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Coeditor of Pioneering Book on Lesbian Nuns Dies

Trudy Ring — Fri, 25 May 2012 23:40:13 +0000

Rosemary Curb, coeditor of Lesbian Nuns: Breaking Silence, has died at age 72.

Protest Against Homophobic Pastor Will Go On

Trudy Ring — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:23:06 +0000

Catawba County officials have decided to permit a protest against the Reverend Charles Worley, who called for placing gay people in a concentration camp–like setting.

OpEd What My Characters Taught Me

Liz Borino — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:31:13 +0000

A fiction author shares how creating a gay charactor for her debut novel made her a gay ally for life.

HS Student Suspended for Antibullying Viral Video

Michelle Garcia — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:11:35 +0000

A high school student who was suspended for an antibullying video that went viral was told Thursday that she could return to classes.

New York State Senator Ruben Diaz Blasts NAACP to Constituents

Neal Broverman — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:53:54 +0000

New York state senator Ruben Diaz Sr., a vociferous voice against LGBT rights, is at it again, this time forwarding an incendiary article from the Catholic News Agency to his constituents and follo

Million Moms Upset Over Gay Superheroes

Trudy Ring — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:10:39 +0000

The right-wing group, with a history of failed campaigns, is objecting to Marvel's plans to marry Northstar to his boyfriend and DC's projected gay hero.

DOJ and Transgender Woman Claim Victory in Bathroom Battle With University of Arkansas

Neal Broverman — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:22:05 +0000

Jennifer Braly scores a win.

CNN Interviewer Challenges Tony Perkins to Justify Antigay Views

Trudy Ring — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:03:26 +0000

“Why do homosexuals bother you so much?” CNN's Brooke Baldwin asked antigay leader Tony Perkins.

Petition Urges Dictionary to Update Marriage Definition

Editors — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:33:25 +0000

More than 80,000 people have signed on to a petition urging Dictionary.com to expand its definition o

Judge Rules DOMA Unconstitutional in California Case

Editors — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:59:01 +0000

A judge ruled a section of DOMA unconstitutional in a case brought by a group of public employees.

Hot Sheet for May 25 2012

Jeremy Kinser — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:44:36 +0000

The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: Daniel Radcliffe doesn't spook easily, Jackie Beat pricks Madonna, Scissor Sisters make more musical magic, and more.

Dallas Morning News Editors Want ExxonMobil to Protect LGBT Workers

Neal Broverman — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:54:19 +0000

Evolve, the Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper says to ExxonMobil.

OpEd AIDS LifeCycle My Five Year Journey of Pain and Kindness

David Rae — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:43:43 +0000

Cyclist David Rae recounts how riding AIDS/LifeCycle has changed his life.

Pennsylvania Democrat Leaves Party Over Obama Supporting Marriage Equality

Michelle Garcia — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:04:37 +0000

A Democratic Party activist in Pennsylvania has decided to switch her support to Republican candidate Mitt Romney, she says, because President Obama announced his support of marriage equality.

Americas Gayest Cities Show Their Pride Fort Lauderdale

Christopher Harrity — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:40:00 +0000

The Advocate's Gayest Cities of 2012 share some images of their Pride festivals, parades, and events. Kicking off this series: Fort Lauderdale.

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Iowa: Advocates Prepare for Lesbian Parental Lawsuit

Michelle Garcia — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:37:34 +0000

Lambda Legal and the American Civil Liberties Union are stepping in to support a lesbian couple who is fighting Iowa courts over their right to adopt children together.

Waffle House in Ohio Turns Violent as Homophobes Attack Customers

Neal Broverman — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:17:27 +0000

Police want your help in finding two violent homophobes.

NFL Rookies, Veterans Weigh in on Gay Players

Michelle Garcia — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:12:43 +0000

Several current and retired NFL players say that they and their teammates are ready to welcome a gay player on their team.

Poll Finds Record Maryland Support for Marriage Equality

Julie Bolcer — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:51:35 +0000

Support for marriage equality is surging among African-American voters.

Molly Ringwald to Head Up LA Pride

Michelle Garcia — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Actress and '80s teen queen Molly Ringwald has been named grand marshal of Los Angeles' 42nd annual pride festival this June 10.

Elton John In Hospital With Serious Respiratory Infection

Jeremy Kinser — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:10:10 +0000

Elton John is in a Los Angeles hospital being treated for a serious respiratory infection, CNN reports.&

First Openly Gay Cadets Graduate from Air Force Academy

Julie Bolcer — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:51:44 +0000

President Obama addressed the first Air Force Academy class to include openly gay cadets on Wednesday.

Video Shows Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy Groping Male Employees

Advocate.com Editors — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:04:38 +0000

A video that shows Roy Horn, half of magic duo Siegfried and Roy, groping male employees, grabbing their genitals and squeezing their nipples is being shopped around for a buyer, read more

Cuban Americans Outraged by Mariela Castro Visit

Julie Bolcer — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:43:28 +0000

Cuban-Americans are outraged that the niece of Fidel Castro is visiting the United States to talk about LGBT equality, given the history of repression in Cuba.

Colombian Court Rules in Favor of American Gay Man in Adoption Case

Andrew Harmon — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:24:20 +0000

In a landmark decision, Colombia’s highest constitutional court has read more