This weekend, Texan LGBT paper The Dallas Voice introduces readers to the Castro-Martinez family. They're not a gay family, but oh well. Writes … [Read more...] about Meet The Castro-Martinez Family
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Pioneering Gay Activist and Advocate Co-Founder Aristide ‘AJ’ Laurent Dies at 70
Aristide 'AJ' Laurent has died. He co-founded The Advocate in 1967 and participated in many gay rights protests, the San Diego Gay and Lesbian … [Read more...] about Pioneering Gay Activist and Advocate Co-Founder Aristide ‘AJ’ Laurent Dies at 70
Lesbian Couple, Supporters Protest Ejection from Tim Hortons: VIDEO
Appproximately 20 people showed up to protest an incident that took place three weeks ago at a Tim Hortons restaurant in Blenheim, Ontario in which a … [Read more...] about Lesbian Couple, Supporters Protest Ejection from Tim Hortons: VIDEO
Protest Planned After Canadian Tim Hortons Kicks Out Lesbian Couple
Dozens are reportedly planning to protest an incident that took place three weeks ago at a Tim Hortons restaurant in Blenheim, Ontario in whcih a … [Read more...] about Protest Planned After Canadian Tim Hortons Kicks Out Lesbian Couple
Gay Rights Pioneer Frank Kameny to Lie in State on November 3
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
Lesbian Couple of 30 Years Arrested in North Carolina After Being Denied Marriage License: VIDEO
Last week I wrote about North Carolina's 'We Do' campaign and the protests that have been going on to raise awareness about inequality in … [Read more...] about Lesbian Couple of 30 Years Arrested in North Carolina After Being Denied Marriage License: VIDEO
Anheuser-Busch Urged to Drop Sponsorship of Homophobic ‘Ultimate Fighting Championship’ (UFC)
Longtime gay activist Cleve Jones, Stonewall Democratic Club of Southern Nevada Chair Derek Washington, Culinary Workers Union President Geoconda … [Read more...] about Anheuser-Busch Urged to Drop Sponsorship of Homophobic ‘Ultimate Fighting Championship’ (UFC)
Police Corral, Mace Women as NYC Financial Protests Escalate: VIDEO
This weekend, Wall Street protesters embarked on what the NYT calls their "largest and most ambitious" march since protests of the financial … [Read more...] about Police Corral, Mace Women as NYC Financial Protests Escalate: VIDEO
Pioneering Gay Rights Activist Arthur Evans Dies
Pioneering gay rights activist and longtime resident of San Francisco's Haight Ashbury neighborhood Arthur Evans died on Sunday of a heart attack … [Read more...] about Pioneering Gay Rights Activist Arthur Evans Dies
Federal Trial Begins for Lt. Dan Choi, Over ‘DADT’ Arrest at White House: VIDEO
Lt. Dan Choi's trial began in federal court yesterday for protesting "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" with 12 other activists on November … [Read more...] about Federal Trial Begins for Lt. Dan Choi, Over ‘DADT’ Arrest at White House: VIDEO