COREY JOHNSON I just left the signing of the Department of Defense Authorization bill, to which the the inclusive hate-crimes bill was attached. It … [Read more...] about Attorney General Eric Holder Praises Hate Crimes Law, Lacks Familiarity with Maine Marriage Equality Ballot Measure
News
News: Texas, Lance Bass, New Brunswick, Scholastic, Curry
GLAAD announces inaugural GLAAD Media Awards in Advertising. Top TV winner was Orbitz commercial featuring Human Rights Campaign logo. Lance Bass and … [Read more...] about News: Texas, Lance Bass, New Brunswick, Scholastic, Curry
Obama Signs Historic Federal LGBT Hate Crimes Legislation
After remarks on the Department of Defense authorization bill, President Barack Obama moments ago recognized Judy and Dennis Shepard and the family of … [Read more...] about Obama Signs Historic Federal LGBT Hate Crimes Legislation
Senator Arlen Specter: Repeal DOMA, Pass ENDA, Rescind DADT
In a piece in the Huffington Post, Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA) calls on Congress to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA): "Connecticut, … [Read more...] about Senator Arlen Specter: Repeal DOMA, Pass ENDA, Rescind DADT
Terri White’s Journey from Benches to Broadway
A year ago actress Terri White was homeless, alone, and living in Washington Square Park. Now she's on Broadway in Finian's Rainbow and … [Read more...] about Terri White’s Journey from Benches to Broadway
Twilight’s Taylor Lautner Vows to Keep His Shirt On in Future Films
Twilight tween phenom Taylor Lautner has announced he's joining the Chris Evans club of "serious" shirt-wearing actors: "I worked … [Read more...] about Twilight’s Taylor Lautner Vows to Keep His Shirt On in Future Films
Levi Johnston Says He Has ‘Huge’ Secrets About Sarah Palin
In an interview with The Early Show, Levi Johnston says that Sarah Palin jokes about her "retarded" baby and says the Palins constantly … [Read more...] about Levi Johnston Says He Has ‘Huge’ Secrets About Sarah Palin
Grief
Via National Geographic: "Cameroon—At the Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center, more than a dozen residents form a gallery of grief, looking on … [Read more...] about Grief
Vigil to be Held for Gay Liverpool Hate Crime Victim James Parkes
Twelve youths have been arrested so far in the anti-gay assault on 22-year-old police trainee James Parkes outside the Superstar Boudoir nightclub in … [Read more...] about Vigil to be Held for Gay Liverpool Hate Crime Victim James Parkes
Hate Group and Extremists to Hold Anti-Gay Presser in Maine Today
Brian Camenker of MassResistance (left), Peter "Porno Pete" LaBarbera of Americans for Truth (middle), and Paul Madore of the Maine … [Read more...] about Hate Group and Extremists to Hold Anti-Gay Presser in Maine Today