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

New song by Bono (U2) dedicated to Italian people and doctors, nurses and carers on the front line in the #coronavirus emergency. For the Italians who inspired it… for the Irish… for ANYONE who this St. Patrick’s day is in a tight spot and still singing. For the doctors, nurses, carers on the front

After a year and a half of work and interviews with more than 1,000 witnesses, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol released its final report. The 9 member pipartisan panel approved what is essentially an executive summary of those conclusions. The panel voted una...

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

"The Invasion" of the Fire Island Pines is now an annual tradition and a day of joy. But Thom Hansen was there when it began as a protest. Americans across the country have many traditions when it comes to celebrating Independence Day. But it’s possible that none are as distinctive as Cherry Grove’s

British rugby star turned lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights advocate Ben Cohen is stripping down yet again. The 35-year-old hunk, who was recently seen on the smash BBC series "Strictly Come Dancing," shows off his toned physique in video footage of his recent Attitude cover shoo

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 ...

The University of Warwick Rowing Club has stripped down for the fifth year in a row for a nude calendar, with proceeds helping to fight homophobia. The University of Warwick Boat Club was founded in 1966 and is "on the verge of top tier status in British rowing." The Warwick Rowing Calendar was foun...