Pope Benedict is visiting Spain this weekend and will be targeted with a big kiss this Sunday, the Guardian reports: "Organisers have invited … [Read more...] about Queer Kiss Flashmob to Greet Pope Benedict in Spain
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Stonewall Veteran Raymond Castro Dies at 68
GLAAD reports, in an email, that Stonewall veteran Raymond Castro has died at 68:"On June 27, 1969 Castro was inside the Stonewall Inn on … [Read more...] about Stonewall Veteran Raymond Castro Dies at 68
Watch: Video of Arrest of Nikolai Alekseev, Gay Activists in Moscow
Yesterday I reported that leading Russian gay activist Nikolai Alekseev had been arrested in Moscow at a protest against Mayor Yuri Luzhkov, planned … [Read more...] about Watch: Video of Arrest of Nikolai Alekseev, Gay Activists in Moscow
Pennsylvania Governor Apologizes for Homeland Security Department Tracking of Gay Activists, Others
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell apologized yesterday over revelations that the state's Department of Homeland Security distributed a list of … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Governor Apologizes for Homeland Security Department Tracking of Gay Activists, Others
Watch: Protest and Arrests at SF Nancy Pelosi ENDA Protest
Here's video of last night's action taken by GetEQUAL and other groups (previous coverage here) targeting Nancy Pelosi on ENDA. Protesters … [Read more...] about Watch: Protest and Arrests at SF Nancy Pelosi ENDA Protest
GetEQUAL Blocks Traffic in San Francisco ENDA Protest
(image stop8.org) Activist groups GetEQUAL, One Struggle One Fight, and Pride at Work targeted Nancy Pelosi late this afternoon on ENDA in San … [Read more...] about GetEQUAL Blocks Traffic in San Francisco ENDA Protest
Sit-In ENDA Protest Underway at Pennsylvania Lawmaker’s Office
Activists with GetEQUAL have begun a sit-in protest at Rep. Chris Carney's (D-PA) office in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Zack Ford … [Read more...] about Sit-In ENDA Protest Underway at Pennsylvania Lawmaker’s Office
Couple Whose Photo Made Them Gay Rights Icons in South Africa Involved in Tragic Auto Accident
Last month I posted about a photograph of a gay couple's kiss, which made news across South Africa (and internationally) after it was published on … [Read more...] about Couple Whose Photo Made Them Gay Rights Icons in South Africa Involved in Tragic Auto Accident
Activists Hold Protest at Miller Debate, Demand Movement on ENDA
Last night, activists from GetEQUAL, Pride at Work, and One Struggle One Fight held a silent protest at a debate in Vacaville, California, urging Rep. … [Read more...] about Activists Hold Protest at Miller Debate, Demand Movement on ENDA
Watch: Activists Make ‘Bigot Special’ Target Store Announcement
These Target managers aren't happy with the announcement activist group Queer Rising just made over the P.A. system to all its … [Read more...] about Watch: Activists Make ‘Bigot Special’ Target Store Announcement