Gwen Araujo Verdict Announced
Michael Magidson and Jose Merel have been found guilty of the murder of Gwen Araujo, a 17-year-old trans teen, and face 15 years to life in jail for murder but were cleared of hate crime charges. A mistrial has been…
Portia De Rossi Comes Out to Granny
Portia De Rossi recently came out to her 98-year-old grandmother. "The first thing she said was, 'Well, this is a very bad day.' It was the most honest reaction I've ever had. Then she said, 'Darlin', you're not one of…
Need a Mortgage? What ‘Groups’ Do You Belong To?
Required information requested on a mortgage application: 1. Income 2. Employment 3. Credit 4. Are you a part of, or have you ever been part of the following groups - bisexual, homosexual or an intravenous drug user? (if so, you…
What’s Your Major?
Where were programs like this when I was in college?
‘Offensive’ Play Canceled
Isn't it sad when sexual content and profanity are more offensive than murder? From : BEAVERTON -- A local high school has canceled a play about a gay man, after the principal deemed the sexual content and the play's use…
Arpollo Vicks Released
Arpollo Vicks, a trans woman evacuated from New Orleans, has been released after spending five days in jail for showering in the women's bathroom at an emergency shelter. Vicks, who also goes by the name Sharli'e Dominique, said she simply…
Some People Just Make Ya Feel Lazy
At 28 years of age, Kanako Otsuji became the seventh woman, and only lesbian, in the 110-member Osaka prefectural assembly in 2003. That's coming a long way from her college drop-out days! She recently held her first meeting with supporters…
Scottish Sentencing Bill Tough on Hate Crimes
A new Scottish Sentencing Bill contains plans to dish out stiffer penalties to those who commit a crime motivated by hatred of gay, lesbian or bisexual people. For example, if it is proven that a gay man or a lesbian…
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Book Highlights Massachusetts Married Couples
MassEquality released a new book of stories by gay and lesbian couples across Massachusetts, in which they share their personal experiences of being legally married, at a press conference yesterday. Susan Haines of Townsend wrote that she and her lesbian…