Gay McQuaid High School Juniors Allowed To Attend Prom Together

Two male students who attend a Jesuit, Catholic high school in a suburb of Rochester, New York will be allowed to go to prom together.

While a student at Canisius College in Buffalo, a handful of my friends were graduates of McQuaid, including my freshman year roommate.

On Wednesday, the school president, Father Edward Salmon, released the following statement:

March 27, 2013

Dear Sisters

Brooklyn Spring Of 47

Photo by Jack Lessinger

The roots,
They're not tumbling,
But look up,
Do you see that tree shaking?

It's going on.

I just want to go back to your dorm,
I just want to go back to your apartment,
I just want to go back to our apartment,
Let's go to our house.

Can we?

Are you sure?

Let's go!

Let's get out of here.

I don't want to die young,
And neither do you,
But what if we do?

It's not

Boss Lady: Julia Pierson Appointed First Female Director Of The Secret Service

“Julia is eminently qualified to lead the agency that not only safeguards Americans at major events and secures our financial system, but also protects our leaders and our first families, including my own,” Mr. Obama said. “Julia has had an exemplary career, and I know these experiences will guide her as she takes on this new challenge to lead the impressive men and women of this important

Amanda Knox Retrial: Double Jeopardy, Anyone?

Amanda Knox, 25, an American girl from Seattle, has been ordered a retrial by Italian judges.


In 2007, Knox was accused of killing Meredith Kercher, her British roommate, while studying abroad in Perugia, Italy.



After spending nearly five years in prison, she was found not guilty and was released in 2011.



While in prison, Knox was tricked into believing she had contracted HIV, prompting

Supreme Court Flashback: June 12, 1967

Mildred and Richard Loving in 1967


"Marriage is one of the 'basic civil rights of man,' fundamental to our very existence and survival.... To deny this fundamental freedom on so unsupportable a basis as the racial classifications embodied in these statutes, classifications so directly subversive of the principle of equality at the heart of the Fourteenth Amendment, is surely to deprive all

Ford(y) Shades Of Grey: Ford Apologizes For Tied-Up Women Ad

Ford, along with the ad agency WPP, have apologized for artwork depicting women tied up in the back of a Ford Figo.

The car is made in India, which has seen several gang rape incidents over the past few months.

Whose that driving? Italy's former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

"We deeply regret this incident and agree with our agency partners that it should have never happened," said Ford

Millennials To McDonald's: We Ain't Lovin' It

Are we healthier or pickier than the other generations? 

Well, it looks like a combination of the two, in addition to other factors, such as education and dining experience.

Although McDonald's ranks as the number one fast-food chain in the United States, it doesn't even rank among the top ten restaurant chains for Millennials.

Fresh Fruit The Number One Snack In America

"They're 80 million

Buffalo, New York Spotlight Of The Week: Chief Justice John Roberts Of The Supreme Court

I've long said that people from Buffalo are some of the coolest folks out there.

This week, Buffalo, New York native John Roberts, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, will be hearing two marriage equality cases.

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments for Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriage in California and DOMA on Wednesday, also known as the Defense of Marriage Act,

The Santa Monica Bartender From New York

I remember when we met in that Santa Monica bar,

I had stopped in to use the bathroom,

Saw the drink specials,

And decided to stay for a bit.



The beach isn't going anywhere, right?



Well, it is, but that's not what I meant.



"Can I help you?" You asked from the bar.



"Uh, do you work here?"



You were blazed by the sun,

And blazed by whatever you had been smoking,

And drinking

The American Academy of Pediatrics Officially Supports Same-Sex Marriage

Do you think that gay marriage is bad for children?

Think again.

In an official statement on their website, the American Academy of Pediatrics have given their support for marriage equality.

"To promote optimal health and well-being of all children, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) supports access for all children to (1) civil marriage rights for their parents and (2) willing and

The Evolution Of Lies In America By Age Group

Age 4: I did not shit my pants!



Age 10: This is my last piece of gum!




Age 15: There's not enough room in the car!



Age 22: That was my last beer!



Age 35: This is my last cigarette!



Age 41: I already have dinner plans!




Age 58: Honey, that was your last viagra!



Age 72: I did not shit my pants!

81% Of American Millennials Support Same-Sex Marriage

According to a new ABC News / Washington Post poll, the support for same-sex marriage is at an all-time high.
81% of Americans aged 18 to 29 support gay marriage, which is up 24% since 2004.

Although gay marriage is legal in nine states and the District of Columbia, it's banned in 31 states by constitutional amendments.

3 Funny Reasons Why Gays Should Not Marry

The 19% of Millennials against

Hillary Clinton for HRC's Americans For Marriage Equality

Make sure to check out the others, too.

Red Carpet Photos From The GLAAD Media Awards In New York City

Anderson Cooper



Ms. JWoww



Jake Shears



Wilson Cruz



Milla Jovovich



Miss America Mallory Hagan

16% Of Russians Believe LGBT Individuals Should Be Isolated From Society

Photo Credit: Charles Meacham

Levada Center, a Russian polling organization, has found that Russians are not too fond of those in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.

The study found that 16% of Russians believe that LGBT folks should be isolated from the general population; up 12% from a previous study.

Additionally, 85% were against same-sex marriage and 87% did not want

Microsoft Outlook Ad Features Lesbian Wedding

Check out my Op-ed in The Advocate: How America Subconsciously Evolves On LGBT Rights

Generation:(WH)Y? Is Live Tweeting From The GLAAD Media Awards In New York City

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is having their 24th annual Media Awards on Saturday, March 16, 2013.



And your homeboy (me) will be there.



Not sure what GLAAD does? 



Get informed, bro!



From their website:



"The GLAAD Media Awards celebrate outstanding representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and our allies on TV, in

New York City Cop Convicted In Cannibal Plot

A few months ago, I wrote about how a New York City cop planned to kidnap, rape and eat female victims.

No word yet on any of his potential victims were named "Clarice."

Gilberto Valle, 28, a six-year veteran with the New York Police Department, was arrested this past October at his home in Queens.

Valle faces life in prison after being found guilty on Tuesday of a kidnap conspiracy

Giant Glowing Heart In DUMBO, Brooklyn Made From Hurricane Sandy-Salvaged Wood

Photo Via Dumbo.is

This week, a new sculpture arose in DUMBO, Brooklyn, which was created using wood and other scraps as a result of Hurricane Sandy.

Heartwalk, located at Pearl Street Triangle, was brought together by the DUMBO Improvement District, Situ Studio and the New York City Department of Transportation.

“We’re so thrilled to host Heartwalk,” Alexandria Sica, Executive Director of

Americans Are Eating Fewer Calories, But Why Are We Still Fat?

Two federal studies have found that Americans are eating less calories than a decade ago, but that's still not translating into lower obesity rates.

According to data collected by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 11.3% of daily calories came from fast food between 2007 to 2010.

That is down from 12.8% from 2003 to 2006.

Another study conducted by the CDC found that

One LGBT Brazilian Murdered Every 26 Hours In 2012

A new study by Grupo Gay de Bahia finds that there were 338 murders of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals in Brazil in 2012.

The gay rights advocacy group estimates that Brazil is home to 44% of all homophobic murders in the world.

Grupo Gay de Bahia notes that the number may be higher as LGBT related hate crimes are not always reported.

73% of the assailants of the murders

Quebec Launches $7.1 Million Anti-Homophobia Campaign

The Quebec government has launced a five-year diversity campaign aimed at ending homophobia at a cost of over $7 million.

A recent survey of Quebecers was commissioned by the provincial government and found that 90 percent were open to sexual diversity, while 78 percent were comfortable with gay and lesbian individuals.

When asked about transgender people, the number dropped to 45 percent.

LGBT Activist Zach Wahls Denied To Speak At Canisius College For A Second Time

In April 2012, a talk by Zach Wahls was canceled by the administration of Canisius College. 

Oh, I mean it was canceled because the "standard booking procedure" was not followed when inviting him to speak on campus.

Well, it looks like he isn't speaking at my alma mater this year, either.

The College Democrats were sponsoring his planned visit.

In an interview with The Griffin, the Dean of

More Than Half Of Millennial Republicans Support Same-Sex Marriage

A new report, commissioned by Freedom To Marry, finds that 51% of Millennial Republicans under the age of 30 support marriage equality.

There is now a 51% chance that I will sleep with a Republican.

“What a great affirmation of the changing tide in the Republican Party,” says 26-year-old Tyler Deaton, director of New Hampshire Republicans for Freedom and Equality. 

“We’ll continue to push

Native American Tribe In Michigan Says Yes To Same-Sex Marriage

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians in Michigan has joined two other Native American tribes by approving same-sex marriage.

The tribal council agreed on the statues, which allows the tribe to recognize and preform marriage for individuals of the same sex.

Last July, a similar measure failed by just one vote.

Michigan Has Rise In Same-Sex Marriage Support

The tribe joins the

A Cute Puppy Name Idea For Atheists

Richard Dogkins

Same-Sex Couples Not As Healthy As Heterosexual Married Couples

THOMAS BARWICK / GETTY IMAGES

A new study by the Journal of Health and Social Behavior found that gay couples who lived together were not as happy as married heterosexual couples.

The study pooled data from 1,634 women living with their same-sex partner and 1,659 men living with their same-sex partner.

No word yet on if Bert and Ernie were included in the survey.

“These same-sex 

Weddings Unveiled Magazine Apologizes For Rejecting Same-Sex Wedding Ad

"We are Terri and Brooke, the publishers of Weddings Unveiled Magazine. We hope that you will allow us the opportunity to address an important issue that has angered and disappointed many people. We are incredibly sad that same sex marriage is still an issue in our society. When we were faced with the decision of whether or not to publish Anne Almasy's advertisement, we acted in a manner that

PolicyMic Is Looking For Smart Millennial Writers

My friends at PolicyMic are looking for new culture writers!

Check out what they are looking for: At PolicyMic, we're convinced that news doesn't need to be sterile and politics don't need to be partisan. That's why we've created the first democratic online news platform to engage millenials in debates about real issues.





We are looking for remote writers who are passionate about the

Oberlin Cancels Classes After Racist & Homophobic Incidents Continue

On Monday, Oberlin College in Ohio canceled classes as a series of hate-related incidents continued on campus.

On March 4, a hooded figure wearing a robe was seen near the Afrikan Heritage House early in the morning.

In February alone, there were at least a half dozen crimes committed that took aim at the black and gay community, such as:

February 12, 2013: LGBTQ Community Coordinator Lorena

Scottish Cardinal O'Brien Apologizes For His Sexual Conduct

Cardinal Keith O'Brien, who previously challenged the allegations of sexual misconduct, released the following statement on Sunday:

"I wish to take this opportunity to admit that there have been times that my sexual conduct has fallen below the standards expected of me as a priest, archbishop and cardinal."


O'Brien, who was the archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, was accused of

Baby With H.I.V. Is Deemed Cured By Doctors

Yvetta Fedorova

On Sunday, doctors announced the first ever baby with HIV has been cured, according to The New York Times.

The baby, born in rural Mississippi, was treated with antiretroviral drugs aggressively around 30 hours after their birth in 2010; this is not something that is usually done.

If the cure is confirmed, it would make the baby the second human to ever be cured to the virus.

New York City Staycation: The Gracie Inn B & B

It's great to be a young adult living in New York City, but when a handful of college friends came to visit last weekend, I decided to think outside the box in order for us to have a stress free, convenient weekend in the big apple.

A friend recommended that I check out Gracie Inn Bed and Breakfast on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

While my friends and I stayed in a central and interesting