WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has released a special tribute to the 49 victims of the Orlando shooting at Pulse nightclub on Latin night. The 18-minute tribute — directed by Emmy Award-winning Ryan Murphy and Ned Martel, with the support of their colleagues at Ryan Murphy Television — features a diverse cast of 49…
SAN DIEGO – In a time where unity among the LGBTQ community is critical, indie recording artist, Alicia Champion is singing about the one part of the community that is the least recognized or discussed – bisexuals. Ironically many gays and lesbians across the nation will come out to family and friends during Pride month…
June 2016 Update Throughout the Obama Administration, the promotion and protection of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons has been a specific focus of our engagement around the world. U.S. diplomacy, foreign assistance and other activities abroad have all sought to advance this goal, ensuring that efforts to promote and…
SACRAMENTO –A bill that would ban smoking or disposal of tobacco products at a California state owned or operated beach or park was approved today by the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee on a nine to five vote. Sen. Marty Block (D-San Diego) said his bill, SB 1333, would help California fulfill its obligation…
Gay Of Thrones S6 E10 Recap: The Twinks Of WeHo from Funny Or Die Get ready for the most epic episode recap of the season from Funny or Die. ! Grab yourself a Cersei inspired Appletini and celebrate the season six finale of ‘Gay Of Thrones’ with Jonathan Van Ness and guest Bryan Safi. Watch above.
The city of Texarkana, Ark. has voted to repeal its non-discrimination ordinance, taking the city backwards and rolling back the rights of its LGBTQ citizens. The ordinance, which had passed the Texarkana Board of Directors by a unanimous vote early this year with broad-based support from citizens and the business community, was targeted by an…
NEW YORK— Sports Illustrated today released a multi-platform, 40th anniversary retrospective of Caitlyn Jenner’s 1976 Gold Medal-winning decathlon performance at the Montreal Olympic Games. The SI special includes the premiere of the SI Films exclusive, “Jenner: 40 Years After Gold,” the publication of SI Senior Writer Tim Layden’s in-depth profile and the reveal of Jenner…
WASHINGTON – The National Park Foundation has announced that it will work with local and national organizations and the community to raise the approximately $2 million needed to launch the Stonewall National Monument. This fundraising effort will be part of the Foundation’s $350 million Centennial Campaign for America’s National Parks and the support will provide…
HOUSTON— BHP Billiton, one of the world’s largest natural resources companies, today becomes the 1,000th Texas economic stakeholder to sign a pledge stating that Texas must be welcoming to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people as an economic imperative. BHP Billiton’s petroleum unit, a major upstream oil and gas producer, is headquartered in Houston. “BHP…
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Equality Forum 2016 released a letter sent to the Donald Trump campaign requesting the candidate’s position on the Equality Act. The Trump campaign was requested to respond by Monday, June 27. In the letter, Malcolm Lazin, Equality Forum’s Executive Director, wrote: “On November 8th, voters will elect the 45th President of the…
