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Former NFL Star LeRoy Butler Loses Anti-Bullying Speaking Gig After Supporting Jason Collins

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:40:02 +0000

Jason Collins’ decision to reveal he’s gay is having quite the impact on the sports world.

And not necessarily in a good way.

Former Green Bay Packers safety LeRoy Butler claims an anti-bull

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 [...]

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

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:40:35 +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.

Tracy Morgan Apologizes in Nashville for Anti-Gay Rant [VIDEO]

Andy Scott — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:10:17 +0000

At a press conference Tuesday, Tracy Morgan apologized for homophobic comments he made during a recent stand-up performance in Nashville, Tennessee.

Our own Rich Ledoux had done a write up on his thoughts about Tracy's 'incident' in Nashville that you can read right here.

Speaking alongside Kevin Rogers, the Facebook user who first made Morgan’s comments public, the Emmy-nominated ’30 Rock’ star said, “I want to apologize to my friends, and my family and my fans and everyone in every community who were offended with this. I didn’t know. I didn’t mean it… I don’t have a hateful bone in my body. I don’t believe that anyone should be bullied or just made to feel bad about who they are.”

Tracy Morgan Goes Over The Line In Nashville?

Rich Ledoux — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:53:47 +0000

I'm sure most have heard the latest media buzz concerning actor/comedian Tracy Morgan, who at a recent comedy show in Nashville offended some with an anti-gay rant. I should probably leave this one alone but I can't help it. You were offended by Tracy Morgan's act? Had you never heard of Tracy Morgan and got the tickets as a gift?