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Chaz Bono: 'Gender is Between Your Ears, Not Your Legs'

Towleroad  4 days ago

Chaz Bono appeared on Good Morning America this morning to discuss his transition from female to male.

Hugo Chavez on LGBT Persecution and Marriage Equality

Towleroad  4 days ago

In an interview conducted at the Venice Film Festival in September, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is asked his thoughts on marriage equality.

News: Mary Cheney, Lutherans, DOMA, Mariah Carey, Detroit

Towleroad  4 days ago

Federal judge rules that gay couple denied benefits should receive compensation: "U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Reinhardt deemed the denial of healthcare and other benefits to the spouse of federal public defender Brad Levenson to be a.

Miss Brazil Gay 2009 Attacked by Jealous Wig-Snatching Competitor

Towleroad  4 days ago

At this year's Miss Brazil Gay 2009, the winner, Ava Simoes, had her wig and tiara torn off by Miss Sao Paulo, who was jealous of the results.

Dedicated Palin Nuts Camp Out Overnight to See Her

Towleroad  4 days ago

The nuts were out in full force in western Michigan at a Palin book signing. In fact, they camped out overnight for it.

Principals, Bus Driver Ignored Please for Help from High School Student Beaten with Metal Pipe for Being Gay

Towleroad  4 days ago

Jayron Martin, a 16-year-old student at Langham Creek High School near Houston, was attacked by a group of students on November 12 because he's gay.

Towleroad Guide to the Tube #573

Towleroad  4 days ago

POKER FACES: A Lady Gaga, South Park, and Christopher Walken mash-up. BEYONCE: Crowd surfs in London.

NY High Court Upholds Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages

Towleroad  4 days ago

A challenge to New York's recognition of same-sex marriages performed elsewhere has failed in a 4-3 ruling by the state's highest court, the Ithaca Journal reports: "The state Court of Appeals rejected a Christian legal group’s claim that the extension.

Two Key Senate Hearings Today

Towleroad  4 days ago

And Chai Feldblum (I posted about her yesterday) is having her hearing at the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee.

Nationwide Vigils Planned for Slain Gay Puerto Rican Teen as Officials Mull Application of Federal Hate Crimes Law

Towleroad  4 days ago

The AP catches up with the story of slain Puerto Rican gay teen Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado. Over the weekend the decapitated, dismembered, and partially charred body of gay teen Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado was found by the side of.

Utah Homophobe Senator Chris Buttars Doesn't Want Gays 'Stuffin' It Down His Throat All The Time'

Towleroad  4 days ago

The Mormon Church's endorsement of a Salt Lake City anti-discrimination ordinance that would protect gays and lesbians in matters of housing and employment has caused one of the state's biggest homophobes to ease in his positions on statewide rights for.

Robert Pattinson Enjoys Biting the Guys Too

Towleroad  5 days ago

David Letterman asked Twilight vamp Robert Pattinson about fans who want him to bite them. Pattinson explains that it's not only girls and older women who ask for it.

Vintage Lady Gaga

Towleroad  5 days ago

Stefani Germanotta performs at an NYU talent show in 2005. Watch, AFTER THE JUMP...

Cuddle Up with HIV, Syphilis, and Gonorrhea?

Towleroad  5 days ago

A UK company, Giant Microbes, is offering a wide variety of viruses as plush toys. Above, HIV. Syphilis and gonorrhea cuddly toys, AFTER THE JUMP.

POLL: More in NJ Favor Marriage Equality Than Oppose It

Towleroad  5 days ago

A new Rutgers-Eagleton poll shows a majority of New Jersey voters approve of marriage equality: "Supporters of gay marriage may find New Jersey more hospitable than many other states, according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released today.

Houston Mayoral Candidate Annise Parker Attacked with Anti-Gay Flyer; Warns of City Run by Someone 'Trapped in Homosexual Behavior'

Towleroad  5 days ago

The homophobic attacks against Houston mayoral candidate Annise Parker have begun, and the first is a doozy.

House Panel Advances Domestic Partners Act for Federal Employees

Towleroad  5 days ago

The Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act, authored by Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) advanced yesterday in the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, the Washington Post reports: "After sometimes heated debate, the 23 to 12 vote in the Oversight and.

Atty General Candidate: Validity of All Texas Marriages Uncertain

Towleroad  5 days ago

A 2005 amendment banning same-sex marriage in the Texas may have inadvertently banned all marriages, says Houston attorney Barbara Ann Radnofsky, a candidate for attorney general.

Towleroad Guide to the Tube #572

Towleroad  5 days ago

FISH FRY: Eaten alive? RELIGIOUS RIGHT: The threat to Obama. BLOWER: Turn your iPhone into a leaf blower, for very small leaves.

News: Spencer Tunick, Bijou, Michelle Bachmann, Bullying, Otters

Towleroad  5 days ago

Washington Post calls for protection of Washington Blade's historic archives: "Every effort should be made to keep the archive accessible to researchers and historians.

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