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 on by the Lebanese band Mashrou’ Leila. The … [Read more...] about Sarah Hegazi Raised the Rainbow Flag at a Rock Concert and Ultimately Paid for the Brave Act with Her Life
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Activist, Author and Playwright Larry Kramer Has Died at 84
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. He helped co-found the Gay Men's Health Crisis and … [Read more...] about Activist, Author and Playwright Larry Kramer Has Died at 84
11 Minimalist Resolutions Every Gay Man Should Consider for 2020
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 the year without getting deported by executive … [Read more...] about 11 Minimalist Resolutions Every Gay Man Should Consider for 2020
Civil Rights Activist David Mixner to Take Stage for Final One-Man Show: ‘You Make Me Sick’
David Mixner Veteran civil rights and anti-war activist of six decades, author, storyteller, and Towleroad contributor David Mixner is set to take the stage on December 9 at New York City's … [Read more...] about Civil Rights Activist David Mixner to Take Stage for Final One-Man Show: ‘You Make Me Sick’
Protesters Troll Federalist Society’s Brett Kavanaugh Black Tie Dinner Attendees with Massive Video Billboard of Christine Blasey Ford Testimony: WATCH
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 massive video billboard playing an endless loop of … [Read more...] about Protesters Troll Federalist Society’s Brett Kavanaugh Black Tie Dinner Attendees with Massive Video Billboard of Christine Blasey Ford Testimony: WATCH
Hong Kong Grounds All Flights After Protesters Bring International Airport to Standstill: WATCH
Protesters paralyzed Hong Kong International Airport on Monday, grounding all departing flights and more than 70 arriving … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Grounds All Flights After Protesters Bring International Airport to Standstill: WATCH
Madonna ‘Madame X’ Track ‘I Rise’ and Scenes of Global Protest Interwoven in Powerful Video: WATCH
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 new video inspired by the song, created by … [Read more...] about Madonna ‘Madame X’ Track ‘I Rise’ and Scenes of Global Protest Interwoven in Powerful Video: WATCH
Protesters Infiltrate Tea at Brunei-Owned Dorchester Hotel to Inform Diners That the Owner is Stoning Gay People to Death: WATCH
Canadian activist Jordan Tannahill and three accomplice, Andy, Crispin, and Nick, infiltrated tea at London's Dorchester Hotel on Thursday to inform patrons that the hotel's owner, the Sultan of … [Read more...] about Protesters Infiltrate Tea at Brunei-Owned Dorchester Hotel to Inform Diners That the Owner is Stoning Gay People to Death: WATCH
Meet Ashton P. Woods, Houston’s Next Political Superstar
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 "unapologetically black." While none of these … [Read more...] about Meet Ashton P. Woods, Houston’s Next Political Superstar
2019 Resolutions Every Gay Man Should Consider… It’s Complicated.
2019, Gay Men, and their Resolutions This years resolutions felt impossible. I’ve witnessed so much change for queers around the country, more than our forefathers dreamed of, yet many of us are … [Read more...] about 2019 Resolutions Every Gay Man Should Consider… It’s Complicated.
