10 Grammy-nominated musicians raise their voices in support of same-sex couples
Posted on Feb 08, 2013 at 12:45 pm
Many of the artists who have been nominated for Grammy Awards this year have been vocally and fervently supportive of the LGBT community, same-sex couples, and the freedom to marry. Here are ten great quotes from Grammy-nominated artists who support the freedom to marry!
Charles Barkley speaks out against anti-gay discrimination
Posted on Jan 19, 2011 at 09:30 am
Freedom to Marry Voice for Equality, Charles Barkley, spoke out Monday during a pre-game tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. against anti-gay discrimination.
Two Men and Two Babies
Posted on Jan 04, 2011 at 02:00 pm
Neil Patrick Harris and partner David Burtka share stories and pictures of their new twins, Harper Grace and Gideon Scott, in the new issue of "People" magazine.
Stephen Colbert v. David Boies
Posted on Dec 16, 2010 at 12:00 pm
It was Stephen Colbert versus David Boies on the subject of the freedom to marry last night on the Colbert Report in what was a very funny interview.
WGBH Lab calls for stories of gay rights movement
Posted on Dec 15, 2010 at 01:00 pm
"American Experience" and the WGBH Lab are launching an open call for stories of the modern gay rights movement.
Voice for Equality: Nelly Furtado
Posted on Dec 09, 2010 at 02:30 pm
Nelly Furtado is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actress of Portuguese descent. She has sold 20 million albums worldwide.
As reported on ontopmag.com in December of 2010, Ms. Furtado said she's proud to live in a country [Canada] that supports the freedom to marry. The 32-year-old entertainer and mother said there is nothing wrong with gay couples marrying.
Voice for Equality: Daphne Rubin-Vega
Posted on Nov 24, 2010 at 09:00 am
Daphne Rubin-Vega is a dance music singer and actress. She is best known for originating the role of Mimi Marquez in the Broadway musical "Rent."
In the fall of 2010, Ms. Rubin-Vega participated in HRC's New Yorkers for Marriage Equality project by appearing in a video in support of the freedom to marry.
David Hyde Pierce talks coming out and marriage
Posted on Nov 16, 2010 at 02:00 pm
David Hyde Pierce on getting married in California in 2008: "We'd been together 26 years when we were legally allowed to get married in California. We went and did it, and we both agree it had a power, an importance to us in our lives that we can't really put into words, but that is totally palpable and intrinsic to who we are."
NoH8 PSA: Government sanctioned anti-LGBT discrimination harms youth
Posted on Nov 12, 2010 at 12:00 pm
A new NoH8 PSA makes the case that government sanctioned discrimination against LGBT people has a negative impact on LGBT youth.
COMMENTARY: The Athletic Supporter ponders a pro-athlete’s support
Posted on Nov 09, 2010 at 06:45 pm
Roman Jimenez: "I’d like to thank Antonio Cromartie for his courageous support of a cause I didn’t even know he supported. I want to thank him for being brave enough to stand up for something some of his fellow teammates may well disagree with."