Via AmericaBlog comes this brief but powerful video. Rev. Reggie Longcrier, pastor of Exodus Missionary Outreach Church in Hickory, North Carolina, … [Read more...] about Rev. Reggie Longcrier: Why Should Religion Justify Prejudice?
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Ian McKellen Takes Activism, with Theatre, to Singapore
Ian McKellen, visiting Singapore with the Royal Shakespeare Company's world tour of Shakespeare's "King Lear" and Chekhov's "The Seagull", told a … [Read more...] about Ian McKellen Takes Activism, with Theatre, to Singapore
News: Dublin, Hedi Slimane, Iraq Marine, L.A. Galaxy
Corporal testifies that "Marines in his unit began routinely beating Iraqis after officers ordered them to 'crank up the violence level.'" … [Read more...] about News: Dublin, Hedi Slimane, Iraq Marine, L.A. Galaxy
Notes from a Gay Moscow Party Cruise
The anti-gay atmosphere permeating Moscow's government seems to have done little to dampen the will of its gay community to enjoy themselves. Gavin … [Read more...] about Notes from a Gay Moscow Party Cruise
Hungary Gay Pride Lifted by Coming Out, Marred by Violence
The streets of Budapest, Hungary grew tense over the weekend as a crowd reported at 2,000 marched in the city's annual Gay Pride parade. A group of … [Read more...] about Hungary Gay Pride Lifted by Coming Out, Marred by Violence
Russian Activists Detained at Demonstration Against Moscow Mayor
Two dozen gay activists who received permission from the city to hold a demonstration outside the European Union's office in Moscow were blocked from … [Read more...] about Russian Activists Detained at Demonstration Against Moscow Mayor
Gay Rights in Colombia Advance, As Same-sex Unions Get Approval
Colombia's lower house of Congress approved a gay union bill by a vote of 62 to 43 last Thursday. The bill would offer same-sex couples rights equal … [Read more...] about Gay Rights in Colombia Advance, As Same-sex Unions Get Approval
Tensions Rise in Jerusalem as Gay Pride March Approaches
A Haredi protest over the weekend against this week's planned gay pride parade in Jerusalem had an extremely low turnout, despite these photos which … [Read more...] about Tensions Rise in Jerusalem as Gay Pride March Approaches
News: Patrick Dempsey, Heimlich AIDS Cure, Paris Hilton, Twins
Paris Hilton sends prison plea to the public: "During the past several days, I have had a lot of time to reflect and have already learned a bitter, … [Read more...] about News: Patrick Dempsey, Heimlich AIDS Cure, Paris Hilton, Twins
Rabbis Place Curse on Jerusalem Gay Pride Participants
Once again, ultra-orthodox Haredi jews are doing everything they can to put a stop to a planned gay rights rally in Jerusalem, including placing a … [Read more...] about Rabbis Place Curse on Jerusalem Gay Pride Participants