Dozens of prominent Republicans (including top advisers to former President George W. Bush, four former governors and two members of Congress) have signed a legal brief arguing that gay people have a constitutional right to marry. This is such a huge step in the right direction! More below.
Live Your Life: 75 Republicans Sign Legal Brief Saying Gay People Have Constitutional Right To Marry
Gay Men Say They Were Threatened & Verbally Abused While Shopping In Lowe’s
Daniel Scoto & Jermey Smythe say that while they visited a Lowe’s Home Improvement Store, an employee began ranting anti-gay slurs and threatened them. Read the troubling details below. Gernique N
Activist Group Trying To Lift Ban On Gay Involvement In Boy Scouts
Well, for years, the Boy Scouts Association has had a strict policy of no gay involvment within the scoutshood. This means scouts and troop leaders are not allowed to be [openly] gay. There are certain groups arising that are not happy with this and are hoping they can make a change. Hit the jump to read the details. Gernique N
Tyler The Creator Shares His Thoughts On Gay Rights…Sort Of
Gay marriage rights have been a hot topic as of late, after President Obama came out in full support. Following his co-sign, rappers like Jay-Z, 50 Cent and more have all shared their co-sign as well, while other stars like Manny Pacquiao expressed his disapproval. Odd Future’s frontman Tyler the Creator seems to be annoyed with all the fodder, and I have to agree with him! Who cares what someone else’s preference is! It’s THEIR life! See his tweets below and share your thoughts on the controversial topic! Marisa Mendez
Dharun Ravi Will Be Sentenced On Monday For Charges Related To Tyler Clementi Suicide!
Dharun Ravi has had his trial in the spotlight since the suicide of Tyler Clementi, because of Ravi’s spying. Â He was found guilty and is now facing up to 10 years for the webcam encounter back in 2010. Â This case has been nothing less of controversial since it involved so many complicated subjects like discrimination against sexuality, suicide, gay rights etc. Â Hit the jump to read why some don’t want him to be punished too badly. Steph Bassanini
(Video) 50 Cent Talks About Lloyd Banks, Ma$e, Cam’Ron & More With Funk Flex
Yesterday Fif took over Hot 97 with DJ Drama to talk about his Lost Tape mixtape that drops Monday, and spoke on everything from issues with Lloyd Banks, how he felt about the Ma$e deal falling through, squashing beef with Cam’Ron and beginning to work with him and more. Watch the video of how it went down below. Marisa Mendez
