Lesbian-themed film “Carol” in the era of conformity
This is a slow-moving, deliberately paced character study of lovers whose sexual orientation challenges and threatens the status quo.
“To Be Takei”: Love, diversity, and Star Trek
A new documentary chronicling the life of activist and actor George Takei is currently screening, to the delight of his many admirers.
"Eat With Me": You may be hungry an hour after this tasty coming-out tale
"Eat With Me" alternates between being an enjoyable, poignant coming-out comedy drama and a paint-or rather film-by numbers story.
Magnus Hirschfeld: Germany’s pioneer fighter for LGBTQ equality
Many unsung heroes exist in the gay liberation movement across the globe. One of them is the central figure in Ralf Dose's absorbing new short new biography.
Did homophobia cut singer, LGBT activist Otep out of metal festival?
It may be no coincidence that the festival's main sponsor is Rockstar Energy Drink, a corporation with ties to a homophobic, conservative political pundit.
"Duck Dynasty" fans react to Robertson's hiatus
The suspension of "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson has gotten some backlash from conservative fans, but they are in the tiny minority as American culture undergoes a profound shift in attitudes towards gay and lesbian people.
Anti-gay Superman writer sparks outrage
"Young Americans look to Superman as a champion of justice. Anti-gay extremists should be a serous concern to these Americans. It is peculiar that DC Comics would decide to bring [the two] together."
The Used headline pro-LGBT tour, join "It Gets Better"
The Used, a popular rock/screamo band from Utah, are calling attention to a problem that plagues their state and many others: discrimination against gays and lesbians.
Metal musicians talk community, politics, LGBT equality
With the critical 2012 presidential election coming up, metal music is getting political.
