In response to the New Jersey Supreme Court's instruction to legislators that they define what same-sex unions might be called in that state, New … [Read more...] about New Jersey Senator Wants to be Grinch who Stole Gay Marriage
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Mitt Romney Asks Court to Force Vote on Anti-Gay Amendment
Well, you can't fault him for keeping his pledges. Mitt Romney did what he said he'd do at his wingnut rally a little more than a week ago, and … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney Asks Court to Force Vote on Anti-Gay Amendment
Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna, Alfonso Cuaron for Gay Unions
Actors Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna, and director Alfonso Cuaron voiced their public support for Mexico City's legalization of same-sex civil … [Read more...] about Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna, Alfonso Cuaron for Gay Unions
Court Says Israel Must Recognize Same-Sex Marriages
In what is being hailed by gay rights activists as an historic ruling, Israel's High Court has ruled that same-sex couples married in countries where … [Read more...] about Court Says Israel Must Recognize Same-Sex Marriages
Bayard Rustin High School Proves Rustin’s Point
A new high school named for openly gay civil rights activist Bayard Rustin opened in September in his hometown of West Chester, … [Read more...] about Bayard Rustin High School Proves Rustin’s Point
Pentagon Upgrades Homosexuality: ‘Mental Disorder’ Now ‘Defect’
What progress. The Pentagon is so backward it's outrageous: According to the AP, "Pentagon spokeswoman Cynthia Smith said 'homosexuality should not … [Read more...] about Pentagon Upgrades Homosexuality: ‘Mental Disorder’ Now ‘Defect’
Wingnuts Gear Up for Hate Campaign Against Library of Congress for Accepting Papers of Pioneering Gay Activist Frank Kameny
The Library of Congress and Frank Kameny are being targeted (link to the AFT site) by Peter LaBarbera's wingnut organization Americans for Truth, … [Read more...] about Wingnuts Gear Up for Hate Campaign Against Library of Congress for Accepting Papers of Pioneering Gay Activist Frank Kameny
Iran Continues to Publicly Execute Men for Being Gay
The hangings continue... Via Proceed at Your Own Risk: "Shahab Darvishi was charged with organising a 'corruption ring', deliberate assault, and … [Read more...] about Iran Continues to Publicly Execute Men for Being Gay
News: Foley Damage Control, Brazil Motels, Nancy Boy Survivor
Attorney General: Gay couples married in Massachusetts may file joint tax returns in Washington D.C., but city's tax and revenue office may reject … [Read more...] about News: Foley Damage Control, Brazil Motels, Nancy Boy Survivor
News: Iraqi Gays, Moby vs. Macho, Spooky Scissor Sisters
As Iraq disintegrates, gays in Bagdhad fearing for their lives: "Thamir and other gay men complain about frequent mistreatment by police, accusing … [Read more...] about News: Iraqi Gays, Moby vs. Macho, Spooky Scissor Sisters