Month: May 2011
UK : Bloomington comes to DVD on July 11!
With echoes of lesbian hit Loving Annabelle, Bloomington takes student/teacher relations to sexy new heights in this fresh and riveting drama. Jackie, a 22-year-old child star, leaves her Californian roots behind in a bid to gain a sense of normality and independence after her long-running TV show is suddenly cancelled.
Major corporations speak out against permitting discrimination against LGBT citizens
In an apparent attempt to score cheap political points, Tenn. Governor Bill Haslam has ignored the business community and signed into law a bill that wipes out county and city anti-discrimination laws, despite the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry reversing their earlier support and now opposing the bill.
HRC Applauds NBA Commissioner David Stern for Tackling Anti-Gay Discrimination
For the second time in a matter of weeks, the Human Rights Campaign acknowledges the National Basketball Association (NBA) and its commissioner, David Stern, for their immediate action – this time following the homophobic slur unleashed by Chicago Bull center Joakim Noah.
Another Professional Athlete Hurls Anti-Gay Slur
Last night during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals, Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah called a heckling fan a “f***ing f***ot” after receiving his second foul of the night. The TNT cameras caught the slur.
GLAAD Calls on NBA to Speak Out against Joakim Noah’s Use of Anti-Gay Slur
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the America’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organisation, today responded after Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah shouted an anti-gay slur toward a fan during a game on Sunday night.
Rep. Kucinich Joins Board of PDA
Congressman Dennis Kucinich today joins the Advisory Board of Progressive Democrats of America (PDA). PDA’s 19-member board now includes seven members of Congress: John Conyers, Donna Edwards, Raul Grijalva, Barbara Lee, Jim McGovern, Lynn Woolsey, and Kucinich.