Archive for March, 2008

President’s Daughter Aims for Big Changes in Cuba

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

Since Raul Castro became the President of Cuba, it has been his daughter, Mariela Castro who has promised to push through positive changes for the country. She has been lobbying the government to adopt what would be the most liberal gay and transsexual rights in Latin America.
Castro has worked hard to change the misconception about minority groups in Cuba as the head […]

Gay Fans Report Toxic Atmosphere at Madison Square Garden

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Gay fans of the New York Rangers hockey team are concerned about some of the behavior taking place during the home games at Madison Square Garden.
According to fans, crowd chants that use derogatory terms, and homophobic comments that are shouted to the players have resulted in a tense atmosphere at the games and have led […]

Spitzer Replacement, Positive for LGBT Community

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

David Paterson, who will become New York State governor on Monday is viewed by many LGBT activists as one of the biggest supporters of the community.
Throughout his career Paterson has been vocal about the need for equal rights, even going on the record for supporting same-sex marriage in 1994. While Paterson was the state senate […]

Oklahoma Lawmaker’s Anti-Gay Speech Made Public

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Sally Kern, the House representative for Oklahoma is not apologizing for her speech given to a group of about 50 Republicans. An anonymous person leaked her comments onto YouTube where Kern talks intently about how homosexuality is destroying the nation.
 Many are outraged with Kerns, but also with the fact that she is defending her statements by […]