“Whether speaking out against the unfair nature of California’s anti-gay Proposition 8 or advocating for the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’, Russell Simmons has become a critical ally who inspires diverse communities across the country to support equality,” said GLAAD president Jarrett Barrios in a statement on Wednesday.

“As a cultural icon, Simmons’s steadfast support of our community has also encouraged countless gay and transgender people of color to be proud of who they are.”

robot-heart-politics:

And Scott Walker defying a court order to open the Capitol, in keeping with the state constitution is…what exactly?

Well, that’s all well and good, Republican senators of Wisconsin. Except for the fact that you can’t send your cops to Illinois, so… ?

Indiana is doing similar things. Ugh.

fuckyeahlgbt:

Attention LGBT-Supporters!

Today is the last day to vote for GLSEN on the Pepsi Refresh Project!! They need to get into, and stay in, 2nd place to win a quarter of a million dollars to help make schools safer for LGBT students!! Please reblog and spread the word!