As we reported last week, Tennessee lawmakers advanced two piece of legislation targeting LGBT people in the state. The House advanced House Bill … [Read more...] about Tennessee Attorney General: State Schools Risk Millions in Funding if Anti-Transgender ‘Bathroom Bill’ Becomes Law
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NC Congressman Calls Bruce Springsteen a ‘Bully’ for Canceling Concert Over Anti-LGBT Law
Rep. Mark Walker (R-NC) blasted Bruce Springsteen's decision to boycott North Carolina over its anti-LGBT law, calling the rock icon a "bully" and … [Read more...] about NC Congressman Calls Bruce Springsteen a ‘Bully’ for Canceling Concert Over Anti-LGBT Law
Joel McHale Donates Entire Proceeds from North Carolina Show to LGBTQ Center in Durham: WATCH
Actor and comedian Joel McHale ripped North Carolina legislators last night at his show at the Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC, announcing … [Read more...] about Joel McHale Donates Entire Proceeds from North Carolina Show to LGBTQ Center in Durham: WATCH
NAACP Announces Massive Sit-In at North Carolina Legislature if Anti-LGBT Bill Isn’t Repealed
The North Carolina NAACP will hold a massive sit-in at the state legislature if HB2, the anti-LGBT bill, is not repealed by April 21, though the … [Read more...] about NAACP Announces Massive Sit-In at North Carolina Legislature if Anti-LGBT Bill Isn’t Repealed
Robin Roberts, Face of 2016 Mississippi Tourism: It ‘Hurts My Soul’ That Some Don’t Feel Welcome
This week we reported that out lesbian Good Morning America host Robin Roberts is featured on the cover of 2016's 'Official Tour Guide' for … [Read more...] about Robin Roberts, Face of 2016 Mississippi Tourism: It ‘Hurts My Soul’ That Some Don’t Feel Welcome
Bruce Springsteen Cancels North Carolina Show Over Anti-LGBT Law
Bruce Springsteen has cancelled an April 10th show in Greensboro, North Carolina over the state's passage of anti-LGBT HB2, the rock icon wrote in a … [Read more...] about Bruce Springsteen Cancels North Carolina Show Over Anti-LGBT Law
Mississippi Businesses to Counter Anti-LGBT Law with ‘Everyone’s Welcome Here’ Decal Campaign
The Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association is planning a campaign to fight back against the state's oppressively anti-LGBT "Protecting … [Read more...] about Mississippi Businesses to Counter Anti-LGBT Law with ‘Everyone’s Welcome Here’ Decal Campaign
Airport Confiscates Gay Man’s Ashes Because His Husband Was Not Recognized as Next of Kin
A British gay man was forced by staff at Hong Kong airport to hand over the ashes of his husband who had died days earlier on the couple’s … [Read more...] about Airport Confiscates Gay Man’s Ashes Because His Husband Was Not Recognized as Next of Kin
‘Young Turks’ Host Blasts Mississippi Bigots: ‘Bake the F*cking Cake and Shut the F*ck Up’ – WATCH
Ana Kasparian, a host on the popular online news show The Young Turks, eviscerated Mississippi bigots who recently passed the discriminatory anti-LGBT … [Read more...] about ‘Young Turks’ Host Blasts Mississippi Bigots: ‘Bake the F*cking Cake and Shut the F*ck Up’ – WATCH
Ellen DeGeneres Blasts Anti-LGBT Discrimination in Mississippi: WATCH
Ellen DeGeneres used the opening monologue of her show today to rip Mississippi a new one, blasting the anti-LGBT situation there with comedy to make … [Read more...] about Ellen DeGeneres Blasts Anti-LGBT Discrimination in Mississippi: WATCH