PROUD DAD: Raising a gay child wasn’t all rainbows. If given the choice, father...
Almost two decades ago Phil and Barb Schroeder received a note from their teenage child. As they read, they realized it was a “coming out” letter, informing them that their...
Mother of slain gay youth speaks out – Washington Blade
MYTH: Being gay is a “choice”
Americans are evenly split on whether sexual orientation is a choice, or is determined by nature, according to a 2015 Pew Research Center survey, with roughly...
As a gay dad, I am living my Iranian father’s American – and Jewish...
(JTA) — It’s June. For me, a lot happens this month. Father’s Day is coming up — my fifth as a father of twin...
Homophobic slurs carved into gay man’s car in Brookhaven – Project Q Atlanta
Someone etched “takes dick” into two cars in Brookhaven – one owned by a gay man – and slashed the tires of a vehicle in what one of the victims claimed...
Supreme Court sides with Catholic agency in foster care dispute over gay couples –...
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the city of Philadelphia violated the Constitution by limiting its relationship with a Catholic foster care agency over the group's refusal to certify...
Supreme Court Backs Catholic Social Services in Case on Gay Rights and Foster Care...
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously ruled that Philadelphia may not bar a Catholic agency that refused to work with same-sex couples from screening potential foster parents.Chief Justice John...
How views of gay people change for students at Catholic colleges – The Ohio...
Students generally become more appreciative of sexual diversity during college. Robert Chiarito/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.The big ideaStudents at Catholic colleges and...
You Don’t Understand–“Boulder Gay” is Something I Made Up | BOOK RIOT – Book...
Em(ily) Dickson, cofounder of Pronouns May Vary, joins Hannah to talk about gender, shapeshifting, and graphic novels! Please note that this episode contains many colloquial phrases, words, and jokes that are...
Brooklyn gay couple recounts their fatherhood journey through foster care – News 12 Bronx
News 12 StaffJun 17, 2021, 1:18pmUpdated on: Jun 17, 2021, 1:27pmAs Father's Day approaches, a gay Brooklyn couple is sharing their journey into fatherhood through foster care."Liron and I, when...
Vanguard Renewables Names Joel Gay Chief Executive Officer – WFMZ Allentown
BOSTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard Renewables, the U.S. leader in organics to renewable energy, today announced the appointment of Joel Gay as its Chief Executive Officer."Vanguard is in...
‘Evil’ or ‘supportive’: Public speaks for and against Penncrest library gay pride display –...
SAEGERTOWN — Penncrest School District residents packed a district meeting room for the second time Wednesday night to address the Penncrest School Board about a recent display of books for Gay...
“Never too late”: Colorado man who came out at 90 finds online connection during...
Kenneth Felts, who came out at 90-years-old, found community during the pandemic through virtual events at The Center on Colfax/ (Denver7)
At 90 years old, Kenneth Felts...
Father’s Day and Pride Month merged for me when my dad came out and...
It doesn’t ever feel like much of a coincidence for me that Father’s Day occurs during Pride Month. Though I suppose it is. The first Father's Day commemorations were around the turn...
‘I just want to foster a position of tolerance, of love’: What Pride flag...
Michael J. DeCiccoDIGHTON — Selectman Brett Zografos wants to explain the importance of June as Pride Month.It's his goal for reasons much deeper than the fact his name is attached to a...
‘Sesame Street’ features 2 gay fathers for 1st time on show – TODAY
"Sesame Street" is marking Pride Month by showing a type of family that has never been seen in the 51-year history of the iconic children's television show.The show shared an episode...
U.S. Supreme Court backs Catholic group that shunned gay foster parents – Reuters
WASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court embraced religious rights over LGBT rights on Thursday by ruling in favor of a Catholic Church-affiliated agency that sued after Philadelphia refused...
Patricia Gay | Davison Index – Davisonindex – Davisonindex
PATRICIA GAY, 89, of Mt. Morris, died Thursday, June 10, 2021, at home. A funeral service took place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Martin Funeral, Cremation &...
Michael Kors, Big Gay Ice Cream to Team Up Friday for Pride Month –...
Michael Kors and Big Gay Ice Cream are teaming up to celebrate Pride and the #MKPride capsule.
On Friday, customers who make a purchase at Michael Kors’ Rockefeller Center store and/or sign...
‘Pray Away’ Film Review: Powerful Documentary Explores ‘Ex-Gay’ Movement – TheWrap
John Paulk and his wife Anne appeared on the cover of Newsweek magazine in 1998 as the face of Christian ex-gay therapy. In “Pray Away,” a wide-ranging documentary from director Kristine...
Utah state attorney apologizes for expletive-laden email sent to gay Asian-American councilman – New...
Earlier this week he posted a screenshot of the email on his Facebook page, writing that,“as an Asian American and member of the LGBTQ+ community, I must stand up against...
Wisconsin virtual school allows teenager to form LGBTQ+ club after ACLU intervention – Milwaukee...
After a months-long battle, a sixth grader at an online-only Wisconsin school has finally been allowed to form an LGBTQ+ club, traditionally known as a Gay-Straight Alliance.The club has been requested...
What’s Guiding Prostate Cancer Care for Gay Men? – MedPage Today
Prostate cancer isn't just a research topic for B. R. Simon Rosser, PhD, MPH. It's personal.
Rosser, a pioneering researcher in HIV and LGBT health at the University of Minnesota School of...
West Virginia Republican state legislator comes out as gay – NBC News
A young West Virginia state lawmaker came out as gay to his constituents in a video posted to his social media accounts on Sunday.Josh Higginbotham, 24, who was first elected to...
Working-class Black and brown trans ballroom scene birthed contemporary gay culture – People’s World
The House of Escada. | Courtesy of HBO Max In honor of Pride Month, it’s important to highlight the working-class roots of the LGBTQ liberation movement in the...
Ed Department: Title IX Protects Gay and Transgender Students – The 74
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Title IX’s protections against sexual discrimination and violence extend to gay...
What Does the Gay Wage Gap Mean for LGBTQ+ Families? – Yahoo Lifestyle
An abstract image illustrating wage inequality.Getty Images. The Supreme Court's recognition of same-sex marriage in 2016 impacted a number of LGBTQ+ families. After all, the social institution of marriage works to...
Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus Performs A New Summer Show, ‘YAAAAAAS Broadway!’ | 90.1 FM...
The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus will lift your spirits this weekend with their new summer concert “YAAAAAAS Broadway!”
“City Lights” host Lois Reitzes spoke with artistic director Don Milton about this virtual...
Is Luca Pixar’s First Gay Movie? Maybe – Vanity Fair
In a dazzling Italy some decades ago, two young men meet and experience a sweeping, happy-sad summer of self-realization together. That may sound roughly like the plot of Luca Gaudagnino’s 2017...
5 things to do this week: Portland Opera’s ‘Frida,’ Risk/Reward film festival, Portland Gay...
This week marks the return of Portland Opera in an outdoor venue near OMSI, as well as the return of the Risk/Reward Festival for 2021. Also check out the old-school radio...
Anchorage Jewish museum, gay bar tagged with swastika stickers – The cordova Times
A man was seen placing swastika stickers on a Jewish museum and a gay bar in downtown Anchorage. Photo courtesy of the Anchorage Police DepartmentA tall, thin man wearing a hood...
The Old Gays Sharing Their Coming Out Journeys Gives Us So Much Hope –...
The Old Gays Sharing Their Coming Out Journeys Gives Us So Much Hope
The Old Gays are back at it again, giving us all the feels and proving that no matter...
The Chicago Author Who Wrote the First American Novel to Feature Gay Characters –...
Henry Blake Fuller, an author who is now in the Chicago LBGT Hall of Fame, wrote what many consider the first American novel that explored LGBTQ themes. But his relationship with...
The Chicago Author Who Wrote the First American Novel to Feature Gay Themes –...
Henry Blake Fuller, an author who is now in the Chicago LBGT Hall of Fame, wrote what many consider the first American novel that explored LGBTQ themes. But his relationship with...
Chaney Austin talks challenges, triumphs of being Monona’s first Black, openly gay police chief...
When Monona Police Chief Brian Chaney Austin arrived at the city municipal building for his June 1 swearing in ceremony, the parking lot was nearly empty. The only movement was...
Elderly Gay Men Share Their Stories in Shake Shack Advert That Is Melting Hearts...
June is Pride month, when many companies and brands unveil adverts and social media campaigns to demonstrate their support for the LGBTQ+ community.One of the most successful is a TikTok video...