Joe.My.God. LGBT News

“Looking back, this has been a very long journey. Four years ago we upheld Proposition 8 in the California Supreme Court. Five years ago we passed Proposition 8. Thirteen years ago we passed its predecessor, Proposition 22. And eighteen years ago I had the honor of shepherding legislation to protect traditional marriage when it first came under attack in the …

It was 35 years ago today that Gilbert Baker’s rainbow flag made its debut at San Francisco Pride. Since then it has become the ubiquitous global symbol of LGBT pride, solidarity, and freedom.  Below is the photo I took of Gilbert at this week’s ACT UP reunion event here in New York City.  I’m proud to call him a friend. 

“A portion of this song’s iTunes proceeds will be donated to fight for marriage equality.” Download it here.

Courtesy of Fantasy Records, today’s Swag Tuesday prize is a special pink double vinyl copy of Sylvester’s Mighty Real: Greatest Dance Hits, which has been reissued nationwide today. Proceeds from this re-release benefit San Francisco’s AIDS Emergency Fund and Project Open Hand, per Sylvester’s will.  You can download the album on iTunes or purchase a physical CD copy at Amazon. …

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott reacted quickly to today’s Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act by declaring that all citizens must now present photo ID when voting. Via the Dallas Morning News: “With today’s decision, the State’s voter ID law will take effect immediately,” Abbott announced. “Redistricting maps passed by the Legislature may also take effect without approval …

The New Jersey Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to outlaw “ex-gay” therapy, setting the state on course to join California in banning the brainwashing of LGBT youth. IF Christie signs the bill. The bill passed by a 56-14 vote, with seven abstentions, and it was expected to be adopted by the state Senate in a vote on Thursday. Governor Chris Christie …

Russian President Vladimir Putin today confirmed news reports that NSA leaker Edward Snowden is presently in a Moscow airport. However Putin said that Snowden is a “free person” and that Russia will not comply with US requests that he be arrested and extradited. “In the territory of Russia, Mr. Snowden committed no crimes,” Putin said. “Mr. Snowden is a free …