Fire Island, perhaps because of its distance from the mainland (a 25-minute ferry ride) and perhaps because of the sense of camaraderie that pervades … [Read more...] about Lock Your Doors: Burglary on Fire Island
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18 Gay Nigerian Men Face Possible Death by Stoning
Eighteen Nigerian men who were on their way to a "gay wedding" in Bauchi town were reportedly arrested while wearing women's clothes and may face … [Read more...] about 18 Gay Nigerian Men Face Possible Death by Stoning
Lawyer: Resignation Not in the Cards for Florida Rep. Bob Allen
Bob Allen's attorney Greg Eisenmenger told reporters on Wednesday that his client, who was arrested in early July in a public men's room after … [Read more...] about Lawyer: Resignation Not in the Cards for Florida Rep. Bob Allen
Exclusive: National Memorial for LGBT Hate Crime Victims Launches
Scott Hall, longtime activist Frank Kameny, US. Representative Barney Frank and Amazing Race winner and activist Chip Arndt are spearheading the … [Read more...] about Exclusive: National Memorial for LGBT Hate Crime Victims Launches
One of Two Suspects Caught in Hate Crime Killing of Satendar Singh
Authorities have apprehended one suspect in the homophobic July killing of Fijian-immigrant Satendar Singh, and the FBI is reportedly assisting in the … [Read more...] about One of Two Suspects Caught in Hate Crime Killing of Satendar Singh
San Francisco Officials on Halloween: “There Will Be No Party”
Following violence at last year's annual massive Halloween event in San Francisco's Castro district, city officials have announced that there will be … [Read more...] about San Francisco Officials on Halloween: “There Will Be No Party”
Series of Homophobic Attacks Hits Sydney’s Oxford Street
Oxford Street, a hub of gay nightlife in Sydney with numerous hotels and 11 nightclubs, was the site of several anti-gay assaults recently, the Sydney … [Read more...] about Series of Homophobic Attacks Hits Sydney’s Oxford Street
GOP “Rising Star” Glenn Murphy Steps Down Over Gay Sex Assault
The Young Republican National Federation acted quickly to scrub any mention of their recently elected leader Glenn Murphy from their websites, … [Read more...] about GOP “Rising Star” Glenn Murphy Steps Down Over Gay Sex Assault
Brits Jailed for Murder and Anti-gay Assault
Two stories to report from the UK. A jury of eleven delivered a guilty verdict in the case of Stuart Martin, 29, a heroin addict who murdered his … [Read more...] about Brits Jailed for Murder and Anti-gay Assault
Eric Hainstock Gets Life in Prison for Shooting Death of Principal
Eric Hainstock, the 16-year-old Wisconsin boy who armed himself, entered his high school, and fatally shot his principal in 2006, was convicted by a … [Read more...] about Eric Hainstock Gets Life in Prison for Shooting Death of Principal