Rachel Maddow ended her work week with a lengthy and well-deserved segment on the late Jeanne Manford, the woman who founded PFLAG during an era when … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Eulogizes PFLAG Founder Jeanne Manford: VIDEO
Deaths
PFLAG Founder Jeanne Manford Dies at 92
Jeanne Manford, the founder of Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) in 1972, has died at the age of 92, the group … [Read more...] about PFLAG Founder Jeanne Manford Dies at 92
Anderson Cooper Remembers AIDS Activist Spencer Cox: VIDEO
Yesterday I mentioned the sad passing of AIDS activist Spencer Cox. Anderson Cooper and Rosie Perez today acknowledged Cox's important work for … [Read more...] about Anderson Cooper Remembers AIDS Activist Spencer Cox: VIDEO
Gay Adult Film Actor Josh Weston Dies
Gay adult film star Josh Weston has died, AVN reports: Hot House Video has confirmed the passing of gay adult performer Josh Weston, who entered the … [Read more...] about Gay Adult Film Actor Josh Weston Dies
AIDS Activist Spencer Cox Dies at 44
Spencer Cox, the pivotal AIDS activist who co-founded ACT-UP and TAG (Treatment Action Group) and was featured in David France's recent … [Read more...] about AIDS Activist Spencer Cox Dies at 44
Daniel Inouye (D-HI), Second-Longest Serving Senator in U.S. History, Dies at 88
The U.S. Senate's most senior member, Daniel Inouye (D-HI) died today of respiratory complications at the age of 88, USA Today reports: Senate … [Read more...] about Daniel Inouye (D-HI), Second-Longest Serving Senator in U.S. History, Dies at 88
Mexican American Music Star and LGBT Ally Jenni Rivera Dead in Plane Crash
Mexican American music star Jenni Rivera was presumed dead after the remains of the plane that was carrying her and members of her entourage including … [Read more...] about Mexican American Music Star and LGBT Ally Jenni Rivera Dead in Plane Crash
Activist and Author Brandon Lacy Campos Found Dead in NYC
Activist, poet and author Brandon Lacy Campos was found dead in his apartment in NYC, Rod 2.0 reports: Campos was the co-executive director of Queers … [Read more...] about Activist and Author Brandon Lacy Campos Found Dead in NYC
‘Drag Race’ Star Sahara Davenport Died of Heart Failure
On Monday, news spread quickly of the death of Sahara Davenport (aka Antoine Ashley), a popular star from RuPaul's Drag Race. The Wrap offered … [Read more...] about ‘Drag Race’ Star Sahara Davenport Died of Heart Failure
RuPaul’s Drag Race Contestant Sahara Davenport Has Died
Sahara Davenport (Antoine Ashley), 27, a popular contestant on Season 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race has died, according to reports from fellow Drag Race … [Read more...] about RuPaul’s Drag Race Contestant Sahara Davenport Has Died