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Virginia Foxx: Story of Matthew Shepard's Murder A "Hoax" (VIDEO)

HuffingtonPost.com | Ryan Grim | Posted 05.30.2009 | Politics


As the House of Representatives debates an expansion of hate crimes legislation, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) has taken the rhetoric to a new level, cl...

Break the Silence on Bullying

Debra Chasnoff | Posted 05.08.2009 | Politics


Debra Chasnoff

After telling his mother, "I get picked on every day... I can't do this anymore," Eric Mohat, a 17-year old student from Ohio, locked himself in his room and shot himself.

President Obama, Equal Rights and Sexual Orientation

Geoffrey R. Stone | Posted 02.13.2009 | Politics


Geoffrey R. Stone

As one of his first acts of office, Obama should call for federal legislation ensuring equal rights for all persons in the U.S. regardless of sexual orientation.

I Voted (Twice) for Obama, and Apparently I Lost

Joe Cutbirth | Posted 01.18.2009 | Politics


Joe Cutbirth

Warren's selection is a thumb in the eye of every lesbian and gay citizen, and an insult to kind and decent Americans who believed that Obama's presidency was the beginning of a new era.

A Post-Thanksgiving Cornucopia: World AIDS Day, The Birth of (RED)WIRE, Milk and Prop 8

Mike Ragogna | Posted 12.31.2008 | Entertainment


Mike Ragogna

The new online digital magazine (RED)WIRE will sponsor a series of unique performances by artists such as U2 and Sheryl Crow, in its bid to help fight AIDS.

"Fagots -- Stay Out"

Tom Gregory | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Tom Gregory

In Barack Obama's silence, he voiced his opinion. Obama quietly let millions of his supporters vote for their political evolution while simultaneously selecting prejudice.

Are Democrats Throwing Gays Under the Bus?

Karen Ocamb | Posted 11.13.2008 | Politics


Karen Ocamb

It seems a pretty certain bet that most of the LGBT community will vote for Barack Obama and Joe Biden, though with curtailed enthusiasm after numerous missteps.

The Matthew Shepard Murder, 10 Years Later

Rashad Robinson | Posted 11.10.2008 | Media


Rashad Robinson

According to the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP), reported incidents of anti-LGBT violence increased by 24 percent from 2006 to 2007.