14-year-old shot and killed by classmate in front of classroom — because he's gay. Israeli Attorney General rules that same-sex couples will be … [Read more...] about Rearview Mirror: Looking Back at the Week on Towleroad
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TowleTech V.92
In this week's tech news, Jon Barrett looks at Dubai's latest architectural extravaganza, Isabella Rossellini's weird foray into fly fornication, … [Read more...] about TowleTech V.92
Gay Junior High Student Shot at School Declared Brain Dead
Yesterday I posted about a 15-year-old gay student, now identified as Lawrence King, who was shot by a classmate in front of at least 20 other … [Read more...] about Gay Junior High Student Shot at School Declared Brain Dead
News: Son of JFK, Kevin Rudd, Alabama, Writer’s Strike
Australia issues official apology for mistreating Aborigines: "Prime Minister Kevin Rudd told parliament that past policies of assimilation, under … [Read more...] about News: Son of JFK, Kevin Rudd, Alabama, Writer’s Strike
Photo of Gay Hungarian Couple Wins World Press Photo Award
"Couple targeted in anti-gay violence wait for medical help, Budapest, Hungary."The 51st annual World Press Photo contest winners have been announced … [Read more...] about Photo of Gay Hungarian Couple Wins World Press Photo Award
Amy Winehouse Dominates 50th Annual Grammys
The 50th Annual Grammy Awards were handed out last night, dominated by Amy Winehouse who picked up five of the six awards for which she was nominated, … [Read more...] about Amy Winehouse Dominates 50th Annual Grammys
Obama’s Alleged Snub of ‘Gay Marriage Mayor’ Newsom Resurfaces
Gavin Newsom appeared at a "town hall" event on Monday night in San Francisco with Bill Clinton, and today primary eve comments on the Clinton-Newsom … [Read more...] about Obama’s Alleged Snub of ‘Gay Marriage Mayor’ Newsom Resurfaces
Sean Penn and James Franco as Lovers in Milk
Flickr user Troublepup shot these photos of Penn as Milk and James Franco as his lover Scott Smith while they were shooting a scene in the Castro. Via … [Read more...] about Sean Penn and James Franco as Lovers in Milk
Grizzly Adams Celebrates Beards and Bears at the Super Bowl
Anybody catch the segment yesterday in the NFL Super Bowl countdown celebrating the beards/bears of the New England Patriots and hosted by none other … [Read more...] about Grizzly Adams Celebrates Beards and Bears at the Super Bowl
David Beckham Smells Like ‘Lavender, Puppies, and Rainbows’
At least after he visits the tanning salon: "David and Victoria Beckham have been spotted fake-baking at the Sunstyle tanning salon in West … [Read more...] about David Beckham Smells Like ‘Lavender, Puppies, and Rainbows’