Despite the growing number of women taking their place in the academic world of advanced science, a basic gender bias still persists among much of the community. More likely to be exposed in off-hand remarks concerning aptitude than in direct slurs or expressions of criticism, this bias is nonetheless affecting female advancement in the sciences…
The 5th Annual Gaywise Festival (GFEST), held in London, England, announced the call for new entries this week. Interested participants may submit work in three different categories: short film, visual arts and performance. The 2011 cross-arts event is open to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer artists and will run November 7-20. The festival is…
The MTV series Teen Wolf, set to debut on June 5 immediately following the MTV Movie Awards broadcast, will feature an out gay character among the principle members of the cast. Danny, an openly gay lacrosse player and best friend to hero Scott McCall’s rival, Jackson, will be played by Keahu Kahuanui. Although Danny won’t…
In an unusual display of LGBT advocacy partnership, Democratic Rep. Barney Frank and Republican Rep. Spencer Bachus co-authored a letter to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner promoting awareness of a recent amendment supporting a crackdown against LGBT persecution in foreign governments receiving multilateral development financial aid. According to the Washington Blade, the letter, dated March 30,…
The entrance to Paloma Valley High School, Menifee, Calif. CALIFORNIA – Students and teachers at a Menifee high school have revealed there is a pattern of bullying, harassment and discrimination against gay and lesbian students, and that the school district has not done enough to alter the campus culture. Teachers and students at Paloma Valley…
The Rainbow World Fund (RWF) is the only international humanitarian aid group based in and created by the LGBT community. In the wake of the crippling Japanese earthquake and tsunami earlier this month, the organization has established the LGBT Japan Earthquake Fund in order to finance relief efforts for victims of the disaster. RWF seeks…
UPDATE: Elizabeth Taylor laid to rest today without incident. Westboro Baptist Church did not anticipate such a quick burial. It remains to be seen whether they will protest her memorial service. The Westboro Baptist Church has announced it is planning to protest the funeral of Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor. The Westboro Baptist Church is known…
While many may think first of her stunning beauty or iconic screen performances, Elizabeth Taylor was also a tireless activist for HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention – and one of the first celebrities to go public in her efforts to combat the disease. Taylor, who died today at the age of 79, began her crusade against…
The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) recognized pro-LGBT pop sensation Lady Gaga at their annual dinner Monday night in Washington D.C. Gaga received the Randy Shilts Visibility Award as a result of her vocal opposition to the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy – a protest firmly in keeping with the SLDN’s goals and interests. Although…
