Doug Wilson, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, wrote a prolific blog Monday to demonstrate support for the LGBT community in wake of the demise of the military’s discriminatory Don’t Ask, Don’t tell (DADT) policy. As Wilson explains, “it is vitally important that our entire military community come together to address the challenges faced…
In support of LGBT people nationwide, the White House has initiated a “White House LGBT Update” email newsletter under the management of Gautam Raghavan, Office of Public Engagement. The update comes in wake of “President Obama’s continued commitment to progress for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community,” as the email explains. The newsletter will…
The Heroes villain superstar Zacahry Quinto has confirmed he is gay in an interview with New York magazine which broke Tuesday. The 34-year-old star is also known for his role as Spock in the 2009 remake of Star Trek. In the interview, Quinto casually called himself a “gay man” but never came out publicly or…
Jamie Hubley, 15, a figure skater and beloved son, committed suicide Saturday after years of tormenting and bullying. The boy’s father, Coun. Allan Hubley, spoke to CBC News in wake of his son’s death, explaining, “Jam was the kind of boy that loved everybody. He couldn’t understand why everyone would be so cruel to him…
An Alice, Tex. male cheerleader says he was kicked off of the team for getting caught kissing another male student on campus camera. Prior to getting kicked off of the team, the young man said he was a good cheerleader who made varsity and had no other means or cause for getting kicked off the…
A self-proclaimed medical marijuana activist threatened to jump from a University Avenue bridge Friday, Oct. 14, in protest to District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis’ policies on enforcing anti-sales laws, but was arrested without injuries after seven-hour standoff. Officers are closed a portion of SR 163 and diverted traffic in and around the area, causing delays that rippled…
In an effort to reduce stress put on transgender students, UCLA will consider allowing transgender students or those considering gender reassignment to live with members of the person’s soon-to-be sex. Other colleges including UC Berkeley and Stanford have already implemented a transgender housing policy. UCLA will aim to introduce the same comfortable living standards for…
The anti-bullying campaign, Amplify Your Voice, sponsored by GLAAD and the American Federation of Teachers will feature Dancing with the Stars competitor Chaz Bono and Jersey Shore’s Vinny Guadagnino. The message will aim to encourage youth about the acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. “Millions of gay and transgender youth are made to…
A convention for gay military personnel will be hosted for the first time in Las Vegas this weekend after the fall of the military’s discriminatory ‘Don’t ask, Don’t tell’ policy. The convention serves as the nation’s only professional group of gay servicemembers, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Other conventions are taking place nationwide to include…
Alison Nathan was confirmed as a federal judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Thursday after a 48-44 vote. Nathan will serve as the nation’s second lesbian federal judge, joining U.S. District Court Judge Deborah Batts who currently serves on the bench of the Southern District of New York….
