Poll Shows Nationwide Support for Gay Marriage
April 30, 2009
MSBNC has reported that, according to the latest Washington Post/ABC poll, more Americans say they support gay marriage (49%) than oppose it (46%). This is the first time that results have favored gay marriage in a nationwide survey, and it is surprising considering that in 2004 the Post/ABC poll found just 32% in favor.
Maine Moves Closer to Same-Sex Marriage
April 30, 2009
The Maine state Senate voted today in favor of legislation that would permit same-sex couples to marry under state law, by a vote of 20 – 15. The measure now moves to the House of Representatives. In press release issued by the Human Rights Campaign, Joe Solmonese stated, “It seems like every day another state [...]
Marie Osmond Disapproves of Lesbian Daughter?
April 30, 2009
Perez Hilton reported today that Marie Osmond, a devout Mormon, has a daughter who is an out and proud lesbian. The gossip site claims that Osmond is heartbroken over this because she had dreamed of a daughter who would be active in the Mormon community and have a lot of children, although – as Perez [...]
Kelly McGillis is Out
April 30, 2009
Kelly McGillis fans have speculated for years that the Top Gun star was a lesbian, so today’s news that she has officially come out isn’t the most shocking of celebrity revelations – but that hasn’t stopped pretty much every gossip site and media outlet from reporting on it. The Daily Mail provided details about the [...]
Howard Stern Supports Gay Marriage!
April 30, 2009
On his show yesterday, “The King of All Media,” had the following to say about the gay and lesbian community:
“My feeling about gay people is that we have a responsibility not only to make gay marriage acceptable and to make gays feel accepted as much as heterosexuals…Gay people are downtrodden. They are beaten. They are [...]
NH Senate Votes in Favor of Gay Marriage
April 29, 2009
The New Hampshire state Senate voted today (13-11) in favor of legislation that would permit same-sex couples to marry. The bill now heads back to the House to consider changes and, if the bill becomes law, New Hampshire would become the fifth state to allow gay marriage.
“Just one month ago, there were only two states [...]
Hate Crimes Bill Passes U.S House
April 29, 2009
The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to pass federal hate crimes legislation, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1913), by a vote of 249-175. In a press release issued by the Human Rights Campaign its President, Joe Solmonese, stated: “All Americans are one step closer to protection from hate [...]
Facebook Now Approves “And Then Came Lola” Ad
April 29, 2009
Two days ago Cherry Grrl reported that Facebook had rejected an ad for the upcoming lesbian film, “And Then Came Lola,” but now – after an outpouring of support from fans and other media outlets – the social networking site has decided to approve it. Megan Siler, Co-Producer and Co-Director of the film with Ellen [...]
Lesbian NYC Finance Commissioner Resigns
April 29, 2009
The New York Times has reported that Martha Stark, Finance Commissioner of New York City, resigned yesterday amid a series of official inquiries, one of which being that she had a romantic relationship with a female subordinate whose salary had risen sharply during the last three years she worked for the agency. The Times writes [...]
Katy Perry Kissed Lady Sovereign and She Liked It?
April 28, 2009
Perez Hilton reported yesterday that Katy Perry and British rapper Lady Sovereign “locked themselves in a bathroom” at a recent party in NYC. The information apparently came from “a well-placed birdie” so we won’t assume there is too much truth to it but it certainly would give Perry some long overdue lesbian street cred.
