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Questions Surround Murder of Openly Gay Teen in Baltimore
Towleroad Nov 18 09Jason Mattison Jr., an openly gay teen who attended Vivian T Thomas high school in Baltimore, was recently murdered: ".
Wingnuts Target Lesbian EEOC nominee Chai Feldblum
Towleroad Nov 18 09Obama's Equal Employment Opportunity Commission nominee Chai Feldblum's hearings are scheduled for this Thursday, and according to the Victory Fund, Republican Senators and right-wing religious wingnuts (more specifically the Family Research Council's Tony Perkins) are preparing to unleash "Armageddon" to.
Fox News Talks to Man Who Says He Was Fired for Standing up for 'Traditional Marriage'
Towleroad Nov 18 09As a follow-up to the video I posted earlier this month, Fox & Friends talks to former Brookstone manager Peter Vadala, who says he was fired for disagreeing with a co-worker about her lesbian "lifestyle" and says he's being discriminated.
Suit Filed in Arizona to Block Stripping of Domestic Partner Benefits
Towleroad Nov 18 09In September I posted about a bill signed by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer eliminating state domestic partner benefits a year after they were implemented.
Vampire, Wolfboy, and Hunky Mummy Visit Conan
Towleroad Nov 18 09Cody Devereaux, Conan O'Brien's brooding, handsome, misunderstood Vampire assistant visits the show, with his wolfboy and mummy sidekicks.
Study: Homosexuality Not Factor in Abuse by Catholic Priests
Towleroad Nov 18 09A $2 million study commissioned by Roman Catholic Bishops at the height of the Church's sexual abuse scandal has found no connection between sexual orientation and abuse of children by clergy, the AP reports: "The full report by researchers at.
Fired NH Radio Host Doug Lambert Takes Leave from Blog
Towleroad Nov 18 09Conservative New Hampshire radio host Doug Lambert, who directed a tirade of homophobic abuse at gay New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley into a webstream at the end of his show over the weekend — and was dropped from.
David Mixner to Receive Point Foundation's Legend Award
Towleroad Nov 18 09Congratulations to political strategist, civil rights activist, author, and fellow blogger David Mixner.
Drag Queen Leads Flash Mob on Sydney's Bondi Beach
Towleroad Nov 17 09Over the weekend, Sydney's Bondi Beach was the scene of a (Kylie Minogue-approved) flash mob, led by legendary local drag queen Joyce Maynge.
As Catholics and Gays Battle Over Marriage Equality in DC, Elections Board Rejects Prop 8-Style Ballot Initative
Towleroad Nov 17 09HRC Backstory reports: "Today, the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics announced their ruling [pdf] that for a second time a proposed ballot measure that would undermine marriage equality in the District is not a proper subject for a referendum.
Puerto Rican Teen's Killer Says Murder was 'Gay Panic', Self Defense
Towleroad Nov 17 09More insight into the murder of gay 19-year-old Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado, whose killer was arrested yesterday.
Adam Lambert Responds to OUT Magazine Via Twitter
Towleroad Nov 17 09Adam Lambert responded to OUT magazine editor Aaron Hicklin, who suggested in his editor's letter for the 'OUT 100' issue that Lambert and his handlers, 19 Entertainment, were wary of having Lambert appear on the cover and asked the magazine.
MUSIC NEWS: Annie, Leona Lewis, Norah Jones, Janet Jackson, iLike, Adam Lambert
Towleroad Nov 17 09MODERN TONIC The editors of Modern Tonic present a weekly music update here on Towleroad. The rest of the week, they scan the pop culture landscape for movie, TV, book and Web recommendations in their daily email.
News: Nate Berkus, ENDA, Ken Keechl, Argentina, Beenie Man
Towleroad Nov 17 09Following judge's ruling, paperwork issued for Argentina's first same-sex marriage. Kardashian sisters don duct tape for NoH8 campaign.
Trans/Queer Anarchist Group Bash Back Takes Credit for Vandalism of Gay Soldier Billboard in Memphis
Towleroad Nov 17 09The radical trans/queer anarchist group Bash Back, which was profiled in September's Details magazine, has taken credit for vandalizing the Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center's "Coming Out Day" billboard, which featured a gay soldier.
Austria to Allow Civil Partnerships for Gay and Lesbian Couples
Towleroad Nov 17 09Austria's government has approved civil partnerships for same-sex couples, Agence France Presse reports: "The compromise, achieved after weeks of wrangling between the ruling Social Democrats and their conservative coalition partner in government, will give gay couples equal rights to heterosexuals.
First Look: Levi Johnston in Playgirl
Towleroad Nov 17 09The tease continues. Here's the first glimpse of Levi Johnston's Playgirl shoot. Says the magazine: "Stay tuned in the next few days for the first of several steamy photo sets of Alaska's hottest hunk.
Photographer Adopted Rather Than Attacked by Leopard Seal
Towleroad Nov 17 09Photographer Paul Nicklen was hesitant about getting in the water with leopard seals in Antarctica as they are fearsome predators, but instead of being threatened by him, the seal adopted him: "I slipped into the water, terrified of what might.
Larry Johnson to Sign with Cincinnati Bengals
Towleroad Nov 17 09The Cincinnati Bengals are signing former Kansas City Chiefs running Larry Johnson just over a week after he was released following a suspension for calling two reporters "faggots" and directing a similar slur at a fan on Twitter: The Kansas.
OUT Editor Rips Adam Lambert, Handlers for Homophobic Behavior
Towleroad Nov 17 09OUT magazine editor Aaron Hicklin has slammed OUT 100 honoree Adam Lambert, who appears on the magazine's cover, and his handlers for being wary of having the singer appear on the cover and in the pages of OUT, or at.
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