GaySofla.com is pleased to offer this national & international LGBT news capsule from mainstream & gay media from around the world.  This feature is updated weekly. 

Gay Ball State student says attack was hate crime
Chicago Tribune - United States
AP MUNCIE, Ind. - A gay Ball State University student said he and his friends were attacked because of their sexuality, leaving him with a scratched cornea…CLICK TO READ MORE.
 
Survey Says: Bravo Gay Friendliest
On Top Magazine - Cleveland,OH,USA
By On Top Magazine Staff Gay consumers are ready to doll out their dollars, but more likely only to companies they perceive as gay-friendly… CLICK TO READ MORE.
 
Bravo tops survey of gay-friendly companies
Reuters - USA
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - NBC Universal's Bravo emerged as the most "gay-friendly" company, according to a survey from Prime Access and PlanetOut… CLICK TO READ MORE.
 
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Gay Rights Expression
WJHG-TV - Panama City,FL,USA
The defense argued that gay pride symbols disrupt the classroom, but Smoak struck down that defense. "I was just happy that the court ruled the way they did ... CLICK TO READ MORE.
 
Will Gay Delegate War Spoil The Race?
Queerty - New York,NY,USA
Infighting, allegations, personal homophobia and potentially impotent DNC “gay delegate goals” may derail the whole process. The Democratic party proved ... CLICK TO READ MORE.

Homophobia 101- Danton Remoto
ABS CBN News - Philippines
Why do some men cover their crotches the moment they enter a packed MRT train and see a gay man in front of them? The fear and loathing of gay men is called ... CLICK TO READ MORE.

My Thoughts on the Likely Anti Gay-Marriage November Ballot Initiative
California Majority Report - CA,USA
After learning that the November ballot will more than likely include a Constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, I was inspired to offer some personal, ... CLICK TO READ MORE.

Whose are the gay-friendliest brands
Gay.com - San Francisco,CA,USA
Wal-Mart, Dunkin Donuts, and ExxonMobil earned the lowest marks in a survey among LGBT adults distinguishing companies that are gay-friendly and those that ... CLICK TO READ MORE.
 
Bravo tops survey of gay-friendly companies
Hollywood Reporter - United States
NBC Universal's Bravo emerged as the most "gay-friendly" company, according to a survey from Prime Access and PlanetOut. Four of the top five brands ranked ... CLICK TO READ MORE.