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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Commentary: Southern surrender on LGBT rights needed

The economic backlash against the anti-LGBT North Carolina law which prevents cities from passing anti-discrimination laws aimed at protecting the rights of LGBT residents has produced a number of predictable reactions from canceled rock concerts to politically motivated bans on government and business travel to the state. D.C. Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser banned all official…

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Country Music stars speak out against Tennessee legislation targeting transgender students

Some of the biggest stars in the country music industry are uniting with pediatricians and child welfare advocates, civil rights organizations, the business community and supporters of equality to oppose legislation in Tennessee attacking transgender students in public schools and universities. Emmylou Harris, Chely Wright, Ty Herndon, Miley Cyrus, and Country Music Television are speaking…

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Health care professionals speak out against legislation targeting trans youth (VIDEO)

WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has released a new video highlighting health care professionals who are speaking out against dangerous legislation targeting transgender students – including bills currently pending in Tennessee and South Carolina. As anti-equality activists across the country push for laws targeting transgender youth and adults, these experts – including pediatricians, a…

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70,000 sign petition in support of men arrested under Morocco’s anti-gay law

LONDON – More than 70,000 have signed a petition in support of two Moroccan men arrested under the country’s anti-gay law after being brutally attacked in their own home. The petition was delivered Friday to Morocco’s Minister of Justice, urging him to release both men immediately, to properly investigate the attack and bring the perpetrators…

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