The NYT has chosen its candidate: Ms. Quinn, the City Council speaker, offers the judgment and record of achievement anyone should want in a mayor. … [Read more...] about ‘The New York Times’ Endorses Christine Quinn for Mayor
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Queer Nation To Protest Coca-Cola’s Support Of Sochi Olympics In Times Square
After being asked their stances on Russia, it's anti-gay laws, and how they might affect the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Sochi by Buzzfeed, … [Read more...] about Queer Nation To Protest Coca-Cola’s Support Of Sochi Olympics In Times Square
NYC Transgender Woman Dies After Being Beaten Brain-Dead in Homophobic Attack
Islan Nettles, a 21-year-old transgender woman was taken off life support Thursday at Harlem hospital following a weekend attack police are … [Read more...] about NYC Transgender Woman Dies After Being Beaten Brain-Dead in Homophobic Attack
Straight, Interracial Couple Victimized In Racist, Homophobic Attack
Billie and Jacob James-Vogel were with their gay friend at a Long Island City bar celebrating a birthday over the weekend. When the group went to … [Read more...] about Straight, Interracial Couple Victimized In Racist, Homophobic Attack
New York Legislators Renew Push For Statewide Ban On Conversion Therapy For Minors
New Jersey and Chris Christie may be in the midst of controversy thanks to the state's newly-signed ban on gay-to-straight conversion therapy for … [Read more...] about New York Legislators Renew Push For Statewide Ban On Conversion Therapy For Minors
NYC Mayoral Candidate Christine Quinn Objects to Assertion by Rival’s Wife That She Can’t Relate to Mothers
NYC City Council speaker Christine Quinn issued a statement this morning following remarks by rival Democratic mayoral candidates Bill de Blasio's … [Read more...] about NYC Mayoral Candidate Christine Quinn Objects to Assertion by Rival’s Wife That She Can’t Relate to Mothers
NYC Gay-Bashings Increasing, May Double Last Year’s Total
The New York Daily News has a sobering story on the rise of gay-bashings in New York City. The attacks cover the gamut from simple verbal attacks to … [Read more...] about NYC Gay-Bashings Increasing, May Double Last Year’s Total
Petitioners Call on Met Opera to Dedicate Opening Night Tchaikovsky Performance to LGBT People
Opera and LGBT rights supporters are calling on the Metropolitan Opera to dedicate its opening night GALA performance of Tchaikovsky's Eugene … [Read more...] about Petitioners Call on Met Opera to Dedicate Opening Night Tchaikovsky Performance to LGBT People
Christine Quinn Subjected to Anti-gay Death Threats During NYC Mayoral Campaign
Openly gay New York City mayoral candidate Christine Quinn has received several antigay death threats while on the campaign trail, her wife Kim … [Read more...] about Christine Quinn Subjected to Anti-gay Death Threats During NYC Mayoral Campaign
Fear Lives On, Even In ‘Gay-Friendly’ Cities
Russia, Uganda, Jamaica, Pakistan...all countries that have made headlines with anti-gay violence and hatred just this month alone. Yet, with all of … [Read more...] about Fear Lives On, Even In ‘Gay-Friendly’ Cities