The U.S. has declined to endorse a declaration being put before the UN assembly today, to which the Vatican and the Organisation of Islamic States … [Read more...] about U.S. Missing in Action on UN Declaration on LGBT Human Rights
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Responses Vary to Tomorrow’s Planned ‘Day Without a Gay’
The AP reports on tomorrow's planned nationwide action "Day Without a Gay" in which gay people and allies are being urged to take the day off from … [Read more...] about Responses Vary to Tomorrow’s Planned ‘Day Without a Gay’
Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov Explains Gay Ban: They Spread AIDS
Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov said at an AIDS conference in Moscow Thursday that he suppresses the opinions of gays because they spread AIDS: "Mayor Yuri … [Read more...] about Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov Explains Gay Ban: They Spread AIDS
Barney Frank Gets Happy
Benoit Denizet-Lewis talks to Barney Frank about his personal life, the recent economic bail-out, campaigning, and gay rights legislation in a new … [Read more...] about Barney Frank Gets Happy
Vatican Opposes UN Resolution Condemning Anti-Gay Discrimination
Yesterday, it was reported that the Vatican stated its opposition to a UN declaration formally condemning discrimination against gays because doing so … [Read more...] about Vatican Opposes UN Resolution Condemning Anti-Gay Discrimination
Is the White Knot the New Red Ribbon?
My friend Frank Voci started WhiteKnot.org as a visibility symbol for this new civil rights awakening we're seeing right now, a symbol for the belief … [Read more...] about Is the White Knot the New Red Ribbon?
Huckabee: Gays Haven’t Crossed ‘Civil Rights’ Violence Threshold
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee was on The View today talking about same-sex marriage and declaring that gay rights are not civil rights … [Read more...] about Huckabee: Gays Haven’t Crossed ‘Civil Rights’ Violence Threshold
Puerto Rico Bans Discrimination Against Same Sex Couples
Via the New York Daily News: "Puerto Rico's outgoing governor said Monday he has prohibited government agencies from discriminating against same-sex … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico Bans Discrimination Against Same Sex Couples
100+ Military Leaders Call for Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
104 of the U.S. military's retired generals and admirals have called for repeal of the nation's discriminatory "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in a … [Read more...] about 100+ Military Leaders Call for Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Obama’s Change.Gov Website Features Comprehensive LGBT Agenda
A few weeks ago I was getting dozens of emails about President-elect Barack Obama's Change.gov website and its lack of any mention of the words 'gay' … [Read more...] about Obama’s Change.Gov Website Features Comprehensive LGBT Agenda