Looking for some hope in today’s headlines? Meet Jack Andraka. This 16 year old, award-winning scientist is an advocate for open source information and scientific exploration. He is openly gay. Video from Media startup Vocativ:
Archive for the ‘LGBTQ News Briefs’ Category
Olympians Respond to Upcoming Games in Russia
With the recent violations of LGBTQ rights in Russia leading up to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, what does it mean to be an athlete preparing to compete in a country that is not safe for you? ESPN reporter Johnette Howard investigates. Read More
Singing for Your Health
A new study suggests that choirs actually synchronize their heart rates while singing, possibly having beneficial health effects. BBC science reporter Rebecca Morelle covers this Swedish study in a recent article. Read More
Why Gay Folks Should Care About Trayvon Martin’s Case
In light of the acquittal of George Zimmerman this weekend, Huffington Post contributor Zach Stafford offers this thoughtful article for LGBTQ readers. Read More
10 Signs of the Times from NYC Pride
An interesting snapshot of urban LGBTQ life from Huffington Post photojournalist Murray Lipp captures 10 signs from NYC pride 2013. This photo series serves as a fascinating reminder of where we are and where we come from. A massive crowd of around 1.8 million turned out to watch the annual NYC Pride March on Sunday, June 30, […]
“Everyone Is Gay,” New Music Video
In the spirit of last week’s historic decisions, check out this music video from New York based duo A Great Big World (Ian Axel and Chad Vaccarino). From the description: We are so proud and excited to release the new music video for our song “Everyone Is Gay.” A while ago, our friends Kristin and Dannielle […]