First Person in Scotland Convicted of “Offence Aggravated by Prejudice” Against Transwoman
A soldier in Scotland has been fined for trans* prejudice. Unfortunately, he is not facing additional fines for being a jerk.
Prop 8 Update: What’s Happening Today In The California Supreme Court
Prop 8 is going to the California Supreme Court today, and our Legal Eagle is here to tell you what it all means.
Rabbi Offers Lavender Marriage Service for Orthodox Gays
This isn’t the kind of gay marriage we’ve been fighting for.
Everything You Never Knew About The Modern GOP And Were Afraid To Find Out
“…a disciplined minority of totalitarians can use the instruments of democratic government to undermine democracy itself.”
Fox Sports, Bob Oschack, and USC: Making Fun of Asians Isn’t Funny
An on-campus humor short at USC ends in a racist Fox Sports video. It looks like one person still thinks that Asian people will accents are hilarious. Hello: the ’80s called and wants its stereotypes back.
Research Institute Has New Findings on Generation Gap of Doom for Gay Rights
Opinions on public policy measures concerning gay and lesbian rights face a huge generation gap, according to a new report released by the Public Religion Research Institute.
Trial of Larry King, Murdered 15-Year-Old, Ends With Hung Jury, No Verdict
The jury in the trial of Larry King’s killer has been unable to reach a verdict.
Much Ado About Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Justice Ginsburg says her past work with the ACLU would hold her back if she were up for confirmation in this political climate.
Release of Prop 8 Trial Footage Opposed By Whiny Crybabies
Prop 8 defenders argue that releasing the footage puts ban supporters who spoke at the trial in danger, but really we just want to harshly judge their outfits.
Joe Solmonese Announces He Will Leave HRC In 2012
The HRC announced on Saturday that Joe Solmonese will not renew his contract after March 31, 2012.
Anti-Gay Religious Group in Iowa Uses Federal Funds to be Total Assholes
A story about how your tax dollars were used to pay the salary of people taking fighting against the rights of gay families for religious reasons, and there seem to be no consequences for it.
GOProud, Republicans Still Freezing Out Karger In “Uniquely Anti-Gay GOP Field”
Fred Karger, the man who would be a gay Republican president, has been denied participation in the upcoming California Republican Convention.
Lisa Diamond Calls Out Boehner’s DOMA Team For Fucking With Her Shit
“Hence they have completely misinterpreted my research.”
Lawrence King Murder Trial: Defense Blames 15-Year Old Victim and His Deviant Mascara
Yesterday Brandon McInerney’s defense team rested their case in the murder trial of 15-year-old Larry King and according to them, it was King that was the bully, not McInerney.
Focus on the Family Thinks Companies are Under Pressure to Be Pro-Gay
And why’s that such a bad thing?
A Light Has Gone Out: Champion of Social Democracy Jack Layton is Dead
“Jack Layton was a hero. The thing about heroes though, is that they never really die. “
Binational Lesbian Couple’s Deportation Halted; Immigration Law Is “Fluid,” Confusing
Two same-sex binational couples can breathe a sigh of relief about deportation, but it’s not necessarily because new immigration guidelines are working.
Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich Blame Gays for the Economic Crisis
Plus Dan Savage’s inevitable response.
Talking About Gay People: Christine O’Donnell and Michele Bachmann Don’t Wanna Do It
I would not like them here or there. I would not like them anywhere. I do not like man-on-man. I do not like them, Sam-I-am.
I Bet You Were Wondering What’s New With DADT
The reader’s digest version: People in charge: “Hunky dory,” Gay lady: “Swimmingly,” Gay guy: “Ehh, pretty good,” Republicans: “Danger Will Robinson!,” Gay soldiers’ organizations: “Please sir, I want some more.”