Transphobia wins in Houston

A proposed Houston city ordinance protecting residents from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is defeated after a campaign with a strongly transphobic message: “No men in women’s bathrooms.” Richard Carlbom, campaign manager for Houston Unites, a group … Continue reading →

Pro-gay major donor endorses Marco Rubio

Hedge fund manager Paul Singer, who has used enormous donations to encourage the GOP to embrace gay rights, has endorsed Republican Presidential Candidate Marco Rubio. “He is accustomed to thinking about American foreign policy as a responsible policy maker,” Singer wrote. “He is ready to … Continue reading →

Ben Carson is okay with gays, just not gay marriage

In a statement current Log Cabin Executive Director (and former HX music editor) Gregory T. Angelo described as "shrewd," Republican Presidential Candidate Ben Carson said during yesterday's debate: “Well, obviously, you don’t understand my views on homosexuality. I believe our … Continue reading →

Bobby Jindal asks court to dismiss ACLU lawsuit about anti-gay marriage order

Republican presidential candidate and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal issued an executive order offering protections to people who oppose same-sex marriage. The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Louisiana, the Forum for Equality Foundation and six New Orleans residents brought a … Continue reading →

Utah governor welcomes anti-gay group

Leandro Ramos, Interim Executive Director of All Out, a major gay right activist organization, has said: “Love is not a crime. But the World Congress of Families wants it to be - they’ve called for gay people to be locked up in jail. It’s plain and simple - Utah’s Governor should not be … Continue reading →