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Tom Hanks’ son Chet Haze tweets shirtless photo and shout-out to LGBT community

In the digital age, a sexy picture can transcend the confines of sexual orientation. As proof, Chicago-based musician Chet Haze, whose father is Tom Hanks, started a Twitter flurry Sunday with suggestive snapshots that got the attention of both male and female fans. Haze posted two photos on the Twitter companion site, Instagram, and within…

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Ken Mehlman apologizes for promoting anti-gay agenda during Bush Administration

Former RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman is saying sorry for the first time since helping the Bush Administration exploit marriage equality. His comments made Friday in an interview at Salon.com addresses his remorse for advancing an anti-gay sentiment during his tenure at the Bush Administration. During his term, Mehlman helped spur the ban of same-sex marriage…

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Gay News in San Diego | Prop 8 Rally

Mississippi police deny city permit for LGBT demonstration

Gay Mississippians tried to rally in Jackson Thursday to draw attention to the need for LGBT equality, but were turned away by the police despite having applied for a permit. Police informed Bob Gilchrist, event organizer, that the city permit was denied on grounds of failure to secure required liability insurance and “safety concerns” according…

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Chad Griffin appointed as upcoming president at HRC

Chad H. Griffin was appointed Friday as the next president of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, by the organization’s Board of Directors. Griffin, a national communications and policy strategist, is widely credited for being the mastermind behind the federal lawsuit to overturn California’s…

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