Author Archives: Justin McCraw

Illinois house representative announces lesbian engagement

Rep. Deb Mell announced her engagement to partner of six years Christin Baker yesterday, according to the Chicago Tribune via Towleroad. Continue reading

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Disney’s gender-conscious tweens advocate for male fairy, deliver

Tweens playing Disney’s Pixie Hollow advocated for a male fairy by bending gender rules, Towleroad.com reported. Continue reading

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D.C. mayor issues certificate, takes it back, blames staffers

District of Columbia’s mayor issued an appreciative certificate to an ex-gay leader yesterday, but took it back today, according to Towleroad.com. Continue reading

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Following Times article, some commenters give up citizenship

Some Americans choose to give up their citizenship in order for their foreign, same-sex spouse to gain sponsorship in other countries. Continue reading

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Tufts students take a purity-esque marriage pledge

Tufts University students Tuesday took a marriage pledge as part of their campus’ Queer Straight Alliance National Marriage Boycott. Continue reading

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Iraqis seeking asylum in some European countries turned away illegally

Amnesty International released a report today accusing several European countries of turning away asylum seekers illegally, Towleroad.com reports. Continue reading

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Illinois House passes landmark gay-inclusive anti-bullying bill

The Illinois house of representatives Friday passed a landmark bill protecting gays from bullying in school, according to the Advocate. Continue reading

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The Real World meets the L Word in a new Showtime series

Showtime is preparing to launch a new reality television show based on the “L Word,” according to Monsters and Critics. Continue reading

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South African officials to open gay shelter in Cape Town

Members of the Cape Town Pride Festival and the Pride Shelter Trust plan to open a gay shelter by September, according to Iol. Continue reading

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Supreme Court hears case allowing gays to hold Christian club offices

The Supreme Court judges heard arguments Monday regarding whether to allow gays to join university-recognized clubs, according to Towleroad. Continue reading

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