Site Map
[Future Ex-Boyfriend] [Free Gay Boyfriend Photo Galleries] [gay foot boy] [gay boys kissing] [Boyfriend Art] [Antique Boyfriend] [Amateur Gay Cam Boy of the Week] [Gay Butts] [Gay Frat Boy of the Week] [Gay News and Info] [streaming gay video] [gay sex toy superstore][free news articles to make your life easier] [Fitness, Health, Wellness for Gay Men] [Gay Christian Spirituality] [Free Gay Anime and Comix] [Free Gay Boyfriend Video Gallery] [Barebacking Hotties of the Week] [GaySexualFitness - gay sex toy review blog]
Gallery of Free Gay Video Clips
|
|
New This Week from the Visconti Triplets: Real Gay Triplets:
Joey (left) spreads his cheeks Wide!
Jimmy Visconti (middle) Bends Over to Show You What you REALLY Want to Fuck
Jason Visconti (right) Solo camping trip - fun in a tent in the woods
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 Liberals were being written off as pollsters predicted a Conservative landslide in Monday's general election, but as the Conservative Party policies on same-sex marriage, health care, and defense became apparent, voters became nervous. (read more about Canada elects first minority liberal government since 1979)
(June 28, 2004) North America's four biggest gay pride parades focused on same-sex marriage Saturday as gays and lesbians fight to get marriage rights and retain them. (read more about Gay Pride Marches 2004)
(June 27, 2004) (Washington) A speech by President Bush Wednesday at an African American church in Philadelphia has drawn the ire of AIDS care workers, activists and civil rights leaders. (read more about Bush's AIDS speech draws protests in Philadelphia and South Africa)
Court Told To Drop Gay Teen's Prison Term
(June 25, 2004) (Topeka, Kansas) The American Civil Liberties Union Thursday filed a brief supporting a Kansas gay teen sentenced to 17 years in prison for having sex with another teenager. (read more about court instructed to drop prison time in consensual teen gay sex case)
(June 25, 2004) (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) An investigation is underway into an Oklahoma judge caught using a penis pump as he was presiding over a trial. (read more about Oklahoma City judge accused of using a penis pump during trials, in view of court personnel)
British Gay Partners Win Landmark Ruling
(June 24, 2004) (London) In a stunning victory for same-sex couples in Britain the highest judicial body in the country has ruled that gay partners have the same rights as heterosexual couples. (read more about new Gay Partners Law passed through the House of Lords)
Record 5 Gay Bills Simultaneously Move Forward In California Legislature While Anti-Gay Bill Dies
(June 24, 2004) (Sacramento, California) Six pieces of legislation affecting California's gay community were heard yesterday in legislative committees. Five beneficial bills dealing with workplace harassment and discrimination, health care, domestic partnership rights and recognition of LGBT veterans were approved in their respective committees, and a discriminatory resolution in favor of the so-called “Federal Marriage Amendment” died. (read more about a record 5 gay bills move through California Legislature)
Gay Marriage Worth $1B To US Economy Annually Gov't Study Shows
(June 23, 2004) (Washington) An economic analysis of same-sex marriage by the Congressional Budget Office shows that the federal government would see a $1 billion annual increase in revenue by recognizing same-sex couples. (read more about Federal Study shows Gay Marriage is worth 1 Billion Dollars to the American Economy)
Republican Former Governor Officiates At Gay Wedding
(June 23, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) While current Republican Governor Mitt Romney was in Washington telling a Senate hearing that if Congress doesn't pass a constitutional amendment gay marriage will "spread like wildfire" across the nation, former Massachusetts GOP Governor William F. Weld was officiating at the gay marriage of his old college roommate. (read more about Former Mass. Governor reads the Homily at his best friend's gay wedding)
Anti-Gay Senate Candidate Accused Of Demanding Public Sex With Star Trek Performer
(June 23, 2004) (Chicago, Illinois) Jack Ryan's campaign for the US Senate from Illinois has been rocked by allegations that the family values anti-gay marriage candidate tried to force a former Star Trek star into public sex. (read more about anti-gay Republican candidate took Star Trek performer to sex clubs)
Army Specialist On Bush Detail Fired For Coming Out
(San Francisco, California) Brian Muller, a U.S. Army bomb squad team leader who served on a security detail for President George Bush, said he was dismissed from duty after deciding to tell his commander he's gay. (read more about Army Specialist on Presidential detail discharged for coming out)
Pope Dresses Down Spanish PM Over Gay Marriage Bill
(June 22, 2004) (Vatican City) Spain's Prime Minister got a severe tongue lashing from Pope John Paul Monday over proposed legislation to grant same-couples the right to marry. (read more about Pope makes public statement against Spanish Prime Minister after a private audience - denouncing Spain's support of gay marriage)
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Jenny Jones Gay Murder Appeal
(June 22, 2004) (Washington) The Supreme Court Monday rejected an appeal Monday from the family of a guest murdered days after he admitted a secret crush on another man during a taping of the "Jenny Jones Show." (read more about final appeal is over in Jenny Jones Show Gay Murder Case)
Frist Denies Gay Marriage Vote Timing Political
(June 21, 2004) (Washington) Senate action on banning gay marriage has become a priority because judges are redefining marriage as more than just the union of a man and woman as they allow same-sex couples to marry, the Senate majority leader said Sunday. (read more about Bill Frist denies that timing of anti-gay constitutional vote is political)
Call To Boycott Bloomberg's Pride Party
(June 21, 2004) (New York City) New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg may get an answer this week to the old question 'what if someone gave a party and no one came'. (read more about New York City gays boycott Bloomberg's Gay Pride reception after the mayor's boycott of partner benefits)
Republicans Schedule Vote On Anti-Gay Amendment
(June 19, 2004) (Washington) The Senate will vote on a proposed amendment to ban gay marriage the week of July 12. The announcement was made today at a Capitol Hill news conference. (read more about Republicans schedule anti-gay amendment vote)
Bishops Unable To Reach Agreement On Gays & Communion
(June 19, 2004) (Denver, Colorado) A meeting of America's Roman Catholic bishops that wrapped up late Friday afternoon was unable to reach a national consensus on what penalties should be meted out to politicians who oppose the Church's stand on gay marriage. (read more about Catholic Bishops don't reach decision on Gays and communion)
Catholic Agencies Consider Firing Gay Workers Who Wed
(June 18, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) Roman Catholic church leaders in Massachusetts are reportedly considering firing gays and lesbians who work for the Church and marry their same-sex partners. (read more about Catholic agencies may fire gay employees who wed)
Strip Gay Bishop Of Office Church Commission Told
(June 18, 2004) Gene Robinson must be removed as Bishop of New Hampshire if there is to be peace in the worldwide Anglican Church a commission appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury has been told. (read more about Anglican Commission tells Archibishop of Cantebury to drop Gay Bishop or risk schism)
Bush Takes Anti-Gay Campaign To Southern Baptists
(June 17, 2004) (Washington) Just over a week after President George Bush sought the help of the Vatican in his reelection campaign he has taken his call for an amendment to the Constitution banning gay marriage to the country's largest Protestant denomination. (read more about Bush tries to side with Southern Baptists, faces slight by Ron Reagan's eulogy slight)
Lover Cop Now Prime Suspect In College Student's Murder
(June 17, 2004) (Columbia, Missouri) A married Columbia police officer who was having a secret affair with a gay college student is now the prime in his murder.(read more about Married Cop is Prime Suspect in Gay College Student's Murder)
Catholic Voters Told To Reject Pro-Gay Candidates
(June 16, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) The Roman Catholic Church in Massachusetts is telling voters to reject any candidate who does not support amending the state constitution to ban same-sex marriage. (Read more about Catholic Church pressuring members to vote anti-gay or get out)
(June 16, 2004) (Washington) The US Senate Tuesday passed legislation adding gay and trans people to the groups protected against hate crimes. (Read More about Senate Passes Gay Hate Crimes Bill)
Southern Baptists May Quit World Body Over Gays
(May 15, 2004) (Indianapolis, Indiana) The Southern Baptist Convention holds its annual meeting Tuesday in Indianapolis and high on the agenda is a motion to quit the Baptist World Alliance, an umbrella of Baptist Churches around the world. (Read more about Southern Baptists Quit World Organization Over Gays)
(June 15, 2004) (Moscow) The Russian Parliament has refused to consider a contentious bill that linked gays with pedophiles and alcoholics. The legislation, if passed would have barred people in all three groups from holding seats in the Duma, the Russian Parliament. (read more about Russian Parliament Rejects Anti-Gay Legislation)
Trial Date Set For Pastors Who Performed Gay Marriages
(June 15, 2004) (New Paltz, New York) Oral arguments will begin at the end of this month in the case of two Unitarian ministers who wed same-sex couples in the town of New Paltz. (read more about trials in New York for Ministers Who Married Gay Couples)
Bush Asks Pope's Help Using Gay Marriage As Wedge Issue In Campaign
(June 14, 2004) (Vatican City) New details are emerging on this month's meeting between the Pope and President Bush. (read more about Bush asks Pop for Help with Anti-Gay Campaign)
Gay Boycott Of Virginia Organized
(June 12, 2004) (Richmond, Virginia) Two groups have formed to convince LGBT travelers to boycott the state of Virginia following the passage of a law banning gay marriage, civil unions and all other same-sex partnerships. (read more about Gay Boycott of Virginia)
France Moves To Split Gay Newlyweds
(June 12, 2004) (Bordeaux, France) The federal prosecutor in Bordeaux went to court Friday to get the country's first gay marriage declared illegal. (read more about France Moves to Split Gay Marriages)
Jamaica's Leading Gay Rights Activist Murdered
(June 11, 2004) (Kingston) Brian Williamson Jamaica's most vocal advocate of LGBT rights has been murdered in what supporters have labeled a hate crime. (read more about Jamaican Gay Rights Activist Murdered in Hate Crime)
Anti-Gay T-Shirt Sparks Student Protest
(June 10, 2004) (San Diego, California) Students at a San Diego high school have created a tolerance campaign to protest a T-shirt worn by a fellow student proclaiming "Homosexuality is Shameful." (read more about Anti-Gay t-shirt Causes Student Protest)
Gay Task Force To Close Friday To Protest Reagan AIDS Policy
(June 10, 2004) (Washington) While most of Washington grinds to a halt Friday in recognition of the funeral of former President Ronald Reagan the offices of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force will be closed to protest what it calls Reagan's lack respect for people with AIDS. (read more about National Gay Task Force Closes Friday to Protest Reagan's Funeral)
Murdered Gay College Student Was Having Affair With Cop
(June 9, 2004) (Columbia, Missouri) The investigation into the slaying of a University of Missouri-Columbia student has uncovered a secret love affair between the victim and a married officer on the Columbia police force. (read more about connection found between cop and murdered gay college student)
Bill Would Legalize Gay Marriage In France
(June 7, 2004) (Paris) Draft legislation was introduced in the French Parliament on Monday that would legalize same-sex marriage. The draft was tabled by Greens Party deputy Noel Mamere. On the weekend, Mamere, who is also the mayor of the small town of Begles, married a gay couple (read more about Draft Legislation in France to Legalize Gay Marriage)
New Paltz Mayor Permanently Barred From More Gay Marriages
(June 7, 2004) (Kingston, New York) New Paltz, New York mayor Jason West was slapped with a permanent injunction Monday barring him from performing gay weddings. (read more about New York Mayor given permanent injunction against performing gay weddings)
Episcopal Church Growing More Comfortable With Gay Bishop
(June 7, 2004) (New York City) A year after the election of the first openly gay Episcopal bishop, the church remains intact -- splintered but not split. Most Episcopalians have stuck with their church and a dissident network of conservatives is growing more slowly than its founders hoped. (read more about Eipscopal Church Grows More Comfortable with Gay Bishop)
Gay Parade Was 'Deviant' Jerusalem Mayor Says
(June 7, 2004) (Jerusalem) Jerusalem Mayor Uri Lupolianski in a weekend radio broadcast called last week's annual Gay Pride celebration "insulting" and "deviant". (read more about Jerusalem Mayor Denounces Gay Pride Parade)
Pope Meets Bush, Denounces Gay Marriage
(June 5, 2004) (Vatican City) Same-sex marriage represents nothing more than "self-centered demands" erroneously depicted as human rights, Pope John Paul II declared Friday, following a meeting with President George W. Bush.(read more about the Pope's Anti-Gay Meeting with Bush)
For Coors Beer Is Thicker Than Blood
(Denver, Colorado) Faced with the growing threat of a nationwide gay boycott, Coors Brewing Thursday distanced itself from family member and former chair Peter Coors the candidate for US Senate who supports a ban on same-sex marriage. (read more about Coors puts Beer before Family Memeber's Anti-Gay Campaign)
Few Signs Gays Are Protected In Civil Service
(Washington) Two months after the Office of Special Counsel conceded that LGBT government workers are protected under a 1978 law there are few indications that those protections are being enforced. (Read more about Bush Administration not protecting Gay Federal Workers)
Gay Internet Scam Draws On Best-Seller
(June 2, 2004) (Hartford, Connecticut) A Connecticut man was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison Tuesday for orchestrating an Internet scam remarkably similar to one outlined in a best-selling legal thriller. (read more about Gay Scam Based on a John Grisham Novel)
IRS Asked To Probe Catholic Tax Status Over Anti-Gay Voter Threat
(June 2, 2004) (Washington) A national civil rights organization has called on the Internal Revenue Service to revoke the tax-exempt status of a Roman Catholic diocese whose bishop threatened to withhold the sacrament from voters who support candidates in favor same-sex unions and abortion. (read more about Citizens ask IRS to Audit Catholic Church's Tax-Exempt Status)
Majority Of Americans Support Gay Couples Poll Shows
(June 1, 2004) (New York City) A new national poll shows that the majority of Americans believe same-sex couples deserve legal recognition, but they remain divided on what form that recognition should take.(read more about new poll shows Majority of Americans Support Gay Couples)
Gay Suit By Madonna's Ex-Boyfriend Dismissed
(May 31, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) Madonna may have spent years cultivating a gay following but that doesn't extend to former bodyguard and onetime boyfriend James Albright. (read more about gay defamation suit thrown out in Madonna's ex-bodyguard's lawsuit)
Gay Catholics Refused Communion At Chicago Cathedral
(May 31, 2004) (Chicago, Illinois) A militant Catholic lay group attempted to block members of the Rainbow Sash Alliance from getting to the Communion rail Sunday at Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral, and when the gay organization's members were able to get to the rail priests refused to give them the Eucharist. (read more about Gay Catholics Refused Communion)
Condoms Contain Cancer-Causing Substance Study Claims
(May 29, 2004) (Berlin) A study by one of Germanys leading scientific institutes indicates the presence of N-Nitrosamine a known carcinogen in most commonly used brands of condoms.(read more about cancer causing element in most condoms on the market)
Fox TV Drops Show Accused of Being Homophobic
(May 28, 2004) (Los Angeles, California) Fox Television has dropped plans to air a controversial two-hour reality show where two straight men were to be shown competing for a $50,000 prize by trying to fool people -- including their close friends -- into thinking they're gay. (read more about Fox TV drops homophobic, "Dude, Really, I'm Gay")
Colorado Bishops Disagree Over Gay Vote Communion Ban
(May 27, 2004) (Denver, Colorado) The leading Roman Catholic churchman in Colorado and one of his bishops are at odds over banning people who vote for politicians who support gay issues and abortion rights from receiving communion. (Read more about Catholic Bishops Argue over Gays Banned from Communion)
Australia To Ban Gay Marriage & Adoption
(May 27, 2004) (Canberra) Australian Prime Minister John Howard today announced legislation to prevent same-sex couples from marrying or adopting children. (read more on Pro-Bush Conservative Australian Prime Minister Turns His Back on Gay Citizens)
Stay Out Of Our Churches Chicago Cardinal Tells Gays
(May 26, 2004) (Chicago, Illinois) Chicago's Cardinal Francis George has a simple message for a gay Catholic group that plans on attending mass this Sunday at Holy Name Cathedral: Don't bother showing up." (read more about Catholic Church refuses communion to Gays)
GOP Senators Told To Use Memorial Day To Push Anti-Gay Amendment
(May 25, 2004) (Washington) The Republican Leadership in the Senate is urging GOP Senators to use Memorial Day as a forum to condemn gay marriage. (read more about Republicans using national Veterans' Holiday Against Gay Citizens)
(May 25, 2004) (Denver Colorado) Some gay activists across the country are calling for a new boycott of Coors Beer with the entry into the race for US Senate by Coors Chairman Peter Coors. (read more about probable new Gay Boycott Against Coors)
Ku Klux Klan Demonstrates At Gay Day
(Knoxville, Tennessee) Some 5,000 gays and lesbians took part Saturday in this year's Gay Day at Dollywood, the theme park built by singer Dolly Parton in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., despite a demonstration against them by the Ku Klux Klan. (read more about Klan Demonstrates against gays at Dollywood)
Stop The Gay Bashing Stonewall Democrats Tell GOP
(May 22, 2004) (Washington) National Stonewall Democrats Friday called on Republicans to stop a barrage of anti-gay attacks that they have unleashed this week. (read more about Gay Democrats calling on Republicans to stop the latest rash of political gay bashing)
(May 21, 2004) (Washington) The federal government today said it would ban gays from making anonymous donations to sperm banks. (read more about Washington Bans Gay Sperm Donations)
GOP Tells Gay Republicans 'You're Not Wanted'
(May 20,2004) (Raleigh, North Carolina) Gay Republicans have been told they are not welcome at the party's state convention this weekend. The state's Log Cabin Republicans had requested a table to display its literature at the convention, but Ferrell Blount, the Chairman of the GOP in North Carolina rejected the group and in a letter to Log Cabin accused the LCR of disloyalty. (read more about GOP tells gay republicans they're not wanted at the table)
(May 18, 2004) (Washington) President George W. Bush isn't sending bouquets to same-sex couples marrying today in Massachusetts, the first state to legally endorse gay unions. (read more about Gay Denounces Gay Weddings)
Gay Weddings Are Cash Cow For Local Businesses
(May 18, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) Florists, limousine companies, caterers, and hotels were all rubbing their hands with glee Monday as same-sex couples headed off to town halls across Massachusetts for marriage licenses. (read more about Gay Weddings are an economic boost to the retail and wedding industry)
Baptists See Red After Investing in Gay Cruise
(May 17, 2004) (Dallas, Texas) The Southern Baptist Convention Annuity Board is drawing criticism from some within the denomination because it owns about $14 million worth of stock in Carnival Cruise Lines, which is hosting a "Gay Days" cruise. (read more about Baptists See Red Over Gay Cruise)
Gay Baylor Student's Graduation Mired By Rebuke
(May 17, 2004) (Waco, Texas) A gay student at Baylor University was allowed to graduate Saturday, but not until he had received a stinging rebuke for organizing a gay rights rally off campus. (read more about Baptist University rebuking gay student before he's allowed to graduate)
Conservatives Angrily Attack Mass. Gay Marriages
(May 17, 2004) (Washington) Conservative political action groups wasted no time condemning same-sex couples marrying today in Massachusetts. (read more about conservatives attacking gay marriages on their first day in Massachusetts)
US Supreme Court Lets Mass. Gay Weddings Begin Monday
(May 15, 2004) (Washington) The US Supreme Court refused Friday to block the nation's first state-sanctioned gay marriages from taking place next week. (read more about US Supreme Court Allows Gay Marriage in Massachusetts)
11 Students Arrested After Gay Student Beaten
(May 15) (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Eleven students at a Fort Lauderdale high school are facing charges ranging from disturbing a school function to inciting a riot after a gay student was beaten in the courtyard of Dillard High school. (read more about 11 high school students arrested after they beat a gay student.)
'Gay' Reality Show Called Homophobic
(May 15. 2004) (Los Angeles, California) Fox Television spent most of Friday furiously backpedaling after a press release trumpeting its newest "reality" show was accused of being homophobic. (read more about Fox Television developing a comedy series at the expense of gay people)
(May 14, 2004) (Washington) Democratic parties in 15 states and Puerto Rico have set numerical goals for gays and lesbian delegates at the party's national convention this summer, double the number that set a standard in 2000. (read more about Democrats set goals for Gay Delegates at the Democratic National Convention)
House Committee Told Anti-Gay Amendment is 'Moderate'
(May 14, 2004) (Washington) Calling a proposed amendment to the US Constitution to ban same-sex marriage a "measured and moderate response" its author Thursday said it was aimed at curbing "activist judges" not homosexuality. (read more about House Committee Told that the proposed Anti-Gay Constitutional Amendment is "Moderate")
Gays More Likely To Use Internet For News
(May 13, 2004) (Rochester, New York.) A new national survey shows that gays, lesbians and bisexuals are almost three times more likely to use the Internet to get their political news and updates than heterosexuals. (read more about new study shows that Gays use the Internet for their News more than Heterosexuals
Hispanic Opposition Growing To Federal Anti-Gay Amendment
(May 13, 2004) (Washington) There are growing indications that Hispanic voters, the fastest growing voter block in the country, are ready to reject any attempt to amend the US Constitution to ban same-sex marriage. (read more about Latino resistance to a Federal Anti-Gay Constitutional Amendment)
Gay-Friendly Companies Told to Stay Out
of Oklahoma
(March 12, 2004) (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) A national ad campaign that began running Monday in USA Today is warning Oklahoma that an anti-gay marriage amendment will cost the state money and jobs. (read more about how new ad campaign says that Oklahoma's anti-gay amendment will cost the state jobs)
Don't Make A Spectacle Of Your Wedding Gay Group Tells Same-Sex Couples
(May 12, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) Some gay-rights advocates are worried that flamboyant, campy, over-the-top gay weddings could hurt their cause when the nation's first state-sanctioned same-sex weddings begin taking place in Massachusetts next week (read more about uptight activists in Boston afraid that flamboyant gay weddings will hurt "the cause")
Ranking Kerry's Potential Running Mates On Gay Issues
(May 11, 2004) (Washington) With John Kerry all but anointed the Democratic Party's Presidential nominee eyes are now focusing on who he might pick as his running mate. (read more about ranking Kerry's potential Vice Presidential nominees on LGBT issues)
Suit Will Challenge Federal Gay Marriage Ban
(May 11, 2004) (Miami, Florida) Four Florida gay and lesbian couples tomorrow will become the first same-sex couples to contest the 8-year-old federal law banning same-sex marriage. (read more about Florida suit contesting federal gay marriage ban)
Matthew Shepard Killer Seeks Lighter Sentence
(May 10, 2004) (Cheyenne, Wyoming) One of the men convicted of murdering Matthew Shepard five years ago should not be given a chance to argue for a lighter sentence the Wyoming Attorney General has told a court. (read more about Matthew Shepherd killer seeking lighter sentence)
(May 7, 2004) In the beginning there were eight candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for president and three of them were more pro-gay than John Kerry, who is opposed to same-sex marriage. Now it is a given that Kerry will win the Democratic nomination in July in Boston. Where does he stand on gay issues? (read more about John Kerry's Stand on Gays)
Drag Queen Gang Terrorizes South
(May 7, 2004) (Birmingham, Alabama) When a queen goes to a gala she wants to arrive in style, and that say Birmingham police is what led a gang of marauding drag queens on a crime wave that targeted exclusive car dealerships in five southern states and Michigan. (read more about Gay Drag Queen Gang of Car Thieves Terrorize the South)
Despite Economy Companies Offering Partner Benefits Grow
(May 6, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) U.S. businesses are continuing to extend domestic partner health insurance benefits to gay and lesbian workers, with an average of three employers per day adding such coverage in 2003, according to a new report. (read more about new study showing more companies offering gay partner benefits)
Church Court Nixes Lesbian Pastor Review
(May 5, 2004) (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) A lesbian pastor accused and acquitted of breaking United Methodist church law by being in a committed relationship will not be subjected to a review by the faith's highest court. (read more about possible Schism in the United Methodist church (is Pittsburgh becoming the home of schism in the United States?) here)
Cracks In Vatican Anti-Gay Stance
(May 5, 2004) (Madrid) The papal ambassador to Spain has made a stunning admission: The Vatican made a mistake in not supporting same-sex couples. (read more about statement from Vatican on supporting same sex couples)
New Clues Into How HIV Avoids Immune System
(May 4, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) Massachusetts General Hospital researchers may have found a new clue to the mystery of how HIV evades the defenses of the immune system. A team from the Partners AIDS Research Center at MGH say they have discovered how a key protein that helps the virus enter its target T helper cells may also keep away the T killer cells that should destroy HIV-infected cells. (read more about new findings this month on how HIV Avoids the Human Immune System)
Anti-Gay Rally Fills Seattle Stadium
(May 3, 2004) (Seattle, Washington) More than 20,000 people demonstrated against same-sex marriage Saturday in Seattle's Safeco Field, but they had to walk a gauntlet of gay protesters to get inside. (read more about Anti-Gay Rally in Seattle draws protestors)
Gov't Can't Censor Gay Videos Canadian Court Rules
(May 3, 2004) (Toronto, Ontario) A gay bookstore in Toronto has won a landmark legal decision that sweeps away the last vestige of Ontario's Victorian era censorship laws. (read more about Canada Drops Censorship Laws)
Boston Weighs Marrying All Gay Couples
Who Apply
(May 3, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) The city of Boston may refuse to adhere to a directive from Governor Mitt Romney that only gay couples who reside in Massachusetts can be issued marriage licenses. (read more about Boston Considers Marrying All Couples Who Apply)
Senate GOP Launches New Anti-Gay Attack
(April 26, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) In a move gay rights advocates say is a thinly veiled attack on same-sex marriage Senate Republicans this week will begin hearings in four committees to promote traditional marriage. (read more about US Senate Hearings Against Gay Marriage)
NY Gov Under Fire For Gay Slur
(April 23, 2004) (New York City) New York Gov. George Pataki and state Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno (R-Troy) have come under fire for comments the pair made about same-sex couples. (read more about George Pataki's Gay Comments)
Michigan Preparing To Let Doctors Refuse To Treat Gays
(April 22, 2004) (Lansing, Michigan) Doctors or other health care providers could not be disciplined or sued if they refuse to treat gay patients under legislation passed Wednesday by the Michigan House. (Read more about Michigan prepares law to allow Doctors to refuse treatment to gays)
(April 21, 2004) (Washington. D.C.) An estimated quarter of a million students are refusing to speak today, the annual Day of Silence to draw attention to the pressure LGBT youth constantly feel to be silent about their sexuality at school. (read more about the National Day of Silence for LGBT Youth)
Was Manager Danton's Secret Friend?
(April 21, 2004) (St. Louis, Missouri) The bizarre murder for hire case involving St Louis Blues' forward Mike Danton took another strange twist Tuesday with three local media outlets naming the NHL player's manager as the person who he intended to have killed. (read more about Gay Hockey Hit Man Scandal)
Scientists Cite Potential AIDS Breakthrough
(April 20, 2004) (Rochester, Minnesota) Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota say they have made a significant breakthrough that could one day help revive the immunity of people suffering from AIDS or cancer. (read more about new AIDS cure discovery)
Anti-Gay Hate Websites Growing
(April 20, 2004) New York City) The number of homophobic and other hate sites on the internet is increasing at an alarming rate a report released Monday by an international human rights organization says. (read more about the growth of Anti-Gay Hate Websites)
Towns Ask North Carolina To Repeal Anti-Gay Marriage Law
(April 19, 2004) (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) Two neighboring communities want the state of North Carolina to repeal its Defense of Marriage Act. (read more about North Carolina Towns Ask for Repeal of State's DOMA Law)
Log Cabin on the Verge of Deserting Bush
(April 19, 2004) (Palm Springs, California) Deeply divided gay Republicans wrapped up a national convention Sunday that left many wondering if they still have a place in the party. (read more about Log Cabin Republicans at odds with Bush)
Spain To Legalize Gay Marriage
(April 16, 2004) (Madrid) Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero told Parliament Thursday that he intends to move forward with plans to legalize gay marriage and grant equal rights to gay couples. (Read more about Spain moves to Legalize Gay Marriage)
Straight Couples Claim Discrimination At Key West Gay Hotel
(April 16, 2004) (Key West, Florida) Three straight couples say they were told to leave a Key West hotel because they are not gay, even though they were on vacation with a same-sex couple and all had reservations. (read more about Straight Couples refused lodging in Gay Hotel)
Gay Married Couples: The Tax Issues
(April 14, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) As same-sex couples rush to file their taxes before the April 15 deadline the disparity between them and their heterosexual counterparts becomes abundantly clear: Gay families pay on average higher taxes and get fewer benefits. (read more about the Gay Marriage Tax Grab)
(April 11, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) How does your city rank in the gay hierarchy? It's no surprise that San Francisco is at the top of the list. West Hollywood and New York City up there too. So is Provincetown. Those are givens. All are high profile gay meccas. But, what about the rest of the country. (read more about the Best Gay Cities)
Gay Equality Measure Defeated At Banking Chain
(April 10, 2004) (Cincinnati, Ohio) Shareholders at one of the largest regional banks in the country have rejected a call for the inclusion of sexuality in the company's human rights code. (read more about Regional Bank votes out Gay Rights Personnel Policy)
Gay Weddings: Good For Business & Good For the American Economy
(April 9, 2004) (New York City) George W. Bush and conservative religious groups may be pushing for a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage but a new study shows that gay weddings are good for business. (read more about how gay weddings will improve the American Economy)
Matthew Shepard Killer Seeks Lighter Sentence
(April 8, 2004) (Cheyenne, Wyoming) One of the men convicted of murdering Matthew Shepard in 1998 has petitioned the courts for a lighter sentence arguing he was not properly informed of his appeal options after pleading guilty to the slaying of the gay student. (read more about Matthew Shepard killer seeks reduced sentence)
Rosie's Gay Brother Sues to Marry
(April 7, 2004) (New York City) 11 same-sex couples including New York State Assemblyman Danny O'Donnell and his partner John Banta will ask a court in Albany Wednesday to strike down a state law preventing gays from marrying. O'Donnell is the brother of Rosie O'Donnell. (read more about Rosie's Gay Brother)
(April 6, 2004) (Los Angeles, California) What do you want from a boss? A national survey of workers has found few differences between the aspirations of gay workers and their straight counterparts. Number one on their list was respect. (read more about What Gay Employees Want)
Catholic Protest Demands Gay Marriage Ban
(April 5, 2004) (San Francisco, California) More than 1,000 people led by the Archbishop of San Francisco William Laveda marched through San Francisco Saturday demanding a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. (read more about Catholic protest against Gays in San Francisco)
Bill Clinton Opposes Gay Marriage Amendment
(April 4, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) Former president Bill Clinton says he opposes any effort to amend the US Constitution to ban same-sex marriage. (read more about Bill Clinton's interview opposiing an Anti-Gay constitutional amendment)
Cheney Halts Plan For Lesbian Book Release
(April 4, 2004) (New York City) One day after Penguin Books announced it was reissuing a book by Lynne Cheney the wife of Vice President Dick Cheney, that featured steamy lesbian love scenes the publisher says it has decided not to release the novel. (read more about Republicans pull the plug on Mary Cheney's Lesbian Novel)
Dick Cheney's Wife's Lesbian Tale
(April 2, 2004) (New York City) It might have gone unnoticed, relegated to a small corner of the archives, but with the focus of the nation on gay marriage Lynne Cheney's past is coming back and it could haunt the GOP through this year's presidential campaign. (Read more about Lynn Cheney's Lesbian Novel)
White House At Odds With Special Counsel On Gay Discrimination
(Washington, D.C.) The White House Wednesday issued a statement appearing to contradict its own special counsel's position on whether gays and lesbians in the federal workforce are protected from discrimination. (Read more about White House At Odds with Special Counsel on Gay Discrimination)
Viacom Puts Gay TV on the Fast Track
(March 30, 2004) (New York City) It isn't often that media baron Sumner Redstone admits he was wrong, but in a conference call with analysts and investors, Redstone said Viacom should not have put the launch of a gay television network on hold. (read more about Viacom ready to launch Gay TV network.)
Hate Mail Campaign Targets Colorado Gays
(March 31, 2004) (Denver, Colorado) The FBI and Colorado's Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating a hate mail campaign targeting gays in the Denver area. (Read more about Hate mail campaign against Colorado gays)
(March 28, 2004) (London) A move to add sexuality to the list of categories protected by the United Nations has been dropped in the midst of intense pressure from the Vatican and Muslim nations. (Read more about UN dropping Gay Civil Rights under pressure)
Bloodless HIV Test Gains Approval
(March 26, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) A radically new HIV test that does not require blood tests and gives almost immediate results been given approval by the FDA. (read more about new Bloodless test for HIV)
Kerry Talks Civil Unions On MTV
(March 26, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry tried to keep to middle ground as he laid out his policy on same-sex unions for MTV Friday. Kerry said he believes people are born gay but that does not guarantee them the right to marry. Kerry repeated his stand that he supports civil unions. (read more about Kerry Talking Civil Unions on MTV)
Senate Amendment Hearing Shows Little Movement On Same-Sex Marriage
(March 24, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) The full Senate Judiciary Committee began hearings Tuesday on a proposal to amend the Constitution to ban gay marriage, but a day after proponents introduced new "softer" wording there was no sign the measure had picked up any additional support. (read more about Slow Movement on Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment)
Federal Anti-Gay Amendment Rewritten
(March 23, 2003) (Washington, D.C.) A new version of the proposed amendment to the US Constitution to ban same-sex marriage was filed today in the House but with vague wording that supporters claim would allow for gay couples to receive some legal benefits of marriage, but which opponents say is still discriminatory. (read more about revision of Federal Anti-Gay Law)
(March 19, 2004) (Wilmington, North Carolina) A popular children's book is under fire in a North Carolina school district and the parents of one child say they may put their child in another school system to keep her from hearing about gays. (read more about Childrens book causing furor for gay story line)
Gay Group Invites Homophobe Rapper To Party
(March 18, 2004) (Los Angeles, California) The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation has invited 50 Cent to be a special guest at one of its events. (read more about Gay Group invites homophobic rapper 50 Cent to party)
Tennessee County Wants To Ban Gays
(March 18, 2004) (Nashville, Tennessee) Rhea County, about 30 miles north of Chattanooga, want the state to give it the power to arrest gays for "crimes against nature" (read more about Tennessee County wants to Ban Gays)
Army Vet Can't Get VA Loan Because She's A Lesbian
(March 18, 2004) (Racine, Wisconsin) Marilyn Riedel served her country and her president with distinction as an Army Captain in charge of the communications center for the presidential retreat at Camp David. (read more about Lesbian Army Vet denied VA Loan because she's not legally married)
Gay Churches Call for Civil Disobedience
(March 17, 2004) (New York City) The Moderator of the Metropolitan Community Churches Tuesday called for civil disobedience by clergy across New York State to protest state marriage law that does not recognize same-sex unions. (read more about Gay Churches Call for Civil Disobedience)
2 Ministers Face Jail Time Over New Paltz NY Gay Weddings
(March 16, 2004) (New Paltz, New York) Two Unitarian Universalist ministers were charged Monday for marrying same-sex couples in New Paltz over the weekend. (Read more about ministers facing jail time over performing gay weddings)
Campus Group Sues OSU To Bar Gays
(March 16, 2004) (Columbus, Ohio) A student group has filed a lawsuit charging that Ohio State University has refused to recognize its right to bar gays from joining. (read more about lawsuit against Ohio State University Barring Gays)
Smear Campaign Targets Barney Frank
(March 16, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) With eight months to go before election day, the 'gay' card is already being played in the campaign to unseat Congressman Barney Frank in Massachusetts. (read more about conservative smear campaign against Barney Frank)
Dual Setbacks today in the battle for Gay Marriage
(March 12, 2004) Same-sex couples were seemingly dealt two severe blows Thursday on opposite sides of the country but after the initial tears and anger most observers say little has changed. And, like Yogi Berra once said: "It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings". (read more about Setbacks Today in Battle for Gay Marriage)
'Stay Out Of Virginia' Gays Told
(March 11, 2004) (Richmond, Virginia) Legislation tightening Virginia's Affirmation of Marriage Act to prevent the state from recognizing civil unions is on its way to the desk of Gov. Mark R. Warner after being approved by the Senate Wednesday. (read more about Virginia moves to ban gay marriages)
No Gay Marriage No Civil Unions Declares Jeb Bush
(March 10, 2004) (Miami, Florida) "Marriage is safe in Florida," Gov. Jeb Bush declared on Tuesday, telling a travel industry conference that he will not support civil unions. Gay marriage is already illegal in the state. (read more about Jeb Bush's comments on No Gay Marriage in Florida)
Scalia's Fitness Questioned After Ties To Anti-Gay Group Revealed
(March 9, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) Details are emerging about a controversial speech delivered by Justice Antonin Scalia to an anti-gay lobby group while the Supreme Court was deliberating in the Texas sodomy case that calls into question his impartiality on the bench. (read more about Justic Scalia's propriety called into question after link to anti-gay group)
Robinson Confirmed As Bishop Of New Hampshire
(March 8, 2004) (Concord, New Hampshire) Gene Robinson was officially confirmed as Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire on Sunday in a ceremony that conservative Anglicans say seals the fate of Church and lead to schism. (read more about Gene Robinson confirmed as Bishop of New Hampshire)
House Begins Hearings on Anti-Gay Amendment
(March 6, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) The House Constitution subcommittee is preparing to hold hearings on legislation to amend the US Constitution to block same-sex marriage. The announcement comes just one day after the parallel subcommittee in the Senate began its own hearings. (read more about House begins anti-gay amendment hearings)
Protestors Rejected For Marriage Licenses In NYC
(March 5, 2004) (New York City) More than 1,000 gays and lesbians marched on New York City Hall this morning to demand marriage licenses for same-sex couples. (read more about Protestors in New York City denied Gay Marriage Licenses)
LA County Supervisors Slap Bush on Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment
(March 4, 2004) (Los Angeles, California) As Air Force One was touching down in Los Angeles Wednesday County supervisors were planning a special welcome, voting to officially oppose the President's call for a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. (read more about LA County knocks Bush on Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment)
Chicago to Host 2006 Gay Games
(March 3, 2004) (Chicago, Illinois) The Federation of Gay Games Tuesday announced that Chicago has been selected as the site for the 2006 Gay Games. The FGG was forced to find a new host city after Montreal, which was to have hosted the Games, split from the organization last November in a disagreement over control and money. (read more about 2006 Gay Games coming to Chicago)
Leave Mary Out Of It Testy Cheney Demands
(March 3, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) An angry Vice President Dick Cheney Tuesday told a reporter that it was unfair to bring Mary Cheney, his lesbian daughter, into the debate about same-sex marriage. (read more about Vice President Dick Cheney's Lesbian Daughter)
Washington Strikes at San Francisco Marriages Through Their Social Security Cards
(March 1, 2004) (New York City) (San Francisco, California) The Social Security Administration has instructed its offices nationwide not to accept any marriage certificates from San Francisco as proof of identification.
(read more about Washington strikes against gay marriages through the Social Security Administration)
NYC Politicians Pressure Bloomberg to Issue Gay Marriage Licenses
(March 1, 2004) (New York City) The pressure is mounting on New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Sunday, city politicians joined gay demonstrators to demand Bloomberg follow the lead of San Francisco and New Paltz and let gay and lesbian couples in the city marry. (read more on Politicians pressuring Michael Bloomberg to issue Gay Marriage Licenses)
Bush Waffles on Gay Marriage (surprise-surprise)
(February 28, 2004) "Ooooh! I love to dance the little sidestep!...." - Governor of Texas, singing in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. (Washington, D.C.) The president embraced doublespeak Friday as reporters pressed him on same-sex marriage. (read more about President Bush waffling on his Gay Marriage statement)
(February 28, 2003) (Washington, D.C.) Same-sex marriage may be come coming to George W. Bush's own front door. (Read more about gay marriage coming to Washington, DC)
Gay Marriage Not "Authentic" Pope Declares
(February 26, 2004) (Vatican City) Pope John Paul II delivered a plea for preserving the traditional family on Thursday. (read more about Pope's anti-gay statement of the week)
Georgia Steps Back From Anti-Gay Amendment
(February 26, 2004) (Atlanta, Georgia) In a vote Thursday that surprised even gay activists, the Georgia House rejected a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. (read more about Georgia stepping back from Anti-Gay amendment)
Gay Marriage Comes to New York
(February 25, 2004) (New Paltz, New York) Same-sex marriage has gone bi-coastal. Late Thursday afternoon, the mayor of New Paltz a small community in the Hudson Valley announced he would begin performing gay marriages on Friday (read more about east coast gay weddings in New York)
Rosie and Kelli Say 'I Do' - Married Today in San Francisco after calling Bush "Vile" on National TV
(February 25, 2004) (San Francisco, California) Rosie O'Donnell and longtime partner Kelli Carpenter O'Donnell swept into San Francisco Thursday afternoon to marry, the highest profile lesbian couple to take advantage of the city's decision to allow same-sex couples to marry. (read more about Rosie and Kelli's Gay Wedding in San Francisco)
Outrage Over Bush Support for Gay Marriage Ban
(February 24, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) Gay rights groups, civil libertarians and Democrats all expressed outrage over President George W. Bush's call today for a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage (read more about anger over President Bush's support of banning gay marriage)
Democratic Frontrunners Call Gay Marriage Ban A 'Cover-Up' For Incompetence
(February 25, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) The two leading contenders for the Democratic Party nomination to run against President Bush in November accused the President Tuesday of using same-sex marriage to cloud the administrations failures to improve the economy, fight terrorism, and win the peace in Iraq (read more about Democratic response to Bush statement)
Christian Conservatives Attach Rose Parade for Allowing "Gay" Floats
(February 25, 2004) (Los Angeles, California) The Tournament of Roses has been inundated with threats from conservative Christian groups for deciding to include references to gay families in the 2005 parade. Two of the groups are the same ones fighting the city of San Francisco for allowing same-sex couples to marry. (read more about Christian Conservatives Target the Tournament of Roses Parade)
Bush Supports Anti-Gay Constitutional Amendment
(February 24, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) President George W. Bush ended months of speculation this morning and announced his support for a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage (read more about President Bush supporting Anti-Gay Constitutional Amendment, complete with full transcript of the president's statement)
Ohio Domestic Partner Registry Under Attack
(February 24, 2004) (Cleveland, Ohio) The nation's only voter-approved domestic partner registry is being challenged in court. (read more about the attach against Ohio's Domestic Partner Registry Law)
California Attorney General To Seek Court Order Stopping Gay Marriages
(February 23, 2004) (San Francisco, California) California Attorney General Bill Lockyer said Sunday that he will seek a court order, possibly as soon as today, to put a halt to gay marriages in San Francisco. (read more about California Attorney General seeks court order to stop San Francisco Gay Weddings)
Push To Stop Gay Marriage Hurting Economic Growth
(February 20, 2004) (New York City) The United States is losing its technological edge over Europe because policies such as a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage has put the nation at a disadvantage in competing for creative workers, according to a new economic study from a major university (read more about how the fight against Gay Marriage hurts the American economy)
San Francisco Gay Marriages - Back to the Courts
(February 17, 2004) (San Francisco, California) Lawyers for two conservative groups will be in two separate courtrooms today trying to put a halt to San Francisco's gay marriages. (read more about San Francisco Gay Marriages in court)
Edwards: Wouldn't Oppose Gay Marriage
(February 16, 2004) (Los Angeles, California) Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards says he were president he would not attempt to intervene to prevent same-sex marriages. (read more about John Edwards won't oppose Gay Marriage)
75,000 New Yorkers Have HIV/AIDS
(February 12, 2004) One percent of the total population of New York City, about 75,000 people, is known to have HIV/AIDS, but that is only the tip of the iceberg say researchers. (read more about 75,000 New Yorkers Have HIV/AIDS)
San Francisco Mayor Orders Clerk To Issue Marriage Licenses To Gay Couples
(February 11, 2004) (San Francisco, California) In a move that took San Francisco and state legislators by surprise Mayor Gavin Newsom, Tuesday afternoon, instructed the county clerk to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. (read more about San Franciso Mayor distributing gay marriage licenses)
Voters Would Reject Anti-Gay Amendment Survey Shows
(February 10, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) A majority of Americans continue to oppose same-sex marriage, but also don't want that opinion set in stone with a constitutional amendment a new poll indicates. (read more about poll shows American Voters would oppose Anti-Gay Constitutional Amendment)
Harvey Milk High Accused Of "Gross Discrimination"
(February 10, 2004) (Albany, New York) A New York state senator lashed out at Harvey Milk High School Monday, accusing the all gay school and New York City officials of racial discrimination. (read more about All Gay High School Accused of Discrimination)
US Senate Begins Work on Anti-Gay Constitutional Amendment
(February 7, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) The Senate has begun work on a bill to amend the US Constitution to prevent same-sex marriages and playing a key role will the former Texas Supreme Court justice who dismissed challenges to the state's sodomy law (read more about US Senate begins to draft Anti-Gay Law)
Homophobia in Pro Football: Gay Man Inside the 49ers
(February 6, 2004) San Francisco, California) A former San Francisco 49ers' trainer paints a dismal portrait of a team where homophobia and physical abuse were not only tolerated but accepted. (read more about homophobia inside pro football)
First Legal Gay Weddings in America: May 20: 2004
(February 5, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) The first same-sex couples to wed in the United States will lineup in Massachusetts to get marriage licenses on May 17 following Wednesday's ruling by the state's highest court upholding its decision last year that gay marriage was valid. (read more about First Legalized Gay Weddings in America)
Gay Aide Points the Finger at Martha Stewart
(February 4, 2004) (New York City) The former assistant to Martha Stewart's broker testified Tuesday that he illegally passed on information to the maven of style. (read more about Gay Assistant Implicates Martha Stewart)
Massachusetts High Court Rules in Favor of Gay Marriage
(February 4, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Wednesday declared that civil unions will not suffice for the full right of marriage for same-sex couples. (read more about Mass. Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Gay Marriage)
(February 2, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) President Bush's proposed a $2.4 trillion election-year budget stalls on HIV/AIDS initiatives the nation's largest LGBT civil rights group charged Monday (read more about no new AIDS funding from Bush Administration Budget)
Ricin Found in Anti-Gay Senate Leader's Mail
(February 2, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) A letter showing traces of the deadly chemical ricin was found Monday night n the mail room of Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist. (read more about deadly Ricin poison found in Senate Leader's Mail)
Utah Senate Passes Anti-Gay Marriage Bill With Near-Unanimous Vote
(January 31, 2004) (Salt Lake City, Utah) The Utah Senate Thursday night passed without discussion tough new legislation banning same-sex marriage and civil unions. (read more about Utah's Anti-Gay Marriage Bill)
Cirque Guilty of Anti-Gay Discrimination
(January 30, 2004) (San Francisco, California) The federal government's Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which for months has been investigating Cirque du Soleil for firing performer Matthew Cusick because he has HIV, concluded in a report released Friday, that Cirque likely engaged in illegal discrimination (read more about conclusion of Federal Investigation of Cirque discriminiation claim)
'We Will Stop Activist Judges' Senate Leader Declares
(January 30, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN), in a speech to a conservative lobby group, says that marriage is under attack by 'activist judges' (read more about Bill Frist Attacks Liberal Judges in Anti-Gay Speech)
Las Vegas To Investigate Why Gay Business Rejected By City Funded Mall
(January 30, 2004) (Las Vegas, Nevada) Las Vegas mayor Oscar Goodman has called for an investigation into why two publicly funded urban renewal projects in downtown Las Vegas refused to rent space to a gay club. (read more about Las Vegas Investigates Anti-Gay Discriminiation in Real Estate Deal)
Indiana Drops Gay Rights Protections Bill
(January 29, 2004) (Indianapolis, Indiana) A day after a bill seeking to amend the Indiana constitution to bar same-sex marriage was put on the shelf, legislation to ban discrimination on the basis of sexuality has also been killed (read more about Indiana kills Gay Rights Protection Bill - Was it a Back Room Deal?)
Scouts Seek Help From Gay Congressman
Frank
(January 29, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) Congressman Barney Frank has expressed surprise over a letter from the Boy Scouts of America seeking his help. (read more about Boy Scouts Seek Barney Frank's Help)
Democrats Launch Major Gay Voter Registration Drive
(January 29, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) The Democratic Party Tuesday announced a major push to register the LGBT vote at Pride events and on college campuses. Called "Pride at the Polls" it's designed to mobilize gays not only to help defeat George W. Bush but to elect Democrats at all levels of government. (read more about Democrat Voter Registration Campaign targeted at Gay Voters)
'I'm Not Gay Baseball's Porno Star Pitcher Says
(January 20, 2003) (Cleveland, Ohio) A Cleveland Indians hopeful sat in front of the media Tuesday to deny he is gay and "beg forgiveness" for appearing in a gay porn film. (read more about Pro Baseball's Gay Porn Star)
Discrimination in Action: No Gay Clubs for Downtown Las Vegas
(January 27, 2004) (Las Vegas, Nevada) As the casinos deserted downtown Las Vegas for the Strip twenty years ago, the city was faced with a virtual ghost town in its heart. Ten years and millions of dollars later Neonopolis, the mall that was to bring life back to the area is still struggling to attract businesses. But, as anxious as Neonopolis is to bring in stores and nightlife to the area, there's one business it doesn't want. Gay business. Just ask businessman Donald Troxel. (read more about No Gay Businesses for Downtown Las Vegas)
Did Bush Make Pass At Canadian Male Political Aide?
(January 26, 2004) (Ottawa) Details are emerging about a strange meeting involving US President George W. Bush and a senior aide to Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin. (read more about Did Bush Make Pass at Male Canadian Political Aide?)
(January 26, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) If an election were held today John Kerry would likely defeat President Bush a new poll shows. It is the first time that a poll has indicated any of the Democratic candidates could beat the GOP incumbent in 2004. (read more about Kerry beating Bush in Polls)
Virginia Tells Congress To Pass Marriage Amendment
(January 24, 2004) (Richmond, Virginia) Virginia is pushing the federal government to begin work on amending the Constitution to block same-sex marriages. The House of Delegates Friday approved a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to "protect the sanctity of marriage." (read more about Virginia "sanctifies" Marriage in the US Constitution)
Georgia Moves To Legalize Discrimination Against Gays
(January 24, 2004) (Atlanta, Georgia) Legislation will be introduced by Republicans in the Georgia legislature Monday that would override Atlanta's anti-discrimination law and legalize discrimination against gays and lesbians. (read more about Georgia Turns Back the Clock - Discriminates Against Gays and Lesbians)
(January 22, 2004) (Columbus, Ohio) The Ohio Senate Wednesday passed one of the most severe anti-gay pieces of legislation in the country. The bill, which has already passed the House, declares same-sex marriages are against the "strong public policy" of Ohio. (read more about Ohio Bans Gay Marriage)
Anti-Gay Marriage Group Under Federal Investigation
(January 22, 2004) (Washington, D. C.) One of the founding members of an umbrella organization pressing for a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage is under investigation for possible links to terrorism. (ready more about Anti-Gay Marriage Group Under Federal Investigation)
'Marriage Is A Union Between A Man & A Woman' Bush To Tell Nation
(January 20, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) President Bush will take the drive up Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol tonight to deliver the State of the Union address, telling Americans he considers marriage to be the union of a man and a woman. But, he will stop short of endorsing a constitutional ban on gay marriage, administration officials say. (read more about President Bush speaks against Gay Marriage in State of the Union Address)
Gay Activists Responsible If Same-Sex Marriage Becomes Election Issue GOP Boss Says
(January 18, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) The chairman of the Republican National Committee says that if gay marriage becomes a divisive issue in the presidential election it will be the fault of the gay community itself. (read more about Republican Leader speaks out against Gay Marriage on national television)
Bush Appoints Anti-Gay To Appeals Court Ignoring Congress
(January 17, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) President Bush sidestepped Congress late Friday directly appointing a Mississippi judge who once linked gays with social ills facing America to the federal appeals court. (read more about President Bush appoints anti-gay judge to 5th Circuit)
Gay Man Fired After Placing Intern In Rep. Barney Frank's Office
(January 15, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) The nation’s largest academic internship organization is being sued for discrimination after it fired a worker following his placement of a student in the office of Congressman Barney Frank. (read more about Gay man fired after placing itern in Barney Frank's office)
Secret Document Outlines Conservative Plan To Take Over Episcopal Church
(January 15, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) A confidential document obtained by the Washington Post outlines a battle plan by conservatives for taking over the Episcopal Church and ousting the faith's first openly gay bishop. (read more about secret anti-gay document in Episcopal Church)
(January 14, 2004) (Richmond, Virginia) The Virginia General Assembly will consider a new sodomy law when it begins a 60-day session today. (read more about new Virginia Sodomy Law)
Mass. Gay Marriage Heads Back To Supreme Court
(January 13, 2004) (Boston, Massachusetts) Conservative groups Monday asked the Supreme Judicial Court to set aside its landmark ruling on same-sex marriage until voters get a chance to cast ballots in a proposed anti-gay-marriage referendum, and 90 law professors including the deans of the Yale and Stanford law schools argued that nothing less than full marriage is legal under the state constitution. (read more about Massachusetts Gay Marriage Law is Back to the Supreme Court)
California Gay Marriage Bill Announced
(January 13, 2004) (Sacramento, California) A California assembly member Monday announced legislation to allow same-sex couples to obtain marriage licenses. (read more about California Gay Marriage Bill)
Conservatives Denounce Anti-Gay Amendment In New Ad Campaign
(January 12, 2004) (Washington, D.C.) A radio and newspaper ad campaign targeting conservative Republicans is using some of the nation's most outspoken conservatives to condemn the proposed amendment to the Constitution banning same-sex marriage. (read more about Republican Conservatives Speak Against Anti-Gay Amendment in Ad Campaign)
Gay Dad Ordered to "Act Straight"
(January 10, 2004) (Nashville, Tennessee) A gay father has been ordered by the Tennessee Court of Appeals to ensure that his son is not "subjected to the gay lifestyle" but ruled that it was wrong for a lower court to send him to jail for telling the boy he is gay. (read more about Gay Dad Ordered by Court to Act Straight)
Site Map
[Future Ex-Boyfriend] [Free Gay Boyfriend Photo Galleries] [gay foot boy] [gay boys kissing] [Boyfriend Art] [Antique Boyfriend] [Amateur Gay Cam Boy of the Week] [Gay Butts] [Gay Frat Boy of the Week] [Gay News and Info] [streaming gay video] [gay sex toy superstore][free news articles to make your life easier] [Fitness, Health, Wellness for Gay Men] [Gay Christian Spirituality] [Free Gay Anime and Comix] [Free Gay Boyfriend Video Gallery] [Barebacking Hotties of the Week] [GaySexualFitness - gay sex toy review blog]
