The fate of a California measure to include LGBT history in state textbooks is currently in the hands of Governor Jerry Brown. If approved, the bill would render California the first and only state in the U.S. to make gay and lesbian history a mandatory facet of state curricula. While there is currently no ban…
Microsoft Corporation announced support today for the Uniting American Families Act, a measure authored by Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy (D) and designed to create immigration law reform for same-sex couples in the United States. Leahy’s legislation aims to promote greater equality by allowing LGBT Americans to sponsor permanent, same-sex partners in their bid for…
Prompted by the tragic and untimely suicide of 13-year-old Seth Walsh, the Department of Education launched an investigation into anti-gay bullying protections and prevention procedures within the Tehachapi School District, where Walsh was a student. In light of the investigations, the DOE has issued a statement ruling that the Tehachapi School District as negligent in…
With just two weeks until Pride Fest, San Diego LGBT Pride has announced that Family Ties Actress Meredith Baxter will be joined by Tucson hero and political activist Daniel Hernandez Jr. as celebrity grand marshal, as well as local business owner and community activist Chris Shaw. Baxter has appeared in a number of television series’…
In a televised interview Wednesday on “Piers Morgan Tonight,” superstar and Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron claimed that marriage is not a priority in her own personal relationships. However, when it comes to same-sex marriage, Theron believes that anyone who values the institution of marriage should have the option to wed. Recent efforts on behalf of…
Bishops within the Church of England announced today that they plan to review church teachings regarding homosexuality and, if appropriate, reconsider current policies regarding the appointment of gay bishops. At present, the Church of England permits gay priests to serve the church. However, priests involved in same-sex civil partnerships are barred from appointment as bishops….
After much industry hype, fan outrage and even skepticism and concern from the LGBT community, California-based rapper Lil B has released his controversially titled new album, “I’m Gay.” When the artist announced the album title earlier this spring, he drew mixed and vocal reactions from fans, critics and the LGBT community alike. GLAAD feared the…
