The Parents Television Council (PTC) says Fox’s hit show ‘Glee’ crossed the line by airing the episode “The First Time” which depicts two young couples having sex for the first time. The organization says it has nothing to do with the fact that one couple is gay, rather, it’s the age of the characters that…
Army Capt. Stephen Hill says he did not intend to reveal his sexuality after asking GOP presidential candidates if the military’s discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy would ever make a comeback should the candidates become victorious in their win. Hill instead explains in an interview with the Associated Press that his debate question was…
Over the last month, animal activists have mounted concern over the separation of Buddy and Pedro, two male partner penguins at the Toronto Zoo who have been estranged for breeding. The two ‘love birds’ have had quite a past; Buddy, 21, used to have a female partner for “quite a few years” before meeting Pedro,…
A new website dubbed Marriage for a Reason was launched Monday by the Catholic church, premiering first at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) fall symposium. The site is aimed to educate Catholics and non-Catholics about the “essentials” of marriage. The frequently asked question, “Why can’t marriage be “redefined” to include two men…
A new study shows that young, gay and bisexual black men are most significantly affected by a rise in sexually transmitted diseases, the New York Times reports. A rising concern is the prevalence of syphilis. Rates of the diseases ordinarily fell by 1.6 percent in 2010 for most all demographics and populations – however, for…
A Tennessee woman is asking her state to comply with federal recognition that establishes her gender as female. The state of Tennessee has refused to acknowledge Andrea Jones’ gender reassignment after her local DMV office labeled her a male on her driver’s license, despite her female recognition by the Social Security office. In a protest…
“First, it is important to understand that homosexuality is not innate and unchangeable. Research has NOT proved that homosexuality is genetic,” begins the article written by Alan Osmond. Known for his contributions to the Osmond Family singing group, Osmond has taken to the internet – specifically a website owned by the Church of Latter Day…
After Brett Ratner, director of Tower Heist, uttered an offensive gay word during a press conference, he resigned from his post of producing next year’s Academy Awards. Within days of his resignation, a “furious” Eddie Murphy also resigned from hosting the show on the basis of an “[overreaction] to that ‘rehearsals are for fags’ comment,”…
Buick is the quintessential American car. And it’s precisely the iconic Americana image that makes Buick such a perfect fit as this year’s partner at OUT100, a widely-received event promoting humanitarian achievements within the LGBT community. Turns out, the epically conservative mom-car is, refreshingly, gay friendly. “We are delighted to have the support of such…
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people may receive better, more comprehensive healthcare in wake of the Joint Commission’s release of its historic LGBT health guide, Advancing Effective Communication, Cultural Competence, and Patient-and Family-Centered Care for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community: A Field Guide. The Joint Commission accredits health centers and hospitals nationwide,…
