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Did Chris Broussard Go Too Far With His Jason Collins Comments? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:37:11 +0000

Yesterday Jason Collins made history coming out as gay, the first man in major professional American sports to do so. Following that announcement came a slew of commentary from all corners of the media, including ESPN basketball reporter Chris Broussard. While Collins received high levels of support for the most part, Broussard is taking heat [...]

Montana Senate Moves to Strike Anti-Gay Language in Law

Associated Press — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:13:10 +0000

HELENA, Mont. (AP) – The Montana Senate is backing a measure to strike an obsolete state law that criminalizes gay sex. Senate Bill 107 repeals an anti-gay law the courts ruled unconstitutional in 1997. Democrats argued Tuesday it is time to remove the hurtful language from the statutes, even if it is not enforceable. The [...]

49ers Player Chris Culliver Says He Wouldn't Tolerate A Gay Teammate

Cole — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:40:49 +0000

Currently, there are no ‘out of the closet’ gay men in the NFL. Blatant unacceptability from fellow players may be the reason. 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver gives proof to this in his own words during an audio interview. Chris Culliver said to radio personality Arite Lange, I don’t do the gay guys man,” said Culliver, [...]

Madonna Delivers Gay Rights Speech During Concert in St. Petersburg

Nadine Cheung — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:55:51 +0000

Madonna is holding nothing back. At her concert in St. Petersburg on Thursday night (Aug. 9), the 53-year-old star took a moment to make an impassioned speech in support of gay rights. “The gay community here, and all around the world, have the same rights, to be treated with dignity, with respect, with tolerance, with [...]

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy Comes to an End for the Military [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:00:35 +0000

The policy known as “don’t ask, don’t tell,” which has been in place since the Clinton administration, became a thing of the past at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday when the United States became one of more than 40 countries worldwide allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the armed forces.

“They will no longer have to lie in order to help protect us,” said Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin in a statement. “The end of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ is an important victory not just for equality, but integrity.”

President Obama Ends Ban on Gays in the Military

Shauna Wright — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:32:46 +0000

On Friday, President Obama joined Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Adm. Mike Mullen in formally signing a document certifying that military readiness would not be hurt by allowing gays in the military. The notice will now be sent to Congress.

The action officially repeals the 17-year-old “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy enacted during the Clinton Administration and begins the 60-day waiting period that will lead to a full lift of the ban.

Montana Pride Drag Show Amazed Bozeman

96.7 Kiss FM — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:47:49 +0000

The sold out crowd of over 400 packed into the Emerson’s ball room to see over 25 performers dance, sing and work it. If you were within a few blocks of the Emerson you could probably hear and sense the unity in that building. Everyone was there having a great time supporting the performers. Check [...]