NYCHA’s Margarita Lopez speaks at Planters Grove Opening

NYCHA’s Margarita Lopez speaks at Planters Grove Opening

Margarita Lopez, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Commissioner, has long been an advocate for a number of causes—LGBT rights, ending domestic violence, homelessness, and environmentalism among others. An exemplary leader in the LGBT community, Lopez is the...
Leaders to an Equal World:  Pedro Almodóvar

Leaders to an Equal World: Pedro Almodóvar

While some would consider him one of the most controversial screenwriters of our time, there is not question that Pedro Almodóvar is a cinematic genius. Drawing inspiration from muse Penelope Cruz and frequently casting actor Gael García Bernal, Almodóvar has gone...
Why ‘Pro-Family’ Can’t be Anti-Gay

Why ‘Pro-Family’ Can’t be Anti-Gay

  In an article on the Huffington Post, author Padraig McCoid urges LGBT activists to “take back ‘Pro-Family.’” What he’s referring to is the fact that these days, anti-gay groups are labeling themselves pro-family.  It’s not hard to see why—“pro” has an...
Ann Coulter’s Inappropriate Tweet

Ann Coulter’s Inappropriate Tweet

Last Thursday, October 11th, was National Coming Out Day—a day for LGBT community members to speak up, have their voices heard, and come out to friends and family. And while more and more people are standing up to fight for LGBT rights, not everyone has renounced...