The Cove Avenue steps have been renamed 'The Mattachine Steps' in honor of the pioneering gay rights group founded by Harry Hay and will be … [Read more...] about Silver Lake Steps Dedicated to Pioneering Gay Rights Group ‘Mattachine Society’ on Harry Hay’s 100th Birthday
Society
Malaysia to Ban All LGBT Characters from Television Because They’re ‘Against Norm of a Religious Society’
Malaysia has issued a directive to state-owned TV stations ordering them to ban and remove LGBT characters, and says it will expand the order to … [Read more...] about Malaysia to Ban All LGBT Characters from Television Because They’re ‘Against Norm of a Religious Society’
News: Starbucks, Romney’s Pennsylvania Promise, Kanye & Kim
Starbucks staffers came out today to accept a giant "Thank You" card from 640,000 supporters of SumOfUs.org, MoveOn.org and Washington … [Read more...] about News: Starbucks, Romney’s Pennsylvania Promise, Kanye & Kim
Catholic Students Reject Minnesota Archdiocese’s Anti-Gay Message Forced Upon Them at School Assembly
A group of senior students at Minnesota's Catholic DeLaSalle high school, chosen presumably because they are old enough to vote in the November … [Read more...] about Catholic Students Reject Minnesota Archdiocese’s Anti-Gay Message Forced Upon Them at School Assembly
Corey Johnson Exploring Run for Christine Quinn’s Seat on NYC City Council
Corey Johnson, who has worked as part of our team at Towleroad in past years, is exploring a run for NYC City Council, NY Observer's Politicker … [Read more...] about Corey Johnson Exploring Run for Christine Quinn’s Seat on NYC City Council
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #1094
A STROKE MADE ME GAY: This guy speaks out to the BBC. THAT'S AMORE: The DNC on the Paul Ryan - Mitt Romney bromance. ELY HENRY: A message about … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #1094
EU Denounces Albanian Official for Saying Gay Pride Participants Should Be Beaten
The European Union condemned statements made last week by Albania's deputy defence minister and leader of the royalist party, Ekrem Spahiu over … [Read more...] about EU Denounces Albanian Official for Saying Gay Pride Participants Should Be Beaten
Tristan Da Cunha, World’s Most Remote Settlement: VIDEO
This isn't gay-related at all -- it'll be a long time before there's a GLCC on Tristan Da Cunha -- but it's rather fascinating. … [Read more...] about Tristan Da Cunha, World’s Most Remote Settlement: VIDEO
Liberian Government Denies It Has Anti-Gay Laws, Says It Is Tolerant, Though Evidence Suggests Otherwise
The Liberian government is defending remarks made by Nobel Peace Laureate and Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf ito the UK's Guardian … [Read more...] about Liberian Government Denies It Has Anti-Gay Laws, Says It Is Tolerant, Though Evidence Suggests Otherwise
The Dharun Ravi Verdict:
Bias Crimes and the Changing Idea of Privacy
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANDharun Ravi didnt kill Tyler Clementi. He invaded his privacy and did so with antigay animus. Mr. Ravi focused a webcam on his … [Read more...] about The Dharun Ravi Verdict:
Bias Crimes and the Changing Idea of Privacy