Celebrating The Forgotten Heroines Of Black History
Black History Month aims to celebrate the achievements of African American icons who have changed the course of history, but not all are afforded the same recognition. Few know about…
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‘Manning Up’ Examines The Lives Of 27 Transgender Men In Their Own Words
A new book takes an inquisitive and inspired look at the journey of 27 “complex, diverse, loving and lovable” transgender men, as told in their own words. – For mire…
CJ Phillips And Charlie Rainwater, ‘Tech Bear’ Couple, Appear On ‘The Rachel Maddow Show’
This story just keeps getting better and better. – Check out the clip above to hear more — the conversation with Philips and Rainwater beings at the 2:50 mark.
Rosie O’Donnell Cites Heart Attack, Stress As Reasons For Leaving ‘The View’
Last week, Rosie O’Donnell announced she would be leaving ABC’s “The View” after just five months with the show. The decision marked her second departure from the program, having quit…
This NBA Fashion Show Will Be The Highlight Of The Entire Season
We may have picked our favorite show from New York Fashion Week already, and it hasn’t even started yet. TNT announced Tuesday that it will exclusively air the NBA’s first-ever…
Harry Reid Running For Re-Election In 2016: Report
Sen. Harry Reid summoned dozens of staffers to the Senate’s Mansfield Room Tuesday and delivered a clear message: He’s running for reelection next year. Read the whole story at Politico
The Dramatic Decline Of Europe’s Jewish Population Has Not Been Exaggerated
In 1939 there were an estimated 9.5 million Jews living in Europe. Today their numbers have diminished to roughly 1.4 million — just 0.2 percent of Europe’s total population. –…
Beyoncé Releases Mini-Documentary Highlighting Racial Injustice (VIDEO)
Reactions from Beyoncé’s Grammy performance of notable gospel song, “Take My Hand, Precious Lord,” has drawn a great deal of attention from fans on social media. And while some may…
Key Premise Of Obamacare Lawsuit Contradicted By Email Senate Aide Sent In 2010
The premise of the latest legal attack on Obamacare has always been shaky. An email that a key Senate staffer wrote in January 2010 would appear to make it even…
Putin Gives Egyptian President El-Sisi The Gift Of An AK-47
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting Egypt this week, and like any good guest he didn’t come empty-handed. After arriving in Cairo airport on Monday, the Russian leader cracked open…
Environmental Groups To California Governor: ‘Climate Leaders Don’t Frack’
Days after possibly the largest anti-fracking protest in history, environmentalists delivered a petition to California Gov. Jerry Brown demanding a ban on the controversial practice. The petition, which contained 184,000…
Do Married Couples Masturbate? Men And Women Open Up
Despite the taboo that still surrounds masturbation, it’s safe to say most everyone you know does it. Data from the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior found 78 percent…
Uma Thurman Is Fresh-Faced And Gorgeous On The Red Carpet
Uma Thurman hit the red carpet Monday night in New York City for the premiere of NBC’s upcoming miniseries, “The Slap.” – “The Slap” premieres Thursday at 8:00 p.m. ET…
The Powerful History Of The Grammy Performance Everyone’s Talking About
Though Beyoncé’s powerful performance at Sunday’s Grammy Awards in Los Angeles has gotten everybody talking, few have mentioned the origins of “Precious Lord, Take My Hand,” the iconic gospel anthem…
Michelle Obama Banned Chelsea Clinton’s Favorite Dish From The White House
Despite her daughters’ love of macaroni and cheese, first lady Michelle Obama reveals in a new interview that she barred the boxed treat from the White House dinner table by…
Japan Is Considering Making Vacation Mandatory. The U.S. Should, Too
Japan wants to cut off its workaholics, and America could learn a thing or two from the proposal. A measure slated to come before Japan’s parliament sometime in the next…
Now We Know How Many Licks It Takes To Reach The Center Of A Lollipop
How many licks does it take to reach the center of a lollipop? A new mathematical model formulated by scientists at New York University and Florida State University pegs the…
Edie Windsor Takes Another Step To Knock Down Final Barriers To Marriage Equality
The American people have an opportunity to tell the Supreme Court that they support marriage equality before the court takes up a case this spring that could legalize same-sex marriage…
Confessions Of A Capitol Hill Staffer: 9 Secrets From The Inside
I am a Congressional staff member. I’m not going to tell you from where, or from which party. But I serve, and I am honored to serve. I serve with…
LGBT Wellness Roundup: Feb. 10
Each week HuffPost Gay Voices, in a partnership with blogger Scout, LGBT HealthLink and researcher Michael G. Bare, brings you a round up of some of the biggest LGBT wellness…
Social Conservatives Seize On New Study About Same-Sex Parents — But It Has Huge Flaws
Conservatives are excitedly promoting a new study that supposedly reveals negative outcomes for the children of same-sex parents. Like the infamously flawed Mark Regnerus study rushed out two years ago,…
A Football Team Is Taking Their Towels Off To Show Men How To Check For Cancer
www.upworthy.com: It’s one of the most curable cancers, and all you have to do is catch it early.
Colin Firth: ‘I’ve Never Owned’ Mr. Darcy Role
In 1994, Colin Firth worked for six months on a miniseries called “Pride and Prejudice,” based on Jane Austen’s novel, playing the iconic role of Mr. Darcy. Firth, not exactly…
Kayla Mueller, American Woman Killed By ISIS, Helped Abuse Survivors, HIV Patients, War Victims
Kayla Mueller was killed while trying to wipe away human suffering from the world’s most vulnerable victims. The Obama administration and Mueller’s parents confirmed on Tuesday that the 26-year-old who…
Meghan Trainor: ‘I Haven’t Kissed A Boy In Forever’
We were just introduced to Meghan Trainor last year when she hit the scene with her funky sense of style and a handful of sugary sweet pop songs. In a…
John Dehlin, ‘Mormon Stories’ Podcaster, Is Excommunicated For Apostasy
John Dehlin, a popular Mormon podcaster who has publicly expressed doubts about his faith, has been excommunicated from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Dehlin says he…
Here’s What’s Being Done To Get Child Laborers Working 16-Hour Days Off Of U.S. Tobacco Fields
Advocates are speaking out on behalf of child workers’ health and well-being after a bill that would have regulated Virginia’s tobacco farming industry failed to pass last week. Minors would…
Newsweek Twitter Account Hacked By ‘Cyber Caliphate’
Newsweek’s Twitter account was hacked Tuesday morning by a group calling itself the “Cyber Caliphate,” which claims to be connected to the militant Islamic State group. – The Cyber Caliphate…
9 Things You Can’t Stop From Happening Now That Same-Sex Marriage Is Legal In Alabama
Unbelievable. This is what marriage equality is doing to Alabama and every part of the country where same-sex marriages have been legalized. And there’s really nothing we can do about…
Protesters Arrested At Demonstrations After 6-Month Vigil For Michael Brown
FERGUSON, Mo. — Six months after unarmed teenager Michael Brown was killed by Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson, the tensions between police and demonstrators have not eased, as seven protesters…