gay rights

Ferndale, Michigan Elects the State’s First Openly Gay Mayor

Andy Towle November 7, 2007

Ferndale, Michigan on Tuesday chose the city's first openly gay mayor and the first elected in the state, according to the Detroit News: Craig Covey, … [Read more...] about Ferndale, Michigan Elects the State’s First Openly Gay Mayor

Andy Towle November 6, 2007

As safe houses close, Iraqi gay activist Ali Hili says world has left them behind: "Over 30 gay residents who we cared for in these three safe houses … [Read more...] about News: Cheney Impeachment, Gavin Rossdale, Jenkem, Iraq Gays

Andy Towle November 6, 2007

British photographer John Ross MacLeod, 63, is being held on sodomy charges in Ghana after officials searched his bag for drugs and instead found a CD … [Read more...] about British Tourist Held on Sodomy Charges in Ghana

Andy Towle November 5, 2007

California wingnuts launch referendum bid to overturn sexual orientation discrimination law in schools: "The legislation, Senate Bill 777, was signed … [Read more...] about News: Modernist House, Shia LaBeouf, Pig Beast, Writer’s Strike

Andy Towle November 1, 2007

Ireland appears to be moving one step closer to marriage equality: "Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan said he would publish an outline of his … [Read more...] about Ireland to Introduce Civil Partnership Legislation

Andy Towle October 29, 2007

FEMA official resigns over fake press conference, lands "amazing" job to head public affairs at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. … [Read more...] about News: Marc Jacobs, Skeletons, FEMA, Kentucky, Tori Amos, Uganda

Andy Towle October 25, 2007

Crimes: The cost of being LGBT in today's world. REPORT: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi ready to split. Entertainment Weekly: Why didn't … [Read more...] about News: Heidi Fleiss, 50 Cent, Georgetown University, Banksy

Andy Towle October 24, 2007

Today, Oprah will look at what it's like to be gay around the world and feature an appearance by Indian Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil I posted about at … [Read more...] about Oprah to Feature Gay People Around the World Today

Andy Towle October 24, 2007

The debate is over (for now) in Singapore, where the nation's Parliament just decriminalized oral and anal sex for consenting heterosexual adults but … [Read more...] about Singapore Retains Sodomy Ban for Gays, Lifts it for Straights

Andy Towle October 22, 2007

Fort Worth Star-Telegram endorses city council candidate Joel Burns, who may become Tarrant County's first openly gay elected official. Stuck: … [Read more...] about News: Kelly Slater, Firefighters, Fort Worth, Amy Winehouse