The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has announced its nominees for the 2012 Amplifier Awards, and we’re happy to report that two automakers and one auto insurance company have made the cut. [...]

It’s been a busy week for those of us stationed at Gaywheels South, smack-dab in the middle of New Orleans. But we won’t trouble you with harrowing stories of power outages and downed tree limbs. Instead, we’re going to lighten things up (metaphorically speaking) with a quick look at everyone’s favorite subject: fonts! [...]

Remember the Fagbug — the Volkswagen New Beetle that was sprayed with anti-gay slurs, then transformed into a symbol of tolerance and equality? Well, there’s good news and bad news and great news. [...]

It’s Friday, and we don’t know about you, but we could really use a break. Between all the fractious “political dialogue” (aka shouting) and the many unpleasant news stories littering the headlines, we would appreciate a short reprieve — just ten or 15 minutes to sit quietly and look at pretty things and remember that humanity isn’t all bad. [...]

A decade ago, urban studies theorist Richard Florida made headlines with his book, The Rise of the Creative Class. Now, Florida — who’s since become an editor at The Atlantic — has turned his attention to another defining characteristic of American communities: tolerance. [...]

It’s no secret that we’re frustrated with Porsche. Its parent company, Volkswagen, is decidedly friendly to its LGBT employees, as are VW’s subsidiaries like Audi and Bentley. And yet, when we’ve tried to ask Porsche about its own plans for LGBT-inclusive employment policies, company reps have gotten defensive — even offensive. [...]