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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.

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.

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.

Gayest Night on T.V.

barbarasimon — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:39:49 +0000

More people tuned in for the Tony Awards this year over last, and 365 was on the red carpet to hear from the stars about the gayest night in entertainment. Ross Palombo talks with Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, Allison Janney, Jeff Daniels… and the gay puppet from Avenue Q.

A Friend in the White House?

barbarasimon — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:31:28 +0000

President Obama speaks out on issues important to LGBT Americans, explaining why he says they have a friend in the White House. Plus for the first time an American president includes homophobia in a speech about intolerance at a former Nazi concentration camp. Ross Palombo reports.

Gays have a friend in Pennsylvania

barbarasimon — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:20:53 +0000

A new state joins the battle for gay marriage, with a straight lawmaker leading the charge. Ben Simmoneau reports from Philadelphia.

Lesbian student sues school

barbarasimon — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:00:24 +0000

How courageous were you in high school? A student who came out says she endured verbal harassment, not from fellow students, but from teachers. She’s now teaching them a lesson in tolerance. Robert Lyles reports from Vallejo, California.