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…
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 GLAAD Media Awards celebrate notable achievements on behalf of the LGBT community by presenting honors to programs and individuals who accurately and inclusively portray and support the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals in the media. This year’s 22nd Annual Media Awards event featured high-profile television honorees including “Glee,” “Modern Family” and…
In an attempt to detract from President Obama’s newly launched re-election campaign, the RNC responded with a web-based “Case against Obama,” citing the President’s stance on social issues despite recent poll results indicating widespread, bi-partisan support for LGBT equality measures. The republican campaign, entitled “Hope Isn’t Hiring,” cites Obama’s support for the repeal of DADT…
Earlier this week, six of Wall Street’s biggest and most well known banks converged for a summit dubbed “Out on the Street.” The landmark event, hosted by Deutsch Bank and attended by Barclays, Citi, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, was intended to address issues affecting gay Wall Street employees and…
In a follow up to our Behind the Scenes news story about Canvass for a Cause (CFAC), LGBT Weekly has gotten an exclusive story on what the organization expects from the mega-retailer in the following weeks, according to reps canvassing today outside a Target store in Poway. Reps for CFAC, who identified themselves as volunteers…
Close on the heels of this week’s U.S.-led move at the United Nations condemning violence against the LGBT community, a long-standing and infamous bill advocating life imprisonment and possible execution for Ugandan homosexuals appears to be dead. Ugandan officials have made comments to the media indicating that the proposed legislation duplicated other extant laws. “I…
AHN Entertainment announced Monday that Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe will receive the Trevor Project Hero Award for his involvement with the LGBT youth crisis support organization. Radcliffe, who became affiliated with the Trevor Project in 2009, has appeared in several of the group’s public service announcements and received accolades for his work on behalf…
A large number of LGBT supporters – wearing lavender and purple, or large rainbow stickers – spoke at the first open forum of the San Diego Redistricting Commission this past Monday, in the hopes of preserving District 3 and the LGBT voice on the City Council; however, the presentations from the speakers on how to…
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…
