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Coming out, like… Online?

barbarasimon — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:30:58 +0000

What was once a difficult one on one conversations filled with angst and tears is now as easy as changing your online status from straight to gay. The “Facebook Generation” is living up to its name. More and more teens are now clicking their way out of the closet before telling their family or even their B-F-Fs, but at what price? Itay Hod takes a look.

Navy Sailor Charged with Camp Pendleton Murder

barbarasimon — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:29:09 +0000

A U.S. Navy sailor has been charged with murder for the death of 29-year-old Seaman August Provost at Camp Pendleton. Petty Officer Jonathan Campos has been charged in military court. Provost’s family enlisting the help of their congresswoman to urge the Navy to investigate his death as a hate crime. Alexander Sanz reports from Houston.

Cronkite’s “Gay Raiders”

barbarasimon — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:03:24 +0000

A jewel from the CBS archives: the day legendary CBS newsman Walter Cronkite met the gays. A rare look at the newscast that was interrupted by one of the “Gay Raiders” in December 1973 to protest CBS’ lack of coverage on gay rights. Ross Palombo reports.

Anti-bully Law to Save Child’s Life

barbarasimon — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:51:57 +0000

North Carolina has passed its contentious anti-bully law for public schools, joining 11 other states with similar measures. The American Academy of Pediatrics has also issued guidelines it says can save a bullied child’s life, that focus on the bystanders who witness the anti-gay remarks or abuse. Kelly Wallace reports from New York.

Texas sailor murdered for being gay.

barbarasimon — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:11:28 +0000

The family of a sailor from Texas who was murdered at his sentry post at Camp Pendleton speaks out, saying he was murdered because he was gay. He was bound, shot and his guard shack set on fire, but the Navy is investigating it as a “possible” hate crime. Rucks Russell reports from Houston.

Police raid Rainbow Lounge on Stonewall anniversary

barbarasimon — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:22:59 +0000

The arrested and injured patrons of the Rainbow Lounge in Fort Worth speak out about the controversial raid carried out on the same day as the Stonewall riots anniversary. Police have suspended further raids with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and lawmakers are calling for an outside investigation. Carol Cavazos reports from Fort Worth.

Stonewall 101

barbarasimon — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:40:23 +0000

This is the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, a turning point in history for the gay rights movement. How much do you know about gay history? Take our Stonewall 101 test. Itay Hod reports.

President Obama’s memo on partner rights

barbarasimon — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:00:30 +0000

President Barack Obama, surrounded by his vice president and Congress’ gay team at his desk in the oval office, speaks out about same-sex partner rights and signs a presidential memorandum extending some medical benefits to partners of federal employees.

High-Powered Help Against Anti-Gay Bullies

barbarasimon — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:00:41 +0000

The fight against anti-gay bullies has reached all the way to the White House. Dr. Jill Biden joins an army of warriors including a mom who lost her son and a bullied teen who’s speaking up for others. Itay Hod reports.

‘Cause They’re Hot: See Who is “New, Now, Next”

barbarasimon — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:00:58 +0000

From Eve to RuPaul, Britney to Vanessa Williams, the stars annoint this year’s New-Now-Next honorees. Chagmion Antoine reports from the NNN awards.