An Australian member of parliament (MP) delivered an impassioned speech Tuesday on gay marriage calling Prime Minister Tony Abbot and his anti-gay colleagues an “anachronistic joke.” The speech, delivered by Victorian Labor MP Tim Watts, was also a stirring account of his gay uncle, who was unable t

Four out of 10 people worldwide don't have a safe way to poop. Find out why we need a toilet revolution. We need new ideas to help reduce disease and find find new ways to turn crap into valuable stuff, like fuel, fertilizer, and fresh water.

Color quite literally colors the way we view our world. Let’s take a deep dive into the symbolism of colors in cultures around the world. From red‘s primal association with passion and aggression, to blue‘s association with conservatism and peace-keeping, there are near-universal symbolic meanings

With just days left before the US Supreme Court rules on Proposition 8, AFER has compiled this look back at the last three years of working to attain full federal marriage equality. The American Foundation for Equal Rights is dedicated to protecting and advancing equal rights for every American. As ...

Actors and singers Noah Galvin and Ben Platt have got engaged… again! You may remember six months ago, Platt asked Galvin to marry him during a night out at a restaurant in Brooklyn. Both men posted photos at the time to their respective social media.Platt said, “He agreed to hang out forever.” Gal

Following in the tradition of The Celluloid Closet, this new five hour limited series for Apple+ chronicles the history of queer representation on the small screen, from the inception of TV all the way to the present. Featuring candid interviews from pioneers like Ellen DeGeneres, Oprah Winfrey and ...

In their first concert at Lincoln Center, the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra performs Yuri Shevchenko’s arrangement of the National Anthem of Ukraine, led by Keri-Lynn Wilson and featuring concertmaster Marko Komonko. Videography by Pete Scalzitti.

After a year since the horrible attack on the U.S. Capitol, which resulted in five deaths, countless injuries, hundreds of people charged or arrested, and millions of dollars in damages, one would think both parties would have united to decry the assault and bring the instigators to justice, but, i...

A poetic film about human connection. Includes automated Subtitles! Winner of 35 awards including: - Best short film - Best Drama - Best Original screenplay (Joel Junior) - Best Directing (Joel Junior) - Best Editing (Diego Valente) - Best Cinematography (Brandon Obey) - Best Original Score (Itay A...

Remembering Guinness Book of World Records has named Bette Nash, who works for American Airlines, the world’s longest serving flight attendant as she will celebrate 65 of service. She passed away from breast cancer complications on May, 2024.