A Scottish barman was killed this weekend after what authorities believe may be a homophobic attack. Stuart Walker, 28, was beaten and burned alive as he was tied to a lamppost early Saturday morning in Ayrshire, Scotland. Authorities immediately launched a murder investigation Sunday. Strathclyde Police confirmed the victim sustained horrific injuries including scorching and…
Today marks the celebrated Spirit Day, where millions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and allies come together in celebration of supporting LGBT youth and the stand against bullying. Those in participation of Spirit Day wear purple to symbolize the special day. “From Hollywood to corporate America to local grassroots advocates, Americans are taking…
NEW YORK – Just as a new poll showed Herman Cain moving into a tie for second place for the GOP presidential nomination, he sparked fury by saying that homosexuality is a choice. The Washington Blade reported that during an appearance on ABC’s The View, when asked by host Joy Behar whether he believes being…
WASHINGTON – House Speaker John Boehner has approved an increase to the cost cap of defending the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) to $1.5 million. Boehner originally entered into a contract with private attorneys to defend DOMA in court with a cap of legal fees at $500,000. A new contract has been revealed that increases…
Transgender Human Rights Campaign board member Meghan Stabler has married another woman in Texas by legally declaring her gender as male, a development that could be considered controversial (and perhaps hypocritical) because of Stabler’s national prominence, and because of her position at HRC as the only known trans person sitting on the board. The lesbian…
A New Jersey teacher is being investigated for anti-gay comments she allegedly posted on her Facebook page. Viki Knox, 49, was escorted off of school property Thursday after officials learned she reportedly posted comments about homosexuality being a “sin” that “breeds like cancer” and that “Homosexuality is a perverted spirit that has existed from the…
It’s official. As of 5 pm PDT on October 12, 2011, the Stop SB 48 campaign did not turn in the required signatures to put a referendum on the ballot. Stop SB 48 wanted to oveturn the Fair Education Act that allows for the teaching of LGBT history in schools, as well as prevents the…
“If I was gay, don’t you think she would’ve said something about it in the divorce three or four years ago? I mean, why now when the book’s [already] come out?” asked Hulk Hogan during his interview Wednesday at the Howard Stern show. Hogan denied his wife’s claims that he had an affair with wrestling…
SAN DIEGO –Join LGBT activists and allies Tuesday, October 11th, at 7:30 pm, at the National Council of Jewish Women, Room 103, 543 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90036. This past week, Equality California (EQCA) abandoned its effort to repeal Prop 8 in 2012. EQCA’s decision comes despite its members’ favoring going to the…
Dan Choi, a gay veteran of the United States Army, announced Friday he would re-enlist in the service after being discharged under the fallen Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. Choi began the process of re-enlisting in the army in New York on Sept. 22, just two days after the discriminatory military policy was rescinded, CBS…
