At a town hall in Tampa, Obama is asked what he's doing to provide equality for gays and lesbians with regard to same-sex marriage and other … [Read more...] about Watch: Obama Dances Around Same-Sex Marriage at Town Hall
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Tony Kushner: ‘It Would Be a Mistake for the Left to Turn On Obama’
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner is inclined to give Obama the benefit of the doubt on gay rights because he has a lot on his … [Read more...] about Tony Kushner: ‘It Would Be a Mistake for the Left to Turn On Obama’
Nepal Constitution will Guarantee Equal Rights to LGBTs
Equal rights for all, right? Like what the U.S. Constitution should provide, but doesn't: "In less than five months Nepal will have a new … [Read more...] about Nepal Constitution will Guarantee Equal Rights to LGBTs
Rhode Island Lawmakers Override Governor’s Anti-Gay Veto
UPDATEDRhode Island lawmakers handily overrode Governor Donald Carcieri's heartless veto of legislation granting funeral decision-making rights to … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Lawmakers Override Governor’s Anti-Gay Veto
Hundreds March for Gay Rights at Wisconsin Capitol
Inspired by the National Equality March, approximately 200 marched on the Wisconsin Capitol Saturday demanding equal rights for LGBT people, the … [Read more...] about Hundreds March for Gay Rights at Wisconsin Capitol
Baldwin, Polis, and Berry: Hope for ENDA and DADT Vote in 2010
Rep. Tammy Baldwin and Jared Polis expressed optimism over the weekend at the 2009 International Gay & Lesbian Leadership Conference in San … [Read more...] about Baldwin, Polis, and Berry: Hope for ENDA and DADT Vote in 2010
Christian Leaders to Present Anti-Gay, Anti-Abortion ‘Manifesto’
A group of 145 Roman Catholic, evangelical, and Orthodox Christian leaders will present a document today at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. … [Read more...] about Christian Leaders to Present Anti-Gay, Anti-Abortion ‘Manifesto’
Hugo Chavez on LGBT Persecution and Marriage Equality
In an interview conducted at the Venice Film Festival in September, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is asked his thoughts on marriage … [Read more...] about Hugo Chavez on LGBT Persecution and Marriage Equality
Interview: 10-Year-Old Who Refuses to Say ‘Pledge of Allegiance’ Until Gays Have Full Equality
Great kid.Last week I mentioned Will Phillips, the 10-year-old Arkansan who has refused to say the Pledge of Allegiance until gays and lesbians have … [Read more...] about Interview: 10-Year-Old Who Refuses to Say ‘Pledge of Allegiance’ Until Gays Have Full Equality
Fundies: ‘Do Not Be Fooled’ by Gay-Friendly LDS Actions
The right-wing group America Forever has responded to the LDS Church's endorsement of the Salt Lake City gay rights ordinance by faxing 80,000 … [Read more...] about Fundies: ‘Do Not Be Fooled’ by Gay-Friendly LDS Actions