HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy Thursday signed into law House Bill (HB) 6695 — legislation protecting LGBTQ youth in the state from the dangerous and discredited practice of so-called “conversion therapy.” The Connecticut Senate unanimously approved the bill Thursday, and the state House of Representatives approved the bill just last week. Connecticut becomes…
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — “Picturing Kinship: Portraits of Our Community,” a new exhibition offering a 35-year overview of portraits in painting and photography by San Francisco artist Lenore Chinn, opens June 9 at the GLBT History Museum. The subjects are individuals who have contributed to the diversity of San Francisco’s cultural landscape in such fields…
WASHINGTON — Today, Human Rights Campaign President had Griffin released a video message demanding action after the firing of FBI Director James Comey by President Donald Trump. Comey was leading an investigation into the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia. Trump fired Comey on the recommendation of anti-LGBTQ Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Two months ago, Sessions…
It’s all about who you know. The guy who bags your groceries might have stock tips for you. A co-worker introduces you to your next best friend. You find a great restaurant from your stylist, a new job from a former classmate, and your neighbor gives you gardening advice. It’s all about who you know…
Part of why people loved Guardians of the Galaxy so much when it came out in 2014 was how surprised they were: The Guardians are not well-known characters outside of diehard Marvel Comics fans; no (at-the-time) major starred in the movie and few knew of writer-director James Gunn beyond his screenplay for Scooby Doo. There…
thursday, may 11 San Diego Surf Film Festival The 6th Annual San Diego Surf Film Festival (SDSFF) builds momentum year after year due to its incredible event schedule and film lineup. The SDSFF returns through May 13 with its headquarters at Misfit Gallery in La Jolla and once again offers a very ambitious program. Festival…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than two weeks after GLAAD called on President Trump to condemn the horrific attacks on LGBTQ men in Chechnya, the White House could not confirm if the president had been briefed on the attacks and the reported concentration camps created by the Chechen government. The White House’s statement is the latest…
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House of Representatives today passed House Bill 3859, a bill that would allow state-funded or private adoption agencies to cite religion as a reason for refusing adoption requests by LGBTQ couples, as well as Jewish, Muslim, single Americans, or interfaith couples, in the state of Texas. HB 3859 is one…
LONDON — Josh Gutteridge, a gay ex-Jehovah’s Witness, speaks about his experience of coming out and being disassociated from his family and religious community in A new BBC series Queer Britain. Queer Britain is presented by YouTuber and journalist Riyadh Khalaf and gets under the skin of queer culture and shines a light on the…
WASHINGTON — The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of the LGBT community, has welcomed the National Basketball Association (NBA) to its list of nearly 200 top corporations and government agencies seeking certified LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBEs) into their supply chains alongside other diverse communities. This kind of inclusion not…
