(Washington) The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from opponents of same-sex marriage who want to overturn the District of Columbia’s gay marriage law. The court did not comment Tuesday in turning away a challenge from a Maryland pastor and others who are trying to get a measure on the ballot to allow Washingtonians to [...]

Seattle, WA—The OUTview brand is going into its 2nd year READY and PUMPED for the next chapter. The website, Outviewonline.com started in late 2009 as a showcase for original interviews with celebrities and discussion of LGBT Issues to a full-fledged multi-media outlet, a first in the Pacific Northwest. Multi-media includes; online …… [ Read the [...]

by Shaun Knittel – SGN Associate Editor University of Arizona junior Daniel Hernandez, 20, is credited with helping to save Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ (D-Ariz.) life as she lay gravely wounded after being shot in the head on January 8 in Tucson. Hernandez, a member of the City of Tucson Commission on LGBT Issues, is being [...]

by Shaun Knittel – SGN Staff Writer Over the July 4 weekend, the Emerald City Softball Association (ECSA) hosted the 2010 Emerald City Classic – a Gay softball tournament consisting of 44 teams (18 from out of state) and over 600 players. According to the tournament’s officials, ECSA Open Division commissioner Jeff Card and tournament [...]

The gay traveler to Belize does need to be conscious of the social conservatism in this country, and thus expressive public displays of affection are not recommended. Homosexuality is illegal in Belize, and while in most cases it is not particularly enforced, some are prosecuted so use discretion while you are here. Belize gay bars [...]