Anti-gay Nigerian Bill Dangerously Close to Becoming Law
"The most comprehensively homophobic legislation ever proposed in any country in the world" seems certain to pass in Nigeria if gay and human rights groups are not able to persuade the Nigerian government to kill the bill. The draconian measure…
Alla Acquitted on Aggravated Harassment, Guilty of Lesser Charges
John Alla has been found guilty of three misdemeanors: two counts of harassment and a disorderly persons charge. He was, however, acquitted on of two counts of aggravated harassment as a bias crime. Staten Island Advance: William Smith, a spokesman…
Couples: Get a Professional Portrait for Chatting about Your Sex Life
Em & Lo: We're looking for ten couples (aged 20-40) to feature in Glamour who are willing to chat with us about their sex live — in exchange for a gorgeous professional portrait. You don't have to share anything X-rated…
McGreevey’s Wife’s Book Coming This Spring
Almost a year after the release of James McGreevey's The Confession, Dina Matos McGreevey's memoir, Silent Partner, will be published by Hyperion Books this spring. James and Dina are in the process of getting a divorce.
Isaiah Washington Issues an Apology
"I apologize to , my colleagues, the fans of the show and especially the lesbian and gay community for using a word that is unacceptable in any context or circumstance. I marred what should have been a perfect night for…
Jury Deliberation on John Alla’s Charges Began Yesterday
The Staten Island Advance posted this morning that a verdict for John Alla, who was charged with bias crimes after he shouted homophobic slurs at and knocked the hats off of two women at Staten Island's first pride parade in…
Chocolate!
The first edition of the Carnival of Shoes and Bags is featured in today's Carnival of Chocolate.
Sperm Meets the US Flag in a NYC Gallery
Michael Petry "takes an abstract approach" in a work that responds to the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy soon to be featured in New York's Sundaram Tagore Gallery. In the installation titled "Monument to an Unknown Soldier: Portrait of…
Virginia Student Club Legislation Dies
365Gay: (Richmond, Virginia) Legislation that would require students in publicly funded schools to obtain their parent's written permission to participate in school clubs died in committee on Wednesday. It's a bad day for The Family Foundation.
T.R. Knight Interview from Today’s Ellen
Denise commented that Knight stammered a lot during his Ellen interview today. If you didn't get to see today's episode of Ellen, here's what she's talking about: Neil Giuliano, the president of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD),…