...and it seems pretty clear that the shooter was gay. The shooter was gay, or was exploring it, or had feelings or some other related sexual … [Read more...] about If Shooter Was Gay, What Changes? — Open Thread
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Gay Corrections Officer Sues TX County, Says Colleagues Endangering Him By Ignoring Radio Calls
A gay corrections officer is suing a Texas county for alleged discrimination and retaliation, saying among other things that his colleagues are … [Read more...] about Gay Corrections Officer Sues TX County, Says Colleagues Endangering Him By Ignoring Radio Calls
Bill Kristol’s #NeverTrump Recruit David French Was a Lawyer for Anti-Gay ‘Alliance Defending Freedom’
On Tuesday, news broke that conservative pundit and #NeverTrump-er Bill Kristol was recruiting little-known conservative writer David French to … [Read more...] about Bill Kristol’s #NeverTrump Recruit David French Was a Lawyer for Anti-Gay ‘Alliance Defending Freedom’
Bible-Wielding Transphobic Preacher Berates Students Outside High School: WATCH
Another impassioned evangelical Christian has taken to verbally assaulting unsuspecting strangers over transgender rights. Transphobic Christian … [Read more...] about Bible-Wielding Transphobic Preacher Berates Students Outside High School: WATCH
Vladimir Putin Backs Out of Meeting with Elton John To Discuss Gay Rights
Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed out of a scheduled meeting with Sir Elton John to discuss what John has called Russia's "ridiculous" … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin Backs Out of Meeting with Elton John To Discuss Gay Rights
Republicans Strike Again: Energy and Water Bill Killed Over LGBT Protections
An energy and water bill was killed in the House on Thursday as the result of an ongoing battle in Congress over LGBT rights and so-called "religious … [Read more...] about Republicans Strike Again: Energy and Water Bill Killed Over LGBT Protections
LGBT Center Calls on Dallas Police to End Partnership with Anti-Gay Pastor Robert Jeffress
Dallas' LGBT community center is calling on the city's Police Department to reassess its recently announced partnership with First Baptist Church, in … [Read more...] about LGBT Center Calls on Dallas Police to End Partnership with Anti-Gay Pastor Robert Jeffress
LOOK: These Gay Students in China Just Risked Expulsion By Kissing Publicly on Campus
Two brave college students in China declared their love for one another, then kissed, in a public demonstration on campus last week. Photos posted … [Read more...] about LOOK: These Gay Students in China Just Risked Expulsion By Kissing Publicly on Campus
Police Say Ex-Husband Set Fire That Killed Gay Utah Restaurateur, LGBT Rights Pioneer
Salt Lake City restaurateur and LGBT rights pioneer John Williams (above) died in a house fire early Sunday, and police believe his ex-husband set the … [Read more...] about Police Say Ex-Husband Set Fire That Killed Gay Utah Restaurateur, LGBT Rights Pioneer
Yesterday’s GOP Switcheroo on LGBT Equality Was More Heinous Than We Thought
Chaos erupted Thursday on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives after 7 Republicans switched their votes from "yea" to "nay" on an amendment … [Read more...] about Yesterday’s GOP Switcheroo on LGBT Equality Was More Heinous Than We Thought