Lieutenant Dan Choi is on the front lines against the US military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. But to get there and stay there he's had to battle established gay rights groups that jealously protect their turf. Xtra caught up with Choi at the New York City Pride March where he was serving as a Grand Marshal. Watch:
Wednesday's News Roundup
Wednesday's Gay News Roundup: The situation in Uganda; A cause for celebration in India; Update on Canadian Buggery Charge Case; The Right to Exclude Gays; Canadian Immigration Minister's Astonishing Solution; Toronto Police Cocktail Party Gets Messy; Homophobia on the EU's doorstep; Australia's new PM; That Russian Spy Ring; English Rugby league club fined...
Happy Pride from Bill Siksay and the NDP
Canadian Pride -- Statement on Pride 2010 by Bill Siksay, NDP Critic for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Transsexual Issues:
Tuesday Afternoon News Roundup
Tuesday Afternoon Gay News Roundup: Civil Liberties; Equality Watch; Crime Watch; Wone Case Update; European court's hidden but hopeful message; Values vs Science.
News Roundup for Tuesday
Gay News Roundup for Tuesday: Gay Media Fight; Religious Media Goons; Other Bigots; Clinic Quackery; Gay Reading Advocate; Castro Crime Watch.
Gay Entertainment Headlines - Monday
Gay Entertainment Headlines for Monday: A very Ellen Weekend; Bryan Safi - Gayest of us all?; Scissor Sisters & Elton John; A bit of Stephen Fry in Australia; Sir Ian names Aussie icons; Gay Tango Classes; Meet Georg Uecker - Gay Games Ambassador.
Gay News Headlines - Monday
Gay News Headlines for Monday: The fight for gay marriage; A euthanasia case; The Pressure on China's Gays; Realities for Syrian Gays; Moments of Pride; Back in the Vault; Pope’s anti-gay rhetoric "gives comfort" to thugs; Wedding Bells for Iceland's PM...
Headlines: Pride Parades, Protests & Marches
Headlines: Pride, Protests & Marches -- Over the weekend, there were marches and protests -- In Toronto it was the tragic event known as the Toronto G20 Summit. Elsewhere there were pride parades, and marches; most with happy stories; a couple not so much.
Welcome to Toronto Gay Boy - Here's Your Cage
On his first day as a new resident to Toronto, Dan Hamilton was a by-stander during a protest when he was caught with his boyfriend in a mass arrest for "breaching the peace". When police found out that they were gay they were advised to act straight and to keep it to theirselves -- And then they were put in the "gay holding area". Held for approximately 26 hours, the eighteen-year-old was let out (not charged of anything) at 3 a.m. on Monday, June 28th, 2010, where rabbletv caught up with him for his story.
Featured Music Video: "Boy Boy"
This week's featured music video is from Lissy Trullies' single "Boy Boy" which is also from her debut EP "Self-Taught Learner". Watch:
Entertainment Headlines for Friday
Entertainment Headlines for Friday: A sparkly expensive suit; 'Murder in Fashion'; Orangina 'Gay' Cat Ad; Taking His Organ on the Road; Crossing Jordan; Rosie O’Donnell's prescription;
Friday's News Roundup
Friday's Gay News Roundup: South Africa's Rejection of Gays; European Court of Human Rights on Gay Marriage; Gay Rights Foes & the U.S. Supreme Court; Wone trial; Lou Engle in Uganda; Bizarre Sumo Suit Assault Case; Gays in the British Military...
Thursday's Gay News Roundup
Thursday's Gay News Roundup: Pride TO Update; Jury Sides with Boy Scouts; Gay Renters Left Out in Cold; Leaf GM will march in parade; Blackhawks & Cubs Come Thru for Chicago Pride; Cape Town Club Claim...
Who's That Guy?
A funny thing was discovered in a new psychology study -- Gay men's bilateral brains were found to be better at remembering faces than heterosexual men.
Entertainment, Sports & Life News
Gay Entertainment, Sports & Life News for Wednesday: Good News for Sports Fans in Chicago; A Look Back at the 1st Pride March; Gay Hookup Inventions; George Michael's new pad; Liza; And a bit of Fry & Laurie...
Wednesday's News Mix
Wednesday's Gay News Mix: Anti-gay Pastor Outed; Inside look at Catholic Gay Chastity Group; A "Former Gay" Lisps Against Gayness; Philadelphia Boy Scout case; Huckabee.; Toronto Gay Rights Protests; Twisted Political Scandal in UK; Update on a Human rights complaint. And More...
President Obama: Change Begins With Ordinary People
President Obama speaks at a White House reception on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 marking LGBT Pride Month. Watch:
Secretary Clinton: Human Rights are Gay Rights and Gay Rights are Human Rights
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers opening remarks at an event celebrating LGBT Pride Month at the Department of State in Washington, DC on Tuesday, June 22 2010. Watch:
Tuesday's Gay News Post
Tuesday's Gay News Headlines Post: Court for former Mr Gay UK; Former gay scout speaks out; Due Diligence at a hospital?; Anti-gay marriage group wants the probe to go away; HRC's curious GOP Donation; White House’s Pride reception; Texas GOP Platform Goodies...'Out in Silence'; Fashion Outlet for Butch Lesbians.
Lesbian Banned from Prom Scores White House Invite
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- American Civil Liberties Union client Constance McMillen will go to the White House on Tuesday to join President Obama at a ceremony recognizing the contributions of LGBT Americans. She will also serve as a Grand Marshal in the New York City Pride parade on June 27.
Monday's Gay News Roundup
Monday's Gay News Roundup: News & Updates from Africa, China, Europe and the UK; Updates on Crime News from North America; DADT Update and More...
Featured Music Vid: Chemistry
This week's feautred music video is from The Bang Bang Club's first single 'Chemistry'; Watch:
Gay Entertainment Roundup for Friday
Gay Entertainment Roundup for Friday: Naughty Betty White!?; 'The Real L Word'; Gays & Goats; 'Cinema Verite'; Jane's Fancy; James Franco's poetic soul; A New Tolerant Eminem.
Gay News Out of Africa
Gay News Out of Africa for Friday: spotlight on Ghana; Africa's Gay Activists; A Short Doc on Uganda; & the Backpedal; Being Gay in Rawanda;
Friday's Gay News Roundup
Friday's Gay News Roundup: Homophobia on the rise in Indonesia; Gay-bashing in High Schools; Court News; A very keen Gay customs officer; Flap over a state sentor's dinner companion; Achieving Marriage Rights; Gay Liberation Front History.
Gay Activism & Marriage - Still Alot of Work To Do
CNN's Soledad O'Brien profiles Gary Spino and Tony Brown of NY as they fight for equality for the gay community.
Thursday's Headlines
Thursday's Gay News Headlines: Discrimination Cases; Ex-gay Watch; Stonewall Myths; Body Fascism; Prop 8 Watch...
PSA: The Perils of Lesbianity
Wacky Wednesday Video: A short, informative Public Service Announcement pulled from the archives...dealing with the issue of lesbianity...
Humpday Gay Entertainment Headlines
Humpday Gay Entertainment Headlines: Explanations on Elton John's Wedding Gig & Other News on Rush's Wedding; Stonewall Movie Review; Classic Hollywood; Tis the Season...
Humpday Gay News Headlines
Humpday Gay News Headlines: News & Views from Africa; Court News (With Updates on Stories We're Following) That Gay McD Ad; Gay Adoption Reality TV and an Obit of note...
Footy Shocker: Soccer is Gay - Official
As the 2010 FIFA World Cup gets underway, a revelation that footy insiders have barely managed to keep in the closet for years despite the swirling rumours -- it can now officially be anounced that soccer, the beautiful game is indeed gay. Onion News Network has the story - Watch:
Tuesday's Entertainment Roundup
Tuesday's Gay Entertainment Roundup: Kelly and Sharon Osbourne shout down homophobes; 'Caught! At the Parade'; A Gay Pride Parade Founder Remembered; Husbands At The Tonys; Elton John Court News; Elton John & Belarus; Apple's Rotten Gay Censorship; And True Blood....
Tuesday's News Roundup
Tuesday's Gay News Roundup: Gay Consumers; Court News: (Boy Scouts Again, and more); Canadian Blood Services on the policy; UK Politics; Stats & More Stats; Edmonton Gay Cop Honoured...
How Gay Are Video Games?
Bryan Safi explores the world of video gaming; looks at the gay innuendo of the past and discovers that gaming has gotten much gayer lately...Watch:
Monday's News Post
Monday's Gay News Post Roundup: Marriage; Politics; Homophobia And Hate Crimes...
Gay Pride & Entertainment Roundup
Gay Pride & Entertainment Roundup: From the weekend -- gay pride events, festivals, rodeos and other gay entertainment related news and posts (including of The Tony Awards)...
Music Video: Anglerfish
This week's featured music video is a collaborative work by Hailey Wojcik & Audrey Culver; the song, "Anglerfish" is from Hailey Wojcik's album, DIORAMA. Watch:
Video: Speaking OUT in the South
Today's Featured Short Doc explores the struggles and harassment of LGBTIQ youth in East Tennessee. Watch:
Friday's Entertainment Headlines
Friday's Gay Entertainment Headlines: Allen Ginsberg’s Photography; Moving Gay Films into Mainstream; The Return to Camp; Rufus and his icons; Gay Days; Big Pink Party at No.10...
Gay News for Friday
Gay News for Friday: Headlines on Crime & Court Cases; Life, Family & Relationships; Military Politics; More Rightwing Screwball Politics; And a bit of Religion...
Video - James Randi on Why He Came Out at 81
Recently, James Randi, a "magician and a curmudgeon by trade", publicly came out at the age of 81. In this BigThink video interview, The Amazing Randi tells us why he did come out so late in life, the public reaction and whether coming out will be easier for the next generation. Watch:
Gay News Headlines for Thursday
Gay News Headlines for Thursday: Shepard memoir Controversy; Hate Academy; Discrimination at a B.C. B&B; D.C. AIDS Director Resigns; Pride Politics in Madrid and Toronto; The Kissing Reveloution; Former Pres. Speaks out on G&L rights and protections and Health in Botswana...
Thursday's Gay Entertainment Headlines
Thursday's Gay Entertainment Headlines: Entertainment of all sorts; Gay Celebs Doing Their Thing; An Exhibition of Note; Serious News on Suze Orman and A Great Prom Story....
Video: And They Lived Happily Ever After...Or Not.
A different point of view: "If you disagree with the homosexual lifestyle, why not overturn prop8 and make the gays get married -- like the rest of us?"...
Cartoon: Ted Haggard's New Poster
Ever since I heard that Ted Haggard had a BIG announcement to make, all I could think of was "Circus"...
Wednesday's Mixed Gay News
Wednesday's Mixed Gay News: Gay Celebs & Being Out; A Gay Judge Wants to Chat About Family Matters; Gay Couples & Adoption; Another Gay Father in Mumbai Having Trouble; Archbishop of Canterbury's Punishment; LDS Fined over Prop 8; Prop 8 Judge Issues Final Questions; Top House Dem Against Lifting DADT; And the Malawian Couple Split....
Tuesday's Entertainment Headlines
Tuesday's Gay Entertainment Headlines: Whole lot of kissing; Gay Sports Reports; Rampage Jackson Tries to Smooth Things Out; No Love for Elton John Right Now; Clay Aiken finds comfort; Gay Jesus & Theater Controversy; Frameline34 Picks.
Tuesday's Headlines
Tuesday's Gay News Headlines: Gay Exorcisms; George Rekers testimony; School Beatings of Gay Students; St. Petersburg Gay Pride Plea; Wedding Bells in Portugal; The far right's use of homophobia as a stick.
Pride Politics Heats Up in Toronto
The politics surrounding Pride Toronto's 30th parade, (June 25th - July 4th 2010) has been heating up for the past several months with the controversy surrounding funding, discrimination and censorship taking place.
Gay Entertainment & Life News from the Weekend
Gay Entertainment and Life News from the Weekend: Why More Str8 Guys Perceive Gay Couples as Morally Acceptable; Newlyweds Jane Lynch & Lara Embry Open Up; Elton's Surprising Million Dollar Wedding Gig; EM Forster's "Downfall"; Lesbians & the Bieber Kid; Beijing's LGBT Center; Feng Shui Fashion Tips...
Gay News from the Weekend
Gay News from the Weekend: Thugs in Rome; The Pub That Wouldn't Serve Drinks; A Man Who Wanted to Be an Altar Server; Pride in Brazil, Austin and Northwest Indiana.
Featured Music Video: Years Not Long
This week's feautred music video features some male bonding from a group called Male Bonding. Watch:
Friday's Entertainment Post
Friday's Gay Entertainment Post: Chely Wright news & interview; Ricky Martin Steps Out for Charity Hosted by Kylie Minogue; Gay Sports Controversy; "Escorts: The Docu-musical"; More delays and trouble for "I Love You Phillip Morris"; Ellen DeGeneres' "Lesbian One-liners" irks a religous newswire; John Waters is a deliciously bad influence...
Friday's Gay News Roundup
Friday's Gay News Roundup: News & Updates from Africa; Asia/Pacific; Court News; 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell; All Kinds of Nutters; Religion and an Obit of Note.
Entertainment & Life News for Thursday
Gay Entertainment & Life News for Thursday: Fran's Announcement; Larry Craig Tricked; Brisbane's History; Deb Price Looking Back; Peter Orlovsky Remembered....
Thursday's Gay News Headlines
Thursday's Gay News Headlines: News & Updates from Australia, The Middle East, Pakistan and the U.S.A...
Gay History Pictured: Bloomsbury Boys Raided
This week's featured gay history picture: A photograph used in evidence for a prosecution for "keeping a disorderly house" in 1926.
Wednesday's Gay News & Views
Wednesday's Gay News & Views Headlines: Entertainment; Life; Another Political Outing; The PMO and Pride TO; Sex with your gay best friend; LGBT Families and more....
Wednesday's GLBT Military Headlines
Wednesday's GLBT Military Headlines: Commentary, Reports, News...
Gay News from Africa for Wednesday
Gay News from Africa for Wednesday: Malawi, Nigeria, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa featured...
Lady Gaga on Sexual Orientation Bias, Health & More
Lady Gaga talks about sexual orientation bias, her health issues and her relationship with Michael Jackson during her interview with CNN's Larry King. Watch:
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