November 13, 2014

Committee Recommends Partial Lift of Gay Blood Ban
Filed by John M. Becker | November 13, 2014 | 6:00 PM |It looks like we may soon see a relaxing of the unscientific, outdated, and odiously discriminatory ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men.Read More
Turkey Flip-Flops on LGBTQ Rights
Filed by Rev Irene Monroe | November 13, 2014 | 4:30 PM |Turkey is the go-to country for LGBTQI Muslims fleeing for their safety. But there are still many problems for our community there.Read More

Get Ready for 'Duck Dynasty,' the Musical [Open Thread]
Filed by John M. Becker | November 13, 2014 | 3:00 PM |The Robertson family, of "Duck Dynasty" fame, are expanding their brand... into musical theatre. Seriously.Read More

Miami Book Fair Offers Literary Delights
Filed by Jesse Monteagudo | November 13, 2014 | 2:00 PM |This year's Miami Book Fair has many events geared towards the LGBT community.Read More

Blame the Gays, Vol. 548,783: Sao Paulo Drought
Filed by John M. Becker | November 13, 2014 | 1:00 PM |The latest disaster being blamed on Teh Gay is a catastrophic drought in São Paulo, Brazil.Read More

Is Throwback Thursday an Opportunity for Activism?
Filed by Michael Knaapen | November 13, 2014 | 11:30 AM |For many trans people, their earliest photographs will show someone that doesn't quite resemble the person they are today. This can present opportunities, but also challenges.Read More

Elton John Slams Homophobia During Russian Concert
Filed by John M. Becker | November 13, 2014 | 10:00 AM |Sir Elton John, one of the most prominent gay entertainers in the world, condemned homophobia Sunday night from the stage during a concert in St. Petersburg, Russia.Read More

Italian Cardinal: Marriage Equality Is a 'Trojan Horse'
Filed by John M. Becker | November 13, 2014 | 9:00 AM |"[Same-sex marriage] only confuses people and has the effect of being a sort of Trojan horse..."Read More