Actor John Malkovich, in Toronto to perform the role of Casanova in the The Giacomo Variations at the Elgin Theatre, helped save the life of a man whose throat had been sliced open.
The Results Are In: Same-Sex Parents Are Still Good Parents
The world’s largest study of children raised in same-sex families shows they may have better health and family cohesion than those raised by heterosexual couples.
Deleware Votes Against Discrimination
On Thursday, the Delaware State Senate approved a bill to add gender identity to the state’s hate crimes and non-discrimination laws, but there has already been serious backlash from conservatives.
Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby: Let’s Talk About HPV
Michael Douglas’ candid talk about the connection between cunnilingus and cancer has inadvertently brought about a higher awareness of HPV and reminded the world that dental dams and vaccinations are out there for a reason.
Transgender Student Harrassed by School District
All Issak Wolfe wants is for his name to be called at graduation, but an overly strict district with a history of poor choices refuses to let that happen.
YouTube Pranksters Get Serious (VIDEO)
True Story ASA, known on the internet for their prank videos, got down to earth and decided to go around town making the homeless smile with bottled water, bananas, and fist bumps.
Law Students and Faculty Help Veterans with Disability Compensation
Not all injured vets have obvious scars; school law clinics are taking on pro bono cases for those who don’t have the visible markings of battle and have a hard time getting their disability compensation.
Louisiana Continues to Fight for Creationism in Classrooms
Despite a law being found unconstitutional, the Louisiana House Education Committee killed a measure to repeal it, making this the second time in as many months that the state has sided in favor of teaching creationism in public schools.
Gay Couple Voted ‘Cutest’ in Senior Class
The two boys voted “cutest couple” get teased—but not the way you might think.
Supreme Court Rules DNA Can Be Taken From Arrestees Without a Warrant
On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled it was legal for a DNA swab to be taken from anyone arrested for a serious crime.
‘Friends’ Producer Teaches Blind Students to Become Filmmakers
“Friends” producer Kevin Bright left Hollywood to teach at his alma mater, Emerson college, and in Boston found a new direction in life teaching blind students to create movies.
D.C. Cabs Discriminate Against Black Passengers
WUSA 9 runs a three-week-long test to see if cab drivers in Washington, D.C., show discrimination towards black people, and what they caught on camera is shocking.
Tyler Perry Donates $100,000 to Ohio Schools
In a surprise appearance at an a middle school assembly, filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry showed up to donate money to fund the after-school activities in the city’s schools.
Boston Musician Funds School Program By Playing in the Subway
World-class violinist David France plays in the subway in downtown Boston to raise money for his after-school program, Revolution of Hope, in Roxbury.
Puerto Rico Anti-Discriminatory Bill Signed
The new law makes employment discrimination against gender or sexual orientation illegal and extends domestic violence laws to gay couples.
Virginia Felons Get Voting Rights Back
Nonviolent felons in Virginia may soon have their voting rights automatically restored if Republican Governor Bob McDonnell’s proposal passes.