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ISIL Compares Gays to Pedophiles, Says They Are The ‘Worst of Creatures’ – VIDEO
The Islamic State of Iraq and The Levant, the unrecognized jihadist terrorist group operating Iraq and Syria, has made effective use of social media … [Read more...] about ISIL Compares Gays to Pedophiles, Says They Are The ‘Worst of Creatures’ – VIDEO
Is Egypt Surveilling Social Media To Hunt Down Gay People? – VIDEO
Concerns are mounting in Egypt that authorities will use new online monitoring software to hunt down LGBT people Concerns are mounting in Egypt that … [Read more...] about Is Egypt Surveilling Social Media To Hunt Down Gay People? – VIDEO
Iowa Lesbian Couple Wed After 72 Years Together Speaks Out: VIDEO
Earlier this month, we told you about Vivian Boyack (91) and Alice “Nonie” Dubes (90), the Iowa couple who finally tied the knot after … [Read more...] about Iowa Lesbian Couple Wed After 72 Years Together Speaks Out: VIDEO
Twitter Crowdsources Manhunt for Philadelphia Hate-Crime Attackers, Suspects Turn Themselves In: VIDEO
Yesterday, we told you about a brutal hate crime that took place in Philadelphia's City Center. Last night, Philadelphia Police released a … [Read more...] about Twitter Crowdsources Manhunt for Philadelphia Hate-Crime Attackers, Suspects Turn Themselves In: VIDEO
One Direction’s Niall Horan ‘Cracks Up’ Over Gay Rumors After ‘Kissing’ Vine Surfaces: VIDEO
One Direction's Niall Horan spurred rumors on the internet today after a Vine allegedly showing the singer kissing a male companion gained … [Read more...] about One Direction’s Niall Horan ‘Cracks Up’ Over Gay Rumors After ‘Kissing’ Vine Surfaces: VIDEO
How Social Media and the Internet Are Rewiring Your Brain: VIDEO
The ASAP Science duo takes a look at five crazy ways the internet and social media are changing your brain at this very moment. Check it out, … [Read more...] about How Social Media and the Internet Are Rewiring Your Brain: VIDEO
New Campaign Urges Florida Gov. Rick Scott Not To Appeal Ruling Striking Down Gay Marriage Ban: VIDEO
Equality Florida has announced the creation of a new social media campaign intended to stop Florida Governor Rick Scott from appealing a decision that … [Read more...] about New Campaign Urges Florida Gov. Rick Scott Not To Appeal Ruling Striking Down Gay Marriage Ban: VIDEO
NEWS: Grover Norquist, Atlanta, Andromeda Galaxy, Ebola
LGBT groups face funding cuts in the UK: "In London, LGBT organisations saw overall income 'fall consistently since 2010/11' by 9%. … [Read more...] about NEWS: Grover Norquist, Atlanta, Andromeda Galaxy, Ebola
Embarrassing Typos Mar Otherwise Sparkling Roll-Out of LGBT ‘Rainbow Honor Walk’ in SF: VIDEO
Yesterday, in San Francisco's Castro District, organizers unveiled the first bronze sidewalk plaques dedicated to LGBT heroes in the Rainbow Honor … [Read more...] about Embarrassing Typos Mar Otherwise Sparkling Roll-Out of LGBT ‘Rainbow Honor Walk’ in SF: VIDEO