The New York Times reports today that veteran journalist Frank Bruni will become the first openly gay op-ed columnist in the illustrious paper’s 160-year history. Bruni, who has contributed to the Times for decades and served as chief restaurant critic for over five years, will be writing a new column in the paper’s Sunday op-ed…
Despite resistance from the Tennessee business community and nationwide activist organizations, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has signed into law a bill proposing the eradication of anti-discrimination measures. The bill was approved by the state legislature last week, and signifies a blow to LGBT individuals and communities who now stand unprotected by any state-enforced anti-discrimination policies….
Influence, wealth and recognition are the name of the game when it comes to topping the annual Forbes Celebrity 100 list. Power, prestige, talent and beauty certainly play a role in winning one of the 100 coveted slots – but ultimately, it’s the fans that catapult our biggest stars into the stratosphere. Thanks to her…
San Diego Republican Party Chairman Tony Krvaric, acting as a private citizen, filed suit in Superior Court today declaring the Redistricting Commission was not properly created. The suit called for disbandment of the city council, with a demand to select an entirely new commission. “As a resident and taxpayer in San Diego, I’ve filed a…
San Diego Pride announced this year’s complete festival entertainment lineup today, with iconic female hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa and comedian Ross Matthews among the top talents scheduled to take the stage. The LGBT Pride festival is scheduled to take place July 16-17 in Balboa Park. On Saturday, July 16, crowds at the Main Stage will enjoy…
Jared Max, long-time sports radio reporter for WCBS and ESPN-1050, came out on air last week during the conclusion to his morning show program. As he wrapped up the program, Max, 37, noted recent announcements from former college basketball start Will Sheridan and Phoenix Suns executive Rick Welts concerning their homosexuality before going on to…
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announced today that the results of a new poll conducted in cooperation between HRC and Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research show the majority of American Christians to be in favor of LGBT equality. The poll, which included a cross-section of Christian denominations including Catholics, Protestants, Mormons and others, revealed that Christians…
Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of New York, is the latest in a string of high-profile personalities, celebrities and politicians to release a video message advocating in favor of gay marriage. The New York Times reports that the video shows Cuomo urging his fellow New Yorkers to support legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage if passed…
Public school teachers and students in Tennessee may be banned from using any language that alludes to or expresses homosexuality in the classroom if the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passes next year. The Tennessee Senate has already passed the homophobic bill, but it will likely remain in limbo as lawmakers prepare to adjourn this spring….
Kevin Jennings, current assistant deputy secretary and head of the U.S. Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools through the Obama Administration’s Department of Education, has been named the new president and CEO of campaign nonprofit Be the Change. Jennings, who made a name for himself as the founder of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education…
