Voices are ringing out from all areas (liberal and conservative, some more critically than others) in the wake of the grassroots-organized protests … [Read more...] about Echo Grows: Gay Orgs Must Adjust to New Realities of Activism, or Die
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Gus van Sant’s Milk Premieres in San Francisco
Sean Penn arrives to the Milk premiere at the Castro Theatre before a backdrop of "No on Prop 8" protestors. While Harvey Milk's story is political to … [Read more...] about Gus van Sant’s Milk Premieres in San Francisco
Elizabeth Dole Wants to Improve Jesse Helms’ AIDS Record Posthumously
Via Atomic Gay Wonk comes word that North Carolina GOP Senator Elizabeth Dole wants to change the name of an AIDS bill before the Senate, adding … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Dole Wants to Improve Jesse Helms’ AIDS Record Posthumously
Remembering Activism: Jesse Helms (Home) Wears a Condom
Almost 17 years ago, activists from ACT UP put a condom on Jesse Helms' house in Arlington, Virginia to draw attention to the late senator's vocal … [Read more...] about Remembering Activism: Jesse Helms (Home) Wears a Condom
Jiří Hromada is First Gay Senate Candidate in Czech Republic
On April 19, gay rights activist Jiří Hromada was nominated by the Czech Republic's Green Party as their candidate for the Senate, a nomination which … [Read more...] about Jiří Hromada is First Gay Senate Candidate in Czech Republic
TowleTech V.94
In this week's tech news, Jon Barrett looks at the newest application designed to facilitate online activism, a ship of sinking Mazdas, 3-D maps of … [Read more...] about TowleTech V.94
News: Dana Perino, Mexico City, Pedro Andrade, Hate Crimes Act
NYT nails Congress for failure to pass Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes act. White House spokeswoman Dana Perino admits she didn't know what the Cuban … [Read more...] about News: Dana Perino, Mexico City, Pedro Andrade, Hate Crimes Act
Sean Penn Speech Protester: Stop Supporting America’s Enemies
Actor Sean Penn gave a speech at San Francisco State University regarding his endorsement of Dennis Kucinich for President. During the speech, Leigh … [Read more...] about Sean Penn Speech Protester: Stop Supporting America’s Enemies
Pat and Lynn Mulder Take Spotlight to Fight Hate Crimes
Last week I posted a question for the upcoming Republican YouTube debate (below) submitted by Lynn and Pat Mulder, the parents of Ryan Keith Skipper, … [Read more...] about Pat and Lynn Mulder Take Spotlight to Fight Hate Crimes
News: Norway, Spice Girls, Talan Torriero, Gregg Araki, Taipei
University of Virginia attempts to deal with anti-gay football chant: "After a Cavalier touchdown, the marching band strikes up what, to an outsider, … [Read more...] about News: Norway, Spice Girls, Talan Torriero, Gregg Araki, Taipei