In wake of the demise of the military’s discriminatory Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) policy, President Obama will address 3,000 attendees at the 15th Annual Human Rights Campaign National Dinner. The hailed event will take place October 1, 2011 in Washington D.C. at the Washington Convention Center. “We are honored to share this night with…
The “It Gets Better” campaign is in full swing, but some teens have yet to understand its message. Jamey Rodemeyer, 14, was another teen who fell victim to bullies after taking his own life on the eve of the National Bullying Summit. Rodemeyer gave ample warning signs that he was struggling with his sexuality through…
Using the pseudonym “AreYouSurprised,” Randy Phillips, 21, gained over 98,000 subscribers and 2 million views on his YouTube videos which counted down the last days of the military’s discriminatory Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) policy. But on his 17th video, Phillips was finally able to do what he’s always wanted to do – come out…
Legendary civil rights activist Robin Tyler and famed civil rights attorney Gloria Allred would like you to forget the traditional meaning of the term “pro bono” – at least for the next couple of weeks. Instead of professional services rendered free of charge, think of Pro Bono as a Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) viewing…
FRANCE – John Galliano, the British fashion designer has been given suspended fines totaling 6,000 euros ($8,400). Galliano, who was convicted of “casting public insults based on origin, religious affiliation, race or ethnicity” was not present to hear his sentence at the Palais de Justice in Paris. The BBC reported that the designer, fired by…
