Although Alan Turing — the famous British World War II codebreaker who helped thwart the Nazis and was later prosecuted for being gay — recently … [Read more...] about Was Alan Turing Murdered By British Security Services?
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First Look: Benedict Cumberbatch as Gay Codebreaker Alan Turing in ‘The Imitation Game’
In the wake of Alan Turing's royal pardon this week from the British government for his conviction for "gross indecency", Black Bear … [Read more...] about First Look: Benedict Cumberbatch as Gay Codebreaker Alan Turing in ‘The Imitation Game’
Venezuela Government Urged to Provide Asylum for LGBT Ugandan Refugees
Earlier this week, members from a number of LGBT organizations allied with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced they would petition the … [Read more...] about Venezuela Government Urged to Provide Asylum for LGBT Ugandan Refugees
The OXD Mirror: Ru’s Top Tracks of 2013
BY OCCUPY THE DISCO / RU BHATTThe OXD Mirror is a weekly music column brought to you by the boys of OCCUPY THE … [Read more...] about The OXD Mirror: Ru’s Top Tracks of 2013
UK Codebreaker Alan Turing Receives Royal Pardon
Nearly six decades after he took his own life following a conviction of "gross indecency" for being a homosexual, the famed World War II … [Read more...] about UK Codebreaker Alan Turing Receives Royal Pardon
Glee’s Dot-Marie Jones Marries Longtime Girlfriend
Dot-Marie Jones (right), known for her role as Coach Shannon Beiste on Glee, exchanged vows with her longtime girlfriend Bridgett Casteen at … [Read more...] about Glee’s Dot-Marie Jones Marries Longtime Girlfriend
White House and State Department Reiterate Opposition to Uganda’s Anti-gay Bill
In statements made on Friday, both the State Department and the White House National Security Council strongly criticized Uganda's passage of the … [Read more...] about White House and State Department Reiterate Opposition to Uganda’s Anti-gay Bill
Figure Skater Brian Boitano Comes Out as Gay After Appointment to Sochi Delegation
Olympic champion figure skater Brian Boitano came out publicly today in a statement released by his publicist: I am currently skating in Europe but … [Read more...] about Figure Skater Brian Boitano Comes Out as Gay After Appointment to Sochi Delegation
Robbie Rogers Says Not a Single Gay Player Has Reached Out to Him
LA Galaxy player Robbie Rogers, who came out of the closet earlier this year, says no gay players have reached out to him, the BBC reports: "I … [Read more...] about Robbie Rogers Says Not a Single Gay Player Has Reached Out to Him
UK Evangelist Condemned for Suggesting That Tom Daley is Gay Because His Father Died
Last week we reported that anti-gay fundie Peter LaBarbera went to Jamaica to foment more hatred against gay people there. Buzzfeed has more on the … [Read more...] about UK Evangelist Condemned for Suggesting That Tom Daley is Gay Because His Father Died