Oregon Republican wingnut Marylin Shannon is spearheading efforts to overturn the two recent gay rights bills (domestic partners and … [Read more...] about Oregon Wingnuts Initiate Drive to Overturn Gay Rights Laws
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Iranian Police Assault and Arrest 87 at Gay Birthday Party
Up to 87 were arrested at a birthday party for Farhad, a member of Iran's gay community last Thursday, and while several women among those arrested … [Read more...] about Iranian Police Assault and Arrest 87 at Gay Birthday Party
Rome Gay Pride Postponed to Avoid Bush Distraction
Gay activists in Rome have moved the date of the city's Gay Pride parade due to a scheduled visit by George W. Bush, following his participation in a … [Read more...] about Rome Gay Pride Postponed to Avoid Bush Distraction
British PM Tony Blair to Step Down After a Decade in Power
British Prime Minister Tony Blair today announced he'll be stepping down as of June 27th. Blair made the announcement at the Trimdon Labour Club in … [Read more...] about British PM Tony Blair to Step Down After a Decade in Power
Oregon Governor Signs Historic Gay Rights Bills
Two bills, one that bans employer discrimination against gays and lesbians and another that offers same-sex partners some of the rights of married … [Read more...] about Oregon Governor Signs Historic Gay Rights Bills
NY Public Library Acquires Barbara Gittings Archives
The New York Public Library has acquired a set of important gay rights documents from the estate of the late Barbara Gittings and her partner Kay … [Read more...] about NY Public Library Acquires Barbara Gittings Archives
Massive Gay Rights Rally at New York Capitol in Albany
More than 1,000 gay rights supporters converged on New York's state capitol Albany on Tuesday to rally in front of the statehouse and visit 200 … [Read more...] about Massive Gay Rights Rally at New York Capitol in Albany
News: Gay Hobbits, Heroes’ Zach, Steve Ballmer, Facebook
New study cites "alarming" rate of unsafe sex among gay HIV-positive British men: "Thirty-seven percent of HIV-positive men said they had had … [Read more...] about News: Gay Hobbits, Heroes’ Zach, Steve Ballmer, Facebook
Peter Tatchell on Activism and Outing
Peter Tatchell, the UK's most well-known activist for human and gay rights and the co-founder of UK group OutRage!, talks to the Guardian about what … [Read more...] about Peter Tatchell on Activism and Outing
Poland’s PM Says More Gays are Bad for Society
The European Parliament, responding to a mid-March statement by a deputy education minister in Poland that the nation was drafting a law to fire … [Read more...] about Poland’s PM Says More Gays are Bad for Society