Cole White, a Redwood City, CA man who was wanted on a $50K warrant in the beating of a man outside a Santa Cruz nightclub, turned himself in to … [Read more...] about Hate Crime Updates: Santa Cruz, California, Benton Harbor, Michigan, Elgin, Illinois, and Buffalo, New York.
Illinois
Openly Gay Illinois Senate Candidate Jim Madigan Broadcasts His Life from the Campaign Trail
Jim Madigan, a candidate for the Illinois State Senate from the 7th district in Chicago and the first openly gay candidate to run for the state senate … [Read more...] about Openly Gay Illinois Senate Candidate Jim Madigan Broadcasts His Life from the Campaign Trail
Illinois Teacher Suspended for Assigning Classes Article About Homosexuality in the Animal Kingdom Returns to Class
UPDATEDAfter a school board meeting that went late into the night, members decided to give teacher Dan Delong a warning and allow him to return to … [Read more...] about Illinois Teacher Suspended for Assigning Classes Article About Homosexuality in the Animal Kingdom Returns to Class
News: Texas, Lance Bass, New Brunswick, Scholastic, Curry
GLAAD announces inaugural GLAAD Media Awards in Advertising. Top TV winner was Orbitz commercial featuring Human Rights Campaign logo. Lance Bass and … [Read more...] about News: Texas, Lance Bass, New Brunswick, Scholastic, Curry
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #554
ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE: The anti-gay group wants new "ambassadors" to fight homosexuals, sex predators, gamblers, and abortionists. … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #554
Illinois Teacher Receives Warning for ‘Black Fag’ Comment
Yesterday I posted about David Burk, a Geneva High School teacher who was the subject of a complaint from a student regarding a remark he made to his … [Read more...] about Illinois Teacher Receives Warning for ‘Black Fag’ Comment
Marriage Equality Bill Introduced in Illinois Senate
Illinois State Senator Heather Steans today introduced a marriage equality bill in the Illinois Senate: "The bill would provide for state … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Bill Introduced in Illinois Senate
News: Alexi Giannoulias, Pets, Sally Kern, Roger Federer, Beyonce
Duane: New York marriage vote possible this month. Roger's turn: Federer flaunts his fur.Cute-ass animal story of the day #1: The 'can't … [Read more...] about News: Alexi Giannoulias, Pets, Sally Kern, Roger Federer, Beyonce
American Idol Season 1 Finalist Jim Verraros ‘Marrying’ His Partner
American Idol season 1 finalist Jim Verraros is "marrying" his partner Bill Brennan on Sunday in Oak Brook, Illinois.Said Verraros on the … [Read more...] about American Idol Season 1 Finalist Jim Verraros ‘Marrying’ His Partner
Gay Military Veterans Honored in Public Ceremony in Chicago
The City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations held the nation’s only municipally sponsored, military salute to LGBT veterans yesterday in Daley … [Read more...] about Gay Military Veterans Honored in Public Ceremony in Chicago