BY DANIEL DEFRAIA / GlobalPost A year after Aaron Swartz — hacker, activist, SOPA killer, RSS and Reddit co-creator ... a true child of the internet — … [Read more...] about Aaron Swartz Suicide Spurs Friends, Allies to Fight On a Year Later
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Gay Iconography: Was ‘Mean Girls’ Too Gay To Function?
When it comes to portrayals of gay teens, the original Mean Girls' Damien is an interesting case. He's what some would describe as … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: Was ‘Mean Girls’ Too Gay To Function?
Maxim Martsinkevich, Leader of Russian Vigilante Group That Tortures Gay Teens, Has Fled to Cuba
Maxim Martsinkevich, the leader of the homophobic vigilante group "Occupy Paedophilia" that has lured and tortured a number of gay teens in … [Read more...] about Maxim Martsinkevich, Leader of Russian Vigilante Group That Tortures Gay Teens, Has Fled to Cuba
Moscow Official Shuts Down Screening Of Pussy Riot Documentary
Just days after two members of Russian punk rock group Pussy Riot were released from prison as part of an attempt to clean up Russia's public … [Read more...] about Moscow Official Shuts Down Screening Of Pussy Riot Documentary
Cracker Barrel Caves, Puts ‘Duck Dynasty’ Products Back on Shelves
The southern restaurant chain Cracker Barrel has reversed its decision to pull products related to Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson from its shelves … [Read more...] about Cracker Barrel Caves, Puts ‘Duck Dynasty’ Products Back on Shelves
Cracker Barrel Bails on Phil Robertson Products; Under Armour Sticks with ‘Duck Dynasty’: VIDEO
Clothing manufacturer Under Armour, which supplies the camo threads for Duck Dynasty, is sticking by the show but issued a disclaimer that the remarks … [Read more...] about Cracker Barrel Bails on Phil Robertson Products; Under Armour Sticks with ‘Duck Dynasty’: VIDEO
Sharon Needles and Alaska Split Up
The royal couple of RuPaul's Drag Race have split up, People magazine reports: Needles (real name Aaron Coady), who won season 4 of the show, and … [Read more...] about Sharon Needles and Alaska Split Up
Russian LGBT Activist in UK Removed From ‘Fast-Track’ Deportation List After Online Outcry
A LGBT activist who was facing deportation to Russia has been released from detention in Britain and taken off the 'fast-track' asylum system … [Read more...] about Russian LGBT Activist in UK Removed From ‘Fast-Track’ Deportation List After Online Outcry
Facebook 2013 ‘Year in Review’ Includes LGBT Pride, Gay Marriage, Letter from Accepting Dad: VIDEO
In case you hadn't noticed, 2013 was a big year for LGBT people. Facebook celebrated its status as a sounding board for many of the year's … [Read more...] about Facebook 2013 ‘Year in Review’ Includes LGBT Pride, Gay Marriage, Letter from Accepting Dad: VIDEO
KC Sportscaster Denies Using ‘Gayhawks’ Slur Even Though It’s on Video: WATCH
Kansas City sportscaster and avowed Missouri fan Jack Harry made waves on social media over the weekend after he used the term 'Gayhawks' to … [Read more...] about KC Sportscaster Denies Using ‘Gayhawks’ Slur Even Though It’s on Video: WATCH