Social media exploded last week with an outpouring of love and positivity toward two Las Vegas high school students after straight student Jacob Lescenski asked his gay best friend, Anthony Martinez, … [Read more...] about Gay Teen ‘Promposed’ To By Straight Best Friend Thanks Supporters: VIDEO
Social Networks
It’s Time To Rethink Online Gay Social Networks
The Interplay is a special biweekly series exploring the intersections of sex, pop culture, and current events. BY CHARLES PULLIAM-MOORE The writing is on the wall: we’ve … [Read more...] about It’s Time To Rethink Online Gay Social Networks
Chinese Gay Social App Blued Working With Government to Spread HIV/AIDS Awareness
In 2011 Ma Baoli left his job as a Chinese police officer after it was discovered that he was the creator and administrator of Danlan.org, a popular Chinese social network for gay men. Soon after … [Read more...] about Chinese Gay Social App Blued Working With Government to Spread HIV/AIDS Awareness
Rosie O’Donnell Speaks with Twitter Sleuth Who Helped Identify Suspects in Philly Gay Bashing: VIDEO
Twitter user @FanSince09, who played an instrumental role in identifying the suspects in the September 11 gay bashing in Center City, Philadelphia, appeared on The View to share why (and how) he … [Read more...] about Rosie O’Donnell Speaks with Twitter Sleuth Who Helped Identify Suspects in Philly Gay Bashing: VIDEO
Rosie O’Donnell Speaks with Twitter Sleuth Who Helped Identify Suspects in Philly Gay Bashing: VIDEO
Twitter user @FanSince09, who played an instrumental role in identifying the suspects in the September 11 gay bashing in Center City, Philadelphia, appeared on The View to share why (and how) he … [Read more...] about Rosie O’Donnell Speaks with Twitter Sleuth Who Helped Identify Suspects in Philly Gay Bashing: VIDEO
Jimmy Fallon On the Pros and Cons of Joining Ello: VIDEO
By now you've probably heard of Ello, the minimalist social network that became the "anti-Facebook" alternative following Facebook's "real names" policy controversy last … [Read more...] about Jimmy Fallon On the Pros and Cons of Joining Ello: VIDEO
Sex and Queer Culture: Can Ello Succeed Where Facebook Won’t Go?
The Interplay is a special bi-weekly series exploring the intersections of sex, pop culture, and current events. BY CHARLES PULLIAM-MOORE Last week everyone seemed to suddenly begin pushing Ello, … [Read more...] about Sex and Queer Culture: Can Ello Succeed Where Facebook Won’t Go?
Northern Ireland Health Minister Blocks LGBT, Womens’ Rights Groups On Twitter
Northern Ireland’s new Health Minister, Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) member Jim Wells, has taken to blocking critics on Twitter Northern Ireland’s new Health Minister, Democratic Unionist Party … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland Health Minister Blocks LGBT, Womens’ Rights Groups On Twitter
Is Egypt Surveilling Social Media To Hunt Down Gay People? – VIDEO
Concerns are mounting in Egypt that authorities will use new online monitoring software to hunt down LGBT people Concerns are mounting in Egypt that authorities will use new online monitoring … [Read more...] about Is Egypt Surveilling Social Media To Hunt Down Gay People? – VIDEO
Twitter Crowdsources Manhunt for Philadelphia Hate-Crime Attackers, Suspects Turn Themselves In: VIDEO
Yesterday, we told you about a brutal hate crime that took place in Philadelphia's City Center. Last night, Philadelphia Police released a surveillance video that appeared to show a group of up to … [Read more...] about Twitter Crowdsources Manhunt for Philadelphia Hate-Crime Attackers, Suspects Turn Themselves In: VIDEO
