San Diego-based videographer and LGBT rights activist Syd Stevens shot video of protesters at Saturday’s San Diego LGBT Pride Parade, most of whom shouted boos at, while a few turned their backs in silence to, City Councilman Carl DeMaio for what they see as the openly gay mayoral candidate’s turning his back against fellow members of the LGBT…
Following an announcement in opposition of same-sex marriage by Dan Cathy, Chick-Fil-A president and chief executive officer, the National Organization for Marriage applauded the anti-gay statements in an effort to urge corporations to stay neutral on the matter, calling him a “corporate hero for marriage.” When asked about his position on gay marriage in an…
Military members who wish to wear their uniforms in this weekend’s San Diego PRIDE Parade have been granted permission by the Department of Defense. The approval follows a wave of media attention that focused on military members intending to march in traditional uniform garb at the San Diego PRIDE Parade — a statement that would…
Kearney, MO (KDAF) — A Missouri Boy Scout says everything he has worked for over the past 10 years is gone because he finally admitted who he really is. Eric Jones says he was kicked out of a Boy Scout summer camp where he worked because he is gay. Jones, 19, says he knew what…
Alex Okrent, 29, a staff member of President Obama’s reelection team, died Friday following a collapse at the campaign headquarters. Okrent was treated by paramedics at the Prudential Building and was later transported to Northwesters Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Obama offered his condolences to Okrent’s parents following the announcement of his death….
NEW YORK – The Arcus Foundation, a leading global foundation advancing pressing social justice and conservation issues, announced today that Kevin Jennings has been named Executive Director. Jennings, a respected leader with a strong record of accomplishment in the non-profit and public sectors, is currently CEO of Be the Change, Inc., where he was instrumental…
Singer Frank Ocean of Odd Future came out as gay Wednesday after posting a tumblr blog on a same-sex relationship – his first, at the age of 19. Towerload first reported on speculation of Ocean’s homosexuality after some of his songs were addressed to “he” instead of “she.” The R&B singer then came out later…
WASHINGTON, DC – More than 40,000 people have joined an explosive campaign on Change.org calling on Carilion Clinic, owners of the Roanoke Athletic Club in Virginia, to allow children with gay parents to swim in the pool. Mark Lynn Ferguson, a Roanoke native, launched a campaign on Change.org when he saw a local news story…
According to The Daily Beast, Anderson Cooper has come out as gay. In an email to writer Andrew Sullivan, who writes the column “The Dish” for the news publication, Cooper says, “The fact is, I’m gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud.” ……
Attorneys for House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) filed an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after it ruled the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was unconstitutional the Washington Blade is reporting. Drew Hammill, spokesperson for Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), told the news source that House Republicans notified the Democratic leadership counsel that an appeal was filed…
