HOMOwners: Buying Your First Home
It's official: We're homeowners. Well, almost official. Our settlement date -- and the big move -- is about a month away, but everything is looking good....
Saturday, 07.30.2005
Jimi Hendrix Claimed to be Gay
In a new biography about the Rock legend, Charles Cross writes that Jimi Hendrix pretended to be gay in order to be discharged from the Army.
Friday, 07.29.2005
Abbey Hosts New Stand-Up Comedy Series on Logo
Stand-up comedy fans across the entire LGBT community can now tune in to see their favorite acts in exclusive new performances when Logo debuts its original comedy series Wisecrack.
Friday, 07.29.2005
Gay Vanity Plates Permitted
The Utah State Tax Commission ruled that it will approve three personalized plates with gay-positive messages.
Thursday, 07.28.2005
Calif Gay Marriage Ban Moves Forward
California's attorney general released a summary Monday of a proposed constitutional amendment showing how the gay marriage ban would influence the rights and obligations of gay people.
Tuesday, 07.26.2005
No Blessing for Gay UK Couples
British same-sex couples who marry beginning later this year will not be able to have their unions blessed by Church of England clergy, bishops ruled on Monday.
Tuesday, 07.26.2005
41,000 New Recruits by Lifting Gay Ban
The United States military could attract as many as 41,000 new recruits by lifting its "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ban on gay personnel, new data shows.
Tuesday, 07.26.2005
Arson Attack on Gay Club
A fire that nearly destroyed a gay nightclub early Sunday appears to have been caused by arson, investigators said.
Monday, 07.25.2005
Violent Protests at Latvia Gay Pride
Latvian police have arrested protesters after they shouted insults and threw eggs at people taking part in the Baltic state's first gay pride march.
Monday, 07.25.2005
Anger Grows Over Gay Executions
Human rights groups the world over have strongly condemned the recent execution of two gay teenagers in northeastern Iran.
Monday, 07.25.2005
Teen About to Leave Ex-Gay Camp
The gay teenager whose online comments about being sent to a Tennessee homosexual conversion program set off protests is wrapping up his time at the camp.
Friday, 07.22.2005
Canada Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill
Canada became the fourth country in the world to authorize gay marriage after its parliament passed a same-sex unions bill on Tuesday night.
Wednesday, 07.20.2005
Florida Voters Support Anti-Bullying Protections
Poll Shows 80 Pct. of Floridians Support 'Safe Schools' Law That Includes Ban Against Harassment Based on Sexual Orientation.
Wednesday, 07.20.2005
Most Canadians Support Gay Marriage
A majority of Canadians supports gay marriage and would oppose a Conservative government rollback of the law, according to a new survey.
Tuesday, 07.19.2005
Gay Bar Bomber Eric Rudolph Sentenced to Life
Serial bomber Eric Rudolph was sentenced to two consecutive life terms without parole for the bombing of a Birmingham abortion clinic in 1998.
Tuesday, 07.19.2005
UK Gay Group Receive Threats From Muslim Groups
A British LGBT civil rights group received death threats from Muslim fundamentalists and warns that gay clubs could be targets for terrorist bombers.
Tuesday, 07.19.2005
Nothing Gay at "Wisteria Lane"?
Next season of "Desperate Housewives" will offer more twists and turns, but the kiss between "Andrew" (Shawn Pyfrom) and "Justin" (Ryan Carnes) is not likely to develop into anything more.
Monday, 07.18.2005
'Ex-Gay' Camp Teen's Father Comes Forward
The father of Zach, the 16 year old blogger that wrote in his blog that he was being sent against his will to an 'ex-gay' camp, has given an interview.
Saturday, 07.16.2005
Spain Celebrates First Gay Marriage
Emilio Menendez and Carlos Baturin German became the first gay couple to tie the knot since a new law allowing same-sex marriages was introduced in Spain.
Tuesday, 07.12.2005
McDonald's Loses in HIV Bias Suit
A jury has confirmed a prior verdict against McDonald's for forcing a man out of the company after learning his HIV/AIDS status.
Tuesday, 07.12.2005
NLGJA Praises Reporter Judith Miller
The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) praises the integrity of New York Times journalist Judith Miller who refused to disclose a confidential source.
Friday, 07.08.2005
Court Hears Arguments in 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Case
Oral arguments were held this morning in Cook v. Rumsfeld, a constitutional court challenge to 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' filed by Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) in December.
Friday, 07.08.2005
Study Questions Existence of Bisexuality
A new study by a team of psychologists in Chicago and Toronto suggests that the estimated 1.7 percent of men who identify themselves as bisexual may not be truly attracted to both sexes.
Thursday, 07.07.2005
Spokane's Gay Mayor Lowers Profile
Since the now infamous revelations about his secret gay life about 2 months ago Spokane's Mayor Jim West has kept a low profile and rarely been seen at public events.
Thursday, 07.07.2005