In May, community members in Lansing, Michigan alleged that a gay sex sting at the Fenner Nature Center, which resulted in two arrests and a warrant … [Read more...] about Michigan Gay Sex Sting Was ‘Bag-a-Fag’ Operation, Email Reveals
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Candlelight Vigil Planned as Police Chief Floats ‘Gay Panic’ Defense in Violent Bar Raid in Fort Worth, Texas
Here's an update on activity following the Stonewall-style raid on the recently-opened Rainbow Lounge bar in Fort Worth, Texas which resulted in … [Read more...] about Candlelight Vigil Planned as Police Chief Floats ‘Gay Panic’ Defense in Violent Bar Raid in Fort Worth, Texas
Police Deny Targeting Gays in Violent Fort Worth, TX Bar Raid
Fort Worth Police Chief Jeff Halstead tells the Star-Telegram that police officers did not target the Rainbow Lounge, a gay nightclub, because of the … [Read more...] about Police Deny Targeting Gays in Violent Fort Worth, TX Bar Raid
Cops Arrest Host, Use Pepper Spray at Candidate’s Fundraiser
A fundraiser at the home of a lesbian couple in Encinitas, California for Francine Busby, a Democrat seeking the 50th Congressional District seat in … [Read more...] about Cops Arrest Host, Use Pepper Spray at Candidate’s Fundraiser
Nine Pages of New Stonewall Riots Police Reports Published
A fascinating new look at nine pages of NYPD records created early on the morning of June 28, 1969:"Reproduced in facsimile with transcriptions, … [Read more...] about Nine Pages of New Stonewall Riots Police Reports Published
NYC Activists and Leaders Protest False Arrests of Gay Men by NYPD
On Saturday afternoon, activist Brendan Fay, NYCCouncilwoman Rosie Mendez, Stonewall Veteran Yvonne Ritter, Candidatefor City Council Danny Dromm, … [Read more...] about NYC Activists and Leaders Protest False Arrests of Gay Men by NYPD
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #483
CLOSE ENCOUNTER: A storm chaser finds himself under a tornado in Missouri.I'M CONFUSED: The National Organization for Marriage's new hate ad … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #483
Police Uses Tasers on ‘Naked Wizard’ at Coachella
Officers at Coachella subdued a "wizard" at Coachella who had removed his garb and then refused to put it back on, and then got out the … [Read more...] about Police Uses Tasers on ‘Naked Wizard’ at Coachella
Southland‘s Gay Beat [SPOILER]
Viewers who tuned in to the premiere of NBC's cop drama Southland last night were treated to a reveal at the end of the show that shed light some … [Read more...] about Southland‘s Gay Beat [SPOILER]
Lawsuits Allege Chicago Police Officer Unfairly Targets Gays
Four federal lawsuits are to be filed today against Chicago Police Officer Richard Fiorito in addition to three existing ones, alleging that Fiorito … [Read more...] about Lawsuits Allege Chicago Police Officer Unfairly Targets Gays