Gay News Headlines for Dec. 31st, 2010: NC Official Stand's By His Hate; 8/9 Countries Allowing Gay Marriage Allowed Gay Soldiers to Serve Openly 1st; Gay footballer Honoured by MBE; Vancouver Cops investigate possible hate link; Gays & Arguing Scripture; Outed Teen & Mom Fights Back...
Featured Music Video: Night People
This Week's Featured Music Video: The Human League's single, "Night People" -- Watch:
Thursday's Gay News (Dec 30th)
Gay News Headlines for Thursday, Dec. 30th: Pub Stripped of Sexuality Quiz; Jobcentre Investigated; Double Gay Slaying in Florida; Friend Says Dead MI6 Agent Wasn't Gay; Barcelona Gay Monument; Chely Wright Honors Brother of Bullied Gay Teen; Gay Pride in India; BBC's Excuse on Baby Story; LA Times Editorial on Obama & Marriage...
Conservative Infighting Over Gay Rights
Conservative Politics Watch: The repeal of "Dont' ask, dont' tell" and the inclusion of gay Republican group GOProud has caused some right wing groups to abandon the Conservative Political Action Conference. Syndicated columnist Dan Savage discusses on Countdown. Watch:
Gay News for Wednesday (Dec 29th)
Gay News Headlines for Wednesday, Dec 29th: Smithsonian's Latest Censorship Scandal Is a Decades-Old Stunt; UK Historical Gay Sex Convictions; Accused Anti-gay Teacher Sues; John Cameron Mitchell - West Village Denizen; BBC Fails BIG in Elton John Baby Story; Palm Springs police Chief apologizes for sex sting comments; Gay Republicans Cause Split...
Of Homophobia & Hollywood
To Be An "Out" Actor or Not To Be: In this video, The Young Turks discuss the Advocate's Q&A with Richard Chamberlain, where Chamberlain advised actors not to come out and they talk about whether or not Hollywood has an anti-gay bias. Watch:
PSA: Beware the Bizarre World of the Bisexual
Hello, What's This? Mister Sharp shares an important "vintage" PSA on The Bizarre World of the Bisexual. Watch:
Tuesday's News Links (Dec 28th)
Teusday, Dec. 28th's Gay News Links: Elton John & David Get a Baby; Coronation St Gay Wedding; Alberta Finally Pulls Homosexuality from Disorders Guide; Gay weddings boom in Argentina; Vets Group Blasts Vile Column; GOP County Commissioner on "Sexual Predators"; Drag Queens & Ancient Temples...
Fun With Dick: Debunking FRC's Mindless Bigoted Bile
Debunking Bigoted Myth Makers: Richard (Dick) Coughlan debunks Peter Spriggs and the Family Research Council's report, "The Top Ten Myths About Homosexuality". Watch:
Monday's Gay News (Dec 27th)
Monday's Gay News Headlines: Richard Chamberlain Advises Against Coming Out; Mickey Rourke to Play Gay Sports Champ; VP Biden on Gay Marriage; Australian Politicians Refuse to Act After Church's Win Right to Discriminate; DC's Cardinal Wuerl & His Campaign; Gay Coal Miner Sues....
Featured Music Video: Santa's Disco
Featured Christmas Eve Music: Santa's Disco from The Superions' Desination Christmas album -- Watch:
Gay News Links (Dec 23rd)
Gay News Links for Thursday, Dec. 23rd: Ugandan Pastors Charged with Conspiracy; Ont. Library Backtracks on Exhibit; Target Apologized But Still Funded Anti-gay Campaigns; Parents of gay Rutgers student may sue; N.C. court voids adoption by lesbian senator; Fox Attacks Calif. LGBT History Bill; DADT - How Long?; U.N. restores gay reference; & More...
A Family Fights Bullying
CNN Education Contributor, Steve Perry interviews a gay teen and his educator mom, who are helping kids realize they're not alone. Watch:
DADT -- This is Done.
An Emotional & Monumental Day: At 9:35 AM ET, Wednesday, December 22, 2010, President Obama signed the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act before a large crowd at the Department of Interior in Washington, D.C. -- Watch:
Featured Music Video: Fruitcake
Today's Featured Music Video: is from The Superions, Destination Christmas album. The song: Fruitcake -- Watch:
Gay News for Tuesday (Dec 21)
Gay News for Tuesday, Dec. 21st: Condomgate Continues; UK Marriage Ban Challenge Update; Virginia's Anti-Gay-Troops Lawmaker; The next push; Interview with Archie Comics' First Openly Gay Character Creator; Muslim gay man gets threats..
Barney Frank Owns Up To "That Radical Homosexual Agenda"
"Gay Agenda's": Rep. Barney Frank applauds repeal of "don't ask don't tell," and says gays also should have the right to get married, be protected against violent crimes, and to be able to get a job -- 2 Down, 2 to Go -- Watch:
Headlines for Monday (Dec 20th)
Gay News Headlines for Monday, Dec. 20th: High School Hazing Probe; Battle for Harvey Milk's Shop; Legal Challenge to UK Marriage 'Apartheid'; Commons Deputy Speaker Comes Out; Bill Siksay to Retire from Federal Politics; What's Next for Gay Rights in America; Gay Rights & U.N. Vote.
Success: Senate Votes To End DADT
Senate Votes "Yes" - Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell: On Saturday, Dec. 18th, the U.S. Senate voted 65-31 to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" - But changes won't go into effect immediatly -- CNN, NBC, NY Times and others report:
Gay News for Friday (Dec 17th)
Gay News Headlines for Friday, Dec. 17th: Anti-Gay Activist & Rainbows; National Post Columist Removes Misleading Column; Matt Lucas Wins Payout from Daily Mail; Updates on Latest DADT Vote; Christian Air Force Officer's DADT Threat; Philadelphia City Council Member Sells Out; Brighton's Boho Paradise...
Featured Music Video: Shampain
This week's featured music video: Shampain, the brand new single from Marina & the Daimonds' debut album 'The Family Jewels'. Watch:
Is America Ready for a Gay President?
Question of the Week: This week, in a wide ranging interview posted at Big Think, former President Jimmy Carter was asked if America is ready for a gay president.
Thursday's Gay News (Dec 16th)
Thursday, Dec. 16th's Gay News Headlines: Trafalgar Square Killers' Verdict; Wino Ryder on Mel Gibson Being A Homophobe; The Controversial AIDS/HIV PSA; Dan Choi Hospitalized; Has Anything Changed Re: DADT?; Gay Man Committed Suicide After Police Threat;
The Pope's Personal Strip Tease...
Not That There's Anything Wrong With Incredibly Well Built Acrobats Stripping...
"Seth's School Didn't Care" :Mother Who Found Her Son Hanging from Tree
How Schools Are Failing: Wendy Walsh tells the story of how her gay thirteen year-old son, Seth, took his life after his school failed to keep other students from bullying him because of his sexual orientation. Watch:
Wednesday's Gay Posts (Dec 15)
Wednesday, Dec. 15th's Gay News Posts: The fight for Rights in Poland; Ghana Women's Rights Defender Advocates Criminalization of Homosexuality; Censorship of sculptures at Canadian library; Stem-cell Treatment for HIV; Why Won't Canadian Feds Fund Gay AIDS Programs?; USMC Gen. Scare Tactics; House Approves DADT Repeal...
Gay News for Tuesday (Dec 14th)
Gay News Posts & Headlines for Tuesday, Dec. 14th: How Activist Are Fighting the Hate; Air NZ's Blunder; Ian Baynham 'homophobic killing' trial update; Gay Couple's B&B Court Case Update; L.A. PFLAG Founder Passes Away; Anouther DADT Lawsuit Filed; Little Britain Guys Back With New Show; Anti-Gay Myths Debunked; Targeted by Hate Crimes; Family Research Council Bunk; Porno Pete's Bunk; Fifa Boss Sparks Gay Controversy...
Monday's Gay Posts (Dec 13th)
Monday, Dec. 13th's Gay News Posts: Homosexuality in Zambia; Gay Rights Pushed for by Philippines Lawmaker; Art Review of Hide/Seek; Frank Kameny Honored; Catholics Message to Minnesota Archbishop; What Brandon Lee is Up To; Lesbian Wage Premium; Gay & Homeless in L.A. ..
Featured Music Video: Gay Pirates
This Week's Featured Music Video: Cosmo Jarvis' swashbuckling video from his single 'Gay Pirates' from his lastest album 'Is The World Strange or am I Strange?'. Watch:
DADT Vote Failed in Senate - What's Next
Latest DADT Repeal Efforts: CNN's Anderson Cooper and his panel discuss the repeal effort of "don't ask, don't tell." and the failure in the Senate yesterday -- Plus Lieberman's efforts and latest push. Watch:
Ken Mehlman on Why the GOP Should Support Gay Marriage
Looking Ahead at the GOP: Now openly gay, former RNC chairman, Ken Mehlman explains briefly why Republicans should support gay marriage; in answer to the question: "How can the Republican Party reach out to the gay community when its policies actively seek to restrict gay rights?" Watch:
Of The Slippery Anti-gay Slope & Hyperbole
Rachel Maddow describes the context of Uganda's "Kill the gays" bill, its ties to the C Street "Family," the history of anti-gay paranoia, and why it's not hyperbole when a law literally calls for putting gay people to death. Watch:
David Bahati Explains His Anti-gay Crusade to Rachel Maddow
Beauty Presses Beast: Ugandan MP David Bahati explains to openly gay TV host, and political commentator Rachel Maddow, his views on homosexuality and the motivation behind his anti-gay crusade. Watch:
Same-sex Interstate Custody Battle Drags On in Court Wrangling -- Meanwhile Child is Missing
U.S. Supreme Court Again Refuses to Hear Case of Same-Sex Couple's Interstate Custody Dispute -- In a Related Ruling, Vermont Supreme Court Affirms Transfer Of Custody -- Child at Center of Custody Battle is Still Missing.
Wednesday's Gay News (Dec. 8th)
Wednesday, Dec. 8th's Gay News Headlines: Mad about the Master; A John Waters Christmas; Oprah on Lesbian Rumors; Homophobic Lithuanian Law; Hypocrisy Of Many Against Gay Relationships; Czech gay asylum 'phallometric test' criticised; Gay Coach Wanted Back on Team; DADT Vote...
The End of Hay Fever is Just the Beginning
The fourth and final performance of Basement Theatre's production of Noël Coward's Hay Fever last Saturday marks the end of a very long year, and the beginning of something wonderful; maybe even a number of marvellous things.
Gay News for Tuesday (Dec 7th)
Gay News Headlines for Tuesday, Dec. 7th: The Exhibition that's Too Shocking for America; Gareth Thomas says film will ‘help millions’; FedEx & Adult Materials...; Woman gets 90 days for sex crime; Murdered in Jamaica; Prop 8 Déjà vu; HRC & Harvey Milk; Canada's Gay Military Policy; LGB Youths Singled Out for Punishment; and More...
Featured Music Video: Lover
This week's featured music video is the heart-wrenching song from Tom Goss. "Lover" tells a story very rarely told: of the loss endured by partners of gay servicemembers who are killed in battle. Watch:
Friday's Gay News (Dec 3rd)
Friday, Dec. 3rd's Gay News Headlines: Updates from Africa and Cuba; Updates on DADT; Prop 8 Watch; The Pope & Celibate Gay Priests.
Study Focuses on LGBT Youth Suicide & Mental Disorders
One-third of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth have attempted suicide in their lifetime -- a prevalence comparable to urban, minority youth -- but a majority do not experience mental illness, according to a new report by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
I'm Doing This For All GLBT People So They Don't Have To Go What I Went Through :Surviving Partner of State Trooper
Same-Sex Couples Excluded From Receiving Survivor Benefits: Surviving Partner Of Missouri State Trooper Killed On Duty Challenges Discriminatory Benefits Policy.
Gay Headlines for Wednesday (Dec 1st)
Gay News Headlines for Wednesday, Dec. 1st: National Portrait Gallery's 'Hide/Seek'; Smithsonian Caves to Catholic League's Demands; John Waters the Model Citizen?; Elton John on Football; Court Rules in Favour of Gay Father over Lesbian's Refusal; Illinois House Passes Civil Unions Bill.
Chairmen of DADT Study: If the law is repealed, we are prepared to lead - Give us the tools
Defense Secretary Robert Gates endorsed a repeal of the 1993, 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' law after the Pentagon released a study concluding changing the law would pose little or no risk to unit cohension. Jim Lehrer of PBS NewsHour talks to two chairmen of the study, Jeh Johnson and Gen. Carter Ham. Watch:
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