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Read the 2003 News Archive by clicking on this link
(December 25, 2004) (Los Angeles, California) As Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus few of them will be told in their churches and Cathedrals anything about the sexuality of Jesus, yet a growing group of Biblical scholars believe that Christ may have had at least one sexual relationship with another male. (read more about new research that assumes that Jesus was Gay)
Parents Demand End To Gay Safe Zones At Mass. Middle School
(December 24, 2004) (Bedford, Massachusetts) A Bedford parents group is demanding that pink triangles be removed from the doors of some classrooms. The stickers designate the rooms to be safe zones for LGBT youth where gay students can seek support and advice. (read more about Parents demand removal of safe zones for gay students in Massachusetts Middle School)
Phelps Clan Challenges Topeka Gay Rights Law
(December 24, 2004) (Topeka, Kansas ) Supporters of anti-gay preacher Fred Phelps claim to have enough signatures to force the repeal of Topeka's gay civil rights ordinance. (read more about Phelps Klan seeks to unseat Topeka, KS anti-discrimination law)
France Makes Homophobic Speech A Crime
(December 23, 2004) (Paris) The French Senate Wednesday night gave final approval to legislation making it a criminal offense to speak or publish homophobia. (read more about France Makes Homophobic Speech a Crime)
University Of Wisconsin
Faces Isolation Over Gay Benefits
(December 22, 2004) (Madison, Wisconsin) In January, the University of Wisconsin will become the only school in the Big Ten that does not offer health insurance for the partners of gay and lesbian employees. Under state law it would be illegal to offer the benefits, and university officials are expressing concern that the school will be unable to attract the best faculty and researchers. (read more about University of Wisconsin is the last Big Ten school to NOT offer domestic partner benefits)
San Francisco Health Warnings
Of Rare Infection Spreading Among Gay Men
(December 22, 2004) (San Francisco, California) A rare bacteria that has infected dozens of gay men in Europe is now showing up in San Francisco. (read more about new European bacterial infection showing up in Gay men in US)
Medical School Bans Gay
Student Group
(December 22, 2004) (New York City) New York Medical College, in Westchester County just north of New York City, has banned a group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students on campus.(read more about Medical School Bans Gay Student Group)
Conservatives Rail Against
Book Claim Lincoln Was Gay
(December 21, 2004) (Washington) A new book that claims Lincoln was bisexual or gay has Republicans fuming. The party that is pushing to have same-sex marriage outlawed was seething Monday as the first copies of The Intimate World of Abraham Lincoln was being rushed to bookstores. After all, Lincoln is regarded as the founder of the GOP. (read more about Conservatives rail against book that claims Lincoln was Gay)
(December 21, 2004) (Hollywood, California) Queer As Folk will be coming up Rosie when it begins its new season in 2005. Rosie O'Donnell is joining QAF. (read more about Rosie Joins QAF Cast)
Pope: Gay Marriage 'Destroys
The Fabric Of Society'
(December 19, 2004) (Vatican City) Pope John Paul launched a new assault on same-sex marriage on Saturday accusing gays of an "aggressive attempt to legally undermine the family." (read more about the Pope's latest assault against gay marriage, calling it destructive to the fabric of society)
Mass. Companies (including
FedEx) Refuse To Recognize Gay Marriages
(December 19, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) Even though same-sex marriage is legal in the state some of the biggest employers in Massachusetts are refusing to provide benefits to the spouses and children of those workers who have wed. (read more about Massachusetts companies (like FedEx) refuse to offer spousal benefits to gay married couples)
Straight Marriages Not Recognized Because Town Allowed Gays To Wed
(December 17, 2004) (New Paltz, New York) The Social Security Administration is refusing to recognize any marriage - straight or gay - performed in New Paltz, New York. (read more about Social Security Offices will not recognize ANY marriage certificate from New Paltz, New York. Does that make all "married" people there "Adulterers?")
Gay Anglicans Reprimand Archbishop
(December 16, 2005) (London) A Christmas message from the leader of the world's Anglican's has drawn sharp criticism from gay clergy and laity.(read more about Gay Anglicans send reprimand to Archbishop of Canterbury, with full text of letter)
America Moves Further Right On Gay Marriage
(December 16, 2004) (Washington) In the aftermath of the November election there are growing signs America is moving further right. The Republican Party says the number of registered Republicans has grown "substantially" and a new poll shows that Americans overwhelmingly reject both same-sex marriage and benefits for gay couples. (read more about America Moves Further Right on Gay Marriage Issue)
(December 15, 2004) (London) Andy Bell, the gay half of Erasure, has announced he his battling HIV. (read more about Andy Bell's Disclosure that he is HIV+)
Corporate 'Zero' Improves Score
(December 14, 2004) (Washington) With nowhere to go but up, the sole company to receive a 'zero' on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index has amended its non-discrimination policy to include sexual orientation. (read more about improvements in HRC's Corporate Equality Index)
Hearing Ordered For Evangelists In Gay Brawl
(December 14, 2004) (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) A preliminary hearing will begin Tuesday for 11 evangelists arrested after a confrontation at a gay festival. (read more about Evangelists arriagned after brawl at Gay Festival)
(December 13, 2004) (Atlanta, Georgia) Atlanta Police shut down a bar that was showing the hit musical Naked Boys Singing on Saturday night claiming the the business didn't have an adult entertainment license. (read more about Gay Musical Busted in Atlanta, hours after anti-gay march.)
Thousands March Against Gay Marriage
(December 12, 2004) (Atlanta, Georgia) Thousands of African Americans marched Saturday to denounce same-sex marriage, invoking the name of slain civil rights leader martin Luther King to the anger of many gays and lesbians. (read more about Anti-Gay March from King Center in Atlanta)
Black Church Denounced For Staging Anti-Gay March
(December 10, 2004) (Atlanta, Georgia) The nation's only national black LGBT civil rights group is condemning plans by a black minister to lead an anti-gay march this weekend in Atlanta. (read more about Black Church organizes Anti-Gay March to King Center in Atlanta)
Hostility Toward Gay Youth Rises Post Election Group Says
(December 10, 2004) (New York City) Lambda Legal said Thursday that there has been a marked increase in hostility towards LGBT young people in the wake of the November election. (read more about Life Worse for Gay Youth, Post-Election)
Military Court Overturns Sodomy Law
(December 9, 2004) (Washington) In a case that could have broad implications for 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' a military appeals court has overturned the conviction of a soldier for consensual sodomy. (read more about Military Overturns Sodomy Law)
Canada Could Have Gay Marriage Law Before Year End
(December 9, 2004) (Ottawa) Canada's Justice Minister says he is confident that the Supreme Court will uphold draft legislation to extend same-sex marriage across the country. (read more about Canada could have gay marriage by Year-End)
Iowa School Board Bans Gay Book From Classrooms
(December 9, 2004) (Pleasant Valley, Iowa) Pleasant Valley, Iowa is a little less pleasant today for gay and lesbian parents and their children. (read more about Iowa School Board Bans Gay Themed Books)
Gay Novelist Joseph Hansen Dies
(December 8, 2004) (Laguna Beach, California) Joseph Hansen, one of the first mystery novelists to incorporate gay characters in his stories, has died. He was 81. (read more about Joseph Hansen, gay mystery novelist, dies at 81)
Anti-Gay Group Demands Matthew Shepard Apology
(December 7, 2004) (Los Angeles, California) A conservative Christian group says it has been vindicated by an ABC news program that claimed Matthew Shepard's death was not a hate crime. (read more about Anti-Gay group seeks apology for Andrew Shepard program)
Gay Rights Group Appoints Straight Man Co-Chair
(December 5, 2004) (Washington) Three days after it ousted its president the Human Rights Campaign Friday announced it was appointing a heterosexual man co-chair of its board of directors. (read more about HRC appoints non-gay Board Chairman)
(December 5, 2004) (Louisville, Kentucky) A week before Louisville Metro Council votes on a gay rights ordinance mailboxes throughout the city are being filled with flyers and leaflets telling people to pressure their council members to vote against the measure. (read more about Kentucky anti-discrimiation law called "un-christian")
Gay Naval Academy Grads Rejected For Alumni Group
(December 3, 2004) (Annapolis, Maryland) For the second time the Naval Academy's alumni board has rejected a bid from graduates who wanted to start a gay and lesbian alumni chapter. (read more about Naval Academy Refuses Another Gay Alumni Group)
Teacher Sues Gay Mom Over Classroom Discipline Charge
(December 2, 2004) (Lafayette, Louisiana) A lesbian mother who alleges her son was reprimanded and forced to repeatedly write “I will never use the word ‘gay’ in school again” is being sued by the boy's teacher (read more about teacher sues lesbian mom for defamation after school disciplines child for saying "gay" in class.)
Alabama Considers Statewide Gay Speech Ban
(December 2, 2004) (Montgomery, Alabama) An Alabama state lawmaker is calling for legislation to ban gay speech from any institution which receives state money. (read more about proposed statewide ban of gay speech in Alabama)
CBS, NBC Refuse Commercials From Gay Friendly Church
(December 1, 2004) (Cleveland, Ohio) CBS and NBC are refusing to run television commercials for the United Church of Christ calling the ads "too controversial". (read more about broadcast TV networks refuse pro-gay UCC church ads.)
Jacques Out At Human Rights Campaign
(December 1, 2004) (Washington) In the aftermath of a devastating election campaign that saw 11 states ban same-sex marriage the leader of the nation's largest LGBT civil rights organization is out of a job. (read more about Cheryl Jacques leaves HRC after resounding election defeat of gay issues)
Denomination Runs Ad Campaign To Attract Gays
(November 30, 2004) (Cleveland, Ohio) The United Church of Christ has launched an edgy ad campaign designed to attract gays and others who feel alienated by other denominations. (read more about pro-Gay ad campaign from the United Church of Christ)
Atlanta Gays Tell May To Stop Delays in Enforcing Pro-Gay Ordinance
(November 30, 2004) (Atlanta, Georgia) Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin is under pressure from LGBT activists after saying that the city's gay rights ordinance may not be worth the paper its printed on. (read more about Atlanta Gays Tell Mayor to Get off the Stick and Enforce Her Own Gay Rights Ordinance)
Supreme Court Rejects Gay Marriage Case
(November 30, 2004) (Washington) The US Supreme Court Monday declined to hear a challenge to the Massachusetts court ruling that opened the door to same-sex marriage. (read more about US Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Anti-Gay Marriage Case)
Man Faces Death By Stoning For Gay Sex
(November 29, 2004) (Lagos, Nigeria) An Islamic court has issued an arrest warrant for a middle-aged man accused of having gay sex. If caught and convicted the Sharia court in Keffi could sentence him to death by stoning (read more about African Man Faces Death By Stoning for Gay Sex)
Stop Gay Bashing Anglican Leader Tells Church Conservatives
(November 28, 2004) (London) The leader of the world's Anglicans has called on Church conservatives to stop using inflammatory language against gays. (read more about Archbishop of Cantebury calls for no more gay bashing by Anglican conservatives)
Matthew Shepard Parents Accuse ABC Of 'Selective Editing'
(November 27, 2004) (New York City) The parents of Matthew Shepard have accused ABC news of sacrificing "years of professional journalistic ethics and values for a stab at revisionist history ... and ratings." (read more about ABC News accused of selective editing in Matthew Sheperd coverage)
Drugs, Money & Matthew Shepard's Memory
(November 26, 2004) (New York City) A segment on the news program 20/20 about the murder of Matthew Shepard to be aired tonight on ABC is causing a storm of controversy even before it is broadcast and once it appears is likely to result in an even greater uproar. (read more about tonight's 20/20 show debunking Matthew Shepard Murder)
Developer Wants To Raze AIDS Memorial
(November 25, 2004) (Montreal, Quebec) A Montreal real estate developer has applied to the city to buy the park that houses the AIDS Memorial. The developer wants to demolish the memorial and build a restaurant. (read more about Montreal developer wants to destroy AID Memorial Park to put up a restaurant)
California Pastor Faces Gay Marriage Charges
(November 23, 2004) (Tiburon, California) A Presbyterian minister in Marin County, is facing an internal church trial for presiding over the marriage of two gay men earlier this year in Canada. (read more about California Presbyterian Minister faces charges over Gay Wedding)
Majority Of Canadians Now Support Gay Marriage
(November 22, 2004) (Toronto, Ontario) As the number of Canadian provinces that allow same-sex couples to wed grows a new poll shows that for the first time a majority of Canadians support gay marriage. (read more about Most Canadians Support Gay Marriage)
(November 22, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) Massachusetts state Sen. Jarrett Barrios has married his longtime partner, Doug Hattaway, a former spokesperson for Vice President Al Gore. (read more about Gay Massachusetts Senator Weds Long-Time Male Partner)
Idol Winner Linked To Gay Porn Star Casey Donovan
(November 22, 2004) (Sydney, Australia) One of Australia's biggest companies has been forced to issue a public apology after linking the winner of the country's version of American Idol with a gay porn star. (read more about American Idol Winner Accidentally linked to Gay Porn Star)
Don't Mess With Little Rock Anti-Gay Preacher's Followers Told
(November 20, 2004) (Little Rock, Arkansas) A handful of protestors from a Kansas church were vastly outnumbered when they tried to demonstrate in front of a Little Rock high school. (read more about Phelps Clan Outnumbered in Anti-Gay protest in Little Rock)
Greek Lawyers Threaten To Sue Over Gay Alexander Film
(November 19, 2004) (Athens) The upcoming film Alexander and Oliver Stone its director are being threatened with a lawsuit for portraying Alexander the Great as a bisexual. (read more about lawsuit against Oliver Stone for portraying Alexander the Great as Bisexual)
National Stonewall Democrats Leader To Leave Gay Political Group
(November 19, 2004) (Washington) Dave Noble, the Executive Director of National Stonewall Democrats, announced Friday he is leaving the organization. (read more about Gay Stonewall Democrats president resigns)
US Gay Writer Wins Coveted Paris Book Award
(November 19, 2004) (Paris) Bruce Benderson, a New York-based writer has been awarded the Prix de Flore for "Autobiographie Erotique". (read more about Bruce Benderson's literary award)
Norway Votes NO to Gay Marriage, Adoptions
(November 19, 2004) (Oslo) Norway's Parliament Thursday rejected a bill that would have allowed same-sex couples to marry and to adopt children. (read more about Norway votes no to gay adoptions and Marriage - see which countries in Europe now allow gay marriage.)
NY Mayor Tells City Pension Plans To Recognize Gay Marriage
(November 18, 2004) (New York City) New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg Wednesday called for the city's pension funds to treat municipal workers in same-sex marriages in the same way as those in traditional marriages. (read more about New York Mayor Bloomberg Tells City Pension Plans to Recognize Gay Marriage)
Battling Isolation In Wake Of Gay Marriage Bans
(November 18, 2004) (Amherst, Massachusetts) Following the Nov. 2 election in which 11 states passed constitutional amendments banning same-sex marriage gays and lesbians have been left feeling isolated. (read more about Battling Isolation after Anti-Gay vote in November's election.)
Jeb Bush: No Gay Marriage Amendment
(November 18, 2004) (Jacksonville, Florida) Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has rejected a call to amend the state constitution to ban same-sex marriage, a move that has put him at odds with his brother the President. (read more about Jeb Bush says No to Gay Florida Anti-Gay Amendment)
Washington State Supreme Court To Hear Gay Marriage Case
(November 18, 2004) (Olympia, Washington) The Supreme Court of Washington will take up the issue of same-sex marriage on March 8. (read more about Washington State Supreme Court hears Gay Marriage case)
French Scientists Announce AIDS Vaccine Breakthrough
(November 17, 2004) (Paris) Researchers at Pasteur Institute and France's National Center for Scientific Research announced Tuesday that they have been able to stimulate antibodies to significantly bock HIV from infecting human immune cells. (read more about possible new AIDS vaccine)
Trial Begins In Baseball Bat Gay Killing
(November 16, 2004) (Vancouver, British Columbia) A trial began Monday for two men accused in the beating death of a gay man in a Vancouver park three years ago. (read more about trial for Canadian teens charged in killing a gay man with a baseball bat)
Study Examines Teens Of Gay Couples
(November 15, 2004) (Charlottesville, Virginia) Teenagers of same-sex female parents are developing as well as the children of opposite-sex parents, and good quality family relationships are more important contributors to successful development than family type, according to a new study published in the November/December issue of the journal Child Development. (read more about new study on teens of gay parents)
Elton John Reportedly Preparing To Say 'I Do'
(November 15, 2004) (London) British press reports say Elton John is preparing to enter into a civil union with longtime partner David Furnish. (read more about Sir Elton John Plans Gay Wedding)
Israeli Court Recognizes Gay Partner Rights
(November 15, 2004) (Tel Aviv, Israel) An Israeli court Sunday ruled that same-sex couples have the same rights as married couples in inheritance rights. (read more about Israel recognizes gay partner rights)
Pope Tells Protestant Churches To Bar Gays
(November 15, 2004) (Vatican City) Pope John Paul on Saturday warned Protestant churches that liberal views toward homosexuality would result in the Vatican withdrawing from ecumenism. (read more about Pope tells Protestants to dump gays)
Naval Academy Gay Grads Apply For Alumni Chapter
(November 12, 2004) (San Francisco, California) As the nation observed Veterans Day, gays and lesbians in the military continue their fight for recognition. (read more about Gay Alums of Naval Academy apply for Alumni Association Chapter)
ABC Investigation Claims Matthew Shepard May Not Have Been Hate Crime Victim
(November 12, 2004) (New York City) ABC news is preparing an investigative report that claims Matthew Shepard may not have been the victim of a hate crime, but rather a robbery that went terribly wrong. (read more about ABC news report tries to remove the gay issues from Matthew Shepard Murder. Note to ABC: what's the point?)
Teen Beaten Over Bush Gay Marriage Remark
(November 11, 2004) (Apple Valley Minnesota) Three Minnesota high school students Wednesday were charged in an attack last week on another student who said only gays would vote for Sen. John Kerry. (read more about Teen Beaten over Anti-Gay John Kerry Comment. One attacker faces felony charges)
Gay Activists Huddle To Plan Future
(November 11, 2004) (St Louis, Missouri) LGBT civil rights activists began a five day conference Wednesday in St. Louis, the first major gay rights meeting since last Tuesday's election, with more questions than answers. (read more about this year's Creating Change conference)
Anti-Gay Attorney General Resigns from Bush Administration
(November 10, 2004) (Washington) Attorney General John Ashcroft informed President Bush Tuesday that he will not serve in the second Bush cabinet. (read more about Attorney General Ashcroft leaves Bush Administration. Will Bush appoint an even MORE conservative replacement?)
Lethal Injection For Gay Killing
(November 10, 2004) (Huntsville, Texas) A man convicted of the adduction and murder of a gay Houston man a decade ago will die tonight (November 9, 2004) in the Texas death chamber. (read more about Texas Lethal Injection Execution on November 9th for Gay Murder)
Bloomberg Ordered To Honor Gay Partner Law
(November 10, 2004) (New York City) A state Supreme Court judge has ordered New York mayor Michael Bloomberg to put the city's Equal Benefits Law into effect immediately.(read more about New York Mayor Ordered to Extend Gay Family Benefits to City Contractors)
Gay Republicans' 5 Point Plan For LGBT Victory
(November 9, 2004) (Washington) Log Cabin Republicans Monday issued a 5 point plan the group says would help ensure LGBT civil rights victories. (read more about Gay Log Cabin Rebpulicans' 5-point plan to win Gay Civil Rights)
Bill To Legalize Gay Marriage Tops California Agenda
(November 8, 2004) (San Francisco, California) A bill that would make same-sex marriage legal in California will be one of the first items on the agenda when the new session of the state Assembly convenes says the man who wrote the legislation. (read more about Gay Marriage Bill to hit California Assembly this session)
Rove: Bush To Push Gay Marriage Amendment
(November 8, 2004) (Washington) President Bush's senior political adviser said Sunday that an amendment to the US Constitution to ban same-sex marriage is high on the Presidents agenda for the first year of his new mandate. (read more about the Other Bush Shoe Falls: Rove is pushing for Anti-Gay Constitutional Amendment as a "Mandate" from the voters)
(November 8, 2004) (Washington) There's a new map of North America making the rounds where all the so-called blue states that went Democratic in this week's U.S. election are now part of Canada. (read more about Canadians struggling with unbelievable American election results)
Republican Senator Weighing Switch To Democrats
(November 5, 2004) (Washington) Rhode Island Republican Sen. Lincoln Chafee is reportedly considering jumping to the Democratic Party. (read more about GOP Senator about to switch sides)
Canada Bracing For Onslaught Of Gay Americans
(November 5,2004) (Ottawa) The Canadian government is preparing for a gay migration from the US following Tuesday's election. Already Canadian consulates in Chicago and New York have been approached by dozens of same-sex couples enquiring about immigration. (read more about Canada prepares for immigration of gay american couples after Tuesday's election)
Anti-Gay Attorney General Reportedly Leaving Bush Administration
(November 5, 2004) (Washington) Attorney General John Ashcroft is expected to resign prior to the beginning of President Bush's second term according to wire service reports. (read more about Anti-Gay Attorney General John Ashcroft may leave Bush Administration)
Gay Civil Rights Groups Struggle With Defeats
(November 4, 2004) (Washington) LGBT civil rights groups call Tuesday's election results in which 11 states passed constitutional amendments banning same-sex marriage "disheartening" but vow they will not be deterred. (Read more about Gay Civil Rights Groups Mobilize After Stinging Election Defeats)
Gay Candidates Do Well In Local Races
(November 4, 2004) (San Francisco, California) Despite losses on the national scene Tuesday the election news was not all bad, especially for gay candidates running at the state and local level. (read more about Gay Candidates win in local and state elections)
(November 4, 2004) (Washington) As George W. Bush delivered his acceptance speech Wednesday in Washington he seemingly held out an olive branch to Democrats, but elsewhere in the Administration the signs of a second Bush term were far more ominous. (read more about the second Bush Administration spells doom for Gay Americans)
(November 3, 2004) (Washington) In a major setback for same-sex marriage rights voters in 11 states where constitutional amendments were on the ballot passed the measure. (read more about 11 States Overwhelmingly Pass Anti-Gay Amendments)
3 Openly Gay Members Of Congress Reelected
(November 3, 2004) (Washington) The three openly gay members of Congress were handily returned to Congress Tuesday night.(read more about 3 Gay Members of Congress re-elected)
Students Walk Out To Protest Gay Marriage Vote
(November 2, 2004) (Grand Forks, North Dakota) Students walked out of class Monday at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks to protest today's vote for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. (read more about Students at University of North Dakota protest anti-gay amendment)
Scientists Discover Enzyme Crucial To HIV Replication
(November 2, 2004) (New York City) Scientists have discovered that a cellular enzyme helps ferry HIV genetic instructions out of the cell nucleus where they can then be translated into proteins to begin their most destructive work. The cellular enzyme represents a potential new target for developing improved HIV drugs, say the researchers from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, and the McGill University AIDS Center. (read more about new enzyme discovered with role in HIV Replication)
(November 2, 2004) (Paris) As French doctors continue to run tests on Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat some medical authorities not connected directly to his case are suggesting that he may have HIV/AIDS. (read more about Does Arafat Have AIDS?)
Anti-Gay Amendments Stir
Passions In 11 States
(November 1, 2004) (Washington) Tuesday, people in 11 states, representing a fifth of the country's total electorate, will decide whether to amend their state constitutions to ban same-sex marriage. (read more about Anti-Gay Amendments likely to pass in all 11 states)
Bush Abandons Gay Marriage
Attacks To Concentrate On Terrorism
(November 1, 2004) (Washington) In the final hours before voters go to the polls Tuesday to elect a President the outcome remains a cliffhanger and with a new warning from Osama bin Laden both President Bush and John Kerry are focusing on terrorism. Since the emergence of the new tape Bush has abandoned his constant references to "family values" and "activist judges". (read more about Bush drops anti-gay campaigning and focuses on terrorism. Clinton calls it a load of bull.)
African Showdown Over American
Gay Bishop
(October 31, 2004) (Lagos, Nigeria) The Episcopal Church has been given until February to "repent" for consecrating a gay bishop. The deadline was set by conservative Anglican Archbishops in Africa. The continent's Anglicans account for half of the total members of the Church worldwide. (read more about African showdown and hollow threats over consecration of gay American bishop)
Judge Issues Order To Company Threatening School Administrators With Outing
(October 31, 2004) (Jefferson City, Missouri) A judge has ordered a Texas company to stop sending email masquerading as freedom of information requests to Missouri schools after some administrators were threatened with outing. (read more about Judge Stops Spammers from threatening to Out School Employees)
Newspaper Pulls GOP Endorsement After Campaign Turns Anti-Gay
(October 29, 2004) (Wilmington, North Carolina) The Wilmington Star-News Thursday pulled its endorsement of Republican state Senate candidate Woody White after the GOP ran a campaign attacking his lesbian opponent. (read more about Newspaper Pulls Republican Endorsement after Anti-Gay Campaign Ads)
North Carolina Campaigns Attack Gays
(October 28, 2004) (Raleigh, North Carolina) A GOP candidate for the North Carolina state senate has pulled out the gay card, and the incumbent Governor has lost the endorsement of the state's largest LGBT civil rights group for attacking same-sex marriage. (read more about Gay Political Campaigns Attack Gays)
UK Gay Couples Get Pension Rights
(October 28, 2004) (London) British same-sex couples will get the same legal rights as married couples over company pensions under new legislation brought in by the Labor government. (read more about Gay Couples Get Pension rights in UK)
Support Grows In Military For Gays
(October 27, 2004) (Washington) Fifty percent of junior enlisted service members say that gays and lesbians should be allowed to serve openly in the military, according to a new poll. (read more about new poll shows Junior Officers in military support gay service personnel)
(October 27, 2004) (Washington) President George W. Bush has softened his approach to same-sex unions as he makes his final bid to reach out to moderate voters in the final days of the campaign. (read more aobut Bush Flip-Flops at last possible moment on Gay Marriate - will lose Christian Conservative votes)
Gay Marriage No, Polygamy Maybe GOP Candidate Says
(October 26, 2004) (Salt Lake City, Utah) A debate between two Salt Lake City area candidates for the US House of Representatives shows divisions on whether to an amendment to the Utah constitution to ban gay marriage, and uncertainty about whether the Constitution should be used to stop polygamy. (read more about Gay Marriage NO and Polygamy "Maybe" in Utah, go figure)
(October 26, 2004) (Washington) The presidential power to appoint justices of the US Supreme Court emerged as a key election issue Monday with word that 80 year old Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist is in hospital with thyroid cancer. (read more about Chief Justice has Thyroid Cancer)
Longtime Gay Foe Cardinal
Hickey Dies
(October 24, 2004) (Washington) Cardinal James A. Hickey, the former archbishop of Washington, died Sunday. He was 84. (read more about death of gay foe, Catholic Cardinal James Hickey)
Gay Rights Group Spends $6.5 Million On Campaign 2004
(October 23, 2004) (Washington) With little over a week before Americans go to the polls the nation's largest LGBT civil rights group said Friday that it is spending an unprecedented $6.5 million dollars to defeat anti-gay ballot measures, get-out-the-vote in targeted states and elect "fair-minded officials" to federal offices. (Read more about HRC Political Action Group Funding during 2004 Campaign)
(October 21, 2004) The 2004 U.S. presidential election is just days away and unless you've been hiding under a rock for the past four years, it is obvious that our country is in trouble. While we can't blame our current president for EVERYTHING that has gone wrong, we certainly can hold him accountable for how little has been fixed since he took office. (read the entire Op-Ed Article of the Year: Every Gay Vote Counts!)
Bush Administration To Give Boy Scouts' Access to Schools While Ignoring Gay Student Groups
(October 21, 2004) (Washington) Saying that the Bush Administration is focused on protecting the Boy Scouts' access to public schools while ignoring the rights of gay student groups whose equal rights are often violated, Lambda Legal urged the U.S. Department of Education Wednesday to add inclusive language to policy regulations. (read more about Bush Administration give Boy Scouts legally-mandated access to public schools and excludes gay student groups)
Schools Dragged Into Oregon Anti-Gay Amendment Campaign
(October 21, 2004) (Portland, Oregon) Conservative groups urging voters to pass a constitutional amendment in Oregon that would ban same-sex marriage claim that unless it is passed schools will be forced to teach classes on gay marriage. (read more about fundies try to tie same-sex marriage to sex education in Oregon public schools - can't cite hard facts)
(October 20, 2004) (London) For the first time a gay novel has won the prestigious Booker Prize. Alan Hollinghurst was awarded the prize Tuesday
night in London for the critically acclaimed "The Line of Beauty." (read more about the first Gay novel to win the Booker Prize - with purchase link)
Report Says 65,000 Gays Serve In Military
(October 20, 2004) (Washington) A new report from the Urban Institute estimates that, by even conservative counts, 65,000 lesbian and gay Americans are serving in the United States Armed Forces, on active duty, in the reserves and the National Guard. (read more about new study by Urban Institute reports 65,000 Gay Military Personnel)
Vatican Official: Gays Are Treacherous
(October 19, 2004) (Vatican City) A high ranking Vatican official has denounced what he calls a powerful cultural, economic and political lobby that is drowning out the voice of the Pope - gay civil rights groups and organizations supporting a woman's right to choose. (read more about Vatican Official calls gays Treacherous)
Gay Church Report Fails To Appease
(October 19, 2004) (New York City) The report of a commission set up to quell growing dissent within the worldwide Anglican Church over the elevation of an openly gay bishop in the US and the blessings of same-sex unions in Canada has failed to appease either liberals or traditionalists. (read more about Gay Report from Lambeth Commission fails to appease Anglicans and Episcopalians)
Mary Cheney's Silence On Lesbian Squabble
(October 18, 2004) (Washington) 365Gay.com has learned that the GOP outrage over Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry's remarks about Mary Cheney may have been orchestrated by Mary herself. (read more about political motivations behind the "Lesbian" remark in the third presidential debate)
Gay High School Student Viciously Attacked By Teen Thugs
(October 17, 2004) (Cleburne, Texas) A gay high school student was beaten so badly by three teens he needed reconstructive face surgery and may have permanent damage. (read more about gay teen beaten by thugs)
Fundamentalists Hold Anti-Gay Rally In Washington
(October 16, 2004) (Washington) Several thousand opponents of gay marriage staged a rallied Friday on Washington's National Mall. (read more about fundamentalists march on National Mall in support of anti-gay constitutional amendment)
Mile High Kiss Lands Gay Couple In Jail
(October 15, 2004) (Cape Town, South Africa) A gay South African man is suing British Airways for $260,000 for discrimination he says he endured after kissing his partner on a flight to London. (read more about gay couple jailed after in-flight kissing)
Kerry: Discrimination Against Gays Must End
(October 14, 2004) (Tempe, Arizona) Sen. John Kerry and President George W. Bush squared off in their third and final presidential debate Wednesday night. When it was over most political annalists declared Kerry the winner. With three debate victories under his belt and only 19 days left until voters go to the polls Democrats are cautiously optimistic of unseating Bush on Nov. 2. (read more about Kerry calls for and end to discrimination against gay people)
Fundamentalists Issue 'Mayday' Over Gay Marriage
(October 13, 2004) (Washington) A conservative Christian group is predicting tens of thousands of people will fill the National Mall in Washington on Friday to denounce gay marriage. (read more about anti-gay rally this week at the US Capitol by Fundamentalist Christians)
(October 13, 2004) (Trenton, New Jersey) The argument over the source of homosexuality, nature vs nurture, won't go away. The latest research comes from a team of geneticists in Italy who claim that genetics plus cultural and early childhood experiences play a combined role. (read more about new genetic research on the Gay Gene)
Wynonna Under Fire For Gay Cruise
(October 12, 2004) (Nashville, Tennessee) Country superstar Wynonna Judd is being slammed by a conservative Christian group for agreeing to perform on a cruise for lesbians. (read more about Wynonna Judd criticized for performing on Olivia Cruise)
Capitol Gay Marriage Rally Marks National Coming Out Day
(October 12, 2004) (Washington) Hundreds of supporters of same-sex marriage rallied in front of the Capitol Monday. For several dozen Californians it was the end of a cross-country journey to promote gay marriage. (read more about National Coming Out Day 2004 activities)
Sandals Resorts Ends Anti-Gay Policy
(October 12, 2004) (London) After years of refusing to accept gays and lesbians one of the world's biggest chains of resort hotels has announced it will now welcome same-sex couples. (read more about Sandals Resorts removes anti-gay discriminiation policy)
Don't Be Deceived By Gay Marriage Jesse Jackson Tells Black Congregation
(October 11)(Miami, Florida) Flanked by Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton Sen. John Kerry Sunday visited two black churches in battleground Florida, seeking to quell growing dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party by African Americans over what is seen as a soft position on gay marriage. (read more about Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton move Gay Marriage out of campaign focus in Florida)
Poll: 1 in 20 high school students is gay
(October 10, 2004) About 5 percent of America's high school students identify as lesbian or gay, according to a new national poll from the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). (read more about new survey shows 5% of High School Students are Gay)
Pennsylvania Senate Erupts With Anti-Gay Slurs
(October 9, 2004) (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) A Pennsylvania state senator has publicly apologized for referring to the top Republicans as "faggots" during a heated exchange Thursday. (read more about word battle on the Pennsylvania State Senate Floor - using the word "Faggots")
Lesbian Singer Melissa Etheridge Has Cancer, Cancels Tour
(October 9, 2004) (Los Angeles, California) Melissa Etheridge abruptly cancelled her concert tour after being diagnosed with breast cancer. (read more about Lesbian Community Hero's new battle with Breast Cancer)
Democrats Put New Heat On Special Counsel Over Anti-Gay Policy
(October 7, 2004) (Washington) Five Congressional Democrats Wednesday called for the Bush Administration to fire Special Counsel Scott Bloch saying he has refused to reinstate discrimination based on sexual orientation to the list of prohibited personnel practices for federal employment. (read more about Special Counsel is stonewalling on enforcement of gay protection law)
Criminal Probe Into Ohio's Anti-Gay Amendment Names
(October 7, 2004) (Columbus, Ohio) A criminal investigation has begun into the way names were collected for petitions to force an anti-gay constitutional amendment onto the Ohio ballot. (read more about investigation into forged signatures on Ohio's Anti-Gay amendment petition)
Gay Republicans Admonish GOP Over Homophobic Campaigns
(October 6) (Washington) Log Cabin Republicans Tuesday called on the Chairman of the Republican National Committee to publicly disavow anti-gay campaigns being waged by some in the GOP. (read more about Log Cabin Republicans speak out against Republican campaign)
Cheney Accused Of Flip Flopping On Gay Marriage In VP Debate
(October 6, 2004) (Washington) The Vice Presidential candidates went to to toe Monday night in a debate that produced no clear winner but also was not punctuated with the same gaffs made by President Bush in the first Presidential debate. (read more about Cheney flip flops on Gay Marriage - again.)
Falwell Holds Gay Marriage Summit
(October 5, 2004) (Lynchburg, Virginia) Evangelical Christian ministers crowded into the Rev. Jerry Falwell's new law school for a pep talk on how to preach conservative politics without running afoul of the law. (read more about Falwell's teaching ministers to skirt the law on separation of Church and State)
Washington DC Gay Business Zone To Be Razed
(October 5, 2004) (Washington) One of the oldest gay business areas in the country is being threatened with destruction to make room for a new ballpark. (read more about Gay Business strip in DC scheduled to meet the wrecking ball to make room for new ball park)
Ohio Gay Marriage Supporters Gain Powerful Ally
(October 5, 2004) (Columbus, Ohio) The American Association of Retired People has announced its opposition to a proposed amendment to the Ohio state constitution that would ban same-sex marriage. (read more about AARP opposes Anti-Gay Marriage amendment in Ohio)
Couples Take To The Road For Gay Marriage
(September 4, 2004) (San Francisco California) A caravan will set out this morning from Oakland on a cross country ride to promote marriage rights for same-sex couples. (read more about Caravan of Gay Couples Lobbies for Gay Marriage)
US Supreme Court Asked To Reject Florida Gay Adoption Ban
(October 3, 2004) (Washington) The American Civil Liberties Union Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to to declare Florida's blanket ban on gay adoption unconstitutional. (read move about ACLU petitions US Spreme Court on Florida Anti-Gay Adoption Law)
Multi-National Bank Asks Gay Workers To Show Rainbow Flag
(October 3, 2004) (Toronto, Ontario) Thousands of workers at RBC Financial one of the world's biggest banking companies are being asked to display rainbow stickers at their desks and cubicles to promote a safe work environment for gays, lesbians and bisexuals. (read more about RBC Centura parent corporation supports Gay-Friendly Workplace with Employee-Driven Initiative)
Chicago Gay Games Signs Multi-million Deal for TV/Radio Broadcast Rights
(October 1, 2004) CHICAGO, IL – Chicago organizers of Gay Games VII today announced a multi-million dollar cash and barter deal assigning television and radio broadcast rights to the Q Television network. Q Television Network and Chicago Games, Inc. (CGI) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) marking the final negotiation period for an agreement transferring the media rights to the California-based cable network. (read more about Chicago Gay Games signs major media contract)
DeLay Vows To Bring Back Gay Marriage Amendment
(October 1, 2004) (Washington) Republicans Thursday night said they had nothing to be ashamed of in the defeat of a proposed amendment to the US Constitution that would ban gay marriage. (read more about DeLay vows to back anti-gay Constitutional Amendment)
Catania Quits GOP Over Anti-Gay Amendment
(September 30, 2004) (Washington) Washington, D.C. Councilman David Catania, once the GOP's top fundraiser in the District, officially quit the Republican party Wednesday over its continuing attacks on gays. (read more about Gay DC Councilman quits Republican party)
Soccer Players Turning Nigeria Gay Government Says
(September 30, 2004) (Abuja) The Nigerian government is telling soccer players to stop wearing hair braids, dreadlocks, and earrings. (read more about Nigerian Government says that soccer players are turning Nigeria gay)
Gay Tourists Beaten Outside Hawaii Club
(September 30) (Honolulu, Hawaii) Two tourists from the mainland have been brutally beaten in separate attacks outside one of Honolulu's most famous gay clubs. (read more about Gay Tourists Attacked in Hawaii)
Companies Becoming More Gay Accepting Study Shows
(September 29, 2004) (Washington) Corporate America is becoming more accepting of LGBT workers a new study from the country's largest gay civil rights group shows. (read more about new study from HRC shows better relations for Gay Employees)
Some California National Guard Exempted From 'Don't Ask'
(September 29, 2004) (San Francisco, California) Some members of California's National Guard are now protected from dismissal under revisions to state labor law. (read more about new California labor law expempts some National Guard positions from 'Don't Ask Don't Tell')
Slap On The Wrist For GOP Aide After 'Fags' & 'Dykes' Email
(September 29, 2004) (Columbia, South Carolina) GOP Senate candidate Jim DeMint is under fire for refusing to fire a key aide who referred to fags and dykes in an email. (read more about South Carolina Political Aide sends anti-gay email, thinking it's in-house)
Kerry Targeted In Anti-Gay-Marriage Ads
(September 28, 2004) (Washington) A new ad campaign launched by a conservative Christian group accuses John Kerry of "supporting the destruction of marriage." (read more about Kerry Targeted in Anti-Gay Ads)
Anti-Gay Mass. House Speaker Quits Pro-Gay Successor Named
(September 28, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) Thomas M. Finneran, the ironfisted speaker of the Massachusetts House and the man who brokered a deal with Republicans to ensure passage of a proposed amendment to the state constitution to ban gay marriage, has abruptly resigned. (read more about Anti-Gay Massachusetts House Speaker abruptly resigns)
Republican Committee Admits To Anti-Gay Mailing
(September 25, 2004) (Washington) The Republican National Committee has finally admitted that it was responsible for a mass mailing that claimed Democrats would permit gay marriage and ban the Bible. (read more about Republicans admit to Anti-Gay mailing)
Bid Dropped To Remove Protections For Gay Workers
(September 25, 2004) (Washington) Three days after 365Gay.com was first to report that the Bush Administration was trying to remove protections for gay and lesbian workers from civil service labor contracts the effort has been abandoned. (read more about Republians flip-flop on Gay Rights Issue)
Schwarzeneger 2 For 2 On Gay Bills
(September 24, 2004) (Sacramento, California) For the second time in just over a week California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a major gay rights bill. (Read more about new California Hate Crimes Bill)
(September 23, 2004) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart Tuesday said he regrets telling his followers that if a gay man ever looked at him romantically he would kill him. (read more about Jimmy Swaggart apologizes for anti-gay comments, with no regret)
Administration Moves To Remove Gay Protections From Federal Labor Contracts
(September 22, 2004) (Washington) The Bush administration has begun working to remove hard won protections for gay and lesbian workers from civil service labor contracts. (read more about Bush Takes America Back to the Eisenhower Years by Removing Protection for Gay Federal Employees)
Accept Gay Bishop Or Lose Cash Episcopal Church Tells African Anglicans
(September 21, 2004) (London) The Anglican Church has received a warning that if it disciplines the Episcopal Church over the election of a gay bishop the American wing of the worldwide church will stop sending money to Anglican churches in the Third World. (read more about US Episcopal Church threatens to pull cash from support of African churches over gay rift)
Comics Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi Accused Of Supporting Gay-Hate Singers
(September 21, 2004) (Chicago, Illinois) Comedians Jim Belushi and Dan Aykroyd Monday were accused of supporting reggae music that calls for the murder of gays. (read more about gay-hating reggae singer to appear at House of Blues. Does Dan Akroyd hate gays?)
Film Promoting Gay-Straight Conversion Targets National Coming Out Day
(September 21, 2004) (Los Angeles, California) A conservative Christian group is pushing to have a film promoting "gay conversion" shown in schools during National Coming Out Day next month. (read more about anti-gay film to make debut on National Coming Out Day)
Crushing Louisiana Defeat Leaves Gay Groups Searching For Victory
(September 20, 2004) (New Orleans, Louisiana) With Louisiana the second state in a row to vote for amending the state constitution to ban same-sex marriage gay activists in 11 other states are searching for strategies to help them stave off similar threats. (read more about huge defeat of gay marriage law in Louisiana)
Texas Judge: No Rights For Gay Couples
(September 20, 2004) (Houston, Texas) A man fighting to keep the home he shared with his late partner is looking for a new place to live after a Harris County court ruled that same-sex partners have no rights. (read more about Texas court ruling: surviving gay partner has no property rights)
Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart Threatens To Kill Gays
(September 20, 2004) (Toronto, Ontario) A Canadian television station has apologized publicly to viewers for a telecast of American evangelist Jimmy Swggart's television program in which he threatened to kill gays. (read more about Canadian Broadcasting investigates Jimmy Swaggart's on-air threat to kill gays)
Olympic Swimmer Counters Gay Rumors
(September 17, 2004) (Sydney, Australia) For the second time, Australian Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe has asserted he is not gay. (read more about Ian Thorpe says he's not gay)
Drag Outlawed At South African Gay Pride
(September 17, 2004) (Johannesburg, South Africa) Johannesburg police have announced they will arresting anyone in drag at this year's Gay Pride parade. (read more about Drag Outlawed at South Africa Gay Pride)
Out Military Gays Serve With Distinction In Iraq
(September 16, 2004) (Santa Barbara, California) A study of gays in the military released Wednesday concludes that gays and lesbians are serving openly in the Middle East without undermining unit cohesion or the missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. (read more about new study shows military gays who are out still serve in distinction)
Anti-Gay Groups Call For Boycott Of Proctor & Gamble
(September 16, 2004) (Cincinnati, Ohio) Conservative Christian political groups are calling for a boycott of Proctor and Gamble after the consumer products company urged its workers to support the repeal of an anti-gay charter amendment in Cincinnati. (read more about anti-gay group tries to boycott Proctor & Gamble)
(September 15, 2004) (Sacramento, California) California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Monday signed the first of three major gay rights bills passed by the legislature last month. (Read more about new California Gay laws signed into law this week)
Episcopal Head Pleads For Gay Tolerance
(September 14, 2004) (London) The leader of the Episcopal Church facing sanctions over the consecration of a gay bishop pleaded for reconciliation Sunday in one of the most revered venues in the Anglican faith. (Read more about Episcopal head calls for gay tolerance in London sermon)
Pope Continues Anti-Gay Marriage Assault
(September 14, 2004) (Vatican City) In what has become a constant refrain Pope John Paul II lashed out again Monday against same-sex marriage. (Read more about Pope's latest assault on gay marriage)
Oregon Releases Stats On Gay Couples
(September 13, 2004) (Portland, Oregon) Statistics released by the state of Oregon show that same-sex couples who married earlier this year in Portland are older and better educated than most newlyweds. (read more about Oregon Releases Stats on Gay Married Couples)
Hospital Ends Spousal Insurance Plan To Avoid Covering Married Gays
(September 13, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) Hospitals runs by Caritas Christi Health Care in Massachusetts have terminated their own employee health care plan to avoid having to cover the spouses of legally married same-sex couples. (read more about Catholic Hospital group ends spousal insurance plan to avoid covering gay partners)
First Gay Nightclub On Las Vegas Strip Prepares To Open
(September 11, 2004) (Las Vegas, Nevada) Gay visitors to Las Vegas will soon have their own club on the famed Las Vegas Strip with Krave scheduled to open October 1. (read more about First Gay Club on Las Vegas Strip set to open)
Gay Democrats Praise Log Cabin Bush Decision
(September 9, 2004) (Washington) Gay Democrats and LGBT civil rights groups are praising Log Cabin Republicans for refusing to endorse President Bush's reelection. (read more about Stonewall Democrats Response to Log Cabin Republicans)
Gay Republicans Withhold Bush Endorsement
(September 9, 2004) (Washington) National Log Cabin Republicans announced Wednesday that they are withholding their endorsement from President Bush for 2004. (read more about Log Cabin Republicans whithold endorsement of Bush Campaign)
Congress Returns To Gay Marriage Amendment
(September 8, 2004) (Washington) Congress returns today from its August break with the House set to take up the proposed Federal Marriage Amendment, among other bills and measures, before the November election. (read more about Congress Returns to Gay Marriage Amendment)
University of Minnesota Offers Gay Studies Minor
(September 8, 2004) (St Paul, Minnesota) Students registering for the fall semester at the University of Minnesota have a new minor they can select. The University's College of Liberal Arts is offering a minor in gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender studies. (Read more about University of Minnesota Offers Gay Studies Minor)
Maine Governor To Reintroduce Gay Rights Bill
(September 7, 2004) (Augusta, Maine) Maine Gov. John Baldacci on the weekend said that he will reintroduce gay rights legislation next year. If passed the state-wide anti-discrimination law would combat bias based on sexuality in employment, housing, public accommodations and credit. (read more about Maine Governor Reintroduces Gay Rights Bill)
(September 7, 2004) (Tampa, Florida) Thousands of people were expected to celebrate gay Pride in Tampa over the Labor Day weekend, but Mother Nature had other ideas. (read more about Hurricane Frances blows out Tampa Gay Pride)
Labor Day Marks Improvements for Gay Workers
(September 6, 2004) (Washington) As gay and lesbian workers mark Labor Day, newly released statistics show that a record number of companies support important to gay families. (read more about Labor Day Marks Improvements for Gay Employees this year)
GOP's Betrayal Of Gay Republicans Shakes Log Cabin To Its Foundation
September 4, 2004 (New York City) The big gay story of the Republican National Convention, held here Aug. 30 to Sept. 2, was the gay Log Cabin Republicans' new get-tough approach to the Republican Party. (Read more about GOP Convention rocks Log Cabin Republicans to its Roots)
Anglicans To Oust Episcopal Church
(September 3, 2004) (London) The worldwide Anglican church is preparing to exclude the U.S. Episcopal Church for ordaining a gay bishop, The Times of London reported Thursday. (read more about Anglican Church to exclude U.S. Episcopal Church over Gay Ordination)
Is Mary Cheney Being Hidden Gay Group Asks
(September 3, 2004) (New York City) Following Vice President Dick Cheney's acceptance speech Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention his family joined him on stage -- everyone except lesbian daughter Mary Cheney. (read more about PFLAG quesions Mary Cheney's conspicuous absense from GOP Convention)
(September 3, 2004) (New York City) In his speech Thursday night accepting his party's nomination for a second term George W. Bush told Republicans that traditional marriage must be protected from "activist judges". (read more about Bush Bashes Gay Marriage in GOP Acceptance Speech)
Coming Out Day To Focus On Gay Vote
(September 2, 2004) (Washington) "Come Out. Speak Out. Vote." is the theme for this year's National Coming Out Day - encouraging gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans to talk to their families and friends about their lives, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation announced today. (read more about National Coming Out Day to focus on Gay Vote)
(September 2, 2004) (Washington) Home Depot, Sprint, Ecolab and Waste Management - all Fortune 500 companies are under fire for decisions to offer pet insurance as a company benefit but not domestic partner insurance to its gay and lesbian workers. (read more about HRC gives companies failing grade on same-sex benefits)
Bush Convention Appearance Marked By Anti-Gay Performances
(September 2, 2004) (New York City) George W. Bush tonight will accept the GOP nomination for a second term in a speech that follows two men closely associated with homophobic groups. (read more about anti-gay and Ex-Gay performances at Republican Convention)
CNN Refuses Gay Republican Ads
(September 1, 2004) (New York City) CNN is refusing to run a television ad campaign produced by the Log Cabin Republicans. (read more about - and watch - the Log Cabin Republicans commercial here)
Arnie To GOP: 'Don't Be Girlie Men'
(September 1, 2004) (New York City) California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger tugged at the heartstrings of Republicans and yanked the chains of gays and Democrats Tuesday night with a primetime speech at the GOP National Convention in New York City. (read more about California Governor returns to "Girlie Men" homophobic comments, this time at the Republican National Convention.)
Gay Republicans Withhold Bush Endorsement
(August 31, 2004) (New York City) The Republican National Convention opened Monday with its LGBT wing embroiled in a heated battle over what it sees as an extreme right wing takeover of the GOP. (read more about Log Cabin Republicans refuse to endorse Bush at Republican Convention)
GOP's Gay Orphans Seething With Anger
(August 31, 2004) (New York City) The gay Log Cabin Republicans are mad as hell and they're not going to take it anymore. (read more about Log Cabin Republicans getting dissed at the Convention)
Bush Administration "Most Anti-Gay In History Of Gay Rights Movement" NGLTF Says
(August 30, 2004) (New York City) As Republicans gather in New York City for the start of the GOP National Convention the nation's oldest gay rights group released a summary of the Bush administration’s record on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues, calling the Bush-Cheney team "the most anti-gay administration in the history of the gay rights movement." (read more about Task Force cites Bush Administration as most Anti-Gay in history)
Keyes Leaves Illinois Campaign For Weekend Of Gay Bashing In Washington
(August 30, 2004) (Washington) Allan Keyes, the extreme right wing Republican candidate for the US Senate from Illinois passed up the opportunity to campaign in the state on the weekend to travel east - not to the GOP National Convention in New York, but to Washington for a demonstration against gay marriage in front of the Lincoln Memorial. (read more about Alan Keyes spends weekend gay bashing in Washington)
(August 28, 2004) (Washington) The Human Rights Campaign Friday launched an ad featuring Vice President Cheney that poignantly asks Federal Marriage Amendment supporters, "What if it were your child, Mr. President?" (read more about Vice President Cheney Stars in Gay Ad from Human Rights Campaign)
Ashcroft Asks Federal Judge To Dismiss Gay Marriage Suit
(August 28, 2004) (Miami, Florida) The U.S. Justice Department Friday asked a Federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the Defense of Marriage Act. (read more about Ashcroft Intervenes in Gay Marriage Suit in Florida)
Britain's Royal Air Force Wants Gay Flyboys
(August 27, 2004) (London) While the number of gays and lesbians being drummed out of the US military because of 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' continues to grow, Britain's Royal Air Force is embarking on a gay recruitment drive. (read more about British Military recruiting Gay Pilots)
(New York City) The Republican Party platform committee Wednesday endorsed a strong denouncement of same-sex marriage, calling for an amendment to the Constitution to prevent gay couples from any form of recognition.(read more about Republicans promote anti-gay platform for convention as "unity" plank)
Gay Marriage Group Calls National Boycott
(New York City) An advocacy group for same-sex marriage is calling on gays and lesbians to stage a one-day boycott show the clout of the pink buck. (read more about Gay Marriage Group calls for National Economic Boycott on October 8, 2004)
Catholic Church Denounces Gay Southern Decadence
(August 26, 2004) (New Orleans, Louisiana) The Archbishop of New Orleans Wednesday ripped into plans for the biggest gay event in the South denouncing it for activities that "glorify and exploit sexual excess." (read more about Catholic Archbishop of New Orleans disses Southern Decadence as being too "tawdry" for New Orleans (IS there such a thing?))
Cheney 'Let States Decide Gay Marriage'
(August 25, 2004) (Washington) Vice President Dick Cheney Tuesday said gay marriage should be left up to the states, a reversal of his last statement on the subject and a return to his original position while running in 2000. (Read move about Vice President Distances Himself from Bush's Anti-Gay Stand)
Legislator Tells Porn Industry To Clean Up Its Act
(August 25, 2004) (Los Angeles, California) A California state assemblyman has told the porn industry to embrace safe sex or face legislation ordering it to ensure all male performers use condoms. (read more about California Legislator Wants to Enforce Condom Use In All Porn Films)
Episcopal Anti-Gay Movement Gains Steam
(August 24, 2004) (Washington) After months of simmering the dispute within the Episcopal Church over the roll of gays is threatening to boil over as the conservative former Archbishop of Canterbury travels to the US to conduct services in breakaway churches.(read more about anti-gay uproar increases in American Episcopal Church with visit from ultraconservative Archbishop of Canterbury)
Rupert Everett Claims Blacklisting Because He's Gay
(August 24, 2004) (Hollywood, California) Actor Rupert Everett says he is unlikely to ever get a major film role because he is openly gay. (read more about Rupert Everett says he can't get more roles in Hollywood because he is openly gay)
(August 23, 2004) Throughout history, man has divided and conquered, that is his natural way. Conquest after conquest, enjoying the spoils of war. We have stopped at nothing. It is just like the holidays. We once looked upon them with reverence and tradition, now they are nothing more than a cash cow for the major conglomerate of man. It’s spend, spend, spend. Sex, too, has been conquered and turned into a form of currency. (read more about Sexual Burnout- What Are You Willing To Give Up?)
(Trenton, New Jersey) A New Jersey doctor who claims to be the lover of the man identified as the paramour of Gov. James McGreevey has been arrested on charges he impersonated an FBI agent. (read more about alleged "Lover" of Cipel who was arrested for impersonating an FBI Agent - family calls him "Scattered")
Texas Schools: 'Sex Doesn't Include Condoms'
(August 17, 2004) (Lewisville, Texas) The Lewisville, Texas school district is under fire for a high school health course on sex that makes no mention on condoms. (read more about Texas School removes Barrier Methods of Birth Control from Sex Education Courses)
Gay Log Cabin Republicans Call For McGreevey's Early Resignation
(August 16, 2004) Statement by Log Cabin Republicans Executive Director Patrick Guerriero calls for early resignation to open the Governor's Office to state election (read the statement from the Gay Log Cabin Republicans)
Anti-Gay Singer Plays Olympic Concert
(August 16, 2004) (Athens) A British gay rights group at the forefront of the fight against Jamaican singers whose music promotes anti-gay violence is reeling over a weekend Olympic concert in Athens featuring reggae star Buju Banton. (Read More about Anti-Gay Star does Olympic Concert)
Bush Says States Can Recognize Gay Couples
(August 14, 2004) (Washington) In a bid to recapture the middle ground from Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry President Bush now says states can provide legal recognition to gay and lesbian couples with civil unions. But, he continues to call for an amendment to the US Constitution to bar gay marriage. (read more about Bush backpedals - says states can recognize gay couples.)
Tears Followed By Steely Resolve In San Francisco Gay Marriage Ruling
(San Francisco, California) More than 4,000 same-sex couples and their families are directly affected by the California Supreme Court's decision to nullify their marriages. (read more about local reaction to removal of gay marriages in San Francisco)
New Jersey Governor Being Blackmailed By Gay Lover Sources Say
(August 13, 2004) (Trenton, New Jersey) New Jersey Gov. James E. McGreevey's stunning announcement Thursday that he is gay and had an affair was prompted by the threat of blackmail two high-ranking officials in the governor's administration say. (read more about rumors of blackmail behind New Jersey Gay Governor's Resignation)
California Supreme Court Rules 4,000 Gay Marriages Illegal
(August 2, 2004) (San Francisco, California) The California Supreme Court Thursday ruled that San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom exceeded his authority when he allowed same-sex couples to obtain marriage licenses earlier this year. (read more about California Supreme Court Rules San Francisco Gay Marriages Illegal)
New Jersey Governor Resigns Over Gay Affair
(August 12, 2004) (Trenton, New Jersey) New Jersey Gov. James E. McGreevey announced Thursday that he is gay and had an affair with another man and that he was resigning from office. (Read more about NJ Governor resigns over Gay Affair)
Gay Film's Star Dies After Eating Poison Plant
(August 11, 2004) This week was to have been a shining moment in the life of Andre Noble. The handsome young actor stars in Sugar which saw its general release this week in Toronto, and which won rave reviews at LGBT film festivals in Canada and the US. (read more about star of new Gay Film dies after eating poisonous plant)
(August 11, 2004) (Richmond, Virginia) A federal judge has ruled that a gay activist must stop using a variation of the Rev. Jerry Falwell's name in the address for a Web site critical of the conservative television evangelist. (read more about Falwell wins control of "jerry fallwell" gay web address)
California Supreme Court To Rule Thursday In Gay Marriage Case
(August 11, 2004) (San Francisco, California) The California Supreme Court will issue a ruling Thursday on whether San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom acted illegally by issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. (read more about California Supremes rule today on San Francisco Gay Weddings)
GOP Taps Anti-Gay Keyes To Battle Obama
(August 10, 2004) (Chicago, Illinois) Illinois Republicans have parachuted well known anti-gay conservative Maryland broadcaster Alan Keyes into the state to run for the US Senate against Democrat Barack Obama. (read more about GOP Parachutes Alan Keyes into Illinois to Run Against Obama)
Key Florida Gay Event Sold To NGLTF
(August 10, 2004) (Miami, Florida) The South Beach Winter Party, one of the premier events on the club circuit, has been bought by the Washington-based National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the nation's oldest gay rights group. (read more about NGLTF Buys Winter Party - R.I.P. Winter Party)
Miami Beach Gay Registry Opens Today
(August 9, 204) (Miami Beach, Florida) Dozens of same-sex couples are expected to register as domestic partners today in Miami Beach as the gay positive resort city opens its new domestic partner registry. (read more about Miami Domestic Partner Registration Opens Today)
Atlanta DA Demands End To 'Gay Panic' Defenses
(August 7, 2004) (Atlanta, Georgia) For the second time in a year a Georgia jury has rejected the so-called gay panic defense as an excuse for murdering a gay man and Fulton County's District Attorney says he's tired of lawyers using it to shift blame from the accused to the victim. (read more about Atlanta District Attorney calls for an end to "Gay Panic" defense in Anti-gay violence cases)
US Gay Tourist Murdered In Prague
(August 6, 2004) (Prague) Authorities in the Czech Republic are warning gay tourists to be careful who they pick up following the second killing of a gay tourist in 15 months. (read more about US Gay Tourists murdered in Prague)
Gay Couples Must Be Allowed To Marry Washington Court Rules
(August 5, 2004) (Seattle, Washington) A Washington state court Wednesday ruled today same-sex couples must be allowed to marry. (read more about Washington State ruling in favor of Gay Marriage)
Parents Threaten To Remove Kids From School Over Gay Diversity Training
(August 5, 2004) (Ashland, Kentucky) Parents are telling the Boyd County School District that they will take their children out school the days that diversity training classes are held. (read more about Kentucky Parents Keep Children Away from Gay Diversity Training)
Black Churches Denounce Gay Marriage
(August 4, 2004) (Louisville, Kentucky) African-American Baptists in Kentucky have adopted a resolution opposing same-sex marriage, declaring that it is not a civil right that can be compared to the struggle for racial equality. (read more abotu Black Baptists denounce gay marriage)
(August 3, 2004) (Mobile, Alabama) Members of Mobile, Alabama's LGBT community gathered Sunday night to honor a gay teen murdered in what police are calling a hate crime. (read more about vigil for 18 year-old gay teen murdered and robbed of less than $100)
Dumping Manure At Gay Parade His Constitutional Right Man Contends
(August 3, 2004) (Conway, Arkansas) A Conway area farmer says he was exercising his constitutional right when he spread 3 tons of horse, cow, and pig manure along the route of the community's first gay rights parade June 27. (read more about Man Pleads Innocent After Dumping Manure at Gay Pride Site)
Vatican Opens New Anti-Gay Marriage Front
(July 31, 2004) (Vatican City) The Vatican is set to release a new treatise on the family in advance of the US election that calls gay marriage "unchristian" and says working women are neglecting their families. (read more about Vatican Opens New Anti Gay Campaign)
Bush Ignores Kerry Call Not To Use Gay Marriage As Campaign Issue
(July 31, 2004) (Washington) Less than 24 hours after John Kerry officially became the nominee of the Democratic Party and called for a campaign of ideals rather than the wedge issue of gay marriage President Bush was on the campaign trail assailing "activist judges". (Read more about Bush Campiaign continues anti-gay rhetoric)
Gay Sex Toys Banned In Alabama
(July 30, 2004) (Birmingham, Alabama) A federal appeals court has upheld a 1998 Alabama law banning the sale of sex toys in the state, ruling the Constitution doesn't include a right to sexual privacy. (read more about Sale of Sex Toys Banned in Alabama by Federal Court)
(July 30, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) It was classic Barney Frank Thursday evening at the Democratic National Convention, a searingly brutal assault on Republican opposition to gay rights. (read the complete text of Barney Frank's speech to the 2004 Democratic Convention)
Gay Rights Leader Addresses Democrats (full text of speech)
(July 29, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) Human Rights Campaign President Cheryl Jacques told Democrats Wednesday that gay and lesbian families want the same rights as all American families. (read the complete text of HRC President Cheryl Jacques' speech to the Democratic National Convention here)
Second Group Files Complaint Against Falwell For Politicking
(July 29, 2004) (Richmond, Virginia) The Rev. Jerry Falwell violated campaign finance laws by endorsing President Bush and soliciting funds for a conservative political action committee on his ministries' Web site, a watchdog group alleges in a complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission. (read more about Falwell website accused of illegal campaigning)
(July 28, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) Same-sex couples from outside the country are finding their marriages "meaningless" to the US government. And, American couples legally married in Massachusetts have no rights to have passports in their married names the passport office says. (read more about US Passport Office says our gay marriages are "Meaningless")
Gay Pep Rallies & Protests At Democratic Convention
(July 27, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) Despite a protest Monday night gay delegates to the Democratic National Convention appear more united than in the past. The convention kicked off here with at least 255 GLBT delegates from 48 U.S. states and territories. (read more about gay coverage of the Democratic Convention)
New Details Emerge About Final Minutes Of Gay Hero's Battle With 9-11 Terrorists
(July 26, 2004) (Washington) The 9-11 Commission's report details new information about the final minutes of United Flight 93, the flight on which gay businessman Mark Bingham and other passengers prevented the plane from being used by terrorists as a weapon on Washington. (read more about findings from 9-11 panel)
Gay TV Network Unveils Schedule & Gets New Competition
(July 23, 2004) (Los Angeles, California) As MTV readies LOGO for launch, NBC Universal-owned Trio has announced that it plans to add a weekly gay programming block to its schedule. (read more about new Gay TV Networks)
Cho 'Disinvited' To Gay Dems Bash
(July 22, 2004) (Washington) Margaret Cho has been pulled as the headliner at a gay event scheduled to coincide with the Democratic National Convention in Boston. (read more about Margaret Cho dropped from Gay Democratic Program)
Keep Your Mouth Closed On Gay Marriage GOP Tells Lynne Cheney
(July 21, 2004) (Salem, Oregon) The wife of Vice President Dick Cheney will address the state Republican convention this week and participate in at least one fundraiser for the party, but some members of the GOP are telling her not to ring up her views on gay marriage. (read more about Republicans Tell Lynn Cheney to Shut Her Cake Hole on Gay Marriage at the Convention)
Winn-Dixie To Protect Gay Workers
(July 21, 2004) (New York City) Winn-Dixie, one of the largest chains of supermarkets in the country has finally agreed to provide protections for its LGBT workers. The company had been under increasing pressure from a group of stockholders to include gays and lesbians in its anti-discrimination program. (read more about Winn Dixie Protects Gay Workers)
Ashcroft Sued Over Gay Marriage
(July 21, 2004) (Tampa, Florida) A Tampa area lesbian couple is filed suit in Federal court Tuesday against U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft to have their Massachusetts marriage legally recognized in the rest of the country. (read more about Ashcroft Sued Over Gay Marriage Rights)
'Gay Course' Banned In Spokane
(July 20, 2004) (Spokane, Washington) An outcry from conservative Christian parents has forced the Spokane School Board to shelve a plan to teach students about homophobia. (read more about Christian Conservative group gets course banned in Spokane schools)
Britain To Ban Discrimination Against Gays In Housing
(July 19, 2004) (London) The British government has announced legislation to make it illegal to discriminate against same-sex couples in the supply of goods and services, including the renting of accommodation. (read more about new British Law to Ban Anti-Gay Discrimination in Housing)
Schwarzenegger Wants Girlie-Men Terminated
(July 19, 2004) (Los Angeles, California) California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is making no apologies for a speech gay civil rights activists and Democrats are calling homophobic and sexist. (read more about Scharzenegger's Anti-Gay Speech)
Martha's Gay Broker Biggest Loser In Stock Fraud Case
(July 16, 2004) (New York City) Martha Stewart and the gay stock broker with whom she conspired over the sale of ImClone shares each got five months behind bars Friday. But, while shares in Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia jumped 40 percent on the news she had received a relatively light sentence, former Merrill Lynch stock broker Peter Bacanovic will likely never work for another brokerage firm. (read more about Martha Stewart's Gay Broker)
'We've Only Begun To Fight' Anti-Gay Amendment Backers Say
(July 16, 2004) (Washington) President Bush Thursday called yesterday's defeat of the Federal Marriage Amendment in the Senate only a temporary setback, and conservative Christian groups predicted the measure will return in the next session and pass. (read more about Anti-Gay Amendment Backers on their way to a second round)
Gay Marriage: Now It's The House's Turn
(July 15, 2004) (Washington) While the Senate was rejecting a bid to amend the Constitution to ban gay marriage the House was working on its own measures to prevent same-sex couples from marrying. (read more about House Moves to Bypass Judicial Branch in new Anti-Gay Law)
Gay Marriage Amendment Fails In Senate
(July 15, 2004) (Washington) The Senate handed President George W. Bush a humiliating defeat Wednesday by rejecting a bid to amend the US Constitution to ban gay marriage. (read more about Anti-Gay Law Dies in Senate)
Gay Marriage Amendment Battle Now Focuses On House
(July 14, 2004) (Washington) With the Senate set to deliver George W. Bush a serious defeat and potential embarrassment over the Federal Marriage Amendment the Republican in the House say they are continuing to move ahead on the issue that would insert a ban on gay marriage in the Constitution. (read more about Republican moving the Anti-Gay Law to the House, after losing in the Senate)
Catholics Ignoring Church On Gay Marriage Poll Shows
(July 14, 2004) (Washington) A survey of the concerns of Roman Catholics this political season shows that the vehement opposition by the Church to same-sex marriage will have little effect on how Catholics will vote. (read more about Catholics Ignore Pope's rule on Gay Marriage)
Rosie Blasts Bush On Eve Of Anti-Gay Marriage Vote
(July 14, 2004) (Miami, Florida) Rosie O'Donnell didn't beat around the Bush Tuesday as Senate Republicans tried frantically to muster votes for the Federal Marriage Amendment. (read more about Rosie criticizes Bush on eve of Anti-Gay vote in Senate)
Injunction Sought To Allow Gay Out-Of-Staters To Marry In Mass
(July 13, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) A Massachusetts judge Tuesday will be asked to issue an injunction stopping the state from preventing same-sex couples who live outside Massachusetts from getting married. (read more about Injunction sought to allow out of state gay marriages in Massachusetts)
Con Breaks Out Of Prison To Escape Gay Inmate Gang
(July 13, 2004) (London) The convicted killer of a gay man escaped from a Scottish prison just two months before he was due to get parole because he faced constant harassment from a gang of gay inmates. (read more about Prison Inmate escapes to get away from abusive gay inmates)
Coors Seeks To Head Off Gay Boycott
(July 12, 2004) (Chicago, Illinois) Faced with a threatened boycott by gay consumers Coors Brewing Company is launching a major ad offensive to further distance itself from Pete Coors, the company's Chairman, who is on a leave of absence to run for the US Senate on the Republican ticket from Colorado. (read more about Coors Distances itself from anti-gay campaign of Coors Family Member)
GOP Deeply Divided On Gay Marriage
(July 12, 2004) (Washington) The wife of Vice President Dick Cheney Sunday said she believes that the issue of gay marriage should be left up to the states. Her remarks Sunday, on CNN's Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer, puts her at odds with her husband and the Bush administration and exemplifies the fractures within the GOP over amending the Constitution. (read more about split in Republican Party on Gay Marriage)
Gays Undermining America Bush Says
(July 10, 2004) (Washington) In his second onslaught on gays and lesbians in two days President Bush used his Saturday radio address to put pressure on Congress to pass the Federal Marriage Amendment to ban same-sex marriage. (read more about Bush Attacks Gays in Saturday Radio Address)
Senate Takes Up Anti-Gay Amendment Today
(Washington) The Senate begins debate today on the Federal Marriage Amendment with a vote expected early next week. (read more about the start of Senate debates on the Anti-Gay Marriage Act)
Gay Rights Group Begins Massive Ad Campaign To Defeat Marriage Amendment
(July 8, 2004) (Washington) A multi-media ad campaign was launched today to defeat the Federal Marriage Amendment. A vote on the FMA is expected next week in the U.S. Senate. (read more about new ad campaign by Human Rights Campaign (HRC) against the proposed Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment vote this week)
Gay Democrats Denounce 'Homophobic' GOP Attack On Edwards
(July 8, 2004) (Washington) Republicans have wasted no time in attacking Democratic Vice Presidential candidate John Edwards for his support of gay issues. (read more about anti-gay attack from Republicans against John Edwards)
(July 7, 2004) (Washington) LGBT civil rights groups Tuesday hailed Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry's selection of former rival John Edwards to be his running mate. (read more about John Kerry taps John Edwards as Vice Presidential Candidate)
Same-Sex Marriage, Glory Holes & Leathermen Make It To Dictionary
(July 7, 2004) (Toronto, Ontario) As gays and lesbians gain new rights dictionaries are struggling to keep up with changing definitions. The newly published second edition of the Canadian Oxford Dictionary includes a revised definition of the word "marriage" to reflect the existence of same-sex marriage in Canada since June 2003. (read more about new Gay terms headed to the OED)
Duke Ends Pact With YMCA Over Domestic Partners
(July 6, 2004) (Durham, North Carolina) Duke University has pulled the plug on a deal with the YMCA after the agency said it would not honor the university's domestic partner plan. (read more about Duke University ends relationship with YMCA over domestic partner ruling at the Y)
Michigan Group Submits Half-Million Signatures To Force Gay Marriage Vote
(July 6, 2004) (Lansing, Michigan) A conservative action group Monday submitted nearly 500,000 signatures on a petition to get a proposed amendment to the state constitution banning gay marriage placed on the November ballot. (read more about Michigan group submits half a million names to force anti-gay vote)
Silent Protest For Gay Marriage
(July 5, 2004) Soulforce, a national interfaith movement committed to ending spiritual violence perpetuated by religious policies and teachings against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people, is encouraging people of faith to protest if their religious leaders use worship time to urge their congregation to support the proposed Federal Marriage Amendment, thereby, using the pulpit to oppress gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. (read more about this week's silent protest for Gay Marriage)
Gay Porn Star Charged In Serial Rapes
(July 5, 2005) (Boulder, Colorado) A 36 year old Boulder man has been charged with a string of brutal sexual assaults on women in Colorado in the mid 1990s. (read more about Gay Porn Star charged in series of rapes in Colorado)
(July 3, 2004) (Los Angeles, California) Hollywood has lost a giant. Actor Marlon Brando died Thursday in a Los Angeles hospital at the age of 80. (read more about the life and career of Marlon Brando)
(July 2, 2004) (Dover, Delaware) Legislation to add sexuality to Delaware's human rights law has been killed in a Senate committee. The bill had been stonewalled by Senate Judiciary Committee chairman, Sen. James T. Vaughn (D-Clayton) for more than a year. (read more about Deleware Gay Rights Bill Dies in Committee. So WHY do we vacation in Rehoboth?)
Poll: Canadians Overwhelmingly Support Gay Marriage
(July 2, 2004) (Toronto, Ontario) A new survey shows that support for same-sex marriage continues to grow in Canada and for the first time an overwhelming majority supports the idea. (read more about new Poll says Canadians support Gay Marriage)
Multivitamins May Slow AIDS Virus
(July 2, 2004) (Dar Es Salaam) A study of HIV-infected African women found that daily doses of multivitamins appear to slow the disease and halve the risk of developing AIDS. (read more about new study shows multivitamins help slow the advent of AIDS)
Anti-Gay Amendment Dies In North Carolina
(July 1, 2004) (Raleigh, North Carolina) A last ditch effort to force a vote on a proposed amendment to the North Carolina Constitution has failed. Senate Republicans came up two signatures short of forcing the issue out of committee and onto the Senate floor. (read more about Anti-Gay Amendment push dies (this year) in North Carolina)
Protests As Virginia Gay Unions Ban Goes Into Effect
(July 1, 2004) (Richmond, Virginia) A law described as the most virulently anti-gay law in the US goes into effect Thursday and gay civil rights groups in the state are planning statewide demonstrations. (read more about Virigina Gay Marriage Ban Creates Protests and anti-gay tourism campaign)
Foot Locker Stores Accused Of Gay Discrimination
(June 30, 2004) (Columbia, South Carolina) A lawsuit was filed Tuesday accusing Foot Locker, Inc. of harassing and then firing a gay employee. (read more about former employee sues Foot Locker for verbal sexual harrassment - supported by Lambda Legal Defense - national action against Foot Locker Stores)
Presbyterians Move Closer To Approving Gay Clergy
(June 30, 2004) (Richmond, Virginia) A key committee of the Presbyterian Church has approved the ordination of gay and lesbian pastors. The measure will now go before the full national legislative assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) for a full vote later this week. The assembly is meeting in Richmond Virginia. (read more about Presbyterians closer to ordaining gay ministers)
Young Gay Men Experience Higher Rates Of Anti Gay Violence
(June 30, 2004) (San Francisco, California) Younger gay men are more likely to experience anti-gay violence and discrimination than their older peers a new study shows. (read more aobut Young Gay Men More Likely to be Violence Victims)
Gay Students Give Schools Failing Grade
(June 29, 2004) (New York City) Harassment, bullying and physical abuse of LGBT students goes unabated at most schools across the country according to the first major study of schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. (read more about state-by-state ranking of gay relations in public schools)
Liberals Squeak By As Canada Elects Minority Party
(June 28, 2004) (Ottawa) A week ago Canada's governing Li
