'Children of God' Exposes Homophobia in the Bahamas

A new documentary from gay filmmaker Kareem Mortimer exposes homophobia in the Bahamas. The documentary 'Children of God' opened earlier this month at the sixth annual Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) "...

Obama Administration defending DOMA in San Francisco case

This story below,  is in direct conflict with this Now Public story by this author,  last night.I am a bit confused as to what bill the House Senate Committee passed 8-1 this past week,  which...

Pink Triangle Press says 'it's a mistake to block homophobes'

Editorial director of the gay news group Pink Triangle Press, Matt Mills, said 'it's a mistake to block homophobes." Mills statement comes in response to the homophobic remarks recently made against openly gay...

BBC apologises, Ugandan Parliament debates anti-gay bill today

After defending, then ditching a controversial Uganda gay execution poll, the BBC has apologized after complaints about yesterday's on-line debate which asked "Should homosexuals face execution?" The BBC ditched...

Prediction: Obama will do nothing for Gay rights in 2010

Newsweek Magazine has released its Politics Predictions for 2010, declaring President Obama will do nothing for gay rights in 2010. The prediction ranked  #9, Obama Does Nada on Gay Rights. According to the...

Prop 8 sponsors will not have to show records, panel says

SAN FRANCISCO—The sponsors of  Proposition 8  -   California's gay marriage ban  -  will  not  be required  to turn over internal campaign documents and memos within the...

'Ex-Gay Therapist' Richard Cohen Spars With Rachel Maddow

Earlier this year, a three-day anti-gay conference held in Uganda was led by three Americans who are allegedly responsible for the continuing anti-gay vigilantism in Uganda. Richard Cohen's International Healing...

Kevin Jennings continues to be target of probes, attacks

This month,  President Obama's appointed Director of Safe Schools,  Kevin Jennings,  continues to be under attack by conservatives.   I must admit,  I do not care for Jennings' focus on...

Gay activist, political analyst Andrew Sullivan splits w/ right

I cannot support a movement which is deeply homophobic;  cynically employs fear of homosexuals to win votes. . . ~  Andrew Sullivan;  The Atlantic,  "Leaving the Right"  Andrew Sullivan,...

Hypocrisy of Bermuda's suppressed homosexual abuse cover up

"Senate takes note of the allegations of sexual abuse within the Bermuda Regiment and the need to resolve these allegations and ensure a framework is in place to allow future reporting, proper investigation and resolution." It follows revelations in...

Cyndi Lauper Summer Tour 08

Host Carson Kressley of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy fame kept the crowd laughing during the five hour show. The vibrant Kat Deluna, who had last summer’s hit song "Whine Up," got the audience dancing during her two-song set. Alternative Canadian rockers the Cliks...

Equality Idaho Radio----Discrimination in Idaho

  Description:  Welcome to Equality Idaho a progressive radio show hosted by political and transgender activist Melissa Sue Robinson which focuses on progressive issues of our time. Melissa has ran for several political offices and will be running for...

Vallejo Mayor apologizes after anti-gay remarks

The Mayor of a California town is apologizing for remarks he made which were offensive to the gay community.    This California community of Vallejo not only faces municipal troubles and bankruptcy,...

Bill O'Reilly and Ann Coulter cause anger by backing right clergy

Some people are considerably angered at conservative television pundits Bill O'Reilly and Ann Coulter for their backing of the Conservative clergy document,  the Manhattan Declaration,  which asks...

Atlanta Eagle gay bar patrons suing City of Atlanta

Atlanta Eagle gay bar patrons are suing the City of Atlanta, Chief of Police, and 48 officers who reportedly raided the Atlanta Eagle on September 10th, forcibly searching and detaining 19 individuals. Lambda...

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