A former waiter at swank Manhattan eatery Jean Georges has filed suit against the restaurant, claiming he was continually harassed by other members of … [Read more...] about Just Desserts: Manhattan Waiter Files Discrimination Lawsuit
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MLK: Thought for a January Day
"Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our time — the need for mankind to overcome oppression and violence without … [Read more...] about MLK: Thought for a January Day
Brandon Herman in Brooklyn
My friend Brandon Herman is about to have his first solo exhibition, entitled "Schooldayz", at Wessel + O'Connor Fine Art in Brooklyn. Somewhere … [Read more...] about Brandon Herman in Brooklyn
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #69
HOUSE SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI: Sunday interview on Face the Nation. ARMED & FAMOUS: Celebrities get tasered. JOHNNY WEIR: Mark Lund publicly trashes … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #69
News: Rosie O’Donnell, Gay Divorcees, Brazil and YouTube
In a dispute over $780,000, a State Supreme Court judge in New York has ruled that one couple's separation agreement is valid even if their marriage, … [Read more...] about News: Rosie O’Donnell, Gay Divorcees, Brazil and YouTube
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #67
WOULD YOU FLY IN THIS?: Goddard is the first vertical take-off and landing vehicle from Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos' privately-funded aerospace … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #67
Spitzer Aide Insists: Gay Marriage Still on the Agenda
The New York Sun takes a fresh look at recently sworn in New York Governor Eliot Spitzer's gay marriage promises, noting that gay marriage, which he … [Read more...] about Spitzer Aide Insists: Gay Marriage Still on the Agenda
Alan Turing: The Tributes Keep Coming
As a follow-up to yesterday's post featuring a wintry homage to Alan Turing, persecuted gay and creator of the Turing Bombe which broke the World War … [Read more...] about Alan Turing: The Tributes Keep Coming
News: Louisiana Sinking, Celebrity Worship, Swiss Gay Union, HX
First same-sex couple to tie the knot in Switzerland are 89 and 60 years old, and have been together for 30 years. They registered their partnership … [Read more...] about News: Louisiana Sinking, Celebrity Worship, Swiss Gay Union, HX
News: Stonewall, Jefferson’s Koran, Czech Republic, Dreams
Keith Ellison, the first Muslim elected to Congress was attacked last week for announcing he'd do his swearing in on the Koran. Today he announced … [Read more...] about News: Stonewall, Jefferson’s Koran, Czech Republic, Dreams