The Culture Wars are really over. Most Americans believe gay people should marry, abortion should be legal, contraception readily available. So, what is a lost culture warrior to do? Americans also believe in religious freedom. So, the answer is to recast yourself as defending religious freedom. After all, you can’t trump a civil or privacy right with a political…
Early in her 1996 motivational book Finding the Champion Within, Olympic Gold Medalist Caitlyn Jenner expresses her devotion to “My lovely wife, Kris.” “When we met on September 10, 1990, my life had lost direction,” Jenner writes. “But it’s amazing what one person can awaken in another.” Finding the Champion Within: A Step-By-Step Plan for…
MIAMI — In its continuing mission to operate as a PACE (philanthropy, arts, culture and education) hotel and support marginalized and underserved communities, The Betsy-South Beach presents Miami’s first Transart festival (June 11-30) in partnership with Unity Coalition/Coalción Unida, TransMiami and the LGBT Center, Miami Beach. Showcasing the talent, vision and possibilities within the transgender…
One moment links 8 minds in disparate parts of the world, putting 8 strangers in each other’s lives, each other’s secrets, and in terrible danger. All 12 episodes of the global dramatic thriller Sense8 will launch Friday, June 5 only on Netflix. From the unparalleled creative minds of The Wachowskis (“The Matrix” trilogy, “Cloud Atlas”)…
ReadOut, a program of the Multicultural LGBT Literary Foundations presents an evening with critically acclaimed author Justin Torres 7 p.m., Saturday, June 20 at the Central Library, 330 Park Blvd. in San Diego. Justin Torres was the first openly gay Latino to be named one of the “5 Under 35” by the National Book Foundation,…
SEATTLE — Amazon today announced a special audio commentary version of the multi-Golden Globe award-winning series Transparent is now available. Prime members eager for the inside scoop on their favorite moments can experience the series through the eyes of the show’s creator Jill Soloway and cast members including Jeffrey Tambor, Judith Light, Gaby Hoffmann, Amy Landecker and Jay Duplass. To listen to…
Pride Month gives us an opportunity to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans have had on our nation. Here at the U.S. Department of Labor, it’s also a chance for us to recommit to ensure equal rights for LGBT workers, and to celebrate the great work we’ve done on this front….
Appliance company Maytag has come out in support of the LGBT community with a Tweet released yesterday stating, “Proud to be in any home. Happy #Pride Month” together with a picture of the famous Maytag man holding up a rainbow cake with the caption, Equality and cake for all. Thanks, Maytag man for your support!
The latest episode of Steam Room Stories has been released today and it’s celebrating the release of Cinema 175’s new movie The 10 Year Plan (out today on DVD and online in the US). Jack Turner and Michael Adam Hamilton, the stars of Cinema 175’s award-winning movie The 10 Year Plan, visit the steam room…
Last night at GLSEN’s Respect Awards in New York City, Glee’s Matthew Morrison was honored with the Inspiration Award for portraying a shining example of the vital role a supportive educator can have in creating an affirming, positive and supportive school culture for LGBT students. Other honorees of the night included John Stryker, Desiree Raught…
