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Secretary of Defense Appoints Out Gay Man As Chief Of Staff

Sean Mandell February 18, 2015

Newly instated Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has appointed an openly gay man, Eric Fanning, as his chief of staff. Fanning currently serves as the … [Read more...] about Secretary of Defense Appoints Out Gay Man As Chief Of Staff

Andy Towle February 18, 2015

This new series features dispatches from LGBTQ travel writers, bloggers, and photographers who are on the road in far-flung places. If you know … [Read more...] about Gay Travel Dispatch of the Day: Diving in Thailand’s Islands in the Andaman Sea

Charles Pulliam-Moore February 18, 2015

In one of its newest YouTube videos Being Indian asks people attending this year’s gay pride parade held in Mumbai to share words of wisdom with their … [Read more...] about LGBT Indians Give Advice To Their 15 Year-Old Selves: VIDEO

Sean Mandell February 18, 2015

The Chilean government has announced it will not defend its ban on same-sex marriage following a lawsuit brought against the state by marriage … [Read more...] about Chilean Government Will Not Defend Same-Sex Marriage Ban

Sean Mandell February 18, 2015

Masha Alekhina and Nadya Tolokonnikova, members of the Russian band Pussy Riot, have dedicated their first English language song to victims of … [Read more...] about Pussy Riot Releases ‘I Cant’ Breathe’ In Honor Of Police Brutality Victims: VIDEO

Sean Mandell February 18, 2015

In a new post on Sports Illustrated's MMQB blog, Michael Sam reflects on the last 12 months of his career and his goal to make it onto the NFL roster. … [Read more...] about Michael Sam Says He Doesn’t Believe Being Gay Has Kept Him Off NFL Roster: VIDEO

Andy Towle February 18, 2015

Sister Jeannine Gramick (pictured) of the American gay Catholic group New Ways Ministry tells Reuters that when she brought her group of 50 gay … [Read more...] about Gay Catholic Group: Vatican Welcomed Us With Open Arms for First Time

Steve Pep February 18, 2015

Jerusalem had its very first drag queen high heel race over the weekend. According to the website Mako.co, 35 people donned heels to participate in … [Read more...] about Jerusalem’s First Drag Queen High Heel Race Takes Off: VIDEO

Charles Pulliam-Moore February 17, 2015

The idea of the strong, strapping, knowledgeable farmer providing for his family is almost as American as apple pie. In reality, however, farmers are … [Read more...] about Indie Film ‘Out Here’ Explores The Lives of Queer Farmers: WATCH

Sean Mandell February 17, 2015

Famous Colombian YouTuber @villalobossebas tells his 1.2 million YouTube followers and 650,000+ Twitter followers he has two moms. How did … [Read more...] about NEWS: YouTube, Tori Amos, Transgender In The Army, Arkansas