gay issues in the united states
Gay USA: Sept. 20, 2011
Andy Humm is joined by Chris Cooper to bring you the news this week. Ann Northrop will be back next weekThere is a wonderful new documentary running on HBO now called "The Strange History of Don't Ask, Don't Tell" produced by our old friend Gabriel Rotello and directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato that tells the history of the exclusion and gets behind the scenes of the intense campaign of the last two years to repeal DADT. Even though we know the outcome, it was quite a nail biter-decided on the very last day the US Senate met in 2009. Learn more about the movie at http://www.hbo.com/documentaries/the-strange-history-of-dont-ask-dont-te.... The judge in the Prop 8 case orders that the tapes of the trial be released. Clint Eastwood weighs in on same-sex marriage. A big win for same-sex couples in Alaska. The coalition government in Britain begins the process of opening marriage to same-sex couples, but there are two big problems with the plan. A breakthrough in AIDS research from gamers who play Foldit. Anderson Cooper still not out on his daytime talk show. And Chaz Bono takes the floor on Dancing with the Stars.
Email this pageGay USA: September 6-12, 2011
In the news this week: Out lesbian Rep. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin announces her bid for the US Senate seat there. You can learn more about her campaign at www.VictoryforTammy.com. California's Supreme Court holds a hearing on whether the authors of Prop 8 can defend it in Court. The Log Cabin Club continues to press its federal case for keeping DADT declared unconstitutiona. As the September 20 date for open gay and lesbian military service approaches, it is doubtful that most discharged. Servicemembers will be able to reclaim their ranks if they re-enlist.The jury in the trial of Brandon McInerney, who at 14 killed his gay and transgendered classmate Larry King in California, fails to reach a verdict. Will the prosecution re-try him? Chaz Bono under enormous attack for his upcoming appearance on Dancing with the Stars but mama Cher is fighting back.
Gay USA: Jan. 8-Jan. 15, 2010
Same-sex marriage has officially started in New Hampshire, and it appears to be safe in Iowa and the District of Columbia, as the Proposition 8 case is going to federal court next week and as the New Jersey Senate voted this week on same-sex marriage. The person expected to become Speaker of the House in Rhode Island is an out gay man. "Gay USA" is a weekly news-hour, offers comprehensive news and analysis by and about the LGBTQ community with Ann Northrop and Andy Humm, as well as interviews with special guests.
Gay USA: Sept. 20 2009
Stories this week include gay bars in Atlanta being raided and patrons brutalized by police and a bill to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act has reared its ugly head again. "Gay USA," hosted by Ann Northrop and Andy Humm, offers comprehensive weekly news and analysis by and about the LGBTQ community.
