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Echo Grows: Gay Orgs Must Adjust to New Realities of Activism, or Die

Andy Towle November 18, 2008

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

Topics: Activism, Music, News More Posts About: activism, gay rights, News

Gus van Sant’s Milk Premieres in San Francisco

Andy Towle October 29, 2008

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

Topics: Activism, Film/TV/Stream, History, News More Posts About: California, California, Diane Lane, diego luna, Emile Hirsch, Film, Gavin Newsom, gay marriage, Gus van Sant, Harvey Milk, James Franco, James Franco, Josh Brolin, News, Sean Penn

Elizabeth Dole Wants to Improve Jesse Helms’ AIDS Record Posthumously

Andy Towle July 16, 2008

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

Topics: Activism, AIDS, News More Posts About: AIDS/HIV, Elizabeth Dole, News

Remembering Activism: Jesse Helms (Home) Wears a Condom

Andy Towle July 8, 2008

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

Topics: Activism, AIDS, News More Posts About: AIDS/HIV, News, north carolina

Jiří Hromada is First Gay Senate Candidate in Czech Republic

Andy Towle May 1, 2008

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

Topics: Activism, News More Posts About: Czech Republic, Jiří Hromada, News

TowleTech V.94

Jon Barrett February 29, 2008

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

Topics: Activism, History More Posts About: TowleTech

News: Dana Perino, Mexico City, Pedro Andrade, Hate Crimes Act

Andy Towle December 10, 2007

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

Topics: Activism, News, Supreme Court More Posts About: Barbara Walters, Colorado, Colorado, crime, Deaths, George W. Bush, Israel, Israel, Larry Birkhead, mexico, Mexico City, New York, New York, News, Pedro Andrade, Ted Haggard, Ted Haggard, Travel, Washington


Sean Penn Speech Protester: Stop Supporting America’s Enemies

Andy Towle December 10, 2007

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

Topics: Activism, Actor, News More Posts About: Democratic Party, Dennis Kucinich, Election 2008, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Clinton, News, san francisco

Pat and Lynn Mulder Take Spotlight to Fight Hate Crimes

Andy Towle November 26, 2007

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

Topics: Activism, Film/TV/Stream, News, Religion More Posts About: Election 2008, News, Republican Party, Republican Party, Ryan Keith Skipper, YouTube, YouTube

News: Norway, Spice Girls, Talan Torriero, Gregg Araki, Taipei

Andy Towle November 16, 2007

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

Topics: Activism, Entertainment, Film/TV/Stream, News, Religion More Posts About: Bill O'Reilly, Bill O'Reilly, Election 2008, Film, gay marriage, Lutheran, Magazines, News, Nicaragua, Norway, Playing Gay, Spice Girls, Superheroes, Taiwan, Taiwan, Van Hansis, Virginia, Virginia

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