Possible presidential hopeful and American tycoon Donald Trump has one of the most well-known names in the nation. Every one of his projects, from hotels and casinos to entertainment venues, bears the Trump brand: but now, having tarnished that name with gay and lesbian travelers thanks to his anti-gay political stance, Trump may pay the…
In a historical motion, openly gay candidate Taiga Ishikawa has won a seat in Japanese politics – he will sit in the Toshima Ward Assembly as the country’s first openly gay elected official. Ishikawa has been a long-time advocate of the LGBT community, publishing books on the topic including “Where is My Boyfriend?” in 2002…
Yesterday’s filing of a motion to dismiss the decision that California’s Prop 8 is unconstitutional sat on the brains of thousands of Californians nationwide. A combination of wasted tax dollars and desperation eddied as pro-LGBT organizations wondered at the basis of the unprecedented act. Really? We’re here, again? And, it’s true – Californians are here…
Gary Johnson, former governor of New Mexico and staunch gay-rights and legal marijuana advocate, has announced his intention to run for president on the Republican ticket in 2012. An avid mountain climber, skier, cyclist and tri-athlete, Johnson has been vocal in his support of socially liberal campaigns for cannabis reform and LGBT equality in recent…
Scott LoBaido, a New York artists and self-proclaimed “surrealist and patriot,” has decided to give the Westboro Baptist Church a taste of its own medicine. In a passive counter-attack against the church’s recent anti-gay demonstrations at military funerals, LoBaido set up shop across the street from the organization’s headquarters in Topeka, Kansas and displayed a…
Louis J. Marinelli III worked for years against the equality of marriage. As a conservative Republican, he believed his values were in opposition of the constitutional principles of equality. However, in a recent video released by this former National Organization for Marriage staffer, Marinelli proclaims that he is a “New Yorker for Marriage Equality.” In…
The Republican National Committee (RNC) recently created an online rebuttal to President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign, entitled “Hope Isn’t Hiring” and featuring anti-LGBT messages designed to criticize Obama’s policies. But mere days after going live, the site has already been pulled from the web. Human Rights Campaign president Joe Solmonese was a vocal critic of…
Whether developed in earnest or as a massive publicity stunt, Donald Trump’s purported intention to court the Republican presidential bid for 2012 is no secret to the media. However, according to MotherJones.com, Trump’s decision to launch his campaign in the hard-line conservative hotbed of Iowa may spell doom for his candidacy. Despite recent and highly…
The Arkansas Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling finding the prohibition of adoption by unmarried couples who live together to be in violation of the Arkansas Constitution. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest and most vocal organization in support of LGBT civil rights, applauded the Arkansas Supreme Court today for its…
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced plans to more fully address LGBT healthcare issues. The announcement came after yesterday’s report from the Institute of Medicine advocating more federal research on LGBT health. President Obama has been instrumental in the push to provide additional support in this area, having directed Secretary Sebelius…
