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Georgia hearing: Only anti-trans proponents allowed to speak; those against raise hands

In a hearing in Georgia on Senate Bill 88, a bill that restricts LGBTQ+ curriculum in schools, Republicans only allowed people from Gays Against Groomers and Log Cabin Republicans to speak.

Its very brave of them

Everyone who's tired of the media--and Madonna--calling Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger "brave" for acting in Brokeback Mountain, please raise your hands. Then say it with me: "poppycock"

In the Belly of No on 8

When former Log Cabin Republicans president Patrick Guerriero came to San Francisco to visit the No on 8 headquarters, he didn't know he'd wind up staying to run the biggest LGBT rights political campaign in history. But with a measly million in the bank and the Mormon church raising money hand over fist, No on 8 needed help, and Guerriero stepped in to close the gap -- and, with any luck, make history.

Jason Collins: I Didn't Set Out to Be the First

NBA free agent Jason Collins meets with George Stephanopoulos in his first interview since coming out.

Gay Student Jordan Blue on Refusing To Do Nazi Salute in Viral Pic

The gay student from Baraboo High School in Wisconsin has also been bullied by many of the male students who gave the Nazi salute in a prom photo

 

Hollywood Raises $3.9 Million for No on 8

Big names and deep pockets were out Tuesday night at Ron Burkle's Green Acres Estate in Beverly Hills. The straight billionaire and former owner of the Ralphs supermarket chain opened his home to a gala fund-raiser for No on Proposition 8. With Melissa Etheridge and Mary J. Blige headlining and a host committee including producer Bruce Cohen (Milk), San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom, and Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg, the event, with tickets starting at $500, was sold out.

NBA Center Jason Collins: 'I'm Black. And I'm Gay.'

Basketball center Jason Collins came out in a moving commentary in the most recent issue of Sports Illustrated.

Madison mayor leads protest against same-sex marriage ban

The mayor and half the city council of Madison, Wis., denounced the state's new ban on same-sex marriage Tuesday by adding a strongly worded statement to their oath of office.

She Still Bops

With Cyndi Lauper and a who's who of queer and queer-friendly talent, the True Colors tour is entertainment for all orientations and all generations.

Op-ed: Where the Vile Pretend to Be Virtuous

LGBT activist and writer Wayne Besen headed to the ultraconservative Values Voter Summit.

GOP Debate Gets Mean, Especially About Gender Identity

There were a lot of insults going around, with long-shot candidate Vivek Ramaswamy leaving a mark.

Photos From the Scene: Inauguration Day

The entertainment industry moves east to D.C. for Barack Obama's inauguration. Advocate.com catches stars including Oprah, Denzel Washington, and Beyonce.

Former Student Alleges Gorsuch Thinks Women Manipulate Maternity Leave

Confirmation hearings for Trump's Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch began Monday amid a dispute about his attitude toward women and maternity leave. 

KKK Spreads Antigay Leaflets After LGBT Protections Forum

Less than a week after opponents of a non-discrimination ordinance faced-off with supporters, Jacksonville, Fla. neighborhoods were targeted with hateful leaflets.