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Join OPL and Outskirts for the Greater Toledo GBLT Chili Cook-Off!

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Do you have a famous chili recipe you’ve been keeping under wraps?  Want to come out and enjoy some great chili and even better people? Join the Ohio Pink Ladies (OPL) and Outskirts on March 3 from 3-6pm for the … Continue reading →


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Columbus named the NewNowNext Travel Destination

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

TripOut travel has named Columbus, Ohio as the NewNowNext Travel Destination of 2011 for gay travelers.  Earlier in the year, a group of professional travel writers were asked to nominate cities in 10 different categories.  The nominees were then posted … Continue reading →


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Brett Ratner steps down as Oscar producer after anti-gay comments

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

Brett Ratner, director of the current film Tower Heist, has stepped down as the producer of the 2012 Academy Awards after dropping an anti-gay slur during a weekend interview and candidly discussing his sex life on Howard Stern’s radio show. … Continue reading →


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White House Names GLSEN ‘Champion of Change,’ Features GLSEN on Whitehouse.gov

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

The White House named GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, a Champion of Change for the organization’s two decades of pioneering work to fight bullying, violence and stigma directed at lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in K-12 schools, … Continue reading →


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GLAAD speaks out against VMA’s Best New Artist Tyler

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

During Sunday night’s Video Music Awards (VMA), fans picked rap artist Tyler as the year’s Best New Artist.  GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) is questioning why MTV nominated him in the first place.  In a statement they say: … Continue reading →


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Emmy nominations recognize many LGBT actors, characters

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

The nominations for the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and many LGBT actors and characters were recognized for their work.  Glee‘s Chris Colfer and Jane Lynch were nominated for best supporting actor and best supporting actress in … Continue reading →


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Columbus named “Up & Coming GayCity of 2011″

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Columbus has been named the “Up & Coming GayCity of 2011″ by GayCities.com.  The website recently held a vote to determine the “Best of GayCities: The World According to Gays.”  Columbus was ranked #4 for Best City Bar Scene, behind … Continue reading →


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2011 Tony Awards Winners

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

The annual Tony Awards ceremony were held on Sunday night hosted by Neil Patrick Harris.  The Book of Mormon, written by South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker and Avenue Q‘s Robert Lopez, was the night’s biggest winner with … Continue reading →


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Daily Outline: May 16, 2011

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

Chaz Bono announces engagement to longtime girlfriend Jennifer Elia NBA Phoenix Suns’ CEO, Rick Welts, comes out Transgender triathlete wins sponsorship deal from TRX in web contest Uganda’s “Kill The Gays” bill delayed indefinitely CNN anchor Don Lemon comes out


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Daily Outline: May 11, 2011

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

Presbyterian Church opens the door for the ordination of gay and lesbian clergy. Maj. Margaret Witt, a lesbian nurse dicharged under DADT, will be allowed to retire with full benefits. Neil Patrick Harris confirmed as host of 65th Annual Tony … Continue reading →


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Neil Patrick Harris confirmed as Tony Awards host

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

The American Theater Wing has announced that Neil Patrick Harris will be hosting the 65th Annual Tony Awards on June 12.  His hosting job for the 63rd Annual Tony Awards in 2009 earned him an Emmy Award.  Harris had this … Continue reading →


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Daily Outline: May 3, 2011

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

MN house approves proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage; 65th Annual Tony Award nominations announced. Minnesota house civil law committee approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage in the state by a vote of 10 to … Continue reading →


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Daily Outline: April 15, 2010

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

Day of Silence observed by LGBT and ally students nationwide; MI fails to repeal health benefits for domestic partners of state employees; GetEQUAL personally presents NOM’s Maggie Gallagher with “First Annual Anita Bryant Award for Unbridled and Unparalleled Bigotry” after … Continue reading →


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Equality Awards Nominations

Posted on September 28, 2010 by

EqualityToledo is Celebrating Five Years! You are invited to join them for their Celebration and Annual meeting. When: Sunday November 14, 2010 Time: 2:00-4:00 Where: Mansion View Inn, 2035 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo, Oh 43620 As part of the celebration, they will be … Continue reading →


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