The heavily protested Anti-Homosexuality Bill is under discussion in the Ugandan parliament today despite reports that it had been shelved several months ago. Box Turtle Bulletin reports that, in recent weeks, Uganda has been in upheaval due to rioting and demonstrations against rising gas prices. Violent government crackdowns have only led to more civil unrest…
The Washington Blade reports today that Scott Bloch, an anti-gay Bush administration official, has filed a federal racketeering lawsuit naming the Human Rights Campaign and two gay Obama administration officials, John Berry and Elaine Kaplan, among over a dozen other defendants. Bloch, who filed the lawsuit jointly with his wife, is seeking $102 million in…
Charlie Condou, openly gay actor and star of the popular British soap opera Coronation Street, offered his take on recent plot developments involving his character’s decision to raise a child with his partner. Condou, who plays Marcus Dent on the show, spoke proudly of his character’s reunion with boyfriend Sean Tully (played by Anthony Cotton,…
While the actual season we call summer doesn’t begin until June 21 and the traditional kick-off for summer doesn’t happen until Memorial Day Weekend, the summer movie season starts the first weekend of May. This year it all begins with Thor, one of the half-dozen big budget superhero flicks out over the next four months. The…
Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former president Bill Clinton, spoke out on behalf of gay marriage at a recent benefit for the social network-based charity Friendfactor in New York City. Clinton urged attendees, including Kelly Ripa, Kristen Bell and Andy Cohen, to get involved in their online communities to help push legislation that would guarantee equal…
With regard to her upcoming move to Chicago, openly gay talk show host Rosie O’Donnell had previously stated that she would stay at the Trump Hotel upon her arrival in the windy city. However, an email statement from O’Donnell’s rep today confirmed suspicions that, in the wake of Trump’s outspoken advocacy against gay marriage, O’Donnell…
Governor Cuomo claims that “a new day for gay marriage” is dawning in New York – and if he’s right, one couple in particular will be celebrating their nuptials after a 61-year waiting period. Richard Adrian Dorr and John Mace are one of many gay couples living in New York. But unlike most, these two…
Blake Shelton, country music star and judge on NBC’s The Voice, posted a homophobia-laced message on his Twitter last night that has spurred gay rights activist into action and resulted in a string of responses on Twitter – some apologetic, others defensive. Last night’s message read as follows: “Re-writing my fav Shania Twain song ……
Retired United States District Judge Vaughn R. Walker is the keynote speaker at the Tom Homann LGBT Law Association’s 18th Annual Installation Dinner and Awards Ceremony, May 12. In last summer’s Perry v. Schwarzenegger case, Walker ruled that Proposition 8 was unconstitutional. Judge Walker is an exciting and interesting speaker, an authority on many current…
After several years of musical soul-searching, out singer/songwriter Eric Himan returns to San Diego with his newest CD, Supposed Unknown, and also with a new friend, trans singer Namoli Brennet. Supposed Unknown is Eric’s tenth album. His first self-titled solo CD was released in 2000, and starting in 2002, Himan was releasing at least one…
