GLSEN meets with Education Secretary Arne Duncan to discuss bullying in schools. Exec. Director Byard: "It was moving to witness these students … [Read more...] about News: GLSEN, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Hawaii, John Mayer Twitter
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Whatchu Talkin’ About, Willis?
In the most disappointing architectural announcement of the day, the Sears Tower is going to become the Willis Tower. Waah Waah.Probably right about … [Read more...] about Whatchu Talkin’ About, Willis?
Frat Boys Offer Fred Phelps an Animal House Protest for Tolerance
When Fred Phelps' Westboro Baptist Church arrived at the University of Chicago earlier this week, counterprotestors lined the opposite side of the … [Read more...] about Frat Boys Offer Fred Phelps an Animal House Protest for Tolerance
News: Aretha’s Hat, New York, James Franco, Endangered Species
Gay bashing reported by student at DePaul University: "I fell to the ground, and the person that kicked me said, 'I know who you are and I … [Read more...] about News: Aretha’s Hat, New York, James Franco, Endangered Species
News: Tom Brady, Gay Bashings, Obama Threat, Providence, XBox
Chicago man targeted Obama with letters containing HIV-infected blood?: "In the weeks leading up to Obama's inauguration, Saad Hussein, … [Read more...] about News: Tom Brady, Gay Bashings, Obama Threat, Providence, XBox
News: Sears Tower, Gill Foundation, Wolverine, Jenny Shimizu, Poland
Blade: Gill Foundation dictating direction of Log Cabin Republicans? Sears Tower in Chicago to be painted silver? "Sources said the owners are … [Read more...] about News: Sears Tower, Gill Foundation, Wolverine, Jenny Shimizu, Poland
News: Pedro Zamora, Kentucky, Jesus Luz, Kate Moss, Twitter
Pedro Zamora's life to be brought to the big screen: "Pedro learned he was HIV-Positive at age seventeen, and spent the rest of his life … [Read more...] about News: Pedro Zamora, Kentucky, Jesus Luz, Kate Moss, Twitter
Hundreds Protest for Marriage Equality in Chicago; 7 Arrested
A demonstration at the Cook County Marriage License Bureau in Chicago on Saturday resulted in the arrests of seven people who initiated a sit-in after … [Read more...] about Hundreds Protest for Marriage Equality in Chicago; 7 Arrested
News: Michael Phelps, Hubble, Beyoncé, DOMA, Iraq, Shepard Fairey
Hillary Clinton: State Department gay and lesbian inequities on a "fast timeline"... New York's street artist "Poster Boy" (or at least one of … [Read more...] about News: Michael Phelps, Hubble, Beyoncé, DOMA, Iraq, Shepard Fairey
CEO of Chicago Public Schools Huberman: I’m Gay
It was apparent based on the many comments that were left on news items last week that many people were already aware of the sexual orientation of … [Read more...] about CEO of Chicago Public Schools Huberman: I’m Gay