The Way Things Turn

UPDATE (April 20) : The print book is here! You can now order a print copy of Solid Ground  from Amazon for $14.99. The print version...

Phelps and his signature picket signs. I've never hated anyone. Anger, rage, disgust - I've certainly felt those things, b...

Brittney Griner - #1 WNBA draft pick "If I can show that I'm out and I'm fine and everything's okay, then hopefully the...

This is a 2018 update of an article that was originally published in October 2011. What a strange coincidence that the celebratory  Nation...

Kluwe, Ayanbadejo, and Burns "I can assure you that gay people getting married will have zero effect on your life. They won’t come ...

Call me naïve, but I don't believe the vast majority of people who work for or dine at Chick-Fil-A restaurants actually hate gays and ...

Ugandan LGBT activists Being gay is a criminal offense   in Uganda, and if the Anti-Homosexuality Bill proposed by politician  David Bah...

For the first time in modern history, Saudi Arabia has allowed women to represent their nation at the Olympic Games. Sarah Attar ran the ...

I love Chick-Fil-A sandwiches so much it's sinful. Not like you love your spouse, and not the way you love your friends or family. I...

In a prior post , I shared news of the Boy Scouts of America's decision to continue its shameful ban on participation by gay scouts and ...

Boy Scouts of America Logo After a two-year review of their policy banning gay scouts and gay scout leaders, the Boy Scouts of America (...

R&B singer Frank Ocean "I am profoundly moved by the courage and honesty of Frank Ocean.  Your decision to go public about y...

CNN journalist Anderson Cooper "I’ve also been reminded recently that while as a society we are moving toward greater inclusion and...

Photo: Reuters / David McNew A Boston-based federal appeals court has  declared  that the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. ...

By Jeff McKown No one was murdered. No physical violence was inflicted. No weapons were used, save for a webcam. Still, a boy is dead. ...

Clementi and Ravi Former Rutgers student Dharun Ravi was sentenced today to 30 days in jail, 300 hours of community service, and 3 year...

What do you call it when two lesbians appear on television to discuss politics? MSNBC. More specifically, The Rachel Maddow Show. I wouldn...

Thank you, Mr. President. Not just for supporting my right to marry, but for acknowledging the okay-ness of who I am.

Richard Grenell - Romney Aide Photo: Stephen Hilger/Bloomberg "I want to thank Governor Romney for his belief in me and my abilitie...