UpdatedThis morning, a press conference was held outside New York's historic Stonewall Inn by grassroots online group The Power announcing its … [Read more...] about Group Petitions to Expand 1964 Civil Rights Act to Include LGBT
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New York Marks 40th Anniversary of Stonewall Riots: a Round-up
Tonight marks the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, widely regarded as the symbolic birth of the LGBT rights movement in America. Below, … [Read more...] about New York Marks 40th Anniversary of Stonewall Riots: a Round-up
GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios on Obama and LGBT Rights
New GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios discusses the Obama administration and LGBT rights, and Monday's cocktail reception at the White House in … [Read more...] about GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios on Obama and LGBT Rights
DNC Releases Statement Marking Stonewall as Obama Drags Heels
As I mentioned this morning, protesters greeted those attending a Democratic Party LGBT Fundraiser last night in response to the disturbing Department … [Read more...] about DNC Releases Statement Marking Stonewall as Obama Drags Heels
White House: No Substantive Announcements at Monday LGBT Event
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs was asked today whether Monday's LGBT Celebration of Stonewall reception at the White House was scheduled … [Read more...] about White House: No Substantive Announcements at Monday LGBT Event
News: Barney Frank, Astronauts, The Unborn, Mark Sanford, Mariah
Michelangelo Signorile talks to Barney Frank on gay rights issues, DOMA, etc. Astronaut Alan Bean now paints the moon.Mariah Carey wins Photoshop … [Read more...] about News: Barney Frank, Astronauts, The Unborn, Mark Sanford, Mariah
House Dems Hold Private Meeting to Map LGBT Strategy
Roll Call reports: "Headlining the meeting was Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who with her leadership team and the three openly gay Members of … [Read more...] about House Dems Hold Private Meeting to Map LGBT Strategy
Camille Paglia: Gay Activists ‘Childish’ for Demanding Rights
Camille Paglia is never at a loss for an opinion about anything. Here she'ss interviewed by Canada's Xtra about her break-up with her partner, how … [Read more...] about Camille Paglia: Gay Activists ‘Childish’ for Demanding Rights
Gay Rights Activist Frank Kameny Gets Apology from U.S. Govt
Yesterday, gay rights activist Frank Kameny received an official apology from White House Office of Personnel Management head, openly gay John Berry, … [Read more...] about Gay Rights Activist Frank Kameny Gets Apology from U.S. Govt
DNC Fundraiser at Fenway Park In Boston Protested Over DOMA
Blogger Ryan's Take documented the protest at the Democratic Party fundraiser last night at Boston's Fenway Park headlined by Vice President … [Read more...] about DNC Fundraiser at Fenway Park In Boston Protested Over DOMA