Massa resigns amid alleged sexual harrassment of male staffer
Amid allegations that he sexually harassed a male staffer, Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.) announced Friday he would resign his position from Congress next week. The House ethics committee reportedly was...
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Austin, Texas hate crime victim Bobby Beltran. (Photo courtesy of Dallas Voice) Austin gay bashing prompted by hug DALLAS — Two Austin, Texas, men claim they were the victims of a hate crime...
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Gay doctoral student files sexual harassment lawsuit against Columbia University
Alberto Leguina Ruzzi (Photo courtesy of Alberto Leguina Ruzzi) A gay Chilean doctoral student claims in a lawsuit against Columbia University that he was unfairly fired from his job after complaining...
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To stop sexual harassment, men must check other men
Harvey Weinstein (Photo by excellentphoto; courtesy Bigstock) Half of the country seems to be having an awakening, of sorts, regarding sexual harassment, assault, and intimidation, due to the Harvey...
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The first steps toward eradicating sexual harassment
Kevin Spacey (Photo by Vonora; courtesy Bigstock) In college I loved my professors. Except for one male professor who talked graphically about sex when I asked about course work during his office...
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Franken should stay, Moore should be defeated
Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key) I have great respect for the women who are now coming forth and accusing various men of inappropriate behavior. We know men can be...
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It’s easier to fire media figures than politicians
Matt Lauer (Photo by Debby Wong; courtesy Bigstock) Some question why if it’s so easy to fire guys like Matt Lauer and Charlie Rose we can’t do the same and clean the house of our politicians. Chuck...
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Separating great art from predatory artists
Roman Polanski (Photo by Georges Biard; courtesy Wikimedia Commons) I’ve been a lifelong fan of the Oscars. Awards shouldn’t matter. Yet, I’ve always watched the Oscars – with my grandparents on their...
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Clinging to hope amid Kavanaugh debacle
Judge Brett Kavanaugh (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key) “‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers/That perches in the soul –/And sings the tune without the words/And never stops – at all ,” Emily...
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Wendy Williams facing criticism – again – for ‘dismissive’ treatment of...
Image courtesy The Wendy Williams Show Talk show host Wendy Williams is under fire again, this time for a program about the recent “catfishing” scam perpetrated by a former contestant on “RuPaul’s...
View ArticleOpinion | HRC must conduct fair investigation of its president
I’ve been digesting news reports of Andrew Cuomo, sexual harassment, and the reverberations in the LGBTQ community. Sexual harassment is despicable. No matter what form it takes. Charlotte Bennett, a...
View ArticleStudy: One in ten LGBT workers experienced discrimination at work
LOS ANGELES – A new study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law finds an estimated 46% of LGBT workers have experienced unfair treatment at work at some point in their lives, including being...
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