North Carolina Gov. signs executive order modifying HB2

Following a huge backlash against the anti-LGBT House Bill 2 North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory today signed an executive order modifying the bill, albeit somewhat modestly. McCrory’s action affirms that private businesses, nonprofits, and local governments can establish their own employment nondiscrimination policies — for their own workers. And it expands the state’s employment nondiscrimination…

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Mississippi outed for high gay porn consumption

The high consumption of gay pornography by residents of Mississippi on adult e-tail Web site GameLink.com is in stark contrast with the state’s recently signed anti-gay measures. Mississippi ranks #6 in the United States for gay pornography viewed on GameLink.com. The new laws give businesses, and even some health care providers, the right to refuse…

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‘Steam Room Stories’ raises awareness for testicular cancer (VIDEO)

The Steam Room Stories guys have a serious message in the brand new episode of the hit web series. The latest episode, is doubling as a PSA to raise awareness for testicular cancer. Hunks Raif Derrazi, Jordan Jones and Josh Wise talk about the importance of checking yourself for testicular cancer, the most common cancer…

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1,600+ companies pull business from North Carolina due to HB2 bill

In response to HB2, North Carolina’s new law limiting anti-discrimination protections, the global community of nearly 1,700 Certified B Corporations announced Tuesday it will relocate a cluster of October events out of North Carolina. Those events include the annual global gathering of B Corp CEOs and executives; a series of public talks and street festival…

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SDMT to offer ‘Summer Master Series’

San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) has announced that it will be offering a variety of musical theatre training opportunities as a part of their Summer Master Series. SDMT will be offering three packages: Package A: The Master Series  JULY 11-29 Receive the ultimate musical theater training in this three week course that combines both their Audition…

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Tenn. AG warns that state will lose federal funding over bills attacking trans students

Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III has warned that the state could lose millions of dollars in federal funding if lawmakers move forward with legislation restricting transgender students’ access to bathroom facilities consistent with their gender identity. In an opinion released Monday, Slatery writes: “In sum, if a transgender student is required by a school…

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