This week, Time examines the debate over the use of public bathrooms by transgender Americans. Washington Bureau Chief Michael Scherer reports why the Obama administration took action on this issue, its rich history in the context of civil rights and how it may impact the political landscape at the local, state and federal level. Scherer…
thursday, may 19 Barry Rothbart Barry Rothbart is one of the young rising stars in comedy today, appearing recently on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, starring in the new season of MTV’s “Punk’d” and landing a role as “Ben” on TNT’s “Men of A Certain Age”. He also co-wrote and starred in the IFC…
The Levi’s brand has announced its global Pride Collection for 2016 in partnership with the Harvey Milk Foundation. A long-standing ally to the LGBTQ community, the Levi’s brand will commemorate the election and legacy of Harvey Milk through a range of gender-neutral product with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Harvey Milk Foundation. As…
NEW YORK — The Urban Rainbow Film Festival is seeking works from screenwriters, filmmakers and web-content creators from the LGBT(Q)I(A) community to be featured at an event sponsored by Final Draft, Inc and FilmFreeway.com. It is a live and online film festival to be hosted at New York City, from July 27-31. Deadlines for Submissions…
As the final lights of day set on May 17, it is time to look back on what this hugely exciting edition of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) brought us. One of the major features this year is the huge visibility of politicians and officials during the Day. Never have so many…
Today, OUT.com published its annual Hit List, formerly known as the Hot List, for 2016 containing the summer’s hottest names and projects slated for this year. Each year, OUT magazine curates its Hit List containing the most influential names across music, fashion, and entertainment that are currently shaping our culture today. Check out this year’s…
OAKLAND, Calif.- The National Cannabis Industry Association, the only national trade association representing the businesses of the legal marijuana industry, will hold its third annual national conference, the Cannabis Business Summit and Expo, in Oakland, Calif. June 20-22, 2016, at the Marriott City Center. California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom will deliver the policy keynote address Tuesday, June…
Today, Sir Elton John released an op-ed in The Hill on behalf of the Elton John AIDS Foundation discussing his outrage over North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory’s support for House Bill 2. John not only criticized the discriminatory bill itself but also the the millions in taxpayer dollars Gov. McCrory is wasting to defend it….
NEW YORK, NY – Today, on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, Logo, the leading entertainment brand inspired by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community, launched the Global Ally multiplatform storytelling project and released initial findings from the inaugural ILGA-RIWI 2016 Global Attitudes Survey on LGBTI People in partnership with Logo, the largest survey of attitudes toward…
NEW YORK, NY – After a season filled with gag-worthy challenges, ferocious runway looks, and cutthroat competitors, Bob The Drag Queen has been crowned the winner of Logo’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 8. Sashaying away with the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar and a $100,000 prize, Bob The Drag Queen beat 11 of the…
