After consulting with Nate Silver about which states will be the last to get gay marriage, The Daily Show's Al Madrigal brought a stunt gay couple … [Read more...] about ‘The Daily Show’ Sends Stunt Gay Couple to Test Mississippi and Alabama’s Homophobia: VIDEO
Mississippi
Entire Audience at Slur-Laden Ole Miss ‘Laramie Project’ Performance Told to Attend LGBT Dialogue Session
This is why we can't have nice things. On Thursday we reported that a group of University of Mississippi students decided to disrupt a performance … [Read more...] about Entire Audience at Slur-Laden Ole Miss ‘Laramie Project’ Performance Told to Attend LGBT Dialogue Session
Brendon Ayanbadejo Pens Open Letter to Ole Miss on LGBT Inclusivity Following Heckling Incident
In an open letter posted on Fox Sports today, Brendon Ayanbadejo offered to help the University of Mississippi's educational outreach on LGBT … [Read more...] about Brendon Ayanbadejo Pens Open Letter to Ole Miss on LGBT Inclusivity Following Heckling Incident
20 Ole Miss Football Players Heckle ‘Laramie Project’ Production, Call Students ‘Fags’
Approximately 20 Ole Miss football players were involved in a mass heckling incident at a University of Mississippi production of The Laramie Project, … [Read more...] about 20 Ole Miss Football Players Heckle ‘Laramie Project’ Production, Call Students ‘Fags’
Mississippi Town Faces Federal Lawsuit After Denying Business License to Gay Bar: VIDEO
The Southern Poverty Law Center has filed a lawsuit against Shannon, Mississippi for denying a business license to Pat Newton, a lesbian, who wanted … [Read more...] about Mississippi Town Faces Federal Lawsuit After Denying Business License to Gay Bar: VIDEO
Woman Asks State of Mississippi to Recognize Divorce from Her Wife
In yet another test of the country's post-DOMA landscape, a woman residing in Southaven, Mississippi is asking for recognition of her out-of-state … [Read more...] about Woman Asks State of Mississippi to Recognize Divorce from Her Wife
Mississippi Joins Texas in Refusing to Process Spousal Benefits for Gay Troops
Yesterday, Towleroad reported that Texas was refusing to comply with orders from the Pentagon to begin offering partner benefits to troops with … [Read more...] about Mississippi Joins Texas in Refusing to Process Spousal Benefits for Gay Troops
Satanic Group To Be Charged With Trespassing For Pink Mass Ritual
On July 14th the New York-based Satanic Temple held a "pink mass" ceremony over the Mississippi grave site of Catherine Idalette … [Read more...] about Satanic Group To Be Charged With Trespassing For Pink Mass Ritual
Lesbian Couple Denied Marriage License in Poplarville, Mississippi: VIDEO
As reported earlier, the Campaign For Southern Equality has been on a road trip through Mississippi this week to highlight the state's anti-LGBT … [Read more...] about Lesbian Couple Denied Marriage License in Poplarville, Mississippi: VIDEO
The Growing Push For Marriage Equality In Mississippi: VIDEO
Earlier this year, we reported on five gay couples who were denied marriage licenses in Mississippi as part of a demonstration by the Campaign for … [Read more...] about The Growing Push For Marriage Equality In Mississippi: VIDEO