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Sarah Hegazi Raised the Rainbow Flag at a Rock Concert and Ultimately Paid for the Brave Act with Her Life

June 17, 2020 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Sarah Hegazi

Remember back to 2017 and the night seven people were arrested in Egypt after raising a rainbow flag in support of LGBTQ rights at a Cairo concert put … [Read more...] about Sarah Hegazi Raised the Rainbow Flag at a Rock Concert and Ultimately Paid for the Brave Act with Her Life

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: activism, Canada, Egypt, International LGBT Rights, Mashrou’ Leila, rainbow flag, Sarah Hegazi

Activist, Author and Playwright Larry Kramer Has Died at 84

May 27, 2020 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Larry Kramer

Activist, author, and playwright Larry Kramer has died at the age of 84. Kramer was a lifelong AIDS activist, raising his voice when others wouldn't. … [Read more...] about Activist, Author and Playwright Larry Kramer Has Died at 84

Filed Under: Featured, towleroad Tagged With: ACT UP, activism, AIDS/HIV, Deaths, Larry Kramer

11 Minimalist Resolutions Every Gay Man Should Consider for 2020

January 4, 2020 by Leo Herrera Leave a Comment

2020 minimalist gay resolutions

After last year’s identity crisis of a New Year’s resolution list, 2020’s are gonna be easy, Mary. Personally, I’m just gonna try to make it through … [Read more...] about 11 Minimalist Resolutions Every Gay Man Should Consider for 2020

Filed Under: Body, Entertainment, Gay Pride, Politics, towleroad Tagged With: 20/20, activism, leo herrera, Media, mental health, Reading, Resolutions, South Park

Civil Rights Activist David Mixner to Take Stage for Final One-Man Show: ‘You Make Me Sick’

November 19, 2019 by Towleroad Leave a Comment

Veteran civil rights and anti-war activist of six decades, author, storyteller, and Towleroad contributor David Mixner is set to take the stage on … [Read more...] about Civil Rights Activist David Mixner to Take Stage for Final One-Man Show: ‘You Make Me Sick’

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: activism, David Mixner, New York City, POLITICS, theater, Theatre

Protesters Troll Federalist Society’s Brett Kavanaugh Black Tie Dinner Attendees with Massive Video Billboard of Christine Blasey Ford Testimony: WATCH

November 15, 2019 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

brett kavanaugh black tie dinner

The Federalist Society held a black tie dinner for Brett Kavanaugh in Washington D.C. on Thursday night, and guests waiting in line were treated to a … [Read more...] about Protesters Troll Federalist Society’s Brett Kavanaugh Black Tie Dinner Attendees with Massive Video Billboard of Christine Blasey Ford Testimony: WATCH

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: activism, Brett Kavanaugh, Christine Blasey Ford, SCOTUS, Supreme Court

Hong Kong Grounds All Flights After Protesters Bring International Airport to Standstill: WATCH

August 12, 2019 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

hong kong airport

Protesters paralyzed Hong Kong International Airport on Monday, grounding all departing flights and more than 70 arriving flights. USA Today … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Grounds All Flights After Protesters Bring International Airport to Standstill: WATCH

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: activism, Aviation, China, Hong Kong, World

Madonna ‘Madame X’ Track ‘I Rise’ and Scenes of Global Protest Interwoven in Powerful Video: WATCH

June 20, 2019 by Towleroad Leave a Comment

Madonna's Madame X track "I Rise" has been woven into a new video about resistance, pride, and protest directed by Peter Matkiwsky. Writes TIME: "A … [Read more...] about Madonna ‘Madame X’ Track ‘I Rise’ and Scenes of Global Protest Interwoven in Powerful Video: WATCH

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: activism, Madonna, music video, Peter Matkiwsky

Protesters Infiltrate Tea at Brunei-Owned Dorchester Hotel to Inform Diners That the Owner is Stoning Gay People to Death: WATCH

April 5, 2019 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

dorchester hotel protest

Canadian activist Jordan Tannahill and three accomplice, Andy, Crispin, and Nick, infiltrated tea at London's Dorchester Hotel on Thursday to inform … [Read more...] about Protesters Infiltrate Tea at Brunei-Owned Dorchester Hotel to Inform Diners That the Owner is Stoning Gay People to Death: WATCH

Filed Under: News Tagged With: activism, Boycotts, Brunei, Dorchester Collection, Jordan Tannahill

Meet Ashton P. Woods, Houston’s Next Political Superstar

February 25, 2019 by Savas Abadsidis Leave a Comment

When I first spoke to Ashton P. Woods three years ago, I wrote, "Houston-based activist and blogger Ashton P. Woods is gay, atheist, HIV-positive and … [Read more...] about Meet Ashton P. Woods, Houston’s Next Political Superstar

Filed Under: News, towleroad Tagged With: activism, Ashton P. Woods, HIV, HIV-Activist, houston, POLITICS

2019 Resolutions Every Gay Man Should Consider… It’s Complicated.

January 14, 2019 by Leo Herrera Leave a Comment

2019 gay men resolutions

2019, Gay Men, and their Resolutions This years resolutions felt impossible. I’ve witnessed so much change for queers around the country, more than … [Read more...] about 2019 Resolutions Every Gay Man Should Consider… It’s Complicated.

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: activism, drugs, gay men, leo herrera, LGBT history, mental health, Meth, New Year's, Resolutions

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