Yesterday, our reader Sean Chapin alerted me to the fact that a long list of commitments to LGBT issues on the White House site had shrunk to a … [Read more...] about White House Explains Changes to LGBT Commitments on Website
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Judy Shepard on Rep. Virginia Foxx and Passage of Hate Crimes Bill
Rachel Maddow spoke with Judy Shepard about the passage of the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (aka known as the Matthew Shepard Act, … [Read more...] about Judy Shepard on Rep. Virginia Foxx and Passage of Hate Crimes Bill
Former NYC Mayor Ed Koch Outraged over Outrage
Ed Koch is steamed over the new Kirby Dick documentary Outrage, which exposes closeted politicians who work against gay rights. But he's not … [Read more...] about Former NYC Mayor Ed Koch Outraged over Outrage
Howard Stern: We Must Make Gay Marriage Acceptable
Howard Stern issued a strong message of support for gay people on his show today, in only the way Howard can. I've edited out some of the dirty … [Read more...] about Howard Stern: We Must Make Gay Marriage Acceptable
Carrie Prejean’s Sister Surprised to be Called a ‘Gay Activist’
When Miss California, Carrie Prejean, defended the anti-gay remarks that led to everyone talking about her for the next two weeks, she claimed her … [Read more...] about Carrie Prejean’s Sister Surprised to be Called a ‘Gay Activist’
Obama Urges Congress to Pass Federal Hate Crimes Act
Last night, Obama released a statement in support of the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (aka The Matthew Shepard Act), urging its … [Read more...] about Obama Urges Congress to Pass Federal Hate Crimes Act
Larry Kramer Rails at Yale’s ‘Conspiracy of Silence’ on Gay History
Gay activist and playwright Larry Kramer was invited back to Yale last week to receive the first Lifetime Achievement Award from the university's … [Read more...] about Larry Kramer Rails at Yale’s ‘Conspiracy of Silence’ on Gay History
Fundies Orchestrate Anti-Gay Coup of Women’s Group in Singapore
A Singapore lawyer, Thio Su Mien, has orchestrated a coup of a major women's advocacy group in Singapore because of her concerns that it had … [Read more...] about Fundies Orchestrate Anti-Gay Coup of Women’s Group in Singapore
Michael Urie in New Play About Formation of Mattachine Society
Michael Urie plays Rudi Gernriech and Thomas Jay Ryan plays Harry Hay in The Temperamentals, which begins previews on April 30 and a limited run on … [Read more...] about Michael Urie in New Play About Formation of Mattachine Society
House Judiciary Committee Passes Hate Crimes Prevention Act
The House Judiciary Committee today passed the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (also known as the Matthew Shepard Act) by a vote of … [Read more...] about House Judiciary Committee Passes Hate Crimes Prevention Act