Shannon Connolly

World

Bilerico Project Attacked in ‘Internet Hate Crime’

Bilerico.com , the site that hosts the popular LGBTQ political blog The Bilerico Project, was attacked this week by a group of Eastern European hackers who have been attempting to shut down the site for the past year and a half.

Shannon Connolly

Mar 27, 2009

World

Remembering Ron

When Continental Flight 3407 crashed in upstate New York, it claimed the life of local hero and gay rights activist Ron Gonzalez -- beloved by family, friends, and total strangers.

Shannon Connolly

Mar 17, 2009

World

Borat Actor 'Punks' Alabama National Guard and Ron Paul

Actor Sacha Baron Cohen managed to fool the Alabama National Guard as well as former presidential candidate Ron Paul this past year, as will be revealed in his new Borat -esque film Bruno .

Shannon Connolly

Mar 17, 2009

World

Sponsorship of Maine Marriage Bill Continues to Grow

More than 60 legislators in Maine have co-sponsored a new same-sex marriage bill in the state, headed up by Democratic Senator Dennis Damon of Trenton.

Shannon Connolly

Mar 13, 2009

World

Shooting Outside Baltimore Lesbian Bar Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured

A brief but angry encounter inside Coconuts Cafe, a popular lesbian bar in Baltimore, ended in a fatal shooting around 2 a.m. this past Saturday, March 7.

Shannon Connolly

Mar 10, 2009

World

'Gay Tax' Imposed on Photographer Annie Leibovitz

Since the 2004 death of her partner Susan Sontag, Annie Leibovitz has been suffering the consequences of not having had the legal protections of a marriage.

Shannon Connolly

Mar 10, 2009

World

Woman Convicted for Murdering Partner in Jealous Rage

Natasha Demery of Marietta, Ga., was convicted this week of murdering her lesbian partner, Aisha Florine Lea, in December 2006, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Shannon Connolly

Mar 05, 2009

World

Equality Forum Event Funding Pulled in Philadelphia

The Equality Forum, a weeklong LGBT cultural event that takes place in Philadelphia every spring, will not receive its usual $115,000 support from the city this year.

Shannon Connolly

Feb 28, 2009

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Shannon Connolly

Bilerico.com , the site that hosts the popular LGBTQ political blog The Bilerico Project, was attacked this week by a group of Eastern European hackers who have been attempting to shut down the site for the past year and a half.

When Continental Flight 3407 crashed in upstate New York, it claimed the life of local hero and gay rights activist Ron Gonzalez -- beloved by family, friends, and total strangers.

Actor Sacha Baron Cohen managed to fool the Alabama National Guard as well as former presidential candidate Ron Paul this past year, as will be revealed in his new Borat -esque film Bruno .

More than 60 legislators in Maine have co-sponsored a new same-sex marriage bill in the state, headed up by Democratic Senator Dennis Damon of Trenton.

A brief but angry encounter inside Coconuts Cafe, a popular lesbian bar in Baltimore, ended in a fatal shooting around 2 a.m. this past Saturday, March 7.

Since the 2004 death of her partner Susan Sontag, Annie Leibovitz has been suffering the consequences of not having had the legal protections of a marriage.

Natasha Demery of Marietta, Ga., was convicted this week of murdering her lesbian partner, Aisha Florine Lea, in December 2006, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The Equality Forum, a weeklong LGBT cultural event that takes place in Philadelphia every spring, will not receive its usual $115,000 support from the city this year.