Rhuaridh Marr, Author at Metro Weekly

Renault’s Flights of Fancy
By Rhuaridh Marr on February 13, 2014
Renault is a name relatively unknown in the American automotive world. The 115-year-old French carmaker left these shores in the late 1970s, never to return....
Shiver Your Timbers
By Rhuaridh Marr on February 13, 2014
Every child has that moment. You don a hat or wrap a piece of cloth around your head in a makeshift bandana, put on an...
Miley Cyrus calls opposition to gay marriage “incomprehensible”
By Rhuaridh Marr on February 11, 2014
“Despite the fact that it’s the 21st century and America is so proud of being a free country, sometimes incomprehensible things happen in our society....
Pascal Tessier could be first openly gay Eagle Scout
By Rhuaridh Marr on February 11, 2014
— Pascal Tessier, who became a figurehead for the movement to allow gay Scouts to serve openly, celebrating as he finally attained his Eagle award....
British Grindr users warned to ensure partners are above age of consent
By Rhuaridh Marr on February 11, 2014
The National Crime Agency (NCA) in Britain has issued a warning to the country’s users of gay social apps such as Grindr, Scruff and Jack’d to...
Relive The Beatles’ Ed Sullivan Show appearance on Apple TV
By Rhuaridh Marr on February 10, 2014
Capitalizing on the nostalgia surrounding the 50th anniversary of The Beatles coming to America, Apple has quietly launched a dedicated channel for the group on...
Chevrolet features gay couples and families in new ads
By Rhuaridh Marr on February 10, 2014
Oh, Chevrolet, right in the feels. The brand that gave us the Camaro and Corvette is in the process of mounting its #TheNew campaign, which...
Michael Sam could become first openly gay NFL player
By Rhuaridh Marr on February 10, 2014
“I am an openly proud gay man.“ — Michael Sam, defensive lineman for the Missouri Tigers, in an interview with ESPN. Named the Associated Press’...
UK broadcaster airs incredible “Gay Mountain” ad supporting LGBT athletes
By Rhuaridh Marr on February 7, 2014
U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 rebranded itself today in a showing of support for the LGBT community ahead of the Sochi Olympics. The broadcaster, which earlier...
LGBT activists arrested as Sochi Olympics begin
By Rhuaridh Marr on February 7, 2014
“Their actions today are undeniable proof that their ‘anti-propaganda’ law is being applied widely to restrict the basic rights of LGBT people and our allies.”...
Axis of Autos
By Rhuaridh Marr on February 6, 2014
Volkswagen must be feeling pretty reflective right now. This year sees the 65th anniversary of the humble Beetle’s introduction to the U.S. market, with the...
Apple’s Tech Tease
By Rhuaridh Marr on February 6, 2014
There are those who won’t take notice of a product category until Apple wades into it. The Cupertino, Calif.-based company is famous for closely studying...
AT&T condemns Russia’s anti-gay law ahead of Sochi Olympics
By Rhuaridh Marr on February 5, 2014
Major Olympics sponsors Coca-Cola, Visa and McDonald’s continue to remain silent on Russia’s “gay propaganda” law, which passed last year and restricts the freedoms of...
Brew Dog creates beer that mocks Putin for anti-gay stance
By Rhuaridh Marr on February 4, 2014
“I am a beer for uber hetero men who ride horses while topless and carrying knives. I am a beer to mark the 2014 Winter...
Secretary Kerry recognizes Ambassador McFaul’s pro-LGBT stance in Russia
By Rhuaridh Marr on February 4, 2014
“That’s why he stood up for the rights of LGBT individuals.” —Secretary of State John Kerry, in a statement regarding Ambassador Mike McFaul, who has...