In a marked shift from the Bush administration’s largely silent policy concerning anti-LGBT violence and international recognition of gay rights, the Obama administration announced Tuesday that it is committed to fighting against discrimination of gays and lesbians around the world — and called on the U.N. Human Rights Council to do the same. The Los…
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has announced its intention to stand with GLAAD and promote anti-bullying messages. The partnership comes after wrestler John Cena made a number of televised comments that many viewers considered anti-gay. Cena’s comments, made in the context of the program WWE Raw, included negative implications of homosexuality in reference to Dwayne “The…
Recent controversy over a so-called “gay cure” app from Exodus International has sparked a response from the University of Minnesota pediatrics professor whose research was used in developing the app. According to PCMag.com, the scientist in question, Dr. Gary Ramafedi, has contacted Apple and demanded that they remove the application from the App Store. Ramafedi…
On Wednesday, Representative Barney Frank (D) stated that he anticipates the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) will be introduced into the House within a matter of days. But will this important act be passed by the House? Frank remains skeptical while others remain hopeful. ENDA prohibits job bias based on sexual orientation and gender identity in…
Just this past Friday, NBC released the first image of the face for their new “Wonder Woman” remake, in full costume. Taking on Lynda Carter’s role and slipping into the red, blue, and gold vinyl ensemble will be “Friday Night Lights” star Adrianne Palicki. Palicki’s casting in the show was announced last month. The pilot…
A poll taken today by Washington Post-ABC News reflects the increase of support for the right to marriage for same-sex couples. This is the third national poll within the past few months that shows a majority of supporters for the freedom to marry for all. With 53% of Americans supporting this freedom, it is clear…
Announcing Our San Diego Pride Giveaway! In an effort to connect with our LGBT Weekly readers, we’re giving away 2 San Diego Pride Festival tickets to a lucky winner every week from now until July 15. All you have to do to win is subscribe to LGBT Weekly. Here’s how the giveaway works. We will…
According to MSNBC.com, a new poll conducted by the Pew Center suggests that highly visible gay families may be changing the way Americans view and accept alternative family structures. The nationally representative survey polled 2,961 Americans – and overall results revealed participants to be more supportive of two-parent gay and lesbian families than they are…
As part of its 2012 Election news coverage, ThinkProgress reported yesterday that possible Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and his associates contributed more than $850,000 to a 2010 campaign against the three Iowa Supreme Court justices supported marriage equality. The report follows evidence that Gingrich also gave $200,000 to the anti-marriage equality group Iowa for…
Thursday, March 17 Go green It’s time to get down and get lucky at the15th annual Miller Light ShamROCK 2011, with the Young Dubliners. The Gaslamp transforms into the greenest party this side of Dublin! ShamROCK 2011 will certainly have enough traditional Irish music and food to get your step dancing on, but they’re also…
