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Win Purple Rain: Music on Film by John Kenneth Muir from Limelight Editions - Purple Rain: Music on Film

EGN Staff — 2012-05-22T20:00:00-05:00

Win Purple Rain: Music on Film by John Kenneth Muir from Limelight Editions. Erie Gay News is giving away 3 copies of this book. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from May 22 through June 12

Jamestown stands up to hate - Jamestown residents rally against hate

Deb Spilko — 2012-05-21T20:00:00-05:00

Jamestown residents rally against hate: wivb.com

It’s a known fact that same-sex marriage is good for tourism. In fact, New York City’s own official tourism organization, NYC & Company, recognized that, embracing the new marriage law by launching a campaign aimed at making the city a destination for same-sex weddings. In a statement their CEO noted,“We anticipate that the campaign ...will create hundreds of millions of dollars in additional economic impact to the City’s $31 billion tourism industry, and have a positive impact on tourism industry jobs.”

Jamestown stands up to hate - Councilman Threatened for Same Sex Marriage Proposal

Deb Spilko — 2012-05-21T20:00:00-05:00

Freedom to Marry Releases Video of Audra McDonald Hailing President Obama's Support for Marriage - Audra McDonald Supports President Obama on Marriage

EGN Staff — 2012-05-18T20:00:00-05:00

NEW YORK May 14, 2012– Today Freedom to Marry released a video starring four-time Tony Award-winning singer and actress Audra McDonald, who recently received her 7th Tony Award nomination for her role in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, hailing the President’s announcement of support for the freedom to marry. McDonald explains the power of the President’s embrace of the freedom to marry, and reflects on last week’s passage of an anti-gay constitutional amendment in North Carolina aimed at banning marriage and any other legal respect for same-sex couples and their families.

Win Dressing Marilyn by Andrew Hansford from Applause Books - Andrew Hansford talks about Dressing Marilyn

EGN Staff — 2012-05-18T20:00:00-05:00

Win Dressing Marilyn by Andrew Hansford from Applause Books! Erie Gay News is giving away 1 copy of this fascinating book. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from May 18 through June 8.

In The Life Media Debuts My Two Moms with Zach Wahls - My Two Moms with Zach Wahls

EGN Staff — 2012-05-17T20:00:00-05:00

New York, May 13, 2012 – In The Life Media celebrated Mother’s Day with “My Two Moms,” a web short video featuring Zack Wahls, the son of lesbian moms whose passionate speech to the Iowa House of Representatives in support of marriage equality went viral on YouTube, capturing the attention of the country.

'RuPaul's Drag U' Season Announcement - Premiere Date, Professors and Guest Judges - Drag U Season 3 Sneak Peek

EGN Staff — 2012-05-16T20:00:00-05:00

Watch Reality TV, Video and Movies - Logo TV

NEW YORK, NY – May 14, 2012 – Television’s most fabulous makeover show is back…and totally revamped! The third season of “RuPaul’s Drag U” delivers more diva transformations, more drag queens and more surprises as biological women are treated not only to show-stopping makeovers, but also receive once-in-a-lifetime, real-world hair, makeup and fashion tips from the world’s greatest drag faculty. This season continues to deliver fan favorite drag queens, more iconic celebrity judges and life-changing stories as eight new, one-hour episodes premiere on Monday, June 18 at 98PM ET/PT on Logo.

'RuPaul's Drag U' Season Announcement - Premiere Date, Professors and Guest Judges - Drag U Season 3 Sneak Peek - 2

EGN Staff — 2012-05-16T20:00:00-05:00

Watch Reality TV, Video and Movies - Logo TV

'Scandalicious - New Series On Logo - Premieres May 25th at 8PM ET/PT - 20 Shocking Celebrity Rants: Preview 1

EGN Staff — 2012-05-15T20:00:00-05:00

Watch Reality TV, Video and Movies - Logo TV

NEW YORK, NY, May 10, 2012 – Celebrating only the very best in celebrity rants, feuds and sexy scandals, Logo presents “Scandalicious,” a new four-part series uncovering the crème de la crème of headline-grabbing bad behavior and attention-grabbing physiques. Infused with comedic sass from the likes of Alec Mapa and Debra Wilson, the new series of one-hour specials kicks off with the premiere of “Scandalicious: 20 Shocking Celebrity Rants” on Friday, May 25th at 8PM ET/PT on Logo.

Win Ruck's Deluxe Album Set by Joey Ruckus! - ROOF//TOP (preview)

EGN Staff — 2012-05-11T20:00:00-05:00

Win Ruck's Deluxe Album set, which includes two albums on 1 CD, More Famous Than You and Roof // Top, by Joey Ruckus, brought to you by Erie Gay News! The 5 contest winners will receive a signed copy of the Roop // Top Deluxe album as well as an inclusion in the fan photo montage in Joey Ruckus's upcoming music video. For more information on Joey Ruckus, check out his bio below or visit JoeyRuckus.com. To enter the contest, fill out the form below between May 11 and June 1.

Win Jitters DVD! - Jitters Trailer

EGN Staff — 2012-05-04T20:00:00-05:00

TLA Releasing presents the powerful coming-of-age drama JITTERS, Directed by Baldvin Z. Erie Gay News is giving away DVDs to 5 lucky winners. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from May 4 through May 25.

The Spirit & the Flesh of Sir Ari Gold - Sir Ari Gold "My Favorite Religion" Directed by Alessandro C

EGN Staff — 2012-05-03T20:00:00-05:00

We recently had a chance to sit down with Sir Ari Gold and talk about his music

The Spirit & the Flesh of Sir Ari Gold - SIR ARI GOLD Make My Body Rock

EGN Staff — 2012-05-03T20:00:00-05:00

We recently had a chance to sit down with Sir Ari Gold and talk about his music

The Spirit & the Flesh of Sir Ari Gold - SIR ARI "Sparkle" featuring Sarah Dash Directed by Duane Cra

EGN Staff — 2012-05-03T20:00:00-05:00

We recently had a chance to sit down with Sir Ari Gold and talk about his music

In The Life Debuts Remaining Vigilant: a Look at Local Battles for LGBT Equality at the State Level - Remaining Vigilant

EGN Staff — 2012-05-01T20:00:00-05:00

New York, May 1, 2012 –Tonight, public television stations nationwide will begin broadcasting Remaining Vigilant, an episode from the award-winning newsmagazine IN THE LIFE. The episode features two installments of In The States, an ongoing series covering local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activists campaigning for equal rights and protections at the state level.

In The Life Debuts Remaining Vigilant: a Look at Local Battles for LGBT Equality at the State Level - Media Bias: Trans Youth

EGN Staff — 2012-05-01T20:00:00-05:00

Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney: Gay people should be able to serve in Boy Scouts - Romney on Boy Scouts

EGN Staff — 2012-04-26T20:00:00-05:00

New York, NY, April 26, 2012 - GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today drew attention to a 1994 video, in which Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney said "I believe that the Boy Scouts of America does a wonderful service for this country. I support the right of the Boy Scouts of America to decide what it wants to do on that issue. I feel that all people should be able to participate in the Boy Scouts regardless of their sexual orientation."

Gay mom ousted from Boy Scouts petitions group to allow gay and lesbian scouts and leaders - Ohio mom Jennifer Tyrrell removed from Boy Scouts for being

EGN Staff — 2012-04-24T20:00:00-05:00

NEW YORK, NY – More than 115,000 people have signed a petition on Change.org started by Jennifer Tyrrell, a mother of a seven-year-old Cub Scout who was dismissed from her position of den leader by the Boy Scouts of America for being gay. Jennifer was removed from the position in March 2012 after nearly a year of exemplary service, during which her scouts were honored for their commitment to volunteerism, leadership, and community service.

Win Love at the Bottom of the Sea by The Magnetic Fields - Magnetic Fields "Andrew In Drag" music video

EGN Staff — 2012-04-24T20:00:00-05:00

Merge Records presents Love at the Bottom of the Sea, the tenth album from the beloved band The Magnetic Fields. Fifteen brand new tracks including the blog-buster "Andrew in Drag." Check out www.houseoftomorrow.com for tour dates. Erie Gay News is giving away 3 copies. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from April 24 through May 15.

Win Film Noir, the Directors edited by Alain Silver and James Ursini from Limelight Editions - Film Noir, the Directors

EGN Staff — 2012-04-13T20:00:00-05:00

Win Film Noir, the Directors edited by Alain Silver and James Ursini from Limelight Editions. Erie Gay News is giving away 3 copies of this book. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from April 13 through May 4

Win music from Beatrix Runs by Elizaveta - Elizaveta "Meant" Live at Nokia Theater

EGN Staff — 2012-04-10T20:00:00-05:00

Enter to win music from Beatrix Runs, the debut album from ELIZAVETA available now! Erie Gay News is giving away 5 five track EPs. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from April 10 through May 1.

Win a CD of 'Turn Me On' Remixes by David Guetta Feat. Nicki Minaj - David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj "Turn Me On"

EGN Staff — 2012-04-06T20:00:00-05:00

Enter to win six remixes of "Turn Me On" by David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj! "Turn Me On" - the brand-new single from global hit-maker and superstar DJ David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj. Available Now from the Billboard Top 10 album Nothing But The Beat. Remixes by Laidback Luke, Sidney Samson and more! www.davidguetta.com Buy the remixes on iTunes here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/turn-me-on-feat.nicki-minaj/id496963538?uo=4 To enter the contest, fill out the form here from April 6 through April 27.

In The Life Debuts Groundbreaking Episode on Journeys of Transgender Children and Their Families - Becoming Me (Full Episode)

EGN Staff — 2012-04-02T20:00:00-05:00

New York, March 2, 2012 – This month, the award-winning newsmagazine IN THE LIFE will debut Becoming Me, featuring eight families with transgender and gender nonconforming children ranging in ages from 5 to 25.

Win She's Living For This starring Sherry Vine from here! TV - She's Living For This teaser

EGN Staff — 2012-03-30T20:00:00-05:00

Enter to win the first episode of She's Living For This! here! TV presents the new original series She's Living for This, Sherry Vine's modern spin on the classic TV variety show with special guest stars including Justin Vivian Bond, Joey Arias, Peppermint, Cazwell and more. Premieres February 24 on here! TV and here! Online. Erie Gay News is giving away a DVD of the first episode to 5 lucky winners! To enter the contest, fill out the form here from March 30 through April 20.

AllOut.org Remixes UN Sec. General Ban Ki-Moons Historic Speech on LGBT Discrimination Worldwide - Inspiring video: Ban Ki-moon: The Time Has Come. REMIX!̷

EGN Staff — 2012-03-24T20:00:00-05:00

New York, NY - On March 7, 2012, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon delivered a historic speech at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, asking countries around the world to decriminalize same sex relationships, and end discrimination of LGBT people. The speech itself attracted some coverage, but what dominated the news that day was the response by the audience. Several members of the council, in an obviously pre-arranged move, staged a coordinated walk-out before the speech even began, a major breach of diplomatic protocol.

GLAAD and MTPC Launch 'I AM: Trans People Speak' Video Series - Laverne Cox, Isis King, Noah Lewis & Kit Yan Share Their 'I

EGN Staff — 2012-03-24T20:00:00-05:00

New York, NY, March 22, 2012 - Today, GLAAD, the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, and the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC), announced the upcoming national launch of the "I AM: Trans People Speak" video series and called for the public to submit their own stories. The campaign aims to spotlight the stories of transgender Americans and their allies in an effort to educate the public about transgender issues, as well as speak to transgender youth and adults.

In The Life Media Debuts New 'It Gets Better' Video Featuring Voices of Parents of Transgender Youth - It Gets Better - Parents of Transgender Children

EGN Staff — 2012-03-24T20:00:00-05:00

New York, March 19, 2012 – In the Life Media today debuted a web-exclusive “It Gets Better” video featuring parents of transgender youth delivering a message of support for other such parents, the first “It Gets Better” video of its kind. In the video, parents from PFLAG’s support group for families of transgender children share their personal struggles to understand their child’s needs and find support for both themselves and their families.

Win Nothing This Real CD by Justin Utley - Autographed - Meet Justin Utley

EGN Staff — 2012-03-23T20:00:00-05:00

Win Nothing This Real CD by Justin Utley - Autographed! Erie Gay News is giving away a signed CD to 3 lucky winners! To enter the contest, fill out the form here from March 23 through April 13.

Win Dirty Girl DVD! - Dirty Girl (Official Trailer)

EGN Staff — 2012-03-20T20:00:00-05:00

Win Dirty Girl DVD!! Erie Gay News is giving away this pitch perfect comedy on DVD to 2 lucky winners. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from March 20 through April 10.

Win Madonna feat. Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. Give Me All Your Luvin' - "Give Me All Your Luvin'" Music Video

EGN Staff — 2012-03-13T20:00:00-05:00

"GIVE ME ALL YOUR LUVIN'" ft. Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., the brand-new single from music icon MADONNA! Available Now! From the album MDNA - Coming March 26. Erie Gay News is giving away this exciting new single to 5 lucky winners! To enter the contest, fill out the form below from March 13 through April 3.

MPAA Receives 200K Signatures from Bullied Student Urging Reversal of R Rating for 'Bully' - Bully - A MUST SEE OFFICIAL LATEST 2012 HD MOVIE DOC Trailer

EGN Staff — 2012-03-09T20:00:00-05:00

LOS ANGELES, CA – Katy Butler, a bullied high school student from Michigan, delivered more than 200,000 petition signatures to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) on Wednesday, urging the MPAA to lower its “R” rating on the upcoming film “Bully” to “PG-13.”

Win I Don't Know How She Does It DVD! - I Don't Know How She Does It OFFICIAL TRAILER

EGN Staff — 2012-03-09T20:00:00-05:00

Win I Don't Know How She Does It DVD!! Erie Gay News is giving away this delightful comedy on DVD to 2 lucky winners. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from March 9 through March 30.

West Coast Premiere Reading of '8' Shows World Why Marriage Equality Will Prevail - "8": A Play about the Fight for Marriage Equality

EGN Staff — 2012-03-07T20:00:00-05:00

Los Angeles, CA – On Saturday night, the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact presented the West Coast premiere reading of the play “8” before a sold-out crowd in Los Angeles and a worldwide audience watching on YouTube. “8” is an unprecedented account of the Federal District Court trial in Perry v. Schwarzenegger (now Perry v. Brown), the case filed by AFER to overturn Proposition 8, which stripped gay and lesbian Californians of the fundamental freedom to marry.

This March on IN THE LIFE, 'Revisiting Hidden Histories' - In The Life: Revisiting Hidden Histories

EGN Staff — 2012-03-03T20:00:00-05:00

March 1, 2012 – Tonight public television stations across the country will begin airing Revisiting Hidden Histories, an episode from the award-winning newsmagazine IN THE LIFE uncovering diverse expressions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) sexuality and gender difference in American art, and the forces that have censored them.

Win Paul on Homosexuality by Michael Wood - Paul on Homosexuality - Video 1

EGN Staff — 2012-02-17T20:00:00-05:00

Win Paul on Homosexuality by Michael Wood! Erie Gay News is giving away 5 copy of this fascinating study of scripture as it related to sexual orientation. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from February 17 through March 9. Read the review by Rev. Steve Aschmann here.

Win Paul on Homosexuality by Michael Wood - Paul on Homosexuality - Video 2

EGN Staff — 2012-02-17T20:00:00-05:00

Win Paul on Homosexuality by Michael Wood - Paul on Homosexuality - Video 3

EGN Staff — 2012-02-17T20:00:00-05:00

Win Paul on Homosexuality by Michael Wood - Paul on Homosexuality - Video 4

EGN Staff — 2012-02-17T20:00:00-05:00

Win I Was Born This Way - The Book - I Was Born This Way - Rich Bateman

EGN Staff — 2012-02-14T20:00:00-05:00

Win I Was Born This Way - The Book! Erie Gay News is giving away a copy of this book by local author Rich Bateman. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from February 14 through March 6.

Roland Martin Speaks Out against Anti-LGBT Violence; GLAAD Calls on Him to Meet with Advocates - GLAAD Stands with Atlanta LGBT Community to Condemn Atlanta

EGN Staff — 2012-02-07T20:00:00-05:00

New York, NY, February 7, 2012 - GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today responded to an apology made by CNN commentator Roland Martin and called for Martin to meet with GLAAD as well as other LGBT organizations and advocates. GLAAD also called on CNN to speak out against the violence that Martin promoted via Twitter during Super Bowl XLVI.

GLSEN, Ad Council Announce 'Think Before You Speak' TV Ads to Air at Super Bowl XLVI - NBA, GLSEN and Ad Council's Official Think B4 You Speak PSA

EGN Staff — 2012-02-02T20:00:00-05:00

NEW YORK – February 1, 2012 – The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and The Ad Council today announced the award-winning “Think Before You Speak” public service announcements (PSA) will appear at Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb. 5. GLSEN will become the first LGBT organization in the country to share its PSA campaign targeting anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) language among teens with Super Bowl attendees at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.

IN THE LIFE Investigates Laws Criminalizing HIV And AIDS: - Perpetuating Stigma

EGN Staff — 2012-02-01T20:00:00-05:00

February 1, 2012 – Tonight, public television stations across the country will begin airing Perpetuating Stigma, an episode from the award-winning documentary series IN THE LIF E. This special report investigates the injustices that arise when a person’s HIV status becomes a crime, with a focus on how women have been stigmatized and prosecuted under these laws.

In The Life Media Spotlights New African-American Lesbian Coming-of-Age Film - Pariah (Movie): A Closer Look

EGN Staff — 2011-12-27T20:00:00-05:00

New York, NY – December 27, 2011, In The Life Media, producers of the award-winning documentary series In the Life, today announced the release of Pariah: A Closer Look, an online-exclusive video featuring interviews with the director, producers and stars of the critically acclaimed new film Pariah. A Focus Features release, PARIAH is one of the first mainstream coming-of-age films to feature an African-American, lesbian protagonist. It follows 17-year-old Alike (Adepero Oduye) as she discovers her sexuality and identity while struggling with the sense that she doesn’t belong.

Sean Hayes Guest Stars On Wednesday's Hot in Cleveland - Sneak Peek: One Thing or a Mother

EGN Staff — 2011-12-27T20:00:00-05:00

The ladies throw a dinner party to remedy their unfortunate date dilemmas: Joy’s dating a man of indeterminate age, Victoria’s seeing a hand model (Sean Hayes), Melanie’s guy regrettably resembles Winnie the Pooh and Roy’s (John Mahoney) mom hates Elka. Guest Stars: Sean Hayes, Phil Morris, Sean O’Bryan and John Mahoney.

Win The One (DVD) - The One Trailer - TLA Releasing

EGN Staff — 2011-12-23T20:00:00-05:00

Win The One. Erie Gay News is giving away 3 copies of this DVD. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from December 23 through January 13.

Music video in support of gay whistleblower Bradley Manning - Almost Gone by Graham Nash and James Raymond

EGN Staff — 2011-12-20T20:00:00-05:00

Music video in support of gay whistleblower Bradley Manning, who faces life in prison for sharing war crimes information with Wikileaks. The song refers to conditions which he was subjected to while awaiting trial. Written and Performed by Graham Nash and James Raymond. WARNING: Some disturbing images. The song features an impassioned lead vocal by Nash, a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted (Crosby, Stills & Nash, and The Hollies). "Bradley Manning is a hero to me," he sings, acknowledging Manning's role in making public videos and documents that shed light on such as issues as the true number and cause of civilian casualties in Iraq, human rights abuses by U.S.-funded contractors and foreign militaries, and the role that spying and bribes play in international diplomacy.

Win Wild Blessed Freedom Prize Package by Carolina Liar! - Carolina Liar 'Me and You' (Acoustic) At: Guitar Center

EGN Staff — 2011-12-16T20:00:00-05:00

Win Wild Blessed Freedom by Carolina Liar! Erie Gay News is giving away 5 prize packages, which include a CD and a poster. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from December 16 through January 6.

Win Wild Blessed Freedom Prize Package by Carolina Liar! - Carolina Liar - Drown

EGN Staff — 2011-12-16T20:00:00-05:00

White House issues presidential memorandum on U.S. government strategy addressing the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people abroad - Secretary Clinton's Historic Speech on LGBT Human Rights

EGN Staff — 2011-12-07T20:00:00-05:00

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 — The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force joins with its international partner, the Council for Global Equality, in applauding President Obama and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for their outspoken commitment to ending abuses and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people worldwide. The White House today issued a presidential memorandum directing all federal agencies engaged abroad to ensure that U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance promote and protect the human rights of LGBT people.

In The Life Premieres 30 Years Positive - IN THE LIFE - December 2011 "30 Years Positive"

EGN Staff — 2011-12-04T20:00:00-05:00

December 1, 2011 – Tonight, public television stations across the country will begin airing 30 Years Positive, an episode of the award-winning documentary series IN THE LIFE looking back at multiple decades of media coverage of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The episode also premieres online on World AIDS Day, held annually for the global community to gather in the fight against HIV/AIDS, to show support for people living with HIV, and to remember those who have passed.

Halleloo! "RuPaul's Drag Race" Returns to Logo for a New Season of Outrageous Reality Competition in January 2012 - First Look: 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 4 trailer

EGN Staff — 2011-11-15T20:00:00-05:00

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- RuPaul and Logo are prepping an all-new squad of 13 lucky contestants who will vie for the crown, an unprecedented $100,000 cash prize and the coveted title of "America's Next Drag Superstar." Logo's smash-hit reality competition show "RuPaul's Drag Race" returns January 2012.

Members of Congress Tell LGBT Youth 'It Gets Better' - LGBT Equality Caucus: It Gets Better

EGN Staff — 2011-11-10T20:00:00-05:00

November 8 - The Co-Chairs of the Congressional LGBT Caucus today released a video message of hope and encouragement to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth and those questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Erie Pride Parade & Rally a Great Time! - Pride Parade footage by Deb Spilko

Michael Mahler — 2011-10-30T20:00:00-05:00

On Saturday, August 27, about 230 people participated in the Erie Pride Parade & Rally. This year’s Pride events were organized by the Pride Planning committee, which is an informal coalition of groups and individuals.

King: Marriage Equality Is "An Active Effort To Desecrate A Sacrament Of The Church" - King: Marriage Equality Is Like Desecrating The Eucharist

EGN Staff — 2011-10-29T20:00:00-05:00

From RightWingWatch.org: Less than a month after his speech to the Values Voter Summit, in which he claimed that marriage equality was an “assault” by the left to destroy America’s foundations, Rep. Steve King (R-IA) equated legalizing marriage for same-sex couples to desecrating the Eucharist. Speaking with Bishop William Lori at a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on “The State of Religious Liberty in the United States,” King said that marriage equality, like the desecration of the Eucharist, was a “direct affront to the Church” and “an active effort to desecrate a sacrament of the church.”

Rep. Trent Franks Calls Marriage Equality A "Threat To The Nation's Survival" - Franks: Gay Marriage Threatens Nation's Survival

EGN Staff — 2011-10-29T20:00:00-05:00

Today on Washington Watch Weekly with Family Research Council president Tony Perkins, Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ) claimed that marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples is “a threat to the nation’s survival.” Franks appeared on Perkins’ radio show to discuss his recent House hearing on “The State of Religious Liberty in the United States,” in which his fellow Republican congressman Steve King of Iowa attacked marriage equality as “an active effort to desecrate a sacrament of the church” that is like the desecration of the Eucharist.

Win The Gay Marriage Thing DVD from Sassy Media - "The Gay Marriage Thing" documentary trailer

EGN Staff — 2011-10-28T20:00:00-05:00

SassyMedia is giving away 3 copies of the 5th anniversary DVD edition of the affecting and emotional documentary The Gay Marriage Thing about the politics, the piety and the people embroiled in and affected by the gay marriage debate. The 5th anniversary DVD contains two extra features including a discussion with the filmmakers and a follow-up interview with the central couple. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from October 28 through November 18.

GEAE to Air Film On 'Coming Out' - Lead with Love -- Trailer

EGN Staff — 2011-10-15T20:00:00-05:00

If you are a teen or young adult, how is the best way to “Come Out” to your family? If you are a parent, how should you react if your child “Comes Out”? These important issues are presented in the documentary film, Lead With Love, which will be aired beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Erie Art Museum.

GLAAD, Celebrities, TV Networks, Corporations Join Millions To Speak Out Against Anti-LGBT Bullying by 'Going Purple' on Spirit Day, October 20 - Shaquille O'Neal, Kristin Chenoweth and more amplify their v

EGN Staff — 2011-10-15T20:00:00-05:00

New York, NY, October 13, 2011 - The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today announced an initial list of participants in Spirit Day as well as the launch of its “Amplify Your Voice!” public service announcement (PSA) campaign featuring celebrity talent and young people speaking out against anti-LGBT bullying.

GLAAD, Celebrities, TV Networks, Corporations Join Millions To Speak Out Against Anti-LGBT Bullying by 'Going Purple' on Spirit Day, October 20 - Mario Lopez, Dustin Lance Black and more amplify their voice

EGN Staff — 2011-10-15T20:00:00-05:00

GLAAD, Celebrities, TV Networks, Corporations Join Millions To Speak Out Against Anti-LGBT Bullying by 'Going Purple' on Spirit Day, October 20 - Chaz Bono, Naya Rivera and Vinny amplify their voice against

EGN Staff — 2011-10-15T20:00:00-05:00

GLAAD, Celebrities, TV Networks, Corporations Join Millions To Speak Out Against Anti-LGBT Bullying by 'Going Purple' on Spirit Day, October 20 - The Cast of Pretty Little Liars and more amplify their voice

EGN Staff — 2011-10-15T20:00:00-05:00

Win Home CD by Jenny O. - Jenny O. - I'm Gonna Love You Too (Buddy Holly cover)

EGN Staff — 2011-10-14T20:00:00-05:00

Erie Gay News is giving away Home by Jenny O. to 3 lucky winners. To enter the contest, fill out the form below from October 14 through November 4.

Win Home CD by Jenny O. - JENNY O. - WELL OK HONEY

EGN Staff — 2011-10-14T20:00:00-05:00

Erie Gay News is giving away Home by Jenny O. to 3 lucky winners. To enter the contest, fill out the form below from October 14 through November 4.

Whirlpool Corporation Joins The 'It Gets Better' Movement - It Gets Better - Whirlpool Corporation

EGN Staff — 2011-10-11T20:00:00-05:00

Benton Harbor, Mich., Oct. 11, 2011 – In honor of National Coming Out Day, Whirlpool Corporation’s employees posted a video to share an “It Gets Better” message with LGBT youth who are struggling with bullying and self-acceptance.

Erie Pride Parade & Rally a Great Time! - The World's Smallest Gay Pride Parade - Erie Pride 2011

Michael Mahler — 2011-10-07T20:00:00-05:00

Erie Pride Parade & Rally a Great Time! - Erie PA Gay Pride 2011(1/3)

Michael Mahler — 2011-10-07T20:00:00-05:00

Logo's Pro-social Initiative 'beCAUSE' Recognizes Critical Social Issues in New Series of Documentaries - beCause You Are A Force

EGN Staff — 2011-10-06T20:00:00-05:00

Tags: Gay Video & Lesbian Movies, Logo: Fierce TV

NEW YORK, October 6, 2011- Logo, a channel of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), continues the efforts of its first pro-social campaign “beCAUSE” by addressing critical social issues in a new series of documentaries. The series begins with the U.S. premiere of “The World’s Worst Place to be Gay” on Saturday, October 22nd at 8 PM / 7c.

20th Anniversary Season Premiere: IN THE LIFE Celebrates 20 Years of Groundbreaking Media - In The Life 20th Season Premiere

EGN Staff — 2011-10-04T20:00:00-05:00

New York, October 1, 2011 – The public affairs program that pioneered lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) visibility on television celebrates two decades of groundbreaking media that shatters stereotypes and exposes social injustice.

LOGO's 'Bad S*X' Takes Viewers Behind Closed Doors of Sex Therapy Group - Bad Sex - Previews

EGN Staff — 2011-10-03T20:00:00-05:00

Tags: Gay Video & Lesbian Movies, Logo: Fierce TV

NEW YORK, September 29, 2011 – Who doesn’t love s*x? But what happens when that love becomes an obsession or addiction? Or you don’t feel the love at all? S*xual issues – from promiscuity to s*xual phobias and love addiction can destroy lives – and in some cases end them. Noted sex specialist Christopher Donaghue has dedicated his professional life to helping people reclaim control of their s*x lives through intense individual and group therapy sessions. In the docu-reality series “Bad Sex,” the cameras capture the dynamic group sessions and the explosive and frequently heart-felt exchanges among clients. “Bad S*x” will offer a frank and shocking behind-the-scenes look at the process of healing severe sexual issues – both inside and outside the therapy room. The 10-episode series “Bad Sex” premieres Friday, November 4th at 9PM ET/PT on Logo.

Win Aerials by Ariel Aparico - Ariel Aparicio - She Can Show Us (Edited)

EGN Staff — 2011-09-30T20:00:00-05:00

Win a CD of Aerials by Ariel Aparico. We are giving 5 CDs from this out Latino performer. To enter, just fill out the form here between September 30 and October 21.

Review: Time Dances On by Sophia Kruz - Time Dances On

Kevin Schultz — 2011-09-20T20:00:00-05:00

Time Dances On (Trailer) from Sophia Kruz Productions on Vimeo.

Every individual has a coming out story to tell. Time Dances On is told from the perspective of one Jim Kruz – a man who once believed that if he played his cards straight (literally), he could achieve happiness and love with a woman and potentially carry on the Kruz bloodline with a family of his own while compressing the odd feeling of difference within the deepest reaches of his soul.

Review: On The Bus by Tracy D Smith - On the Bus

Kevin Schultz — 2011-09-18T20:00:00-05:00

Reviewing this little-film-short-that-could, On the Bus, requires me to approach director/editor Tracy D. Smith's short cautionary tale from a personal perspective. By personal, I mean floating through the last few years of high school, longing for the unobtainably hot crush. And by cautionary, I mean fearful confession of a same-sex attraction to said crush who sits high atop the social pillar of heterosexual “cool kids.”

VIDEO: It Gets Better response - Thank You Depfox

EGN Staff — 2011-09-18T20:00:00-05:00

What has been the effect of the "It Gets Better" Campaign on young GLBT people? One young gay teen named Dylan answered the question in a video response two weeks ago to an “It Gets Better” video posted by a Northern California police officer and his husband. Dylan’s video is an example that the campaign’s message of hope is indeed being received.

LGBT History Month 2011 Website Launch - LGBT History Month 2011 Overview

EGN Staff — 2011-09-14T20:00:00-05:00

The 2011 LGBT History Month Website is now online at www.lgbtHistoryMonth.com. Each day in October, an Icon is featured with a video, biography, bibliography, downloadable images and other educational resources. These resources are available without charge. Organizations, educational institutions, workplace groups and individuals can obtain for free the featured Icon’s video for each day in October. A free and easily embedded video player provides the Icon’s video, which is automatically updated daily.

Review: I Need You � Directed by Scout Tafoya - I Need You - Trailer

Kevin Schultz — 2011-09-11T20:00:00-05:00

I Need You - Trailer from Scout Tafoya on Vimeo.

I Need You is the story of two young women in love who seemingly become entangled in a ransom-turned-murder that looks to tear them apart during their stay in a hotel room just off the gambling district with their unexpected blood money in tow. Alexandria is the raven-haired vixen who persuades her lover, the meek and bored record store clerk, Alex, into a fake kidnapping plan against Alex's abusive father that could garner them riches and put them on a plane to wherever their heart desires. It appears that nothing goes according to plan (except for the shoebox full of cash) as Alex's father ends up killed, resulting in the potential destruction of this young and somewhat deranged love between Alex and Alexandria. The film is ultimately about Alexandria and her apparent inability to cope without the comfort of Alex as her protected plaything. The mothering sociopathic tendencies Alexandria displays towards a traumatized Alex creepily accentuate her need to be able to get away with it while having the Bonnie to her Clyde at her side. Bizarrely, she never quite unhinges to the point of full-on psychotic, which could leave some viewers a little cheated. We witness this unraveling through the handheld camera perspective, loaded with POV shots and fuzzy lighting, yet hampered a great deal by counter-productive dark lighting that makes the viewer unable to determine if what can barely be made out as a face, is even important to look at. Soft focus (sometimes too soft) makes way for sharp close-ups (sometimes too sharp) with a splashes of natural imagery jammed in between to induce a state of slight depression as we watch this relationship’s test of strength over a crime from which both of them are shaken in their own different ways. The film has the potential to startle with the outcome of the mutual choice made by the lovers at the end, throwing it into a category that befits as a chilling prequel of sorts to the life and times of a pair of lesbian serial killers.

Win self-titled debut CD and poster by 2CELLOS - 2CELLOS (Sulic & Hauser) - Welcome To The Jungle

EGN Staff — 2011-09-06T20:00:00-05:00

Erie Gay News is giving away the debut self-titled CD and poster by 2CELLOS to 2 lucky winners. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from September 6 through September 27

Win self-titled debut CD and poster by 2CELLOS - 2CELLOS (Sulic & Hauser) - Smooth Criminal

EGN Staff — 2011-09-06T20:00:00-05:00

Erie Gay News is giving away the debut self-titled CD and poster by 2CELLOS to 2 lucky winners. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from September 6 through September 27

Homophobia in Sports: IN THE LIFE documents how LGBT youth & allies are 'Changing the Game' - Changing The Game

EGN Staff — 2011-09-04T20:00:00-05:00

There are currently no out major league athletes in the United States. IN THE LIFE goes inside the aggressive, homophobic world of sports with “Bam Bam” Meulens of the SF Giants, Former NY Giants Running Back Tiki Barber, Rugby Star Ben Cohen, college wrestling champ Hudson Taylor, and more in this month’s IN THE LIFE episode Changing the Game premiering on ITLMedia.org and airing on public television stations across the country.

Kevin McHale Says, 'Talk To Me' For The Trevor Project - Talk To Me: Kevin McHale for The Trevor Project

EGN Staff — 2011-09-04T20:00:00-05:00

West Hollywood, CA - Star of television's hit show, GLEE, Kevin McHale helps to launch The Trevor Project's, "Talk to Me" awareness campaign for National Suicide Prevention Week (September 4-10, 2011) in a new public service announcement released, today. The multi-faceted campaign is designed to encourage individuals to engage in interpersonal communication, like phone and video calls, and other positive behaviors which can help prevent suicide. "Talk to me" is a new initiative of The Trevor Project, a recent honoree of the White House as a Champion of Change for innovation in suicide prevention, especially among youth and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.

Kyle's Story - Kyle's Story

EGN Staff — 2011-09-04T20:00:00-05:00

This short film features Kyle Fa, teenage son of two gay fathers and a lesbian mom. Kyle shares his unique insights about family, community and equality and the power of COLAGE, an organization for people with LGBTQ parents. Please donate to COLAGE at http://www.colage.org/donate

Review: I Am, documentary by Sonali Gulati - Trailer for "I Am" (documentary by Sonali Gulati)

Kevin Schultz — 2011-09-04T20:00:00-05:00

In I Am, Indian independent filmmaker Sonali Gulati shares her unresolved pain of never having the right opportunity to come out to her mother prior to her death. Sonali's means of coping led her to research and record the testimonials of many families of her socially-stricken and old-fashioned homestate, Delhi, where laws like Section 377 scare the pants off Prop 8 by simply criminalizing homosexuality altogether, let alone fight for basic human rights such as marriage.

Win Morning Funeral by local filmmakers A.J. and Nick Detisch - Morning Funeral (2010) Official Trailer

EGN Staff — 2011-08-26T20:00:00-05:00

Local filmmakers A.J. and Nick Detisch are giving away two copies of their acclaimed, award-winning independent feature film Morning Funeral, which was written for, cast and shot in Erie, PA. To enter, just fill out the form here between August 26 and September 16.

Win Horse Meat Disco III CD - Horsemeat disco Vogue ball

EGN Staff — 2011-08-06T20:00:00-05:00

Erie Gay News is giving away the new fun CD - Horse Meat Disco III! To enter, just fill out the form here between August 5 and August 26.

It Gets Better, Massachusetts Congressional Delegation - It Gets Better, Massachusetts Congressional Delegation

EGN Staff — 2011-07-30T20:00:00-05:00

An It Gets Better message from the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation.

NVIDIA 'It Gets Better' Video - It Gets Better - NVIDIA Employees Tell Their Stories

EGN Staff — 2011-07-30T20:00:00-05:00

From NVIDIA's blog: Sometimes life sucks. This can be especially true if you’re an LGBT teenager. A small group of us at NVIDIA got together to tell our own stories of growing up. Like many youth, we had some very tough times. As we grew into adulthood, we all realized that “it gets better,” as the project, developed by syndicated columnist Dan Savage and his partner Terry, promises. Our friends and families have learned to embrace us. Like at most corporations, bullying isn’t an issue at NVIDIA, where we are treated the same as any other employee. This is why I decided to gather our employees and create this video.

First wedding in New York State at Niagara Falls - First gay marriage takes place in NYS

EGN Staff — 2011-07-26T20:00:00-05:00

It was a wedding 12 years in the making. Buffalonians Kitty Lambert and Cheryle Rudd became the first same-sex couple to legally marry in New York State, just after midnight. From WIVB.

Gay Barbarian Horde Glitters Bachmann Clinic - Gay Barbarian Horde Glitters Bachmann Clinic

EGN Staff — 2011-07-26T20:00:00-05:00

On July 21, a horde of gay barbarians descended upon Michele and Marcus Bachmann's "pray away the gay" clinic and demanded that Marcus come out and discipline them for their "deviant" behavior.

Evan Wolfson Testifies at First-Ever Congressional Hearing on Repeal of Marriage Discrimination Law - Ron and Tom's Story

EGN Staff — 2011-07-20T20:00:00-05:00

(WASHINGTON, DC) – At today’s US Senate Judiciary Committee’s first-ever hearing on repealing the so-called “Defense of Marriage Act,” Freedom to Marry founder and President Evan Wolfson called on Congress to put an end to the discriminatory law and return the federal government to its appropriate role of respecting marriages performed in the states.

ACLU of Florida, 29 Other Groups, Call on Nelson and Rubio to Cosponsor Anti-Bullying Legislation - Seth Walsh 1997-2010

EGN Staff — 2011-07-19T20:00:00-05:00

MIAMI, FL – On July 13, the ACLU of Florida along with 29 organizations sent a letter encouraging Senator Bill Nelson and Senator Marco Rubio to stand against bullying and become a cosponsor for the Student Non-Discrimination Act (SNDA.)

GLSEN lauds Senators' It Gets Better video for committing to federal leadership to address anti-LGBT harassment - A Message of Hope from the United States Senate

EGN Staff — 2011-06-30T20:00:00-05:00

Washington DC, June 29, 2011.... GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, praises thirteen U.S. Senators for committing to making the world safer and more equitable for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) youth in a historic new video uploaded today to the It Gets Better Project on youtube.com.

NY Legislature Approves Marriage Equality - WSEE/WICU interviews about NY marriage equality

EGN Staff — 2011-06-27T20:00:00-05:00

On Friday, June 24, 2011, the New York State Senate approved marriage equality by a vote of 33-29. Governor Cuomo signed the bill, and same-sex couples can begin marrying on July 24. New York is now the 6th state to have marriage equality, and the first to be passed by a Republican-majority legislative body. This also doubles the number of people in the US living in areas with marriage equality.

American Airlines Says 'It Gets Better' - AA GLEAM - It Gets Better

EGN Staff — 2011-06-16T20:00:00-05:00

FORT WORTH, Texas – American Airlines, through the leadership of its longstanding lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employee group, GLEAM, on June 9 sent an eloquent message to youth everywhere that their lives matter and that their futures will be brighter. American Airlines is the first airline to take part in the far-reaching “It Gets Better” campaign (www.itgetsbetter.org) launched online last year.

San Francisco Giants Make History, Becoming First Professional Sports Team to Make an 'It Gets Better' Video Against Homophobia - Giants and ItGetsBetter.org

EGN Staff — 2011-06-15T20:00:00-05:00

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco Giants on June 1 became the first team in professional sports to produce an “It Gets Better” video taking a stand against anti-gay bullying and homophobia, supported by more than 6,000 fans via a Change.org petition. The Giants video can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1TcD95kmGQ

Activist Dan Choi Arrested With Others At Moscow Pride - Daniel Choi @ Moscow Pride2

EGN Staff — 2011-05-29T20:00:00-05:00

May 28, 2011 - Army Lieutenant Dan Choi, outspoken Don't Ask Don't Tell activist, is in Russia this week in solidarity with LGBT activists there, who are defying the recent ban on Moscow pride, scheduled for this Saturday May 28. While activists plan to march in defiance of the ban, the Moscow police have vowed to break up the parade, and religious and Neo-Nazi extremist groups have announced they'll be out in force as well. Dan Choi filmed a short video from in front of the Kremlin, announcing his intention to march with Russian activists, and risk arrest while doing it. Here is that video:

Dreams of Hope Summer QAMP! August 16-20, 2011 - That's So Gay - Introduction

EGN Staff — 2011-05-29T20:00:00-05:00

Dreams of Hope will host an overnight camp from August 16 - 20th for LGBTA youth ages 13-17. The camp will be held at the Emma Kaufmann Camp on Cheat Lake near Morganton, West Virginia. Please submit your forms by July 1, 2011 to secure your place!

VIDEO: T.a.t.u. original version of All the Things She Said" - Ya Soshla S Uma (RU)

EGN Staff — 2011-05-28T20:00:00-05:00

Since Katy Perry released "E.T.," it has been compared with the t.a.t.u. recording "All the Things She Said." t.a.t.u. was a duo of girls who were presented as a couple. Here is the original version in Russian ("Ya Sashla s uma", released in 2000), which many people like better than the English version. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F-JfWqMG6g

PBS airs "Two Spirits" in June - TWO SPIRITS Official Trailer

EGN Staff — 2011-05-23T20:00:00-05:00

Sixteen-year-old Fred Martinez dressed as a girl one day, as a boy the next. Always purely himself, Fred was loved and accepted by his family. For such unapologetic authenticity, he was brutally murdered in 2001.

Win Hollywood Stories: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes About the Stars and Legends of the Movies! by Stephen Schochet - Stephen Schochet's Morning Phone Interview on WHAM 13 in Roc

EGN Staff — 2011-05-20T20:00:00-05:00

Erie Gay News is giving away 2 copies of Hollywood Stories: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes About the Stars and Legends of the Movies! by Stephen Schochet. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from May 20 through June 10.

Win Hollywood Stories: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes About the Stars and Legends of the Movies! by Stephen Schochet - Hollywood Stories Television Interview with Jan Wahl

EGN Staff — 2011-05-20T20:00:00-05:00

Official music video for Katy Perry's "Firework" off her album 'Teenage Dream' - Katy Perry - Firework

EGN Staff — 2011-05-19T20:00:00-05:00

Katy Perry is a strong supporter of the It Gets Better movementand dedicated the song to bullied GLBT teens.
People are coming back and almost adopting it as their own anthem, and it s hard, I think, to write an anthem that s not cheesy, she told MTV News. And I hope that this could be something in that category. I hope this could be one of those things where it s like, Yeah, I want to put my fist up and feel proud and feel strong. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGJuMBdaqIw&feature=fvwrel

Record Number of Fans Watch GLSEN, Ad Council and NBA PSA on Anti-Gay Language among Teens - NBA, GLSEN and Ad Council's Official Think B4 You Speak PSA

EGN Staff — 2011-05-18T20:00:00-05:00

Record Number of Fans Watch GLSEN, Ad Council and NBA PSA on Anti-Gay Language among Teens - GLSEN Behind the Scenes 2011

EGN Staff — 2011-05-18T20:00:00-05:00

Delaware Governor Signs Landmark Civil Union Legislation Into Law - Civil Unions Signed into Law in Delaware

EGN Staff — 2011-05-12T20:00:00-05:00

WILMINGTON – Governor Jack Markell signed landmark legislation this evening making Delaware one of only a handful of states to allow same-sex civil unions and fully recognize same-sex relationships. Couple who enter into a civil union will enjoy the same rights, protections and obligations that exist for married spouses.

Summer School Is a Drag This Summer on Logo! - RuPaul's Drag U Season 2: Season Sneak Peek

EGN Staff — 2011-05-11T20:00:00-05:00

Gay Video & Lesbian Movies - Logo: Fierce TV

NEW YORK, NY – May 10, 2011 – Summer school has never been this glamorous with the return of Logo’s hit series “RuPaul’s Drag U.” RuPaul and his drag queen faculty help a new batch of biological women unleash their inner diva through the power of drag. This season delivers new drag faculty, new guest choreographers, more iconic celebrity guest judges and gallons of glitter! The new one-hour, 10-episode season of “RuPaul’s Drag U” premieres Monday, June 20 at 9/8c on Logo.

Butler PFLAG Serves As A Model of Organizing for Change in Western Pennsylvania - Positive OUTlook Show "Butler PFLAG"

Joe Tomlinson — 2011-04-29T20:00:00-05:00

Butler PFLAG is committed to engaging our community around issues which are important to GLBTQI/A Butler County Pennsylvanians, to support one another as we learn to live openly and freely, and to educate those who wish to understand our work and the lives of sexual/gender minority Butler County citizens.

Win Pick Your Battles from Steve Hofstetter - Why You Don't Interrupt a Comedian - Steve Hofstetter Destro

EGN Staff — 2011-04-29T20:00:00-05:00

Win an autographed copy of "Pick Your Battles," the brand new comedy album from The Late Late Show's Steve Hofstetter. An outspoken progressive, Hofstetter tackles everything from abortion to Twilight in his brand new, 47-minute comedy masterpiece. Breaking the top 100 on iTunes comedy charts even before it was released, Pick Your Battles is sure to be a huge success. To enter the contest, fill out the form below from April 29 through May 20.

More Teen Suicide In Conservative Areas - More Teen Suicide In Conservative Areas

EGN Staff — 2011-04-27T20:00:00-05:00

Teen suicide (straight and GLBT) is more common in conservative counties according to a new study by the Columbia University School of Public Health. Ana Kasparian and Cenk Uygur discuss. From The Young Turks April 18, 2011

VIDEO - Stand Up! - Don't Stand for Homophobic Bullying

EGN Staff — 2011-04-27T20:00:00-05:00

Irish anti homophobic bullying advertisement, created as part of BeLonG To Youth Services annual Stand Up! LGBT Awareness Weeks. The campaign promotes friendship amongst young people as a way to combat homophobic bullying

Landmark Bill Introduced In Senate To Ban Workplace Discrimination Based On Gender Identity And Sexual Orientation - ACLU: Tell Congress to Pass ENDA!

EGN Staff — 2011-04-16T20:00:00-05:00

WASHINGTON – A landmark bill was introduced in the Senate on April 14 that would, for the first time, make workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity illegal in most workplaces. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) was introduced by Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Mark Kirk (R-IL), Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Susan Collins (R-ME). A companion bill, introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), was formally introduced last week in the House.

LGBT Group Confronts Maggie Gallagher in Congressional Hearing, Presents Her With "Anita Bryant Unparalleled Bigotry" Award - Maggie Goes to Washington

EGN Staff — 2011-04-16T20:00:00-05:00

WASHINGTON, DC: At a Congressional hearing on "Defending Marriage" in the Subcommittee on the Constitution, GetEQUAL – a national lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights organization using direct action and nonviolent civil disobedience tactics – presented Maggie Gallagher, one of those testifying at the hearing and the board chairman of the National Organization for Marriage, with the "First Annual Anita Bryant Award for Unbridled and Unparalleled Bigotry." Competition for the prize was fierce, with Ms. Gallagher out-bigoting such notable figures as Senator John McCain, Michelle Bachmann, Pastor Rick Warren, and Sarah Palin.

NHMC and GLAAD Decry Jos� Luis Sin Censura's Disregard to Community Outcry - More Anti-LGBT Attacks on the Spanish-Language Program "Jos�

EGN Staff — 2011-04-08T20:00:00-05:00

Washington, D.C., April 6, 2011 - Today, more than 30 organizations sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski, urging him to swiftly act on the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) and the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation's (GLAAD) complaint against Liberman Broadcasting and KRCA Los Angeles for broadcasting the program, José Luis Sin Censura. The program often contains indecent, profane, and obscene material, offensive language, nudity, and on-air verbal and physical attacks against women as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. The letter filed today by organizations including the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and the United Church of Christ, calls on the FCC to enforce consequences for the violations described in the complaint. To view the letter, please visit www.glaad.org/jlsc

Delaware Civil Union Bill Passes the First Hurdle - Governor Adds Support to Civil Unions Legislation

EGN Staff — 2011-03-31T20:00:00-05:00

DOVER, DE – Same sex couples in the First State came one step closer to having the ability to enter into civil unions Wednesday as members of the Senate Administrative Services and Elections Committee voted to send civil union legislation to the full Senate for debate and a vote.

ACLU Demands That Schools Stop Unconstitutional Web Filtering Of LGBT Content - Don't Filter Me

EGN Staff — 2011-03-29T20:00:00-05:00

NEW YORK – The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Michigan and the ACLU of Kansas and Western Missouri sent letters to several public high schools today demanding that the schools stop viewpoint-based censorship of web content geared toward the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities. The ACLU was notified that the schools were censoring material after teaming with Yale Law School to launch the “Don’t Filter Me” campaign, which asked students to check to see if their school was blocking content.

Logo Gets 'Absolutely Fabulous,' Darling! - Absolutely Fabulous - Clip 1

EGN Staff — 2011-03-24T20:00:00-05:00

Gay Video & Lesbian Movies - Logo: Fierce TV

NEW YORK, March 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/. Logo announced today it acquired the complete, five-season series of the camp, cult-hit "Absolutely Fabulous." To kick off the Logo premiere, "Absolutely Fabulous" will launch with a weekend-long marathon beginning Saturday, April 16th at 2 p.m. ET/PT. The series will move to its permanent timeslot with episodes airing every Thursday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Logo.

White House holds Conference on Bullying - President Obama & the First Lady at the White House Conferen

EGN Staff — 2011-03-20T20:00:00-05:00

On March 10, President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, the Department of Education, and the Department of Health and Human Services welcomed students, parents, and teachers in addition to non-profit leaders, advocates, and policymakers to the White House for a Conference on Bullying Prevention. The Conference brought together communities from across the nation that have been affected by bullying as well as those who are taking action to address it. Participants spoke about the effects of bullying and the work of students, parents, and teachers nationwide. The Conference also showcased the work and commitments made by several non-profit and corporate leaders on this issue. StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on how kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators and others in the community can prevent or stop bullying.

Logo Docs Returns for a New Season of Revealing and Shocking Documentries - Logos Docvs preview - Annie Leibovitz

EGN Staff — 2011-03-17T20:00:00-05:00

http://www.logotv.com/video/logo-docs-previews/1658051/playlist.jhtml

NEW YORK, NY, March 14, 2011- “Logo Docs,” Logo’s critically-acclaimed documentary series that showcases the true and sometimes shocking tales of today’s innovators, magic makers and underdogs, returns for a new season with the premiere of “Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens” on March, 26 at 8/7c on Logo.

Sending Help to the Victims of the Japanese Earthquake - Bump's Charlie David tells how to help

EGN Staff — 2011-03-13T20:00:00-05:00

Gay Video & Lesbian Movies - Logo: Fierce TV

Charlie David of Logo’s travel series “Bump!” tells you how to help the victims of the Japanese earthquake.

HRC Releases Video in Honor of DC Marriage Equality Anniversary - Darlene Garner and Candy Holmes celebrate their 1 year weddi

EGN Staff — 2011-03-04T20:00:00-05:00

WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, today released a video of one of the first same-sex couples to legally marry in the District in honor of the anniversary of marriage equality in DC. On March 3, 2010, couples were able to apply for licenses and after a waiting period, legal marriages began on March 9, 2010. In the video, Revs. Darlene Garner and Candy Holmes are shown talking about the difference that marriage equality has made in their lives and in the community, followed by a plea to the President to support equal marriage as well. The video is available at www.hrc.org/marriageDC .

New Video Project Has Gay Teen Journalists Interviewing Gay Elders - Coming Out In The 1950s

EGN Staff — 2011-02-23T20:00:00-05:00

A new 14 minute video has just been made available for gay teens to learn about the history of the gay community. COMING OUT IN THE 1950s: Stories of Our Lives” was produced by the newly formed Pye/Harris Project.

Obama instructs Department of Justice to no longer defend Section 3 of DOMA - ACLU Client Edie Windsor Sees Promise in Obama Administratio

EGN Staff — 2011-02-23T20:00:00-05:00

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 — President Obama has instructed the Department of Justice to cease defending Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA. In a letter to Congress and a statement released today, Attorney General Eric Holder concluded that classifications based on sexual orientation warrant heightened scrutiny, and that section 3 of DOMA is therefore unconstitutional

Rep. Mike Kelly would have opposed repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell - Rep. Mike Kelly speaking at Town Hall meeting

EGN Staff — 2011-02-16T20:00:00-05:00

On Saturday, February 12, 2011, newly elected Congressman Mike Kelly-R (PA-3) spoke at a town hall meeting at the Hirt Auditorium at the Erie County Public Library, 160 E Front St, Erie PA. An audience member asked him his stance on the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Kelly was not in office when the vote was taken, and he indicated that he would have opposed repeal. The video was taken by Deb Spilko, co-editor for Erie Gay News.

VIDEO: A Chorus Line - A CHORUS LINE - It Gets Better

EGN Staff — 2011-02-16T20:00:00-05:00

Cast members of the national touring company of A CHORUS LINE share their experiences on growing up as individuals who were sometimes considered "different," and how things really do get better.

Zach Wahls Speaks About Family - Zach testimony to Iowa House of Representatives

EGN Staff — 2011-02-10T20:00:00-05:00

Zach Wahls, a 19-year-old University of Iowa student spoke about the strength of his family during a public forum on House Joint Resolution 6 in the Iowa House of Representatives. Wahls has two mothers, and came to oppose House Joint Resolution 6 which would end civil unions in Iowa.

Logo Joins Wolfe's Anti-Piracy Fight - Pay To Play: Support Community Filmmaking 1

EGN Staff — 2011-02-02T20:00:00-05:00

Gay Video & Lesbian Movies - Logo: Fierce TV

San Jose, CA — February 1, 2011 — Logo, the world’s leading ad-supported cable, satellite, online, mobile and digital entertainment network from MTV Networks, for gays and lesbians, their families and friends, today launched online support for the Wolfe "Pay to Play" anti-piracy public service announcement (PSA) campaign by giving exposure to a series of star-studded PSA’s on the network's Just Cause website platform and across the channel’s many online properties — including leading gay and lesbian entertainment news sites, AfterElton.com and AfterEllen.com.

Logo Joins Wolfe's Anti-Piracy Fight - Pay To Play: Support Community Filmmaking 2

EGN Staff — 2011-02-02T20:00:00-05:00

Gay Video & Lesbian Movies - Logo: Fierce TV

Logo Joins Wolfe's Anti-Piracy Fight - Pay To Play: Support Community Filmmaking 3

EGN Staff — 2011-02-02T20:00:00-05:00

Gay Video & Lesbian Movies - Logo: Fierce TV

Logo Joins Wolfe's Anti-Piracy Fight - Pay To Play: Support Community Filmmaking 4

EGN Staff — 2011-02-02T20:00:00-05:00

Gay Video & Lesbian Movies - Logo: Fierce TV

Man in prison for deadly street fight - WIVB report on Erik Brace Sentencing

EGN Staff — 2011-01-10T20:00:00-05:00

Man in prison for deadly street fight: wivb.com

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WIVB) - A Jamestown man has begun a prison sentence for a street fight that killed a man.

28-year-old Erik Brace will serve two to four years for criminally negligent homicide in the death of 38-year-old Mark Pacheco. The victim suffered a fatal blow to the head when he fell to the street during a fight in Jamestown last March.

Win The Truth of Yesterday by Josh Aterovis from PD Publishing! - The Truth of Yesterday Book Trailer

EGN Staff — 2011-01-07T20:00:00-05:00

Win The Truth of Yesterday by Josh Aterovis from PD Publishing! Erie Gay News is giving away 3 signed copies of the latest book from this award-winning mystery series. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from January 7 through January 28.

Barney Frank Takes On Those Worried About 'Radical Homosexual Agenda' (VIDEO) - Rep. Barney Frank On The "Radical Homosexual Agenda"

EGN Staff — 2011-01-01T20:00:00-05:00

From Huffington Post: Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) celebrated the repeal of the military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell earlier this week by admitting he is pursuing a "radical homosexual agenda." Shocker: It doesn't involve turning your children gay.

COLAGE Family Time - Family Time

EGN Staff — 2011-01-01T20:00:00-05:00

Media artist Jen Gilomen collaborated with COLAGE to create Family Time, a short film and participatory multimedia exhibit tracing two decades of evolution in the concept of family as experienced by people with one or more Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and/or Queer (LGBTQ) parents. Their interwoven stories reflect social changes through personal experiences with the political, legal, and social elements that most mark the LGBTQ movement. Learn more at http://colage.org/familytime.

Barney Frank Takes On Those Worried About 'Radical Homosexual Agenda' (VIDEO) - Barney Frank on Don't Ask Don't Tell: Gays In The Shower!

EGN Staff — 2011-01-01T20:00:00-05:00

LeAnn Rimes & Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles - The Rose - LeAnn Rimes & GMCLA - The Rose

EGN Staff — 2010-12-23T20:00:00-05:00

On December 19, 2010, LeAnn Rimes joined the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles to pay tribute to LGBT youth everywhere, honoring the memory of those who have taken their lives in desperation, those who struggle with anti-gay bullying and discrimination - and reminding everyone that It Gets Better!

President Signs Historic Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Legislation Into Law - President Obama Signs Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell

EGN Staff — 2010-12-23T20:00:00-05:00

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, December 22, 2010 President Obama today signed into law a bill repealing the discriminatory "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. The president called for the policy's repeal in his State of the Union address in January.

White House Staff: It Gets Better - White House Staff: It Gets Better

EGN Staff — 2010-12-23T20:00:00-05:00

From the White House blog: Inspired by President Obama’s It Gets Better video, several LGBT White House staffers decided to add their voices to the project. President Obama has more LGBT appointees than any previous Administration and he is committed to making his Administration reflect the diversity of our nation.

President Signs Historic Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Legislation Into Law - Congressman Polis Commends Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell

EGN Staff — 2010-12-23T20:00:00-05:00

Touch-a Touch Me, TSA Security (Rocky Horror Parody by The Kinsey Sicks) - TSA parody video by Kinsey Sicks

EGN Staff — 2010-12-22T20:00:00-05:00

Next time you hear "Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me" from Rocky Horror, think of your favorite frisky airport security person! Join The Kinsey Sicks, America's Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet. in demanding dinner and a condom with each enhanced TSA airport patdown. Unless, of course, the TSA person is hot, in which case dinner is not necessary.

Senate Clears Critical Hurdle In Effort To Repeal 'Don�t Ask, Don�t Tell' Policy - Highlights from the successful DADT cloture vote in the Sena

EGN Staff — 2010-12-18T20:00:00-05:00

WASHINGTON – The Senate today voted to invoke cloture on legislation repealing the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. The Senate is expected to vote very soon on final passage of the legislation, the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal Act of 2010 (H.R. 2965). The House passed the bill on Wednesday and, if the bill passes the Senate, it will head to the president for his signature. Many organizations commended the vote and urged a swift vote on final passage by the Senate.

DADT repeal to become a reality soon? - Jared Polis discussing DADT on Hardball.

EGN Staff — 2010-12-17T20:00:00-05:00

After 15 Republicans helped House Democrats pass a repeal of "Don't ask don't tell," the Senate appears to have the 60 votes necessary to end the 17-year-old ban on open service by gays in the U.S. military. Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., joins Hardball’s Chris Matthews to discuss.

ACLU And Mother Of Suicide Victim Ask School District To Address Anti-Gay Bullying - Seth Walsh 1997-2010

EGN Staff — 2010-12-16T20:00:00-05:00

SAN FRANCISCO – The California affiliates of the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Project sent a letter today to the superintendent of the Tehachapi Unified School District urging him to take steps to prevent another tragedy such as the one that befell 13-year-old Tehachapi student Seth Walsh, who recently took his own life after enduring years of anti-gay harassment at school. The letter was sent on behalf of Seth's mother, Wendy.

House Passes Repeal Of Discriminatory Don�t Ask, Don�t Tell Policy - 12-15 Remarks Supporting H.R. 2965, Repealing "Don't Ask, Do

EGN Staff — 2010-12-15T20:00:00-05:00

WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives voted today to end the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. The bill, the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal Act of 2010, which was introduced Tuesday by House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA), was attached as an amendment to unrelated small business legislation (H.R. 2965) andpassed by a vote of 250 to 175. Legislation containing language identical to the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal Act is currently pending in the Senate.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Still Alive in Senate - SLDN Rally at Capitol Part 1

EGN Staff — 2010-12-10T20:00:00-05:00

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Servicemembers United, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, Human Rights Campaign, Center for American Progress Action Fund, Third Way, Log Cabin Republicans, and Stonewall Democrats released the following joint statement on continued efforts to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" before the end of the year:

Win Pooltime the movie DVD - Trailer

EGN Staff — 2010-12-10T20:00:00-05:00

POOLTIME: Movie Trailer Carla Laemmle, Tom Tangen

Win Pooltime the movie DVD, from Ariztical Entertainment. Erie Gay News is giving away a copy of this gay romantic comedy. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from December 10 through December 31.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Still Alive in Senate - SLDN Rally at Capitol Part 2

EGN Staff — 2010-12-10T20:00:00-05:00

'RuPaul's Drag Race' Third Season Premiere Night Struts Onto Logo, Monday, January 24th - RuPaul's Drag Race 3Previews First Look: RuPaul's Drag Race

EGN Staff — 2010-12-09T20:00:00-05:00

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NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- "RuPaul's Drag Race" returns to Logo with a new season and super-sized premiere night event that's bound to leave enthusiasts breathless from all the glamour and drama. 12 queens' quest to be crowned "America's Next Drag Superstar" kicks off with the show's first-ever casting special at 8/7C followed by a 90-minute season opener at 9/8C (the series' regular timeslot). A new season of "Untucked: RuPaul's Drag Race" returns to the runway at 10:30/9:30C. Mondays are a drag with "RuPaul's Drag Race" returning January 24th on Logo.

'RuPaul's Drag Race' Third Season Premiere Night Struts Onto Logo, Monday, January 24th - RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3: The Cast is Revealed

EGN Staff — 2010-12-09T20:00:00-05:00

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'RuPaul's Drag Race' Third Season Premiere Night Struts Onto Logo, Monday, January 24th - RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3: Facebook - Mystique's Message

EGN Staff — 2010-12-09T20:00:00-05:00

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Win The One by Author Kevin Winters - THE ONE - book trailer

EGN Staff — 2010-12-03T20:00:00-05:00

Win The One by Author Kevin Winters. Erie Gay News is giving away 3 copies of this gay murder mystery. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from December 3 through December 24.

Win Heart Prize Pack for Red Velvet Car! - Heart - Red Velvet Car Introduction

EGN Staff — 2010-11-26T20:00:00-05:00

Win Heart Prize Pack for Red Velvet Car! Erie Gay News is giving away 2 prize packs. Two Grand Prize Winners will receive a Limited Edition heart shaped vinyl record of the latest single "WTF" from Red Velvet Car with a B side of "Magic Man" live. A CD of the latest album Red Velvet Car. This will also include a limited edition poster of the album plus a bumper sticker. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from November 26 through December 17.

Out Of The Closet ... In The Pulpit Of A Megachurch - A Real Message to Real People

EGN Staff — 2010-11-23T20:00:00-05:00

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From NPR: A few weeks ago, Bishop Jim Swilley sat down in front of his congregation at Church in the Now near Atlanta to get a few things off his chest.

Win Stuck DVD - Stuck Trailer

EGN Staff — 2010-11-19T20:00:00-05:00

Win Stuck DVD, from Ariztical Entertainment. Erie Gay News is giving away a copy of this homage to film noir women-in-prison films. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from November 19 through December 10.

Gay Soldier Love Story Is Subject of New Music Video - Lover Official Music Video - Tom Goss

EGN Staff — 2010-11-18T20:00:00-05:00

Gay singer/songwriter Tom Goss finished production on a new music video for his song, "Lover." It tells a story very rarely told: of the loss endured by partners of gay servicemembers who are killed in battle.

Win Unsolved Suburbia DVD - UNSOLVED SUBURBIA - Trailer

EGN Staff — 2010-11-12T20:00:00-05:00

Win Unsolved Suburbia DVD, from Ariztical Entertainment. Erie Gay News is giving away a copy of this gay/bi drama. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from November 12 through December 3.

Club Diva Martha Wash Schedules December 18 Pittsburgh Show - 'It's Raining Men' Martha Wash with RuPaul.

EGN Staff — 2010-11-11T20:00:00-05:00

November 10, 2010—Pittsburgh, PA—Club Diva Martha Wash will be the featured entertainer at Spark, the annual fundraiser for Pittsburgh Pride, on Saturday, December 18 at 8 pm at the Pittsburgh Opera Center, 2425 Liberty Avenue.

Club Diva Martha Wash Schedules December 18 Pittsburgh Show - The Martha Wash Club Medley (Part1)

EGN Staff — 2010-11-11T20:00:00-05:00

Twink Power! Wink Pop! Cheeks Releases Third EP, Video 'They Call Me Cheeks' - Cheeks Music video- They Call Me Cheeks

EGN Staff — 2010-11-11T20:00:00-05:00

When starry- eyed satirist Cheeks isn’t dropping his daily doses of wily witticisms, fluffy philosophy and toxic optimism to thousands of fans, the silly, sassy, sometimes shocking social media entertainer is making music.

Twink Power! Wink Pop! Cheeks Releases Third EP, Video 'They Call Me Cheeks' - Cheeks: It Gets Better when?

EGN Staff — 2010-11-11T20:00:00-05:00

Jeremiah Clark at Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse - Jeremiah Clark video blog about the BIG Spring Tour 2010

Janice Hanusik — 2010-11-06T20:00:00-05:00

On Wednesday, October 27, 2010, singer/songwriter Jeremiah Clark came to the Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse as part of his 2010 Spring Tour. Photos are by Janice Hanusik, coordinator for LBT Women of Erie and volunteer for Erie Gay News.

GLSEN Launches Safe Space Campaign To Promote Visible Support for LGBT Students in Every Middle and High School in the Country - Chely Wright PSA for GLSEN's Safe Space Campaign

EGN Staff — 2010-11-04T20:00:00-05:00

November 4rd, 2010 - Los Angeles, CA -- This week, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) launches their Safe Space Campaign, designed to promote visible support for LGBT students in American middle and high schools. The Campaign aims to place a Safe Space Kit in every middle and high school in the United States – more than 100,000 schools. The kits contain Safe Space stickers and posters along with a guide for steps that individual school staff members can take to build support for vulnerable students and reduce anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) bullying and harassment in their school.

GLSEN Launches Safe Space Campaign To Promote Visible Support for LGBT Students in Every Middle and High School in the Country - Celebrities Approve of GLSEN's Safe Space Campaign - PSA

EGN Staff — 2010-11-04T20:00:00-05:00

GLSEN Launches Safe Space Campaign To Promote Visible Support for LGBT Students in Every Middle and High School in the Country - Celebrities Support GLSEN's Safe Space Campaign - PSA

EGN Staff — 2010-11-04T20:00:00-05:00

GLSEN Launches Safe Space Campaign To Promote Visible Support for LGBT Students in Every Middle and High School in the Country - Joel Burns PSA for GLSEN Safe Space Campaign

EGN Staff — 2010-11-04T20:00:00-05:00

Servicemembers United Releases Video Message Outlining Narrow Window for DADT Repeal Legislation during Lame Duck Session - The Path Forward on DADT During Lame Duck

EGN Staff — 2010-10-30T20:00:00-05:00

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Servicemembers United, the nation's largest organization of gay and lesbian troops and veterans, released a video message to its members and the public today explaining in detail the narrow path ahead with respect to repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" during the lame duck session of Congress after the mid-term elections.

Lutherans Concerned Endorses Anti-Bullying Message of Bishop Hanson, Calls for Action - It Gets Better: Bishop Mark Hanson, ELCA

EGN Staff — 2010-10-29T20:00:00-05:00

Lutherans Concerned/North America (LC/NA) endorses the message on bullying released yesterday as a video on the ELCA website, on YouTube (http://tinyurl.com/BpHanson-on-bullying), and on the website for the "It Gets Better" Project (http://tinyurl.com/BpHanson-on-Itgetsbetter).

Howl: Movie About Allen Ginsberg starring James Franco - Howl - Official Trailer

EGN Staff — 2010-10-28T20:00:00-05:00

Howl is a new movie starring James Franco as gay Beat poet Allen Ginsberg. The movie is set in 1957, during the precedent-setting obscenity trial involving the poem "Howl." On Point Radio program on HOWL

Candlelight Vigil for Tyler Clementi and other GLBT suicide victims at EUP on October 11 - Local coverage of vigil and follow up

Dan Burdick — 2010-10-27T20:00:00-05:00

On Monday, October 11, 2010, about 150 to 200 people gathered at 8:30 p.m. at the Edinboro University Pogue Student Center for a candlelight vigil in memory of nine victims of suicide that occurred in the month of September due to anti-gay bullying:Billy Lucas (15) September 9, 2010. Indiana; Cody J. Barker (17) September 13, 2010. Wisconsin; Seth Walsh (13) September 19, 2010. California; Tyler Clementi (18) September 22, 2010. New Jersey; Asher Brown (13) September 23, 2010. Texas; Harrison Chase Brown (15) September, 25 2010. Colorado; Raymond Chase (19) September 29, 2010. Rhode Island; Felix Sacco (17) September 29, 2010. Massachusetts; and Caleb Nolt (14) September 30, 2010. Indiana. These boys and young men were either gay or perceived to be gay. WICU TV 12 and WJET TV 24 both did stories. This was also for National Coming Out Day and part of the month long LGBTQIA Heritage Month events that Identity (Edinboro University’s GSA) and the President’s LGBTQIA Commission sponsored. Speakers/performers included Jamie Lutz, President, EUSGA, Inc.; Rev. Dr. Rich McCarty, Mercyhurst College; Elizabeth Meade, Vice-President, Identity (GSA) and Member of the President’s Commission on the Status of Gay Men, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transgendered People and Allies; Dr. Philip Ginnetti, Provost of Edinboro University; Dr. Rhonda Matthews, Sociology/Honors College; Ondi Timoner, Two-Time Winner of Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival; Sue , Alumna, Edinboro University; Michael Mahler, co-editor and webmaster for Erie Gay News; Poem written and read by Edinboro Student Marc ; and Dr. Daniel Burdick, co-chair, PASSHE LGBTQIA Consortium, with comments and a solo tuba performance of, “Gabriel’s Oboe,” by Ennio Morricone. Representatives from all of Erie’s LGBTQIA community organizations attended the event or sent their regards including the Erie Gay News, the LBT Women of Erie, Erie Gay Pride, Penn State - The Behrend College’s GSA, and PFLAG Erie.

Win For My Wife DVD from Cinema Libre Studio! - "for my wife..." - Documentary Film Trailer

EGN Staff — 2010-10-15T20:00:00-05:00

Win For My Wife DVD from Cinema Libre Studio! Erie Gay News is giving away 5 copies of this moving documentary about marriage equality. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from October 15 through November 5.

Antioch University Los Angeles President Neal King Records Video in Support of LGBTQ Youth - Neal King video for It Gets Better Project

EGN Staff — 2010-10-14T20:00:00-05:00

CULVER CITY, Calif., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to a rash of teen suicides in the month of September and inspired by the example set by the "It Gets Better " Project and The Trevor Project, Antioch University Los Angeles President Neal King, PhD, recorded a video reaching out to despondent gay teens.

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force�s National Religious Leadership Roundtable responds to Carl Paladino�s divisive comments - Rev. Rebecca Voelkel speaks out against hate

EGN Staff — 2010-10-14T20:00:00-05:00

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 — The National Religious Leadership Roundtable, convened by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, responded to the divisive comments about homosexuality by the New York Republican candidate for governor, Carl Paladino. He told a gathering in Brooklyn on Sunday that children should not be “brainwashed” into thinking that homosexuality was acceptable. According to media reports, Paladino’s campaign manager said that the candidate “is simply expressing the views that he holds in his heart as a Catholic.”

ACLU Staff Sends Hopeful Video Message To Bullied LGBT Youth - ACLU DC Staffers: It Gets Better

EGN Staff — 2010-10-01T20:00:00-05:00

NEW YORK – The American Civil Liberties Union released two videos today encouraging lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people who are being bullied about their sexual orientation to have hope, and telling them they have the right to seek help from their schools. The videos were created as part of the "It Gets Better Project," a YouTube campaign started by Seattle writer and activist Dan Savage after a 15-year-old Indiana teenager committed suicide after being bullied by his classmates for being gay. There were five similar suicides across the country in September.

ACLU Staff Sends Hopeful Video Message To Bullied LGBT Youth - ACLU TO LGBT YOUTH: IT GETS BETTER

EGN Staff — 2010-10-01T20:00:00-05:00

It Gets Better Project - It Gets Better: Dan and Terry

EGN Staff — 2010-09-30T20:00:00-05:00

In response to the the recent suicides of several gay teens, writer Dan Savage has launched the It Gets Better Project to provide hope and support to GLBT youth. You can read more here and see the project videos here. People are encouraged to create and share videos on YouTube to let GLBT youth in crisis know that the future will be much better.

It Gets Better Project - ABC News: The Conversation

EGN Staff — 2010-09-30T20:00:00-05:00

On Gay Youth and Bullying - It Gets Better - Jeffrey Altergott

Jeremy — 2010-09-30T20:00:00-05:00

Jeremy Snyder shares a plea for respectful behavior towards GLBT Youth. Jeremy was one of the organizers for Closet Culture, a GLBT youth group in the mid 1990's.

GLBT History Month Celebrates 5th Anniversary: 155 Icons - GLBT History Month

EGN Staff — 2010-09-23T20:00:00-05:00

2010 marks the 5th Anniversary of GLBT History Month."In just five years, GLBT History Month has mushroomed into our community's most collaborative project with over 650 organizations having GLBT History Month links on their Web sites," stated Malcolm Lazin, Executive Director, Equality Forum, and founder of GLBT History Month. Across the spectrum of 155 Icons, we have so much to be proud of in these remarkable role models and historic figures."

HRC Launches 'New Yorkers for Marriage Equality - Julianne Moore for New Yorkers for Marriage Equality

EGN Staff — 2010-09-23T20:00:00-05:00

WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization announced a new campaign, “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality,” which raises the public profile of marriage equality in the Empire State leading into this fall’s elections and next year’s anticipated legislative action. The campaign can be viewed online at www.hrc.org/NY4marriage “New York is poised to be on the leading edge of marriage equality and New Yorkers are speaking out to make it happen,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “We hope these high-profile New Yorkers spur every fair-minded citizen to make their voices heard on this critical equality issue.” Info http://www.hrc.org/

Screen - Little Mosque on the Prairie - Season 1 Episode 1

Deb Spilko — 2010-09-23T20:00:00-05:00

In an earlier decade, I would barely have noticed the existence of a sitcom about Muslims in a small Canadian town. Before 9/11, we all knew that Muslims were just another way to be human, and no big deal. But when the recent NYC Mosque hatefest began rearing its ugly head, I decided I really wanted to check out the hit CBC sitcom Little Mosque on the Prairie. This good-natured Canadian comedy shows Muslims and non-Muslims living and working together in the fictional prairie town of Mercy.

HRC Launches 'New Yorkers for Marriage Equality - Kenneth Cole for New Yorkers for Marriage Equality

EGN Staff — 2010-09-23T20:00:00-05:00

From Disco Classics to Italo Rarities, the Lads Behind London's Legendary HORSE MEAT DISCO Party Return with Volume 2 - Horse Meat Disco 2 trailer

EGN Staff — 2010-09-06T20:00:00-05:00

The UK's finest disco operators, Jim Stanton, Luke Howard (aka Filthy Luka), James Hillard and Severino, beloved for their legendary gay London party, Horse Meat Disco, return with another killer album. Packed with a disco trainspotters wet dream of tried and tested underground disco, Italo and rarities (Cyclades "Fire To Desire," Kasso "Walkman," El Coco "Afrodesia" Stephanie Mills "You Can Get Over," Horse Meat Disco 2 came out August 17.

Win Hannah Free from Wolfe Video - Trailer for Hannah Free with Sharon Gless

EGN Staff — 2010-09-03T20:00:00-05:00

Win Hannah Free from Wolfe Video. We are giving away the DVD for this lesbian romance to 2 lucky winners! To enter the contest, fill out the form here from September 3 through September 24.

Erie's Dancing super star Brett Fallon talks to Bussiere of SpotLight TV - Brett Fallon Interview

EGN Staff — 2010-09-02T20:00:00-05:00

Local dancer Brett Fallon of Dance Elite Company talks with Christian Bussiere of Spotlight TV.

"Bible Believing Response" to OUT IN THE SILENCE Slanders Gays and Promotes Anti-Transgender Violence - Video by Joe Wilson

Joe Wilson — 2010-08-31T20:00:00-05:00

From End Bigotry in Venango County: by Joe Wilson, August, 31, 2010. Diane Gramley sat peacefully behind Robert Wagner in the Coudersport Public Library as the retired physician shared his views on transgender individuals with the assembled audience. “I'm gonna put a ball bat in my car,” he said, “and if I ever see a guy [Wagner refuses to use proper pronouns] coming out of a bathroom that my granddaughter's in, I'm gonna use the ball bat on him.”

Watch Out! Here Come the 'Housewives ... With Balls!' - The A-List Preview - Shop Open

EGN Staff — 2010-08-31T20:00:00-05:00

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NEW YORK, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Logo's highly-anticipated new docu-reality series will give viewers a V.I.P. pass into the fabulous -- and ferocious -- lives of New York's gay elite. Follow the most envied and sought-after men of New York City as they live the high life hopping from boardroom to benefit to beach house to bedroom. Watch the drama unfold as they attempt to "have it all" juggling their careers, families, friends and perhaps most importantly, enemies. The nine-episode, one hour series is executive produced by True Entertainment, an Endemol Company. "The A-List: New York" premieres Monday, October 4th at 10/9c on Logo.

LBT Women on Fireworks Cruise on Victorian Princess - Fireworks view from Victorian Princess

Laurie Finch — 2010-08-28T20:00:00-05:00

On Sunday, August 22, 2010, the LBT Women of Erie had a great time on the Fireworks Cruise on the Victorian Princess. The fireworks were part of the closing night of CelebrateErie. Photos are by Laurie Finch, coordinator for the group.

Remembering Gwyn and Tyreesha - Benefit Memorial for Gwyn Henry and Tyreesha Richardson on 7

Deb Spilko — 2010-08-28T20:00:00-05:00

On July 25, an early morning fire in their West 18th Street apartment claimed the lives of Gwyneth Henry, 44, and Tyreesha Richardson, 31. The devoted couple had been together for several years. They leave behind seven children. On July 30, 2010, friends gathered for a benefit in their memory at the Booker T Washington Center, 1705 Holland St, Erie PA.The event included a DJ and food. Photos are by Deb Spilko for Erie Gay News. This is also a memorial page for Tyreesha and Gwyn. Please feel free to contribute photos, prayers, comments, poems, memories or anything else you wish to share. Funds have been set up for the children at local banks. Donations may be made to the Gwyn Henry Memorial Fund at any at any First Niagara Bank location, and the Tyreesha Richardson Memorial Fund at any PNC Bank. You can also contact Kara Onorato at (814) 602-5297 with any questions about donations or fundraising.

Lt Dan Choi gives Senate Majority leader Harry Reid his West Point ring & discharge papers - Lt Dan Choi gives Harry Reid his West Point ring & discharge

EGN Staff — 2010-08-26T20:00:00-05:00

from Crooks & Liars: The Q&A with Harry Reid provided the most touching, spontaneous and affirming moment I've seen at any political conference in a very long time. Joan McCarter was conducting the interview, and led off by handing Senator Reid Lt. Dan Choi's West Point ring, saying that he wanted Reid to have it because it didn't have the same meaning to him that it once did. She then handed him Choi's discharge paperwork.

VIDEO: Jailhouse rock - Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock (1957)

EGN Staff — 2010-08-26T20:00:00-05:00

Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock (1957 @ Yahoo! Video

First same-sex reference in a rock n roll song? In one verse in Jailhouse Rock (1957), Elvis Presley sings "Number 47 said to number 3,/ you're the cutest jailbird I ever did see/I sure would be delighted with your company/come on and do the jailhouse rock with me." The song was released to coincide with September 1957 release of the movie of the same name, in which Elvis plays a wrongly-convicted man. The song was performed to an elaborate dance number, and two guys dance together to the verse mentioned here, though one kicks the other in the butt, which apparently made it acceptable. The song was written by the songwriting team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, a couple of edgy white kids who wrote a lot of the humorous classics from the 1950s like "Charlie Brown" and "Hound Dog." More noteworthy was that the song made number one in the charts of Rock, Rhythm and Blues and Country, at a time when the country and music did not cross over easily.

Rainbow Pride Connection GLBT Conference on Oct 2 - Swimming With Lesbians Clip

Pat Collins — 2010-08-24T20:00:00-05:00

The Rainbow Pride Connection event is back at Chautauqua this year, 9 AM - 10 PM Featuring workshops on a variety of topics of interest to the LGBT community, Swimming with Lesbians, a documentary on the gay & lesbian history of Buffalo, NY, and closing with a cabaret, with delightful local talent. Location is the Bellinger Hall Retreat and Conference Center, 4 S Lake Dr, Chautauqua, NY 14722). Contact: Pat Collins. Phone: (716) 761-6052. Browse to www.rainbowprideconnection.net/ for more info or to register.

Viva Mexico - Stephen Colbert, same sex marriage now legal in Canada AND M

EGN Staff — 2010-08-24T20:00:00-05:00

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Erie's Dancing super star Brett Fallon hits the Stage at Craze on SpotLight Tv - Brett Fallon dance performance

EGN Staff — 2010-08-19T20:00:00-05:00

More Brett Fallon videos at http://brettfallon.weebly.com/

Target boycott flash mob: Target Ain't People - Target Ain't People

EGN Staff — 2010-08-17T20:00:00-05:00

This weekend, Target customers fed up with Target's shameless attempt to buy the MN election took their message straight to their local store—but with a great creative twist! Target seems to be hoping the outrage will die down. Let's show the company it won't.

Servicemembers United Action Fund Launches New Web/TV Ad on DADT - Servicemembers United Action Fund DADT Repeal Ad #1

EGN Staff — 2010-08-10T20:00:00-05:00

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Servicemembers United, the nation's largest organization of gay and lesbian troops and veterans and their allies, announced today that it's new lobbying arm, the Servicemembers United Action Fund, has launched its first web ad on repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." The new ad is the first in a series that will be rolled out during August and September at www.MilitaryReadiness.org.

Win Erika Jayne Pretty Mess Prize Pack - Erika Jayne - Pretty Mess Music Video

EGN Staff — 2010-08-06T20:00:00-05:00

Win an Erika Jayne Pretty Mess Prize Pack.. Erie Gay News is giving away 5 prize packs consisting of an Erika Jayne T-shirt (new print!), a signed mini-poster and a Pretty Mess Club Mixes CD. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from August 6 through August 27.

Win Born to Be Blue by Solitaire Miles - Solitaire Miles - "Make with the Kisses"

EGN Staff — 2010-08-05T20:00:00-05:00

Win the new CD Born to be Blue by jazz vocalist and artist Solitaire Miles. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from August 5 through August 26.

Win Born to Be Blue by Solitaire Miles - Solitaire Miles - "Baltimore Oriole"

EGN Staff — 2010-08-05T20:00:00-05:00

Win the new CD Born to be Blue by jazz vocalist and artist Solitaire Miles. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from August 5 through August 26.

Win Born to Be Blue by Solitaire Miles - Solitaire Miles - Moonlight Serenade

EGN Staff — 2010-08-05T20:00:00-05:00

Win the new CD Born to be Blue by jazz vocalist and artist Solitaire Miles. To enter the contest, fill out the form here from August 5 through August 26.

Screen - Erendira Ibarra y Liz Gallardo Gay Pride 2010

Deb Spilko — 2010-07-22T20:00:00-05:00

Screen - Golpecito de Liz Gallardo y Beso con Er�ndira (marcha gay)

Deb Spilko — 2010-07-22T20:00:00-05:00

Country singer Chely Wright comes out - Chely Wright on Ellen 5/27/10

EGN Staff — 2010-07-21T20:00:00-05:00

Noted country singer Chely Wright recently came out as a lesbian, a first for a performer in that genre. Check out the interview below. Also, Chely Wright sings "Like Me" from her new album,. "It’s clear in this song that it’s about me in a relationship with a woman," she told Ellen DeGeneres. She calls it "the musical centerpiece of all these songs we’ve been working on."

Country singer Chely Wright comes out - Chely Wright - Like Me

EGN Staff — 2010-07-21T20:00:00-05:00

Showdown at the State House in Trenton Over Marriage for Gay Couples - Confessions

EGN Staff — 2010-07-20T20:00:00-05:00

TRENTON, N.J., July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- In a state where the Governor and several conservative activists have endorsed the civil union law as a way to avoid marriage equality - saying the civil union law already provides equality to New Jersey's same-sex couples - Garden State Equality has just released a damning two-and-half-minute video in which state Senators who voted against marriage equality confess that the civil union law has failed.

Political Voices for the Freedom to Marry - Political Voices for Equality

EGN Staff — 2010-07-07T20:00:00-05:00

Freedom to Marry sat down with a number of political leaders this spring, including Kirsten Gillibrand and Cory Booker, to hear why they support the freedom to marry. The videos are now online.

Political Voices for the Freedom to Marry - Tammy Baldwin Supports the Freedom to Marry

EGN Staff — 2010-07-07T20:00:00-05:00

Freedom to Marry sat down with a number of political leaders this spring, including Kirsten Gillibrand and Cory Booker, to hear why they support the freedom to marry. The videos are now online.

Political Voices for the Freedom to Marry - Cory Booker Supports the Freedom to Marry

EGN Staff — 2010-07-07T20:00:00-05:00

Freedom to Marry sat down with a number of political leaders this spring, including Kirsten Gillibrand and Cory Booker, to hear why they support the freedom to marry. The videos are now online.

Political Voices for the Freedom to Marry - Alexi Giannoulias Supports the Freedom to Marry

EGN Staff — 2010-07-07T20:00:00-05:00

Freedom to Marry sat down with a number of political leaders this spring, including Kirsten Gillibrand and Cory Booker, to hear why they support the freedom to marry. The videos are now online.

Political Voices for the Freedom to Marry - Kirsten Gillibrand Supports the Freedom to Marry

EGN Staff — 2010-07-07T20:00:00-05:00

Freedom to Marry sat down with a number of political leaders this spring, including Kirsten Gillibrand and Cory Booker, to hear why they support the freedom to marry. The videos are now online.

Political Voices for the Freedom to Marry - Carolyn Maloney Supports the Freedom to Marry

EGN Staff — 2010-07-07T20:00:00-05:00

Freedom to Marry sat down with a number of political leaders this spring, including Kirsten Gillibrand and Cory Booker, to hear why they support the freedom to marry. The videos are now online.

Political Voices for the Freedom to Marry - Jerrold Nadler Supports the Freedom to Marry

EGN Staff — 2010-07-07T20:00:00-05:00

Freedom to Marry sat down with a number of political leaders this spring, including Kirsten Gillibrand and Cory Booker, to hear why they support the freedom to marry. The videos are now online.

Political Voices for the Freedom to Marry - Reshma Saujani Supports the Freedom to Marry

EGN Staff — 2010-07-07T20:00:00-05:00

Freedom to Marry sat down with a number of political leaders this spring, including Kirsten Gillibrand and Cory Booker, to hear why they support the freedom to marry. The videos are now online.

Political Voices for the Freedom to Marry - Anthony Weiner Supports the Freedom to Marry

EGN Staff — 2010-07-07T20:00:00-05:00

Freedom to Marry sat down with a number of political leaders this spring, including Kirsten Gillibrand and Cory Booker, to hear why they support the freedom to marry. The videos are now online.

Tom Goss and Mara Levi perform Lover at Baltimore Pride - Lover - Baltimore Pride - Tom Goss - Mara Levi

EGN Staff — 2010-06-26T20:00:00-05:00

Singer/song writer Tom Goss who has performed in Erie on a few occasions sings his song Lover at Baltimore Pride 2010 with Mara Levi. For more about Tom, browse to http://www.tomgossmusic.net/.

Screen - The Kids are All Right trailer

Deb Spilko — 2010-06-24T20:00:00-05:00

In theaters soon: The Kids are All Right; Out on video: And Then Came Lola, Big Gay Musical, Equality U, Sex Positive

Screen - And Then Came Lola Sneak Peek

Deb Spilko — 2010-06-24T20:00:00-05:00

In theaters soon: The Kids are All Right; Out on video: And Then Came Lola, Big Gay Musical, Equality U, Sex Positive

Screen - THE BIG GAY MUSICAL Official Trailer

Deb Spilko — 2010-06-24T20:00:00-05:00

In theaters soon: The Kids are All Right; Out on video: And Then Came Lola, Big Gay Musical, Equality U, Sex Positive

Screen - Equality U Trailer

Deb Spilko — 2010-06-24T20:00:00-05:00

In theaters soon: The Kids are All Right; Out on video: And Then Came Lola, Big Gay Musical, Equality U, Sex Positive

Screen - SEX POSITIVE Trailer

Deb Spilko — 2010-06-24T20:00:00-05:00

In theaters soon: The Kids are All Right; Out on video: And Then Came Lola, Big Gay Musical, Equality U, Sex Positive

Miss Erie Pageant at the Zone - Buffy Lynn Hayes wins Crown and tells story at Club Craze in

Drew Riggs/Angelica Redd — 2010-06-21T20:00:00-05:00

The Zone Dance Club, Angelica Redd and the Zone divas would like to congratulate Buffy Lynn Hayes and Paris Mann, the new Miss Erie 2010 and her first runner-up, as well as Rhiannon Angelina and Misty Kall for a job very well done. This year they stepped up their game as contestants for the 11th annual Zone presentation of the Miss Erie Pageant. It was a tough job on the judges’ part! Photos by Matt Steger.

VIDEO: Joan Armatrading - Joan Armatrading: Takin' My Baby Uptown (02/15/1979)

EGN Staff — 2010-06-20T20:00:00-05:00

Joan Armatrading sings about what happens "with a pretty person on my arm" in Takin My Baby Uptown from 1979. Joan will be in Pittsburgh and Cleveland in July.

Win Lessons from the Late Night by Hunter Valentine - Hunter Valentine - The Stalker

EGN Staff — 2010-06-11T20:00:00-05:00

Win Lessons from the Late Night by Hunter Valentine. Erie Gay News is giving away 3 copies! To enter the contest, fill out the form here from June 11 though July 2

VIDEO: Why oil-based lube is bad for condoms - YEAH! Training - Why oil-based lube is bad for condoms

EGN Staff — 2010-06-10T20:00:00-05:00

YEAH! Training - Why oil-based lube is bad for condoms March 20, 2010 — This video was taken during the YEAH! - Youth Empowered Against HIV! training held at the University of South Carolina. YEAH! is a project of the Harriet Hancock Center Foundation and is for gay & bisexual men in Columbia, SC ages 18-25. This activity shows why using oil-based lube is bad for use with condoms. One guy applies KY water-based gel to a condom and the other applies baby oil. Who can last longer?

McDonald's France Gay Ad Campaign - McDonald's France gay ad Come As You Are

EGN Staff — 2010-06-06T20:00:00-05:00

McDonald's France has released a new gay ad campaign entitled "Come As You Are" which promotes McDonald's being a place where people can feel free to be themselves. Get the full story here.

Screen - The Real L Word Teaser

Deb Spilko — 2010-05-27T20:00:00-05:00

Various TV, film, DVD and video releases of interest to GLBT audiences.

Screen - Before Stonewall Trailer

Deb Spilko — 2010-05-27T20:00:00-05:00

Various TV, film, DVD and video releases of interest to GLBT audiences.

Screen - After Stonewall Trailer

Deb Spilko — 2010-05-27T20:00:00-05:00

Various TV, film, DVD and video releases of interest to GLBT audiences.

Screen - Hannah Free Trailer

Deb Spilko — 2010-05-27T20:00:00-05:00

Various TV, film, DVD and video releases of interest to GLBT audiences.

Screen - Tom Robinson - Glad To Be Gay

Deb Spilko — 2010-05-27T20:00:00-05:00

Various TV, film, DVD and video releases of interest to GLBT audiences.

Stephen Colbert on anti-gay George Rekers vacation with male escort - Colbert on Rekers

EGN Staff — 2010-05-07T20:00:00-05:00

The Colbert Report

Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c

Alpha Dog of the Week - George Rekers

www.colbertnation.com

Colbert Report Full Episodes

Political Humor

Fox News

Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert took on prominent "ex-gay" psychiatrist George Rekers Wednesday night, who was caught by a Miami newspaper taking a ten-day European sojourn with a male escort from RentBoy.com. Referring to Rekers' response that he needed the escort to help him carry his luggage, Colbert quipped: "Technically, I think he was looking for someone to hoist his sack." Related story http://rawstory.com/rs/2010/0506/colbert-fun-christian-star-hired-male-escort/

Gay Marriage Film to Have World Premiere at 2010 Spirit Quest Film Festival! - Married in Canada trailer

EGN Staff — 2010-04-30T20:00:00-05:00

Trailer from Arianne Robinson on Vimeo.

The Spirit Quest Film Festival will be held at the Erie Playhouse, 13 W 10th St, Erie PA on May 7 - 9, 2010 and include the world premiere of Married in Canada, a documentary about same-sex couples journeying to Toronto to get married.

Drag Race crowns a new queen! - Episode 11 - Season 2 - The Grand Finale

EGN Staff — 2010-04-27T20:00:00-05:00

Watch Gay Video & Lesbian Movies

Can you believe we’re at the end of RuPaul’s Drag Race? It certainly has been a memorable season, and the finale certainly was memorable in its own right. With that combination of finalists, we also got to see quite a variety of drag artistry.

Drag Race crowns a new queen! - RuPaul's Drag Race: Reunited! - Season 2

EGN Staff — 2010-04-27T20:00:00-05:00

Watch Gay Video & Lesbian Movies

Drag Race crowns a new queen! - Raven's Music Video Shoot - Bonus Scene - Episode 11 - The G

EGN Staff — 2010-04-27T20:00:00-05:00

Watch Gay Video & Lesbian Movies

Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial - Build The Dream

EGN Staff — 2010-04-26T20:00:00-05:00

The Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial will be the first on the National Mall to recognize a person of color and a man of peace, not a president or a veteran of war. In 1996 Congress authorized the Memorial Foundation to raise funds to establish a national memorial to honor the legacy of Dr. King on the National Mall. The memorial’s very existence signifies that we as a people believe Dr. King and his legacy deserve this esteemed placement in what can be considered America’s “Hall of Fame.”

Rosie Interviews Huckabee on Sirius Xm�s �Rosie Radio� - Rosie ODonnell and Mike Huckabee Debate Gay Adoption on SIRI

EGN Staff — 2010-04-24T20:00:00-05:00

Rosie O’Donnell interviewed Gov. Mike Huckabee on her SIRIUS XM Rosie Radio show this week (Thursday, April 22) to discuss and debate his recent comments about same-sex couples becoming adoptive or foster parents.

Rosie Interviews Huckabee on Sirius Xm�s �Rosie Radio� - Mike Huckabee Tells Rosie ODonnell Gay Adoption "Not Ideal"

EGN Staff — 2010-04-24T20:00:00-05:00

Rosie Interviews Huckabee on Sirius Xm�s �Rosie Radio� - Mike Huckabee Explains Gay Adoption Position to Rosie ODonne

EGN Staff — 2010-04-24T20:00:00-05:00

Screen - Breakfast With Scott New Movie Trailer (2008)

Deb Spilko — 2010-04-22T20:00:00-05:00

The theatical release date for I Love You, Phillip Morris (with Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor) has been moved up to July 2010. Breakfast with Scot and Lovers & Friends Show on video.

Bebe gives her �Best Of� for the Race! - Episode 10 - Season 2 - The Main Event Clip Show

EGN Staff — 2010-04-20T20:00:00-05:00

Watch Gay Video & Lesbian Movies

Wasn’t it great to see me on the special episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race this week? Sometimes wonderful things go very fast! Well, it was wonderful to sit down with RuPaul and my season one sisters Ongina and Nina Flowers to critique season two, but there was still so much more to be said that I thought I’d dedicate this week’s column to some of my favorite moments that we didn’t get a chance to talk about during the show.

Our Own Voices, Our Own Words: Video Testimonials by LGBT Leaders for the 2010 Census - Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), Gl