Zachary Quinto Comes Out Of The Closet
Zachary Quinto, aka J.J. Abram's Spock in Star Trek, recently told New York magazine contributing editor Benjamin Wallance that he's gay:
Ted Haggard And Gary Busey To Swap Wives At Gay Pride Center
Well, we can't imagine what could go wrong here: Ted Haggard and Gary Busey are about to take part in ultra-classy reality show Celebrity Wife Swap. Because clearly what Haggard's marriage needs is more public scrutiny.
If You Want A London Library Card, Be Prepared To Answer Some Very…
A library in Islington, north London is asking would-be patrons a series of totally normal questions that every library asks when you go to apply for a card.
Scientists Discover That Men Can Be Bisexual
Good news, bisexual men: Scientists have decided that you exist! You may now stop fighting your attraction to both women and men, because some dude in a lab coat says you're allowed to want whoever you want.
Sizzler Manager Allegedly Assaulted Gay Diner, Called Her A "Fucking…
A Sizzler restaurant in Forest Hills, Queens —yes, Sizzler is still around— is being slapped with a discrimination lawsuit after patron Liza Friedlander's "relaxing, enjoyable brunch" turned into "a horrifying ordeal of discrimination, violence and degradation":
Obama Certifies “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal
Sure, there's an insane heat wave hitting America and we're nearing a theoretical doomsday but I have to say, I never tire of hearing about the string of victories we're seeing in the LGBT community. Especially victories like this one.
Bloomberg's Gay Marriage Lottery Expands To Include Everyone
If you're one of the 823 couples who entered a lottery to get married this Sunday, congratulations! You've won!
A Very Important Study On The Penis Size Of Gay Men
The National Institutes of Health recently did a study to find out how penis size affects the sexual health of gay men.
Rudy Giuliani Thinks Gay Marriage Is Wrong, But Republican Party…
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani may think that "marriage should be between a man and woman", but he also thinks the Republican Party should "get the heck out of people's bedrooms and let these things get decided by states."
Spanish Priest Offers Measurements Of His Anus To Prove He Isn't Gay
Nope. Not a rejected headline from The Onion. This is a real offer.
Massachusetts City Offers Stipend To Married Gay Employees
Cambridge, Massachusetts has decided to offer a stipend to married gay workers who face an additional federal income tax that married heterosexual workers do not have to pay.
Same Sex Couples Required To Marry If They Want Partners To Receive…
In the wake of New York's gay marriage bill, large corporations such as Corning, I.B.M., and Raytheon —who previously offered domestic partnership benefits to employees with same-sex partners in states where gay marriage was illegal— are now requiring those same-sex couples to wed in order to receive those same shared…
Why Did Google Hide Their Gay Pride Feature?
You've seen them.
Republican Senator Says “Fuck It”, Legalize Gay Marriage
Republican New York State Senator Roy McDonald:
Gay Pride Flag Apparently The Worst Thing That Could've Happened To…
The Federal Reserve Bank in Richmond, Virginia made a simple decision to run a rainbow flag up its flagpole on June 1st in honor of gay pride month.
Lisa Lampanelli Donates $1,000 To Gay Charity For Every Westboro…
After hearing that the Westboro
Is This Budweiser Commercial Gay?
Obviously a commercial cannot be gay or straight or questioning whether or not it is attracted to other forms of advertising, but what a commercial can do is cause quite the stir over whether or not the soldier in the ad is talking to his heterosexual male friend -OR- if said friend is actually his secretly steamy love …
Brooklyn Maternity Store Offers Lesbian Discount
Park Slope maternity shop Boing Boing has been offering a 10% discount to lesbian Moms.
Gay Inmates Will Now Be Allowed Conjugal Visits
The New York State Department of Correctional Services says they will now allow conjugal visits for "homosexual inmates who have entered into a same-sex marriage or a civil union":
Tips From The Royal Air Force On How To Spot A Lesbian
Recently declassified documents revealed that commanders in the Women's Royal Air Force were advised to keep an eye on airwomen who showed an interest in cricket or hockey —or even simply spent a lot of time on the phone with other women— as these are completely scientific signs that they are gay, gay, gay:
NOM Strategist Now Supports Gay Marriage
Louis J. Marinelli, the National Organization for Marriage's former tour organizer, says he now supports civil marriage equality for LGBT people.
In Defense Of The Gay White Male
I am a white, cisgender gay man. I'm Ronald Reagan at a bathhouse, the queer equivalent of "The Man." The oppressive, dingy pigeon in the flamingo pen. Parties become less diverse the second I walk in.
The Year In Bullying: A Horrific Timeline
Defense lawyers now say Tyler Clementi's bullying wasn't as bad as it seemed — but the invasion of his privacy was still a standout in a year that's been rife with bullying incidents. After the jump, a timeline.
Award For LGBT Kid Lit Will Inevitably Cause Homophobe Hysteria
The American Library Association is creating an award for children's books that address LGBT themes. Cue the apocalypse!
Homophobic School Board Member Resigns, Fauxpologizes
Clint McCance, the Arkansas school board member who wrote homophobic rants
Study: Straight Guys Like To Kiss Each Other
A new study shows straight British dudes are okay with kissing each other on the lips. The study authors think this means homophobia is on the way out, but we're not so sure.
The 15 Best "It Gets Better" Videos
Dan Savage's It Gets Better Project has generated tons of amazing videos. We've selected 15 of note, from the President, a Marine, Vinny from Jersey Shore — and lots more.
The Long Road Toward Ending Don't Ask, Don't Tell
"For me, Don't Ask, Don't Tell isn't just an equality issue. It is also a national-security issue." In the aftermath of this weekend's National Equality March, the media examines the role of Don't Ask Don't Tell as a policy.