Appropriate Use of Govt Resources
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #871
NOM RHODE ISLAND'S CHRIS PLANTE: Gays' marriages "turn children into little teacup dogs." ROBYN: "Call Your Girlfriend" on … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #871
MUSIC SPECIAL: Interview with Thursday’s Geoff Rickly
NORMAN BRANNON Norman Brannon is a pop critic, musician, and author based in New York City. He presents a weekly music update here on Towleroad and … [Read more...] about MUSIC SPECIAL: Interview with Thursday’s Geoff Rickly
Senate Panel Advances Gay Judicial Nominee for Federal Bench While Second Gay Nominee Remains in Limbo
The nomination of J. Paul Oetken, an attorney who would be the first openly gay man to serve on the federal bench was advanced by a Senate panel … [Read more...] about Senate Panel Advances Gay Judicial Nominee for Federal Bench While Second Gay Nominee Remains in Limbo
ENDA Reintroduced in House with 92 Fewer Co-Sponsors
Last week at a press conference Rep. Barney Frank announced the reintroduction of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act but no bill was formally … [Read more...] about ENDA Reintroduced in House with 92 Fewer Co-Sponsors
DNC Chair Tim Kaine Running for Senate in Virginia
Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine announced his run for U.S. Senate in a web video posted today.Watch it, AFTER THE … [Read more...] about DNC Chair Tim Kaine Running for Senate in Virginia
Video: Five Activists Arrested in NYC Marriage Equality Protest
Five activists from the group Queer Rising were arrested this afternoon following several protests demanding marriage equality. Writes the group, in a … [Read more...] about Video: Five Activists Arrested in NYC Marriage Equality Protest