Two new cases of meningitis confirmed, CDPH urges gay and bisexual men to get vaccinated

04.14.2016  #LOCAL

The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced earlier this week that two new cases of meningococcal meningitis have been identified in Chicago men.

Spinning His Dream: DJ Jesse Mercado is a regular on the Chicago music scene

04.18.2016  #LIFESTYLE

Jesse Mercado grew up in Crystal Lake and Cary, in the far Northwest suburbs, but he fell in love with Chicago as a kid and knew it was where he wanted to live – and he's been a fan of local dance music since the late-1980s, when he used to sneak into Chicago on Sunday nights to attend the B96 dance parties at the Riviera Theater.

Bernard Cherkasov named Executive Director of Cradles to Crayons

04.18.2016  #LOCAL

Cradles to Crayons, the national nonprofit providing everyday essentials to children living in poverty, today announced that it has named Bernard Cherkasov as Executive Director, Cradles to Crayons–Chicago.

Grabbys celebrate 15th year, tickets now available

04.15.2016  #LIFESTYLE

The annual Grabbys Award Show will celebrate its fifteenth anniversary on Saturday, May 28 at Metro Theater, 3730 N. Clark St. in Chicago.

Tech CEO threatens to pull 15,000 person convention out of Georgia if governor signs anti-LGBT law

03.19.2016 | POSTED BY CPMATT

RT @HenryMakow: Jewish tech billionaire will cancel convention if Georgia passes religious freedom billhttps://t.co/t7cyEo5kfs …...

Top LGBTQ Moments in Advertising

03.19.2016 | POSTED BY CPMATT

Nike terminated its deal with Manny Pacquiao. Adidas shut down homophobic commenters this past Valentine's Day. More and more brands no...

Must-See: 12 Queer Films at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival

01.19.2016 | POSTED BY CPMATT

The Sundance Film Festival continues to be a platform for LGBT visibility. Learn more and get updates about Movies at Out magazine....

Pack your bags: 7 top destinations for LGBT travel in 2016

01.19.2016 | POSTED BY CPMATT

From Cuba to Iceland, we offer a look at this year's crop of LGBT travel destinations...

Hillary Clinton Scores Endorsement From Biggest LGBT Rights Group

01.19.2016 | POSTED BY CPMATT

The Human Rights Campaign said it chose Clinton because she has presented the "most robust and ambitious LGBT plan any candidate for pr...

Montana Gov. Signs Executive Order Protecting LGBT State Employees Advocate.com

01.19.2016 | POSTED BY CPMATT

From www.advocate.com - Today, 9:42 AM...

Teachers can still be fired for discussing gay issues in the classroom

01.07.2016 | POSTED BY CPMATT

The discussion of LGBT issues is still banned in a number of states across America....

Hillary Clinton: Alabama's ban on same-sex marriage 'unconstitutional'

01.07.2016 | POSTED BY CPMATT

The presidential hopeful has attacked Roy Moore's attempts to halt same-sex marriage across Alabama....

Stanford Announces ‘Boot Camp’ for Gay Business Leaders

01.07.2016 | POSTED BY CPMATT

Stanford University’s business school is offering a leadership program intended to help more gay leaders ascend to the C-suite....

Inside Look At The Landmark LGBT Private School To Open In Atlanta

01.07.2016 | POSTED BY CPMATT

An inside look at Pride School Atlanta, a K-12 school catering to LGBT youth opening this fall....

Alabama Chief Justice Issues Order Blocking Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

01.07.2016 | POSTED BY CPMATT

Chief Justice Roy Moore Claims Previous Order Issued To Probate Judges In March Remains In Effect...

Grindr, the Gay Dating App, Hooks Up With Fashion

01.07.2016 | POSTED BY CPMATT

The popular social-networking app will live-stream J.W. Anderson’s men’s wear collection in London....

This Lesbian Couple’s Wedding In The Philippines Shows Love Doesn’t Discriminate

01.05.2016 | POSTED BY CPMATT

"We all know how difficult it is to love the way that they do in this country.".....

Watch: Christmas Day Proposal During Broadway's 'Wicked'

01.05.2016 | POSTED BY CPMATT

Even flying monkeys can fall in love as demonstrated by video of the marriage proposal of dancer-models Daniel Robinson (above left, be...

Charlotte Council to Take Up LGBT Protections Despite Threats From Anti-Gay State Lawmakers

01.05.2016 | POSTED BY CPMATT

The City Council in Charlotte, North Carolina, is expected to vote on an LGBT nondiscrimination ordinance next month....

Salt Lake City’s first openly gay mayor sworn into office

01.05.2016 | POSTED BY CPMATT

Jackie Biskupski has been sworn in as Salt Lake City’s mayor, becoming the first openly gay person to hold the office....

Utah judge retires after criticism in gay foster parent case

01.05.2016 | POSTED BY CPMATT

A judge who’d ordered a baby girl to be removed from her lesbian foster parents and placed with a straight couple has retired....

Northern Ireland Court to Rule on Same-Sex Marriage After Christmas

12.06.2015 | POSTED BY CPMATT

A judge at the High Court in Belfast, Northern Ireland has been hearing arguments for two days challenging the nation’s ban ...