Chinese filmmaker says his government is 'homophobic'

GayStarNews, 24 mai

Fan Popo discusses the obstacles to LGBT filmmaking and activism in China at Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival in India Chinese filmmaker Fan Popo said his government is 'homophobic' during an appearance at Kashish, Mumbai International Queer Film Festival in India this week. 'The Chinese government is…

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Gay teen who feared being kicked out of Boy Scouts cheers change in policy

GayStarNews, 24 mai

Pascal Tessier: 'For gay Scouts like me, this vote is life-changing' Close to completing the rigorous requirements to become an Eagle Scout, 16-year-old Pascal Tessier cheered the decision by the Boy Scouts of America on Thursday (23 May) to repeal its ban on gay members. 'Just a…

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Governor Rick Perry: ‘I am greatly disappointed’ that the Boy Scouts will allow gay members

Pink News, 24 mai

Rick Perry said he was 'greatly disappointed' at the decision to lift the ban (Image: Gage Skidmore) Texas Governor Rick Perry, has voiced his disappointment at the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) decision to lift its national ban on gay youth members. Perry, who has been vocally opposed to the…

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Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was ‘repulsed’ by gays and lesbians

Pink News, 24 mai

The DUP MP Ian Paisley Jr was challenged on Question Time about his 2007 interview where he said that he was “repulsed” by gays and lesbians. At the time he said: “I am, unsurprisingly, a straight person. I am pretty repulsed by gay and lesbianism. I think it is wrong…

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Boy Scouts of America: We will not ‘not sacrifice our mission’ over gay members

Pink News, 24 mai

The Boy Scouts of America said it would not 'sacrifice its mission' over gay members The Boy Scouts of America has released an official statement noting that it has lifted its ban on gay youth members, saying that it would “not sacrifice its mission” over the “societal issue” of whether…

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Thursday, 23 May 2013 15:34 - Elliot Morales Indicted For Mark Carson's Murder; Lawyer Claims ...

Instinct Magazine, 24 mai

Tags: mark carson, elliot morales, indictment, hate crime A grand jury has indicted Elliot Morales in the anti-gay hate crime murder of Mark Carson (pictured) in New York City last weekend. Morales confessed to the crime during his arrest. His attorney, however, is claiming Morales isn't responsible…

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US: Nevada Assembly passes resolution to repeal ban on equal marriage

Pink News, 24 mai

The Nevada Assembly passed the bill 27 votes to 14 The Nevada Assembly today passed a resolution which could eventually lead to a repeal of the state’s ban on same-sex marriage. The bill, which was passed by the Nevada Senate last month 12 votes to 9, could eventually lead to…

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LGBT Groups React To Boy Scouts Change

Joe.My.God, 24 mai

Scouts For Equality “The Boy Scouts of America can do better,” said Zach Wahls, an Eagle Scout and Executive Director of Scouts for Equality. “We welcome the news that the ban on gay Scouts is history, but our work isn’t over until we honor the Scout Law by making this…

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US: Boy Scouts of America lifts national ban on gay youth members

Pink News, 24 mai

The BSA voted to lift its ban on gay members, but retained its ban on gay adult volunteers and staff The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) on Thursday ended its long-time ban on gay youth members, after its national council voted to lift the national ban. The final vote took…

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Activists Have The Boy Scouts Gladz

Joe.My.God, 24 mai

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Hate Groups Have The Boy Scouts Sadz

Joe.My.God, 24 mai

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Resolution To Repeal Nevada's Gay Marriage Ban Clears Assembly

On Top magazine, 23 mai

| | By On Top Magazine Staff Published: May 23, 2013 The Nevada Assembly on Thursday approved a constitutional amendment which seeks to legalize gay marriage in the state. The chamber approved the measure with a bipartisan vote of 27 to 14. Senator Tick Segerblom's joint resolution originally sought…

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par Big Gay News, 05:00

BigGayNews for Friday, May 24, 2013

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Today’s Top Headlines Texas Lesbian Couple Can’t Cohabitate, Judge Rules France’s First Gay Wedding: An Historic “Oui” Transgender Woman Files Human Rights Complaint Complaint Accuses Exxon Mobil Of Anti-Gay Bias St. Pius X Transgender Student Skips Graduation Get even MORE breaking news…

par The Advocate, 02:17

New Antigay Children's Book Teaches Kids to Hate LGBT Families

A new picture book by Amber Dee Parker and Hannah Sequra attempts to battle messages of LGBT equality with a warm and fuzzy brand of hatred, reports Good as You. Endorsed by the American Family Association, God Made Dad & Mom tells the story of a young boy…

par The Advocate, 01:32

Op-ed: Boy Scouts Must Complete the Inclusion Process to Remain Relevant

Thirteen years ago, the United States Supreme Court answered one of two questions that had been brought before the American people: Does the Boy Scouts of America have the right to discriminate against gay people? More importantly, is it right for the Boy Scouts of America to discriminate against gay…

par NewNowNext, 01:30

Male Underwear Models No Longer Steroid-y, Just Pieces Of Meat. Why?

This is Colby Melvin. he’s not just a piece of meat, people. For reasons unknown, The New York Times decided to do a feature on male underwear models and their ad campaigns. (Not that we’re complaining). The takeaway? These models are thinner than before, and we’re getting less package…

par The New Civil Rights Movement, 01:26

Look: LGBT Organizations — And Opponents — Respond To Boy Scouts Decision To Allow Gay Scouts

The Boy Scouts of America‘s historic decision today, to allow gay scouts, although not gay adults, is another huge milestone in the march for equality. RELATED: Here’s The Complete Boy Scouts Historic Statement On Gays In Scouting Breaking: Boy Scouts Vote To Drop Ban, Allow Gay Scouts Here are…