Gina Miller, a content editor at vile anti-gay rag BarbWire, has blamed the gay community for the suicide of transgender teen Leelah Alcorn Gina … [Read more...] about BarbWire Columnist Blames ‘Demonic’ Gay People For Leelah Alcorn’s Suicide: LISTEN
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IOC Adds Sexual Orientation to Olympic Charter’s Non-Discrimination Policy: READ
In a unanimous vote earlier today, the International Olympic Committee approved a revised non-discrimination policy that reads: "The enjoyment of … [Read more...] about IOC Adds Sexual Orientation to Olympic Charter’s Non-Discrimination Policy: READ
Houston Mayor Annise Parker Withdraws Subpoenas of Anti-gay Pastors
Following right-wing outrage, Houston Mayor Annise Parker announced yesterday that the city would be withdrawing its subpoenas sent to five local … [Read more...] about Houston Mayor Annise Parker Withdraws Subpoenas of Anti-gay Pastors
North Carolina Conservatives Resist Accepting Defeat On Marriage Equality
The North Carolina Values Coalition, a conservative “pro family” organization, is encouraging public officials to uphold the state’s former ban on … [Read more...] about North Carolina Conservatives Resist Accepting Defeat On Marriage Equality
Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-NC) Claims He Never Called ‘Firing Gays’ a ‘Freedom,’ Despite Audio Track: LISTEN
North Carolina congressman Robert Pittenger fell into some hot water last week after a Think Progress reporter asked him his thoughts on the … [Read more...] about Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-NC) Claims He Never Called ‘Firing Gays’ a ‘Freedom,’ Despite Audio Track: LISTEN
Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Wolf Weighs in on Philadelphia Gay Bashing
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf, who is challenging Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett on the ballot this November, has released a statement in … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Wolf Weighs in on Philadelphia Gay Bashing
Anti-gay Evangelicals File Brief Asking Supreme Court to Uphold Utah’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban
The group of five prominent, anti-gay religious organizations have joined together in a friend-of-the-court brief asking the Supreme Court to take up … [Read more...] about Anti-gay Evangelicals File Brief Asking Supreme Court to Uphold Utah’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Ohio Anti-Gay Marriage Billboard Goes Up Right Before 6th Circuit Equality Cases Begin: VIDEO
An unnamed organization has decided to muddy the waters by erecting a billboard in Columbus that reads "Holy Matrimony is One Man and … [Read more...] about Ohio Anti-Gay Marriage Billboard Goes Up Right Before 6th Circuit Equality Cases Begin: VIDEO
UK Man Arrested After Facebook Post Calling for Gays to be Slaughtered
For as much as the far right-wingers whine about the oppression of freedom of speech when a baker receives public backlash for their outspoken … [Read more...] about UK Man Arrested After Facebook Post Calling for Gays to be Slaughtered
St. Louis Mayor Defies Missouri Ban, Hosts Gay Marriages in His Office
On Wednesday, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay and other officials challenged Missouri's ban on same-sex marriage by issuing four … [Read more...] about St. Louis Mayor Defies Missouri Ban, Hosts Gay Marriages in His Office