As LGBT History Month draws to a close this weekend, Equality Forum reminds activists, allies and members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community to celebrate Lilli Vicenz, Virginia Wolf and Pedro Zamora for their efforts in support of LGBT rights and recognition.
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has called on school leaders in Tennessee’s Monroe County to stop subverting the formation of a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) at Sequoyah High School in Madisonville. This follows the latest incident in Monroe County, Tenn. where, not only did Principal Maurice Moser deny his school the right to have…
A six-month review of the Equal Benefits Ordinance (EBO) that requires city contractors to offer health benefits to the same-sex partners of its employees has shown all are in apparent compliance. A San Diego City Council committee voted 5-0 Oct. 12 to tighten definitions in the ordinance that was passed October 2010, and went into…
NEW YORK – The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) honored the best in LGBT-inclusive advertising, marketing and public relations at the 2011 GLAAD Amplifier Awards Oct. 4. The awards, held at The Altman Building in New York City, were an official event of Advertising Week and were presented by Omnicom Group, and presented…
Ellen DeGeneres wasn’t included on the original star-studded guest list for the highly-publicized Kardashian-Humphries wedding this weekend; but never one to shy away from an awkward situation, the openly lesbian talk show host simply took matters into her own hands – via Twitter. “No invitation to @KimKardashian’s wedding yet,” DeGeneres tweeted on the eve of…
Two of the nation’s largest insurance companies have elected to extend coverage to same-sex married couples at a reduced rate. While most insurance companies offer discounted rates for different-sex couples, State Farm and Allstate allow married gay couples and domestic partners to take advantage of a lower insurance premium in the eight states where gay…
Republican politician and Tea Party member Christine O’Donnell walked out of an interview with Piers Morgan on Wednesday after being asked to comment on her views regarding gay marriage. The host of CNN’s “Piers Morgan Tonight” was reportedly puzzled by O’Donnell’s unexpected exit, and stated that his question about the Tea Party member’s stance on…
Looking for something to do tonight? Two exciting events are set to take place this evening in Hillcrest, both of which offer guests the chance to wine, dine and mingle, all while giving back to the local community. From silent auctions and wine tasting to a bus tour of Hillcrest’s most popular restaurants and lounges,…
Alix Genter of New Jersey is getting married next summer in New York City; and last weekend, she and her family went to a local Somers’ Point bridal shop called “Here Comes The Bride” to select a dress for the long-awaited occasion. However, upon reading Genter’s customer information form and seeing that the word “groom”…
NBC announced that Former Will & Grace star Sean Hayes will join the cast of a new sitcom that follows the story of two gay men who struggle to raise their 12-year-old son. Although the show is still in the development stages, NBC has made progress toward reaching a deal with Hayes, who is reportedly…
