Calle 13's René Pérez and Miss Universe Denise Quiñones stand up for Jorge Steven López Mercado
An quick update on the brutal murder of 19 year old Jorge Steven López Mercado in Puerto Rico:After the multiple vigils and rallies in the United States over the weekend demanding that the murder of the young gay man be investigated as a hate crime, and a meeting Tuesday with the Puerto Rican branch of the American Civil Liberties Union, authorities in the island have announced

Miriam Mercado, mother of Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado, says love conquers hate
Earlier today, I attended a vigil in memory of Jorge Steven López Mercado that took place at Pier 45 in the West Village of Manhattan. I will probably post some images tomorrow. But, tonight, I wanted to share this video that my friend Pedro Julio Serrano sent me, in which Miriam Mercado, Jorge Steven's mom, expresses gratitude to the hundreds that showed up today at the different vigils throughout the United States in memory of her son. It was shot earlier today and I have taken the liberty of translating her words...Hi. My name is Miriam. I am Steven's mom. My family and I are incredibl

In Puerto Rico, a mother's love for her murdered son...
More than a few people might be wondering why I haven't written about the brutal murder of Jorge Steven López Mercadoo in Puerto Rico last week.The young man's body was found decapitated, dismembered and burned in what appears

Bad economy claims one of the best gay news magazines in the world
Shock waves are still being felt in the United States over the sudden demise of several leading LGBT newspapers under the Window Media imprint after the media conglomerate announced it was shutting them down after declaring bankruptcy.

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez on marriage equality and anti-gay persecution
As rare as it is to have Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez on the record on LGBT rights, I wanted to share this little nugget from an interview given on the spot during his visit to Europe last month. In it, an Italian gossip show host lobbies a series of questions on controversial issues and elicits as clear an answer from Chavez on his views on marriage equality and anti-gay discrimination. From my translation:REPORTER: Can you tell me your position on gay marriage? [EDIT] ...in a world in which gay marriage is possible.HUGO CHAVEZ: I believe that... look, each country has its customs, no? At least, in Venezu