The “It Gets Better” campaign is in full swing, but some teens have yet to understand its message. Jamey Rodemeyer, 14, was another teen who fell victim to bullies after taking his own life on the eve of the National Bullying Summit. Rodemeyer gave ample warning signs that he was struggling with his sexuality through…
Using the pseudonym “AreYouSurprised,” Randy Phillips, 21, gained over 98,000 subscribers and 2 million views on his YouTube videos which counted down the last days of the military’s discriminatory Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) policy. But on his 17th video, Phillips was finally able to do what he’s always wanted to do – come out…
Legendary civil rights activist Robin Tyler and famed civil rights attorney Gloria Allred would like you to forget the traditional meaning of the term “pro bono” – at least for the next couple of weeks. Instead of professional services rendered free of charge, think of Pro Bono as a Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) viewing…
FRANCE – John Galliano, the British fashion designer has been given suspended fines totaling 6,000 euros ($8,400). Galliano, who was convicted of “casting public insults based on origin, religious affiliation, race or ethnicity” was not present to hear his sentence at the Palais de Justice in Paris. The BBC reported that the designer, fired by…
An epic moment in LGBT history has taken place today in wake of the necessary demise of the discriminatory Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) policy, which has come to its official close today under orders from the Obama administration. Its fall is due in part to the activists and allies in support of the LGBT…
The cover of this month’s GQ salutes Leonardo DiCaprio with an accompanying feature on Clint Eastwood in promotion for their new film which will feature DiCaprio playing “the despicable and probably closeted FBI legend, J. Edgar Hoover,” the men’s magazine reports. In their dual interview, Eastwood is candid about his descent from Republican ideas to…
SAN DIEGO –– On Tuesday, September 20, 2011, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell will officially expire and lesbian, gay and bisexual servicemembers will no longer be subject to discharge from the military on the basis of their sexual orientation. Join The Center for this historic occasion, as San Diego and the rest of the nation celebrates…
Kevin Dillon, co-star in HBO’s Entourage, says Lane Lynch’s lesbian joke was unfair after the funny lady quipped, “A lot people are very curious as to why I’m a lesbian — ladies and gentleman, the cast of Entourage” after introducing the all-male cast to the stage. “It was funny, but I think it’s not fair…
The Foo Fighters have become the latest target for members in the Westboro Baptist Church amidst the popular rock band’s Hot Buns video. The ‘church’ had posted shop at the Foo Fighters concert this weekend, and the rock gurus did not fail to disappoint fans after they played a special version of the song for…
San Diego, come join others in memorial of John Andrew Laird, featuring selected readings, comments, reflections from those in attendance, refreshments, and a benefit show for the Toni Atkins Lesbian Health Project. John Andrew Laird: A Memorial and Celebration of Life Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. LGBT Community Center (3909 Centre Street).
