Society

Gay Rights Pioneer Frank Kameny to Lie in State on November 3

Andy Towle October 21, 2011

Gay rights pioneer Frank Kameny, who died last week at the age of 86, wil lie in state at the Carnegie Library on November 3:"All are welcome to … [Read more...] about Gay Rights Pioneer Frank Kameny to Lie in State on November 3

Andy Towle October 19, 2011

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was asked about the furor set off by Union High School teacher Viki Knox and her remarks on Facebook calling … [Read more...] about NJ Governor Chris Christie Calls Teacher Viki Knox’s Anti-Gay Facebook Remarks ‘Disturbing’

Andy Towle October 19, 2011

Donations sought for funeral of gay rights pioneer Frank Kameny. Reversal: Trouty Mouth returning to Glee. VIDEO: Man eats live scorpion. Russ … [Read more...] about News: Frank Kameny, Scorpion, Chord Overstreet, ROSAT

Ari Ezra Waldman October 19, 2011

BY ARI EZRA WALDMANOccupy Wall Street (OWS) has been called a movement, a non-movement, a left-wing tea party, a hippy-come-lately sit in, and the … [Read more...] about Occupy Wall Street Has Chosen the Wrong Enemy

Andy Towle October 17, 2011

This morning I posted about the tragic suicide of 15-year-old Ottawa teen Jamie Hubley. Today, his father, Kanata South Councillor Allan Hubley, … [Read more...] about Canadian Councillor Allan Hubley Releases Statement on Bullying-Related Suicide of His Son Jamie

Andy Towle October 11, 2011

Sam Stein at HuffPo reports that Mitt Romney was asked about his views with regard to family arrangements by a student at a town hall in Hopkinton, … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney Supports ‘Partnership Agreements’ Instead of Marriage for Gay Couples

Andy Towle October 11, 2011

Deadline reports that Showtime is developing a project with Precious director Lee Daniels and writer W. Merritt Johnson focused on NYC House Ball … [Read more...] about NYC Drag Ball Project in Development at Showtime

Andy Towle October 10, 2011

The Archbishop of Glasgow, Mario Conti, is the latest Christian to play the victim card to try and stop gay people from being treated equally. Conti … [Read more...] about Scottish Archbishop Warns if Gays are Treated Equally, Christians Will Be Victims of ‘Gross Discrimination’

Andy Towle October 5, 2011

UK Prime Minister David Cameron reiterated his support for same-sex marriage at a Conservative Party conference today, urging Tories to back it, Pink … [Read more...] about UK PM David Cameron Supports Gay Marriage Because ‘I’m a Conservative’