The Life and Legacy of Larry Kramer
Larry Kramer died at age 84 today, leaving behind a body of work that changed not only the LGBTQ community,…
American Activists Visit Cuba to Celebrate Pride
Gay and lesbian leaders from the United States visited Cuba last week to mark Pride celebrations on the island. From…
LGBT Arabic-Speaking People Tell Their Stories in Powerful Video
In a new video, LGBT people from the Arabic-speaking world come out to bravely tell their stories and reveal the…
To Curb Youth Homelessness, The 100-Day Challenge to Launch in Major U.S. Cities
This September, Austin, Cleveland, and Los Angeles will pledge to end youth homelessness with The 100-Day Challenge, a nationwide effort to…
Global Ally Study Reveals LGBTI Acceptance is Increasing Worldwide
Logo, a leading entertainment brand inspired by the LGBTI community, launched their Global Ally storytelling project today in honor of International…
Tennessee Parents Attack Gay Straight Alliance at Local High School Comparing it to ISIS
The parents of students at a Tennessee high school are comparing the school’s newly established GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) club to…
Starbucks Joins New Initiative Offering Safe Haven to LGBT People Dealing with Hate Crimes
Seattle, the homeland of Starbucks, and the birthplace of Safe Haven, a program that teaches workers how to spot, identify, and…
Tunisian Justice Minister Seeks Repeal of Same-Sex Ban
Tunisian Justice Minister Mohamed Salah Ben Aissa is taking a stance against the country’s longstanding ban on gay sex. On…
Kenneth Cole’s ‘The Courageous Class’ Campaign Takes Brand Back to Its Activist Roots
For the past 32 years, the Kenneth Cole brand has pushed the boundaries in activist campaigning. When the AIDS epidemic…
Melissa Etheridge’s New Song to Benefit Gay Organizations in Russia
Grammy Award–winning singer Melissa Etheridge has released a new song in which 100% of its proceeds will benefit the Russia…
Football Player Chris Kluwe Says Gay Activism Cost Him His Job
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe says that his advocacy for the LGBT community has cost him his job. The former Minnesota…
Edith Windsor a Finalist for ‘TIME’ 2013 Person of the Year
TIME magazine has announced finalists for the 2013 Person of the Year, awarded to the person who has influenced the…
Student Asks Apple to Remove Derogatory ‘Gay’ Definition
If you’re reading this post on a MacBook Pro, there may a subtle debasement toward gays hidden in your laptop. Becca…
Video of the Week: Supporting Gay Russians with #LoveAlwaysWins
The LGBT-rights group AllOut, who has been leading the charge against Russia’s discriminatory laws, has released a short film highlighting…
Chemical Companies Seek to Overturn EU Pesticide Ban That’s Protected Bees
Bayer and Syndenta, two major chemical companies, are seeking to overturn a ban imposed by the European Commission earlier this…
Happy PARK(ing) Day!
Kropfhamer and Blütenkorb’s installation. Munich, 2009. Photo by Green City Munich via my.parkingday.org Did you notice anything unusual when trying…