According to the RBC News Agency, the Russian Duma’s Committee on Constitutional Legislation and State Building has rejected a bill which would have made coming out to young people and same-sex couples kissing in public punishable with jail sentences. The bill, introduced by Ivan Nikitchuk, a Communist party MP, would have punished people with a 5,000 ruble…
Following a six month review the Pentagon has affirmed it will make a determination on the transgender military ban this spring reports The Washington Blade. In response to a Washington Blade inquiry this week for an update on the review Pentagon spokesperson Matthew Allen told The Blade that Defense Secretary Ashton Carter will make a…
It’s an age-old question and one that never gets a straight answer – does the size of your penis really matter? Jordan Jones and Ray Tezanos discuss that very topic in the brand new episode of Steam Room Stories, where one of them reveals his insecurities about his size. Don’t feel too sorry for him…
SAN FRANCISCO — The National AIDS Memorial Grove has awarded six outstanding undergraduate students each with a Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship for their commitment to active roles of public service and leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship, named in honor of AIDS educator, activist and reality television pioneer…
This Monday, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day, HRC members and supporters across the country will gather for an annual Day of Service, writes Hayley Miller on the HRC Blog. Each year, millions around the country treat MLK Day of Service as a “Day On, Not a Day Off.” Working together, HRC hopes…
The New Year is full of hope, happiness, and wellness for us all…if we’re willing to grab a hold of it. And I’m starting 2016 with that in mind. I will tell you what I’m doing and my great hope is it will inspire you to do awesome and healthy things in your life too….
The head of the U.S. Episcopal Church has said the Church will not reverse its decision on accepting same-sex marriage, despite sanctions imposed by Anglican leaders. AP reported that in a phone interview from England, where he attended the gathering of top Anglican archbishops, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry said he told his fellow leaders they…
Big Beat recording artist Alex Newell has announced the release of his much-anticipated debut EP. ‘Power’ arrives at all DSPs Friday, February 19. ‘Power’ is preceded by the extraordinary new track, ‘This Ain’t Over,‘ which premiered Thursday Jan. 14, via SPIN.com. Watch above. Best known for his co-starring role on Fox’s hit series, Glee, Newell…
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – The second annual RuPaul’s DragCon,will take place Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Produced by drag legend RuPaul together with World of Wonder Productions – the creators of the global TV phenomenon, RuPaul’s Drag Race – RuPaul’s DragCon is a HERstory making celebration of the…
CHICAGO, IL— Breaking with tradition, the State of the Movement address at the National LGBTQ Task Force’s Creating Change Conference will be delivered by a chorus of voices rather than one. In previous years, it has been the role of the Task Force’s Executive Director Rea Carey, to deliver the annual speech at the Creating…
