HUD Secretary Julian Castro and actress Sally Field have come out in support of Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance. Castro, the former mayor of San … [Read more...] about HUD Secretary Julian Castro, Actress Sally Field Back Houston Equal Rights Ordinance – VIDEO
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Gay Pride Flags Stolen from Texas Tech GSA in Apparent Hate Crime
Texas Tech University's Gay Straight Alliance has received a major outpouring of support since two Pride flags in the group's cubicle were reported … [Read more...] about Gay Pride Flags Stolen from Texas Tech GSA in Apparent Hate Crime
Intersex Veteran Who Does not Identify as Male or Female Sues State Dept. Over Passport Denial
Lambda Legal has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Dana Zzyym, an intersex veteran, after Zzyym was denied a U.S. passport because they do not … [Read more...] about Intersex Veteran Who Does not Identify as Male or Female Sues State Dept. Over Passport Denial
Houston Mayor Annise Parker Puts Her Money Where Her Mouth Is On Equal Rights Ordinance – VIDEO
Out lesbian Houston Mayor Annise Parker has agreed to match donations up to $50,000 in support of the city's Equal Rights Ordinance, which will appear … [Read more...] about Houston Mayor Annise Parker Puts Her Money Where Her Mouth Is On Equal Rights Ordinance – VIDEO
Actor Roger Moore Believes James Bond Can’t Be Gay Or A Woman
Former James Bond actor Roger Moore is opposed to the re-imagining of James Bond as female, black, or a gay man, claiming ‘political correctness’ … [Read more...] about Actor Roger Moore Believes James Bond Can’t Be Gay Or A Woman
Rapper Wale: Frank Ocean Has ‘Advantage’ in Music Industry, Won Grammy Because He’s Gay
Statements made by rapper Wale in an interview with The Breakfast Club Power 105.1 this week are making headlines. The DC-based rapper suggested that … [Read more...] about Rapper Wale: Frank Ocean Has ‘Advantage’ in Music Industry, Won Grammy Because He’s Gay
Baker Who Refused to Serve Gay Couple Taking Case to Colorado Supreme Court: VIDEO
Jack Phillips, the Colorado baker and owner of Masterpiece Cake Shop who refused to bake a cake for a gay couple's wedding in 2012, is taking his case … [Read more...] about Baker Who Refused to Serve Gay Couple Taking Case to Colorado Supreme Court: VIDEO
Governor Andrew Cuomo to Use Executive Action to Protect Transgender New Yorkers from Discrimination
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says he'll use executive action to protect New Yorkers from harassment and discrimination on the basis of gender … [Read more...] about Governor Andrew Cuomo to Use Executive Action to Protect Transgender New Yorkers from Discrimination
Dallas Police Respond To String Of Violent Attacks Targeting Gay Community – VIDEO
Dallas officials plan to increase police patrols and add street lighting in response to a series of violent attacks in the city's gay entertainment … [Read more...] about Dallas Police Respond To String Of Violent Attacks Targeting Gay Community – VIDEO
Here’s What You Can Do To Support The Fight For LGBT Equality In Houston: VIDEO
Two weeks from today, voters in the nation's fourth-largest city will decide whether to ban discrimination against LGBT people in employment, housing … [Read more...] about Here’s What You Can Do To Support The Fight For LGBT Equality In Houston: VIDEO