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Gay Titles Back On Summer Reading List

3 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

The Washington, D.C. public school district restored nine LGBT-themed titles to its summer reading list for students after initially publishing a reading list that omitted the books, reports the School Library Journal.
Conman Gets 25 Years for Killing Lover

3 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

A man who killed his lover by beating him to death with a fire extinguisher has been sentenced to 25 years behind bard. According to , Glenn Rycroft was found guilty of the killing yesterday by the United Kingdom’s Central Criminal Court. Rycroft, already a convicted conman, attempted to “fool” the jury into believing he was innocent, Judge Timothy Pontius said.
Roundup: News From Around the Web

3 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

In Oakland Park, Florida at least... The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network has been working to get local governments to support an act to eliminate "don't ask, don't tell." The Oakland Park City Commission passed the Military Readiness Enhancement Act unanimously.
Palin Resigns as Governor of Alaska

3 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

In a shocking announcement on Friday, Alaska Gov. and former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin announced she is resigning from office.
Westboro's Next Target? MJ’s Funeral

3 Jul 2009 | 11:00 am

The Westboro Baptist Church clearly knows no boundaries.

After Ellen
Piper Perabo joins the CIA in USA's "Covert Affairs"

Trish Bendix

3 Jul 2009 | 10:00 am

Since winning our lesbian hearts over in films like Imagine Me and You (and possibly farther back, if you loved the dramatics of Lost and Delirious or the bar dancing in Coyote Ugly), Piper Perabo...
Really?! REALLY?! Dan Choi's coming out and "More to Love"

Trish Bendix

3 Jul 2009 | 9:00 am

In this episode of Really?! REALLY?!, Michelle covers topics ranging from incredibly important to incredibly silly, beginning with the discharging of gay military activist Dan Choi. Then she takes...
Puzzle Over This: A friend in need

sarahwarn

3 Jul 2009 | 7:40 am

Solve the puzzle and see if you can identify the characters involved in this scene of a lesbian helping her straight friend take down the bad guys by pretending to be a couple. If you solve the...
FEED: Season 2, Episode 3 "The Plan"

Trish Bendix

3 Jul 2009 | 7:00 am

Maura (Amanda Deibert) and Mike (Daniel Miller) make it back to the underground location within minutes of each other and the group reacts to the deaths of Joanie (Dana Pacheco) and Bobby (Jon...
Best. Lesbian. Week. Ever. (July 3, 2009)

afterellenstaff

2 Jul 2009 | 10:00 pm

Queerty
BREAKING: Sarah Palin to Resign As Alaka Governor

Queerty

3 Jul 2009 | 1:04 pm

One-time vice presidential hopeful, flag desecrator, and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she'll resign from office sometime this month and won't seek another term. CONTINUED » Permalink | 16 comments | Add to del.icio.us Tagged: Alaska, News, Poliics, Sarah Palin
PHOTOS: Third-Degree Burns

Queerty

3 Jul 2009 | 11:24 am

GRATUITOUS SKIN — If you can excuse the gaudy Christian Audigier clothing, Zach Burns' self-portraits are incredibly sexy. Self-indulgent, yes, but incredibly sexy. (See page 7 if you need convincing.) CONTINUED » CONTINUED » Permalink | 5 comments | Add to del.icio.us Tagged: gratuitous skin, Models, Photos, risque, Zach Burns
Beau Breedlove Now Really, Really Wants to Tell His Side of the Sam Adams Story

Queerty

3 Jul 2009 | 8:59 am

Former paramour to Portland's Mayor Sam Adams (before he was mayor), porn model Beau Breedlove continues his on-again-off-again relationship with media attention. CONTINUED » Permalink | 3 comments | Add to del.icio.us Tagged: Beau Breedlove, Oregon, Portland, Sam Adams, Scandal
Soccer Twink Lures Shoppers to Purchase Expensive Undergarments

Queerty

3 Jul 2009 | 7:55 am

THE SHOT — Soccer player David Beckham and his impish wife Victoria pair up for a new Emporio Armani underwear campaign, shortly after revealing his latest oversized bulge. CONTINUED » CONTINUED » Permalink | 2 comments | Add to del.icio.us Tagged: David Beckham, Fashion, Photos, the shot
Forget Leading a Double Life. Try Wrestling With Double Meanings

Queerty

3 Jul 2009 | 7:49 am

From Acapulco, Mexico, expat school teacher Brandon Brewer files from south of the border, where life is more than drunken frat rats and cheap margaritas, and not everything is gay. One day I was putting up flyers around the school to advertise a scholarship program to the students. I entered one class and began taping a paper — hoja in Spanish — up to the window. I asked one of the students if the hoja was crooked, to which he yells to some girls standing outside the door, "Hey! Brandon wants to know if he has it crooked." ("Quiere saber si la tiene chueca.") I…

Towleroad
No More "Bar Checks" for Fort Worth

Matthew Rettenmund

3 Jul 2009 | 2:24 pm

Via Joe.My.God.: Fort Worth Police Chief Jeff Halstead has ordered sensitivity training for his officers and the department has announced it is suspending "bar checks" as outrage continues over the infamous raids on the Rainbow Lounge that resulted in a severe head injury for Chad Gibson. This won't keep him from having headaches for two years, but at least it's finally the beginning of an appropriate response.UPDATE: Check out the comments for contact info that will come in handy when letting Fort Worth know that this belated response is a baby step in the right…
Palin's Messy Exit Speech: I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here

Matthew Rettenmund

3 Jul 2009 | 2:06 pm

Sarah Palin's full resignation speech, above, is rambling. She sounds quite rattled, she attempts to pile more scorn on Blue Oasis blogger Linda Kellen Biegel for "maliciously desecrating" a photo of her son Trig and she even snarks about South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford's naughty "overseas international trade missions."When will tickets be given away to the funeral for her political career?Watch the whole thing. Then ponder this: Eight months ago, 45.7% of America's voters thought she'd make a heckuva veep.The somewhat less wingnutty official press…
Congressman Suspects Seaman's Murder a Hate Crime

Matthew Rettenmund

3 Jul 2009 | 1:42 pm

Rep. Bob Filner (D) of California was at Camp Pendleton just six hours after Seaman August Provost was murdered, but no mention was made to him of the crime. He finds that suspicious and accuses the military of habitually not "telling the truth" when it comes to potential hate crimes. "There are indications" he was killed for being gay, according to Filner and Provost's family. Provost had complained of being harassed by fellow personnel and was openly gay to most people around him.Navy spokesman Lt. Kyle Raines, Navy Region Southwest tells CNN:"There are no…
Sarah Palin Resigns

Matthew Rettenmund

3 Jul 2009 | 12:43 pm

Sarah Palin has announced not only that she will not seek re-election as Alaska's governor but that she is resigning. Lt. Governor Sean Parnell will be sworn in at the Governor's Picnic in Fairbanks on July 25. Alaskans redeclare their independence.Let the theories begin: Fresh scandal brewing involving her fast-and-loose approach to state funds? Grandstanding ahead of a run for the Senate and/or White House? FOX's newest talking empty head? Anything, but please don't pin this on David Letterman.So much for a slow news holiday weekend.UPDATE: Palin, recently alleged to have…
News: Zac Loses Hair, Kern Gets Stern, Goldman $tack$ the Deck

Matthew Rettenmund

3 Jul 2009 | 11:06 am

Very important update: the Delhi High Court's ruling decriminalizing homosexuality actually does apply to all of India. Somewhat less important update: Zac Efron gets shorn. Oklahoma Rep. Sally Kern (R-duh) issues a morality proclamation that equates homosexuality and marriage equality with sex trafficking and child abuse. Don't feel too bad—divorcées, those who bear children out of wedlock and porn aficionados don't make out any better. Has Goldman Sachs "engineered every major market manipulation since the Great…

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Breaking News: Sarah Palin is Stepping Down

3 Jul 2009 | 12:47 pm

UPDATE: MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell makes it sound like Palin is stepping down for family reasons and is sick of politics... has told backers she wants OUT. UPDATE 2 (by Pam): She figures Mark Sanford self-immolated, Charlie Crist (ha) is going for the Senate, Mitt's Mormonism won't pass the fundie test, and Bobby Jindal looks like a featherweight. I guess that leaves Huckabee. What a field that is for 2012. From the NYT: Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska announced Friday that she would step down by the end of the month and not seek a second term as governor, fueling speculation that she is…
Black gay men, AIDS, and no community support

3 Jul 2009 | 5:10 am

crossposted on Holy Bullies and Headless MonstersAIDS is killing off black gay men and lack of lgbt community support may an unfortunate factor:Black gay men have less choice when it comes to sexual partners than other groups and, as a result, their sexual networks are closely knit. These tightly interconnected networks make the rapid spread of HIV more likely. In a study1 looking at social and sexual mixing between ethnic groups in men who have sex with men, H. Fisher Raymond and Willi McFarland, from the San Francisco Department of Public Health in the US, show that social barriers…
WaPo cancels event selling powerbrokers, lobbyists access to its reporters for $25K and up

3 Jul 2009 | 3:28 am

Holy crap -- conflict of interest, please?For $25,000 to $250,000, The Washington Post is offering lobbyists and association executives off-the-record, nonconfrontational access to "those powerful few" - Obama administration officials, members of Congress, and the paper's own reporters and editors. The astonishing offer is detailed in a flier circulated Wednesday to a health care lobbyist, who provided it to a reporter because the lobbyist said he feels it's a conflict for the paper to charge for access to, as the flier says, its "health care reporting and editorial staff."…
Guess what's missing from this DCCC "Priority Issues Survey"!

2 Jul 2009 | 10:32 pm

The other day, I received in the mail the following "2009 Priority Issues Survey" from the DCCC (Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee). The idea is to gather our input ("us" being happy Democratic donors, presumably) about which topics the Democrats in the House should prioritize in the coming year or so.The brochure is reprinted below in its entirety. See if you can guess WHICH Democratic issue, heavily campaigned on by Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential race, is completely missing. Pretty thorough, isn't it? And yet, there's something missing. …
Barack the Wilsonian?

2 Jul 2009 | 8:40 pm

I was at my activist meeting the other day when one of my activist buddies showed me an interesting snippet from a Woodrow Wilson speech. The speech was given at a women's suffrage meeting in 1916.I wish I had noted the book that I copied the speech (simply for proper citation purposes). "...we rejoice in the strength of it, and we shall not quarrel in the long run as to the method of it. Because, when you are working with masses of men and organized bodies of opinion, you have got to carry the organized body along. The whole art and practice of government consists not in moving…

365Gay
Mennonites protest church exclusion of gays

(Columbus, Ohio) In a quiet act of defiance, gay and lesbian Mennonites dressed in bright pink gathered outside the church's official convention in Columbus on Thursday and criticized its leaders for trying to push them out. About 100 ministers and church members prayed, sang religious hymns and told stories of feeling ...
Withers: Palin resigns

Sarah Palin will soon be the ex-governor of Alaska. Last year's Republican nominee for VP is stepping down at the end of July and will not look for a second term. More later.
Judge eyes quick action on Calif. gay marriage ban

(San Francisco) A federal judge in San Francisco said a lawsuit seeking to overturn California's same-sex marriage ban will likely one day reach the U.S. Supreme Court. U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn Walker made the comment Thursday during his first hearing on the suit in explaining why he wants to conduct ...
Withers: Community alert for the Upper East Side

Joe.My.God (Happy Fourth Joe!) posted a community alert the Anti-Violence Project issued for the the Upper East Side of New York City. Looks like for the past month there have been a number of anti-gay attacks in that part of NYC. These crimes have been committed by the same group ...
Ruby-Sachs: Can the Prop 8 Case Win With Scalia on the Court?

He is just one justice. And the legallogic seems to be on our side. But what do you think, readers? Food for thought: A quote from Scalia's dissent in Lawrence v. Texes "Many Americans do not want persons who openly engage in homosexual conduct as partners in their business, as scoutmasters for ...

After Elton
Best. Gay. Week. Ever. (July 03, 2009)

michael

2 Jul 2009 | 7:09 pm
AfterElton Snapshot: Your skysurfing Uncle Sam for the week of July 03

snicks

2 Jul 2009 | 3:48 pm

YOUR CAPTION HERE As we go into the weekend, here's a handy shortlist of the biggest stories of the week on AfterElton.com. And to get you into a playful mood, each week's final post will feature...
Ten things we love about Canada!

snicks

2 Jul 2009 | 2:01 pm

Yesterday was Canada Day, and we feel terrible that we didn't acknowledge our neighbors to the north. After all, Canada is far ahead of the U.S. when it comes to things like marriage-equality,...
AfterElton Puzzler: The Pride edition

snicks

2 Jul 2009 | 12:50 pm

Time for another one of those time-wasting yet hopelessly addictive online jigsaw puzzles! This week it's a couple of ... friendly ... guys with colorful attire from last week's NYC Pride parade....
Original "Bruno" ending gay-bashes for laughs.

NYC Rob

2 Jul 2009 | 11:49 am

Whether or not Sacha Baron Cohen’s Bruno is an offensive gay minstrel show or tongue-in-cheek satire of homophobia will undoubtedly be a hot topic of discussion over the next few weeks, but some new...

PinkNews.co.uk
Exclusive: Gay Tory MP Alan Duncan calls Labour's homophobia accusations 'a sick scare story'

Jessica Geen

3 Jul 2009 | 9:54 am

Gay Conservative MP Alan Duncan has responded to attacks from Labour MPs who called the opposition party 'homophobic'.
Gay charities condemn 'weak-minded' decision to change teachers' code on gay issues

Jessica Geen

3 Jul 2009 | 9:53 am

Two gay charities have attacked the General Teaching Council for England (GTC) for rewording a teachers' code of conduct after faith groups complained they would have to "promote" homosexuality.
Exclusive: Equality minister Harriet Harman warns gay voters 'should not be fooled' by Cameron's Section 28 apology

Jessica Geen

3 Jul 2009 | 9:06 am

In an exclusive interview with PinkNews.co.uk, leader of the House of Commons and minister for equality Harriet Harman has echoed gay Labour MPs' views that the Conservative Party is homophobic.
Poll finds 62 per cent of Tory candidates support equal rights for gays

Staff Writer, PinkNews.co.uk

3 Jul 2009 | 8:12 am

A poll of 144 Conservative Party candidates has found that just under two-thirds support giving same-sex couples the same rights as straight married couples.
Gay politicians pitch for your votes

Tony Grew

3 Jul 2009 | 5:57 am

Leading Labour, Conservative and Lib Dem MPs took part in a special Pride London event at the National Portrait Gallery last night.

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WINGNUTS GO AFTER GLSEN'S KEVIN JENNINGSShock: Think Progress fact checks, Right wing lying

WINGNUTS GO AFTER GLSEN'S KEVIN JENNINGSShock: Think Progress fact checks, Right wing lying
Harvey Milk's Nephew: Rights in Turkey have international implications

Harvey Milk's Nephew: Rights in Turkey have international implications
Discharges up, gay sailor murdered

Discharges up, gay sailor murdered
Signorile on how much was raised at DNC fundraiser...

Signorile on how much was raised at DNC fundraiser...
Beyond Boystown: Black and gay on Chicago's South Side

Beyond Boystown: Black and gay on Chicago's South Side

Big Gay News
Big Gay News for Thursday, Jul 02 2009

Bradley Traynor

2 Jul 2009 | 2:36 pm

Today’s Top Headlines Indian Court Strikes Down Ban on Gay Sex Gates Seeks Flexibility in Military Gay Ban Death of Sailor May be a Hate Crime NY Police Charge Three in Anti-Gay Attack Get even MORE breaking news from any of our live, constantly updated news feeds, now available in 12 languages: English | Español | Français | Deutsch | Nederlands | Italiano | Português | русский | 中國話
NY Police Charge Three in Anti-Gay Attack

Bradley Traynor

2 Jul 2009 | 9:33 am

Police on eastern Long Island say they have arrested three people on aggravated harassment charges after they kicked and hit a victim while uttering anti-gay remarks. Authorities say 21-year-old Nora Mitzner and 25-year-old Lindsay McBeth and 20-year-old Selwyn Icangelo pleaded not guilty at their arraignments in First District Court in Central Islip on Tuesday. McBeth did not have an attorney and Mitzner was represented by Legal Aid, which does not comment on pending cases. Icangelo’s attorney did not immediately return a call for comment. Read the full story from Newsday.
Gates Seeks Flexibility in Military Gay Ban

Bradley Traynor

2 Jul 2009 | 9:25 am

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the Pentagon is searching for ways to make the ban on gays serving openly in the military more flexible. A transcript released by the Pentagon shows Gates is looking at several options that would make the military’s policy “more humane,” CNN reported Wednesday. The defense secretary said one of the things they’re considering is letting people continue to serve who may have been outed due to vengeance or a jilted lover. Read the full story from UPI.
Death of Sailor May be a Hate Crime

Bradley Traynor

2 Jul 2009 | 9:24 am

Military authorities are investigating the death of a Camp Pendleton-based sailor found in a guard shack, and local gay activists said it may have been a hate-crime slaying at the hands of a fellow serviceman. August Provost of Houston, Texas, was found dead on the western side of the North County Marine Corps base about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, said Doug Sayers, a spokesman for Navy Region Southwest. Investigators consider the death of the 29-year-old boatswain’s mate a possible homicide, though a final determination is on hold pending autopsy results, Sayers said. Read the full story from…
Indian Court Strikes Down Ban on Gay Sex

Bradley Traynor

2 Jul 2009 | 9:21 am

An Indian court ruled gay sex between consenting adults was not a crime, ordering that the rights of citizens were violated by parts of a 150-year-old colonial-era law that made it illegal. “We declare that section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, in so far as it criminalizes consensual acts of others in private,” runs counter to basic human rights guaranteed by articles of the Indian constitution, Chief Justice A.P. Shah of the Delhi High Court said in a ruling. Section 377, drafted by British rulers in 1860, has drawn criticism from public health activists as a barrier in the fight against…

Curious Affairs Of Atherton Bartelby
May Flights Of Angels Sing Thee To Thy Rest

Atherton Bartelby

26 Jun 2009 | 5:10 am

The Original Angels at The Emmys, 2006 My mother bought me my first gun when I was five years old. She did not want to buy it for me, but I begged and pleaded until she did. It was a toy gun, a .38 Special replica that fired caps off of those rounded red disks. The same gun that Kelly Garrett, Sabrina Duncan, and Jill Munroe carried. (My mother did not know at the time that our housekeeper Helga had been allowing me to watch episodes of “Charlie’s Angels” in secret; I was only officially allowed to watch PBS.) “My name is Munroe!” I yelled to my mother, after…
Job Applications In The 2.0

Atherton Bartelby

22 Jun 2009 | 4:27 pm

SuperCW And A Really Goode Job Application Last evening I received an email from a dear friend of mine from back in my days of The Cocktail Circuit in Honolulu, Christa Wittmier. It was a brief note explaining that she was applying for a job, asking her friends and contacts to vote for her video application, and linking us to her application page at Murphy-Goode Winery in Sonoma County. The “Really Goode Job” is for a social media whiz whose title will be “Murphy-Goode Wine Country Lifestyle Correspondent,” and I think that the concept of requiring job applicants to…
What’s In A Brand?

Atherton Bartelby

20 May 2009 | 6:53 am

This past weekend, I became engaged in a conversation with several friends on Twitter regarding Nabisco’s apparent redesign of the Oreo and Ritz brands’ packaging. I was not too surprised at my nearly irrationally vehement reaction against the redesign, for both aesthetic (i.e., “ZOMG the redesigns are sooooo flat and soulless and hideously awful!”) and purely practical (i.e., “Why was this necessary?! WHY?! Were they broken?!”) reasons. My reaction reminded me rather a lot of my reactions to the Peter Arnell-orchestrated rebrandings of Pepsi and Tropicana…
My Favorite Day Of The Year

Atherton Bartelby

1 May 2009 | 6:33 am

Churchill Downs - Louisville Kentucky Derby Day. The mere thought of the day conjures poignant road markers from memory. The scent of my mother’s rosewater; and that of the peculiar mixture of mint, bourbon, and tobacco on my father’s breath, as he knelt to properly tie my bow tie; and that of the Kentucky grass, and earth, on every first Saturday of May that my childhood memories still retain. Flashes of scarlet: my mother’s Chanel hat, reserved for wear only once a year, at Churchill Downs; the single, perfect rose affixed to my father’s jacket; and, of course, the…
In Praise Of The Pixel Pushers

Atherton Bartelby

27 Apr 2009 | 1:51 am

Design by Hannah Ljung - Grafisk Utbildningsfonden - Uppsala Sweden I first became aware of the significant importance of visual communication the day I helped banish all art on my college campus. It was during my sophomore year of my undergraduate schooling, when, as a member of both the lesbian, gay, and bisexual student group, as well as the AIDS awareness student group, I assisted in the implementation of Visual AIDS‘ Day Without Art, in observance of World AIDS Day. Launched on the first day of December in 1989, the observance (since renamed “Day With(out) Art”) was…

Big Queer Blog
HIV ban will be lifted quite soon (for real)

2 Jul 2009 | 12:00 pm

Almost one year ago, the US Senate voted against the HIV ban. On July 20, 2008, President Bush "signed the re-authorization of the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which included a provision eliminating the HIV ban from the Immigration and Nationality Act." (Immigration Equality, 1/14/2009). Today, the Department of Human and Health Services (HHS) finally published its proposed regulations to lift the HIV travel and immigration ban in the Federal Register for a 45-day period of public comment. It has certainly taken a long time and a lot of lobbying effort to reach this…
Benefit of the Doubt

17 Jun 2009 | 11:05 am

President Obama will sign a memorandum today to extend benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees. This according to The New York Times, which is also reporting that Obama will stop short of pledging full health insurance coverage. The reason? Broad coverage "could require legislation." Under mounting pressure from gay rights leaders and the community at large, this is a small gesture of goodwill, but according to Richard Socarides, a former Clinton administration adviser, "more important now is what he says tomorrow about the future for gay people during his presidency." Several…
Big Queer Map: 6 Down, 44 to Go

4 Jun 2009 | 6:45 am

Yesterday, New Hampshire became the sixth state in the union to allow same-sex marriage. The new legislation, passed by the state House and Senate and signed by the governor, will take effect on January 1st, 2010. In celebration of each new victory and as a reminder of how far we still have to go, Big Queer has decided to start tallying the states that legalize gay marriage with our Big Queer Map. States that allow gay marriage: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire.
One Small Step

2 Jun 2009 | 8:49 am

Yesterday, Barack Obama issued a proclamation acknowledging Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, something the previous president once refused to do. In Obama's statement, he once again committed to "achieving equal justice under law for LGBT Americans," acknowledged that the gay community "mobilized the Nation to respond to the domestic HIV/AIDS epidemic," acknowledged himself for being "the first President to appoint openly LGBT candidates to Senate-confirmed positions in the first 100 days of an Administration" and for supporting the decriminalization of homosexuality…
Nine-year-old Gay Activist

19 May 2009 | 7:08 am

A nine-year-old in Denver, Colorado has become an unlikely posterchild (literally) for marriage equality. Ethan McNamee of Montclair Elementary School organized a rally in support of same-sex marriage at his school reportedly after hearing slurs on the playground. There's an unmarried gay couple in his neighborhood as well, which led to McNamee's desire to speak out on the issue. Controversy over whether the third-grader is being used by his parents or teachers as a mouthpiece for a mature debate is inevitable, but it's evident from news report footage that McNamee is confident in what he…

Tom and Lorenzo/Former Project Rungay Blog
TFS: Two Highly Technical Critiques

3 Jul 2009 | 8:56 am

Alright, bitches, it's gorgeous out and we don't want to spend all day talking about dresses! Hit it!Coulda beena contenda.This was not only gorgeous, it was by far, the best thing Reco's done all season. Loved the piped ruffle...... and the way the piping continued into the pants. Very streamlined and modern.This top, on the other hand, was sheer ass. No defending that. It was probably what gave the win away to Anna.But still, good job Reco. We would have loved to have seen Bravo completely fuck it up manufacture it.Lorenzo thinks he may have had a winning concept that got lost in the poor…
Calvin Klein Menswear Spring 2010 Collection

3 Jul 2009 | 7:22 am

Mercy!Style.com:"We need transparency in the world" was Italo Zucchelli's summation of his latest menswear collection for Calvin Klein. That could be the manifesto of more than one designer in Milan this week, but Zucchelli pushed the idea into otherworldly territory. He is the futurist of men's fashion, a Trojan horse, really, because he is using the umbrella of America's archetypal sportswear label to advance a vision of the way that men might ideally dress in a parallel universe. The twist in Zucchelli's tale is that, perfect though these creatures might be, they are not necessarily…
David and Victoria Beckham for Giorgio Armani

3 Jul 2009 | 5:15 am

Just two tired old whores flogging their wares.David and Victoria Beckham for Emporio Armani’s Fall 2009 underwear campaign.Photographed in Milan by fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus PiggottDon't get us wrong, the pics are fabulous; a fitting tribute to greed, Photoshop, flattering lighting, and eating disorders.But aren't we all a little tired of these two whores by now?Can't they just stand in front of a mirror professing their self-love like everyone else?[Photos:Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott/Giorgio Armani]Post a Comment
Shelley O is Boring Us.

2 Jul 2009 | 1:30 pm

Michelle Obama during a visit to the Unity Health Care's Upper Cardozo Center and at a reception for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC.Kittens, we cannot yawn hard enough. It's just her dragging out her usual bag of mistakes. The top is too blousey and busy on her. It looks like it has some interesting details but of course they're obscured by that big-ass belt, a signature look of Shelley's, our ongoing disapproval of which has long been documented here at T Lo.It's just all so bleh and, like we said, a walking summary of all…
Leanne Marshall for Bluefly

2 Jul 2009 | 9:52 am

Bluefly held a little thing where Project Runway Season 5 winner Leanne Marshall, our very own Judy Noodles, previewed her line. We got her thoughts on a range of topics while checking out the clothes.On the inspiration for this collection:"My inspiration for this collection was kind of an infusion of flowers and a lot of what inspires me is continuing along with that; petals, kind of those shapes that you saw me do on PR, but we'll call it 'Noodles Lite' since you guys like to say that I love to slap them all over my clothes, because it's light on the noodles.You know, this collection is…

Bimedia
Derby goes Purple

Newsdesk

1 Jul 2009 | 10:21 am

This Saturday 4th July sees the second Derby Goes Pink festival. There will be a bi stall amongst the exhibitors at this LGBT Pride event: drop in and say hello and pick up information about bi community groups, events, and more. The event is held at the Bass Recreational Ground, just a short walk [...]
London Pride

Newsdesk

1 Jul 2009 | 10:17 am

Do you want to join the bis on the London Pride parade this Saturday? Meet up on Baker Street between the junctions with Dorset Street and Crawford Street (nearest tube: Baker Street). We’ll be assembling from 12 noon and the parade will move off from 1pm. Recognise us by our purple bisexual umbrellas (you can carry one if [...]
Sloganeering

Newsdesk

27 Jun 2009 | 2:18 am

Bisexual Index have added to their range of bi slogan-ised merchandise. New designs are “BiFurious” and (in Dennis red-and-black stripes) “Bisexual Menace”. See their shop.
Bi Pride in Scotland and Wales!

Newsdesk

26 Jun 2009 | 5:59 am

Bi Cymru/Wales are having a stall at Swansea Pride tomorrow (Saturday 27th June) so if you’re around please come over and say hello; meanwhile BiScotland will be at Pride Scotia in Edinburgh both on the march and with a stall in the Community Fair.

The Republic of T.
links for 2009-07-02

terrance

2 Jul 2009 | 1:04 pm

The Republic of T. » Blooming Late, Blogging Late Now, I find myself worrying that maybe I missed my opportunity to “be somebody” or “make something of myself.” There’s a feeling that something is passing me by right now, and I can’t catch it; that I missed the boat because I got to the dock a couple of decades too late. (tags: life career) Creating Passionate Users: It's not too late to be a genius It's never too late to be creative. It's never too late to make a difference. Just…keep…trying s***. (tags: blogging career creativity achievement aging)…
Digest for July 1st through July 2nd

terrance

2 Jul 2009 | 12:30 pm

Here are some of the people writing about some of the stuff I wish I had time to write about, for July 1st through July 2nd: Key Bush Torture Lawyers Still at Workl - America’s Matrix - Who Sits at the Health-Reform Table? - More Global Interfaith Unity Through Hatred of Gays - Equal Opportunity Triumphs Again in Missouri - An AMA change of heart? Not really - Unprotected Sex: Abstinence Education’s Main Accomplishment - We Already Have a Popular Single-Payer Health Care System — It’s for Active Military and Veterans - Slow Down: How Our Fast-Paced World Is Making Us…
links for 2009-07-01

terrance

1 Jul 2009 | 1:02 pm

Jen Grisanti: Passion and Work Do these two words go together in your world? Are you passionate about what you do? Are you happy when you wake up every morning and excited to see what the day will bring? If not, could you be? (tags: working) Sharon Glassman: What is Work? Part II: Finding Your Passion So, how does someone get across an ocean of fear of change to Work They Love? (tags: working) Sharon Glassman: What is Work? Part I: New Definitions In the days before World War II, human work was similar to the classical definition of work in physics: an exchange of energy. But today, Tom…
Digest for June 29th through July 1st

terrance

1 Jul 2009 | 12:00 pm

Here are some of the people writing about some of the stuff I wish I had time to write about, for June 29th through July 1st: Right-Wing Insanity: Former CIA Official Wishes for Terrorist Attack on U.S. (!) - God Tells Joe the Plumber Not to Run for Office - Apologists for the Rich Are Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel - In Right-Wing Bizarro World Military Coups Are the Embodiment of Democracy! - The Root of Madoff’s Evil - For Many, Marriage Is Sexless, Boring and Oppressive: Time to Rethink the Institution? - Johann Hari: The Stonewall Riots Haven't Stopped - They've Gone…
You Can’t Win

terrance

1 Jul 2009 | 6:41 am

There’s one Michael Jackson video I forgot to add to the previous post. I thought of it because I found myself humming it yesteday. You can’t win - Michael Jackson - The wizUploaded by xBillieJean. - Explore more music videos. I guess the lyrics spoke to me. I was looking for a song the expressed how I felt most of yesterday. You Can’t Win (Sung by Michael Jackson) You can’t winYou can’t break evenAnd you can’t get out of the gamePeople keep sayin’Things are gonna changeBut they look just like they’re staying the sameYou get inWay over your…

Deb on the Rocks
A Case of the Wimbleton Grunts

Deb

1 Jul 2009 | 10:06 am

I'm feeling absolutely, indeterminately crappy. I think a poltergeist may have moved inside of me to make some noise on a cellular, soulular level. I would love to have it removed but the pope hasn't answered my email.Of course you can email the Pope. The address is: benedictxvi@vatican.va. Or go to his freaking blog. Get the cheat codes before you go, though, because there are tons of traps doors and bonus coins.So since the Pope hasn't helped me yet, I have had to create my own therapies. One in particular I want to share with you: Wimbletonic. Wimbletonic is a three-part feel better plan.
It's what they reflect about us that fascinates us

Deb

25 Jun 2009 | 4:02 pm

Some celebrities are so much larger than life that they become grotesque--in both good ways and bad. They show us ourselves, and they embody the zeitgeist. My generation will be thinking a lot about the deaths of Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson today, not because we are mourning their losses so much as because they hold so much of our culture in their meteoric pasts. Farrah defined the cultural standard of beauty in the late 70s, with her strong features balanced with a perfect California tan and just as golden feminine voice; her trademark mane duplicated as many times as the posters of…
Frugal Blogebrities Want You to Stay Hydrated

Deb

24 Jun 2009 | 9:25 pm

I have been trying to master this Recession-shopping trend, so I recently bought a dozen of boxes of Crystal Light (called CLi by chicks in the know) lemonade because I they were buy-on-get-one free. In the store it made sense to stock up on lemonade, because what says "summer" more than lemonade--unless it is old man with their balls hanging out of their shorts and getting wedged in the slats of poolside loungers. That definitely says summer more than lemonade does. So I have a cabinet full of frugalade, and it tastes like crap. Except I finally figured out how to make it work with a RECIPE.
Not everyone has the blogging bug

Deb

21 Jun 2009 | 7:26 pm

Catching up with My Sugar (MS) this weekend, I think I bored her with some stories about dynamics between a few bloggers. She certainly knows her way around social media and tech stuff, but she's not a blog reader. She's not become enamored as I am with the human drama of the various trends and groups and politics and individuals that sometimes are shook up together in the Internet Yahtzee cup.But she listens with curiosity, which is very supportive.(I have changed the names and details in this story, fyi.)Me: ...so then Vintage Lacy Tag Sale Mom noticed that PR-A-Go-Go-Neon's post was almost…
A Night-Night Story For PETA

Deb

18 Jun 2009 | 11:03 am

PETA saw our new president swat at a flya wriggling, tiggling, furry-legged flyObama paused like a Sensei, smacked gooey guts from that flyIt almost died.PETA spanked the new president, saying not to kill flies"Why oh why would you smash a live fly?"So they sent in Pam Anderson, with Triple G-cup powersjiggly, giggly big boobelly powers.PETA asked Pam to breathe life back into the fly Obama's schmooshed fly.Pammy put the bug in her massive cabbage patch braLife-giving bosom-filled bra that smelled like coleslaw.She fed Triple G blood to the fly, saving its wee little lifeits oogley, googley…

Christian Grantham
Mystery Mushroom - Ganoderma lucidum - lingzhi

Christian Grantham

7 Jun 2009 | 12:03 pm

Here’s one of two mushrooms I pulled from the yard before mowing. It’s from the exact same spot from which they continually grow. Their root is almost as solid as wood and looks exactly like large pieces of caramelized popcorn. The root is dry. The part that appears above ground is white and softer than the root. As far as I can remember it never opened as much as it grew in irregular clusters. These grow on the North side of our house in the spot where we had a tree cut down in 2006 and the stump ground below the ground. They are always there, and we’re always mowing over…
a house for bats

Christian Grantham

31 May 2009 | 5:47 pm

Vince and I got this cedar bat house at Lowes in Murfreesboro. We counted about 6 bird nests around the yard over the Great Staycation of ‘09. We got so tickled seeing blue birds check out the new blue bird house we bought from Martin’s that we figured we’d try to raise some bats. The paper that came with this bat house said to put it on the south side of your house away from tree lines so the box gets about 7 hours of morning sunlight. It also said it has to average about 95 degrees. That sounds pretty hot. If I were a bat I would find me a cool cave, but if that’s…
Morning Browser 5.6

Christian Grantham

24 May 2009 | 9:52 am

The vacation is an awesome time for me to think about some of the constructive criticism I’ve gotten over the past few months. Here’s one from YouTube that I lightly censored with “#” so this blog post can still be read in heaven. who the f#ck is this f#ggot jesco and his family really do represent the majority of people around here, i live in appalachia. i also wish this c#m guzzler would let the sh#t play without f#cking narrating it so i could here what the f#ck is going on Thank you for watching the Morning Browser. Please tune in Monday June 1 at 6 a.m. CT for the…
Wallpapered

Christian Grantham

9 May 2009 | 7:45 am

Vince saw me stacking programs on top of one another while i was doing my show and bought me a third monitor. It has made managing various elements of the live show run much smoother. Above is a look at this huge 5000+ pixel wide panoramic view I was able to stretch across all three monitors. I’ve been sitting here staring at it like a brainless cat.
Morning Browser 05-07-09

Christian Grantham

7 May 2009 | 7:21 pm

This is a short edited clip from today’s Morning Browser about MTV’s film on Jesco White and the White family of Boone County West Virginia. It looks like Ustream got their problems worked out pretty quickly. Now I have a lighting issue. I found a way to increase the fram rate by lowering the gain. That makes me need more light, and the light I have is yellow from the lamp shades. I need to take a look at some lamps. You can now catch the show live over on Nashville247.tv. While you’re there take a look at the cool newspaper front page display, thumb through the frotn pages…

Edge Publications
'Bruno' Actor Shucks Clothes for Gay Mag Cover

1 Jul 2009 | 10:00 pm

"Comedy Genius or the Most Homophobic Film Ever Made?" That's the blurb on the cover of Attitude magazine, where comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, posing nude to promote his new film, appears.
Outrage Sparked by Video of Immigrant Youths Harassing Pride Attendee

1 Jul 2009 | 10:00 pm

A man who had just attended the June 27 Twin Cities Pride Parade in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was harassed and assaulted by a gang of immigrant Somali youths, according to media reports.
Tory Leader Apologizes for Anti-Gay Law

1 Jul 2009 | 10:00 pm

Tory leader David Cameron issued an apology to UK's gay and lesbian citizens for a Thatcher-era law banning classroom "promotion" of gays and lesbians as normal.
Gay veterans open DC headquarters

1 Jul 2009 | 10:00 pm

Largest organization of gay veterans opens D.C. headquarters.
LGBT Nevadans react to Ensign affair

1 Jul 2009 | 10:00 pm

Local activists were quick to point to U.S. Sen. John Ensign's anti-LGBT record as they reacted to news of his affair with a staffer.

gay newsnet
A Leading Gay 'Blade' Newspaper Folds

Tom Jackson

3 Jul 2009 | 3:44 pm

The New York Blade, the biweekly that has covered gay-interest news since 1997, suspended publication this week, and its staff was let go. The closing follows the sale of the New York City weekly gay bar guide HX to undisclosed buyers by HX Media, which also owns the Blade. HX Media CEO Matthew Bank told The New York Times the paper had suspended publication. The staff of the Blade had been "let go, but the people on the Blade know that they may come back if the Blade is coming back." Banks could not be reached immediately Thursday. In the Times article by Jennifer 8 Lee, Bank added that the…
Brüno' Actor Shucks Clothes for Gay Mag Cover

Tom Jackson

3 Jul 2009 | 2:44 pm

Homophobic Film Ever Made?" That’s the blurb on the cover of Attitude, a British gay magazine, where comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, posing nude to promote his new film, appears.The film in question--and the name of the character, whom Cohen continues to portray in live promotional appearances--is Brüno, in which Cohen plays a gay fashionista seeking redemption during a global road trip.The production reportedly drew trouble for Cohen, who was arrested several times during the shoot.But the film’s reception has also been mixed, with dubious and even hostile reactions coming from the GLBT…
Judge clarifies purpose at first federal Proposition 8 hearing

Tom Jackson

3 Jul 2009 | 1:38 pm

In the first hearing on a federal challenge to Proposition 8, a judge reminded lawyers Thursday that the constitutionality of the anti-gay marriage measure would be determined by higher courts and that his job was to give them as many facts and findings as possible.U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker, appearing before a packed courtroom, also declined to suspend Proposition 8 before trial, noting that such a move would create too much uncertainty for the state and same-sex couples who would marry. "This case is only touching down in this court," Walker said. "It will have life after this…
Gay sailor's death called a 'hate killing'

Tom Jackson

3 Jul 2009 | 1:36 pm

Gay activists are demanding answers from the Navy after an openly gay sailor was found dead early Tuesday in a guard shack at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., a victim of what gay rights groups are calling a “hate killing.”Navy investigators confirmed they considered the death of Boatswain’s Mate Seaman August Provost, 29, a homicide, but they would not confirm that Provost’s sexuality was a factor in his death.Officials said a “person of interest” was being detained in the brig at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in connection with Provost’s death, but he was not…
Texas church choir 'uninvited' by Ky. university

Tom Jackson

2 Jul 2009 | 11:02 pm

A youth choir from a Texas church the Southern Baptist Convention cut ties with because it didn't adhere to the denomination's stance on homosexuals has been told they aren't welcome to participate in a Kentucky Baptist mission program. The Broadway Baptist Church Chapel Choir, made up of high-schoolers, was informed Monday that it was "uninvited" to participate in the University of the Cumberlands' Mountain Outreach program, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. See Texas church choir 'uninvited' by Ky. university Sovo.com

Gay Authors
Standing in Shadows, Ch. 7 by Krista

1 Jul 2009 | 7:07 pm

The new chapter is available. I hope you like it. Chapter Seven
'52 Panhead, Ch 39 by Gabriel Morgan

1 Jul 2009 | 6:47 pm

At long last, chapter 39 of Jeff and Evan.http://gabriel.gayauthors.org/ph/ph39.php
Dastaway Hotel: Grand Reopening - Book 6

1 Jul 2009 | 6:16 pm

http://bwsryc.gayauthors.org/cast6/cast621.php Please let me know what you think of the rewrite. Thanks.Bill
The Wardroom - Chapter 20

1 Jul 2009 | 3:21 pm

The Wardroom - Chapter 20I wasn't going to post this until tomorrow, but it's Canada Day, so WTF. HAPPY CANADA DAY to all the readers of "The Wardroom"!
If It Fits - Chapter 10

1 Jul 2009 | 7:01 am

If It Fits - Chapter 10Lots of sex in this one...should make up for the last chapter of The Wardroom.

SameSame.com.au ~ Inside Out Australia
Local: It's Wine Time!

2 Jul 2009 | 7:59 pm

Following on the success of a similar event in Melbourne, Same Same is holding a fun and social wine tasting night in a few weeks time, and you're invited to taste a selection of some of the best wines available.
Local: Midget Singer Homophobic

2 Jul 2009 | 7:38 pm

A gay male claims that he was the victim of a homophobic hate crime during a rock show at East Brunswick Club last Saturday night - he was shamed on stage by a performer he'd paid to see, and had a drink thrown in his face.
Local: Inquisition 'Not The Right Fit' For The Metro

2 Jul 2009 | 6:16 pm

Inquisition XVII, Sydney Leather Pride Association’s annual leather and fetish party, will be held on August 15 at 202 Broadway and the adjacent venue The Landsdowne Hotel, Chippendale.
International: Mollie Sudgen Dies

2 Jul 2009 | 12:00 pm

The British actor and funny lady best known and loved for her portrayal of Ms. Betty Slocombe in the hit show 'Are You Being Served?' has died, aged 86
Events: Theatre - Pericles - Bell Shakespeare

2 Jul 2009 | 11:16 am

Pericles has enjoyed a renaissance in the last century or so, it spent an odd 200 years languishing like an unwanted puppy, staged in corrupted versions. Bell Shakespeare has exhumed the work for a solid run with musical menagerie, TaikOz.

Gay News Bits
Featured Music Video: Heavy Cross

robin

3 Jul 2009 | 12:10 pm

This week’s featured music video is from The Gossip’s new album ‘Music For Men’; its also from the single: ‘Heavy Cross’. The video: Heavy Cross More of Beth Ditto & The Gossip: - The Official Gossip Site - The Gossip on MySpace
Friday’s New News and Updates

robin

3 Jul 2009 | 5:30 am

Friday: New news we haven’t covered some of which is just breaking today, and updates on stories we’ve been following this week: Bullies: In Ireland: Most gay pupils bullied in school says youth service. Celebs: - Neil Patrick Harris is in negotiations to host this year’s Emmy Awards! - Margaret Cho’s “Beautiful” Trailer (”Beautiful” Premieres July 3rd on SHOWTIME [...]
News Roundup of The Ruling in India

robin

3 Jul 2009 | 5:00 am

Since yesterday’s big news out of India on the gay sex ruling I’ve come across so many great blog posts and news stories on it that I decided I need to do a post dedicated to just this one topic. The Story: The High Court in the Indian capital, Delhi, has ruled that homosexual intercourse between [...]
Make-Up Tips For Men

robin

2 Jul 2009 | 12:00 pm

The only times I’ve worn make-up is on the stage and during Halloween, so I’m not really the guy to ask for make-up tips. But as some people have been coming to this site in search of them I decided to see if there’s any video tips I can find on this subject. Make-Up For Men: [...]
Thursday’s News Update

robin

2 Jul 2009 | 5:30 am

Thursday’s news updates include: updates on DADT, The Fort Worth Incident, India’s Homosexual Law, A sex sting, Legal affairs and more. The News from India: Update*: This story wasn’t clear and lead me to write the comments I’ve crossed out — it also looks like they’ve since edited their original story: Delhi High Court legalises gay [...]

Gay News Blog
Gay soldier may be discharged

Tom Jackson

3 Jul 2009 | 2:43 pm

Syracuse - A military administrative board recommended on Tuesday that a National Guard officer who publicly announced he was gay should be discharged for violating the military's policy against homosexual conduct.Lieutenant Dan Choi would be the first New York National Guard member discharged for violating the so-called "don't ask, don't tell" policy, Lieutenant Colonel Paul Fanning, a spokesperson for the New York Army National Guard, said.Choi, 28, appeared here before a Federal Recognition Board, a panel of four military officers, which deliberated for four hours before deciding to…
Gay Loggers reach goal, to protest as planned

Tom Jackson

3 Jul 2009 | 1:59 pm

The Green Coalition of Gay Loggers for Jesus will march on Main Street as planned July Fourth, the organizer of the group said Thursday evening. Organizer Brian Leland had set a 5 p.m. deadline Thursday to reach his fundraising goal of $1,100, the amount of money the city of Bozeman estimates it will cost it to shut down the downtown thoroughfare for the morning protest.Leland said Thursday evening that he had raised about $1,500. The $400 difference will be given to the local food bank, he said.The Green Coalition of Gay Loggers for Jesus was formed to protest how the city went about…
Brüno' Actor Shucks Clothes for Gay Mag Cover

Tom Jackson

3 Jul 2009 | 1:45 pm

Homophobic Film Ever Made?" That’s the blurb on the cover of Attitude, a British gay magazine, where comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, posing nude to promote his new film, appears.The film in question--and the name of the character, whom Cohen continues to portray in live promotional appearances--is Brüno, in which Cohen plays a gay fashionista seeking redemption during a global road trip.The production reportedly drew trouble for Cohen, who was arrested several times during the shoot.But the film’s reception has also been mixed, with dubious and even hostile reactions coming from the GLBT…
Gay row minister to be inducted in Scotland

Tom Jackson

3 Jul 2009 | 1:42 pm

The gay minister whose appointment sparked a furious debate in the Church of Scotland is set to be formally inducted in Aberdeen.The Reverend Scott Rennie will be introduced to his congregation at a service at Queen's Cross Church. Hundreds of ministers and thousands of Church of Scotland members signed an online petition opposing the move. After arriving in Aberdeen, Mr Rennie said he was looking forward to serving God in the city. The issue had gone to the General Assembly which narrowly voted in favour. But there has been a two-year ban on the ordination of gay ministers and a special…
Federal Judge Stresses Trial Record on Calif. Gay-Marriage Ban

Tom Jackson

3 Jul 2009 | 1:38 pm

Whatever Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker winds up deciding on Proposition 8, it's clear he wants an airtight trial record to support it. Holding his first hearing Thursday on the controversial measure that outlawed same-sex marriage, Walker repeatedly stressed the importance of establishing a record that will stand the test of time. He told a packed courtroom that he was "reasonably sure" that the challenge launched by two high-profile litigators is "only touching down in this court" and merely a "prelude" for things to come. "How we do things here," Walker said, "is more important…

Pride Nation
TODAY IS A SAD/BAD DAY

pnn pridenation network

3 Jul 2009 | 4:34 pm

This day really makes my anus hurt. Gays can't get married in California because organized religion preaches hate. This is a happy day for Mormons, Christians, Born-agains, Catholics and the black community. They're all happy because their HATE prevailed.
ALLEN'S HAVING A PROP 8 RELAPS

12 Nov 2008 | 10:26 am

Just when the day seemed to be going good, Allen starts getting fired up over Prop Hate again.
STOP THE HATE SO I CAN GET MARRIED

www.pridenation.com

10 Nov 2008 | 9:49 am

I spent a lot of time online this weekend. Reading blogs of hate. Blogs of ignorance, if you will. I''m amazed how stupid many people are. So I thought I would spend a few minutes ranting about my experience in some of these discussion forums like craigslist and banterrant.com
YOUR DAY PASS TO THE CLOTHING-OPTIONAL RESORT DOESN'T WORK

7 Nov 2008 | 11:03 am

With all the things going on in this world, do we REALLY need to be complaining about how our resort day-passes no longer allow in & out privileges? You just have to click on the header link to understand what I'm talking about.
I FEEL GOOD!

6 Nov 2008 | 11:34 am

I live in Palm Springs, California (the sunniest city in the US) but there has been a cloud over me this past eight years. Well, the stinky, dark cloud seems to be moving on (to Texas). So I just feel Grrrreat! I can see the sun again and things are lookin' good. Listen in to today's show!

Gay Religion
Gay row minister to be inducted in Scotland

Tom Jackson

3 Jul 2009 | 1:42 pm

The gay minister whose appointment sparked a furious debate in the Church of Scotland is set to be formally inducted in Aberdeen.The Reverend Scott Rennie will be introduced to his congregation at a service at Queen's Cross Church. Hundreds of ministers and thousands of Church of Scotland members signed an online petition opposing the move. After arriving in Aberdeen, Mr Rennie said he was looking forward to serving God in the city. The issue had gone to the General Assembly which narrowly voted in favour. But there has been a two-year ban on the ordination of gay ministers and a special…
LOS ANGELES: Dissident parish takes property fight to US Supreme Court Episcopal-Life -

Tom Jackson

2 Jul 2009 | 10:15 pm

A breakaway congregation in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles has taken the fight to keep its property to the U.S. Supreme Court, according to a statement released June 24 by St. James Anglican Church. An attorney for the Newport Beach congregation said he will ask the nation's top court to overturn a January California Supreme Court decision that the property was held in trust for the mission and ministry of the Los Angeles diocese and the wider Episcopal Church. "We will be arguing to the U.S. Supreme Court that the California Supreme Court's interpretation of state law has violated the…
A few Bishops back UK launch of orthodox Anglican fellowship

Tom Jackson

2 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm

Five English bishops are set to join the launch of a new fellowship for orthodox Anglicans who say they want to stay true to Scripture and get on with the Great Commission of sharing the Gospel with the world. The Fellow of Confessing Anglicans will be launched in Westminster on July 6 in the presence of the Bishops of Fulham, Lewes, Chichester and Rochester. The Bishop of Chester has sent greetings. The gathering will also hear video and personal greetings from international guests including Nigerian Archbishop Nicholas Okoh and Archbishop Henri Orombi from Uganda. Event spokesman and London…
U.S. Nuns "Stunned And Startled" By Sweeping Vatican Investigation, Fear "Doctrinal Inquisition"

Tom Jackson

2 Jul 2009 | 12:31 pm

The Vatican is quietly conducting two sweeping investigations of American nuns, a development that has startled and dismayed nuns who fear they are the targets of a doctrinal inquisition. Nuns were the often-unsung workers who helped build the Roman Catholic Church in this country, planting schools and hospitals and keeping parishes humming. But for the last three decades, their numbers have been declining — to 60,000 today from 180,000 in 1965. While some nuns say they are grateful that the Vatican is finally paying attention to their dwindling communities, many fear that the real…
Theologian Jaci Corréia Maraschin dies at 79

Tom Jackson

2 Jul 2009 | 9:59 am

The Rev. Jaci Corréia Maraschin, an influential poet, theologian and priest in the Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil (Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil, or IEAB), has died aged 79.In a June 30 news release, the IEAB described Maraschin as an "ardent defender of liberty, inclusiveness, the ordination of women, and creativity in hymns and liturgy."Maraschin's contribution to liturgical music, as author, composer, and translator, "is a valuable legacy not only for the IEAB but also many other churches in Brazil and beyond," the provincial news release said, noting that his latest project…

Gay Writers Community
Spoilers

29 Jun 2009 | 10:25 pm

http://jc123youandme.livejournal.com/165333.html
Dead Boyfriend Chapters 16-18

29 Jun 2009 | 10:13 am

Title: Dead BoyfriendRating: Chapter Sixteen, PG-13. Overall, NC-17Warnings: swearing, violence, and gay sex Summary: Regan St. James is just your typical eighteen-year-old vampire hunter. He enjoys sharp objects and random hook-ups. But one night, in a quiet little mountain college town, he meets a guy named Ira who just might change his life. If he can survive Ira's relatives, of course.This chapter: Not a date A chapter in which Regan is an awful person. Title: Dead BoyfriendRating: Chapter Seventeen, PG-13. Overall, NC-17This chapter: Just a walk in the park Vampires Prefer Blonds Title:…
24

28 Jun 2009 | 8:54 pm

http://jc123youandme.livejournal.com/165060.html
I hate socialized healthcare

28 Jun 2009 | 5:52 pm

With US President Barack Hussein Obama wanting to promote this idea of “universal” healthcare in the United States as some way to correct the way American citizens get their healthcare I’d like to share one Canadians experience with “state run” public heathcare.1. Choice of Doctor: Under a socialized healthcare model that Cuba north *cough* Canada *cough* runs I never had the chance to choose my own doctor. Do you know what that’s like? No one gave me a choice of doctors! By the time I was born my mother had already selected Dr Rittenberg who helped birth me and I’m sad to say…
Lighthouse

18 Jun 2009 | 10:03 pm

http://jc123youandme.livejournal.com/164704.html

GLBT News Summary for Progressives . . . . . Ray's List
GLBT DIGEST - June 09, 2009

Ray Rideout and Michael Cooper

9 Jun 2009 | 1:37 pm

**IF YOU CAN'T ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE, CONTACT US AT rays.list@comcast.net and we'll be happy to send the full article.=Washington Posthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/Go to the links for the following articles:Coup attempt leaves NY state Senate in disarray(Reuters) - New York state Senate Republicans and two rogue Democrats said they wrested control of the Senate from the Democratic leadership on Monday in an unresolved dispute that had both sides claiming victory. The chaos threatened to throw a range of pending bills into disarray, including pension reform, New York City's mayoral control…
GLBT DIGEST - June 08, 2009

Ray Rideout and Michael Cooper

8 Jun 2009 | 12:32 pm

**IF YOU CAN'T ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE, CONTACT US AT rays.list@comcast.net and we'll be happy to send the full article.=New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/Go to the links for the following articles:A Big Night for Broadway, and Especially for BillyBy PATRICK HEALYBroadway productions with roots in the London theater dominated the 63rd annual Tony Awards on Sunday, with “Billy Elliot” winning best musical and nine other awards and “God of Carnage” picking up honors for best play, best director and best…
GLBT DIGEST - June 07, 2009

Ray Rideout and Michael Cooper

7 Jun 2009 | 10:45 am

**IF YOU CAN'T ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE, CONTACT US AT rays.list@comcast.net and we'll be happy to send the full article.=New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/Go to the links for the following articles:The Right to DivorceBy MARCELLE S. FISCHLERWHEN C. C. married C. M. in Massachusetts in 2005, they expected the marriage to be forever. The lesbian couple, who lived together on the Upper East Side, had been in a relationship for five years.http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/07/fashion/weddings/07FIELD.html?scp=2&sq=gay&st=cse =Sun-Sentinelhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/Go to the links for the…
FLORIDA DIGEST - June 07, 2009

Ray Rideout and Michael Cooper

7 Jun 2009 | 10:43 am

**IF YOU CAN'T ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE, CONTACT US AT rays.list@comcast.net and we'll be happy to send the full article.= ~~FLORIDA GLBT NEWS~~Equality Floridahttp://eqfl.org/ "No Excuses. No Delays." Do we really mean it?by Nadine Smith, Executive DirectorAt a recent speaking engagement, I asked a group of people, "What would the world be like if, from the day you were born, prejudice had never touched your lives?" No homophobic bullying in school. Supportive families at homes No trans-bashing humor on TV. No workplace discrimination. Equal treatment of all families regardless or orientation…
GLBT DIGEST - June 06, 2009

Ray Rideout and Michael Cooper

6 Jun 2009 | 9:27 am

**IF YOU CAN'T ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE, CONTACT US AT rays.list@comcast.net and we'll be happy to send the full article.= New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/Go to the links for the following articles:Challenging Sex Taboos, With Help From the KoranBy ROBERT F. WORTHDUBAI, United Arab EmiratesWEDAD LOOTAH does not look like a sexual activist. A Muslim and a native Emirati, she wears a full-length black niqab — with only her brown eyes showing through narrow slits — and sprinkles her conversation with quotes from the…

Good As You
Bias-motivated crimes: You can accurately analyze, or you can Rush

G-A-Y

3 Jul 2009 | 10:24 am

Wanna see a clear example of how Rush Limbaugh deliberately misleads his leaders? Well here, check this out. This is a transcript from yesterday's show: RUSH: I want you to hear this. June 25th, a week ago, Senate Judiciary Committee, Eric Holder testifying, and this is the question. "Jeff Sessions presents a hypothetical where a minister gives a sermon, quotes the Bible about homosexuality and is thereafter attacked..." You know what the media didn't pick up yet? Whether liberalism is chosen or whether you're born with it. Once they get through the fog of the Jackson death, Media Matters…
Come to see the Constitution, stay to see those who work to undermine it

G-A-Y

3 Jul 2009 | 6:02 am

Look our District, peeps: Someone from the National Organization For Marriage (presumably Maggie Gallagher) has tweeted the following: Just in time for Independence Day: A group that wants to force gay couples to be nothing but independent in the eyes of the law is descending upon out nation's capital. While you are literally burning up money via bottle rockets and Roman candles, NOM will be prepping plans to figuratively burn up DC supporters' money through in-vain, unreasoned attempts to stop an unstoppable train. While you are literally BBQ-ing and having a beer, NOM will be prepping news…
Video: FOF vs. unions, teachers' and ours

G-A-Y

3 Jul 2009 | 5:27 am

Kim Trobee got some highlights. Unfortunately, the above-the-neck enlightenment begins and ends there: NEA Eyes Vote Opposing Traditional Marriage Laws [FOF]
They who'd picket on Uranus vs. he who walked on moon

G-A-Y

2 Jul 2009 | 1:34 pm

Well you knew this one was coming: We always knew they were Jermaine fans. No word if they'll also hit up Billy Mays' memorial. Though something tells us that God was too big a fan of the Hercules Hook and Steam Buddy to ever condemn this particular pitchman. ***NOTE: This full, disgusting, unsolicited funeral RSVP can be found on Westboro's site. However, we'd sooner join Latoya Jackson's Psychic Network than send you to WBC's online home.
They say 'cash for fams'; We hear, 'pennies for rights-depriving thoughts'

G-A-Y

2 Jul 2009 | 12:27 pm

New FOF head Jim Daly has put forth a new fundraising video: But wouldn't you know it? In an exclusive to G-A-Y, we have managed to obtain the alternate, ultimately nixed script: Personally we would have stuck to that version. The truth might not fill the coffers, but it could help set a longtime anti-equality group free.

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UPDATE: Sarah Palin Resigning

3 Jul 2009 | 12:08 pm

GOP sources report that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will announce today that she will not seek re-election in 2010, setting the stage for an expected 2012 presidential bid. Tina Fey is going to have lots of work.UPDATE: The news is much bigger: Palin is resigning. Alaska Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will be sworn in at the end of July. More to come.UPDATE II: Just watched Palin's press conference. Bizarre. No specific reasons given, just a reference to attacks on her son, Trig, a rambling history of the acquisition of Alaska, and a lamenting of having to defend numerous ethics charges. Palin didn't…
Ft. Worth Cops Suspend Bar Checks

3 Jul 2009 | 10:30 am

Continuing to backpedal from their involvement in the raid of the Rainbow Lounge, the Fort Worth police department says they are suspending "bar checks" in conjunction with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The announcement by Chief Halstead came four days after a raid at the Rainbow Lounge by six Fort Worth officers and two Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission agents left one patron hospitalized with a head injury. "I think it's an excellent first step," said Todd Camp, founder of Fort Worth's Q Cinema gay and lesbian film festival. "I'm glad to hear that both departments are…
Helen Thomas Slams Robert Gibbs

3 Jul 2009 | 10:10 am

White House press corps grand dame Helen Thomas takes no mess from press secretary Robert Gibbs.Subscribe to Joe.My.God.
UPDATE: India's Decriminalization Of Homosexuality DOES Apply Nationwide

3 Jul 2009 | 8:57 am

Contrary to earlier reports that the Dehli High Court's ruling to decriminalize homosexuality only applied in the National Capital Territory, today the India Times reports that the ruling does indeed apply nationwide.Since a high court has a limited territorial jurisdiction, is homosexuality decriminalized only in Delhi or the whole country? Although legal pundits are divided on this, the law laid down by a 2004 SC judgment implies that homosexuals across the country may rest assured that they too are entitled to the benefits of the historic Delhi high court decision on Section 377 IPC. In…
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3 Jul 2009 | 8:43 am

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2009 Pride in Pictures

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2 Jul 2009 | 12:32 pm

Lavender’s Eye on Pride, continuing throughout July, puts you on the spot for what’s happened, what’s happening, and what to expect next. Parades, parties, and people, people, people! (more…) Share This
Casual Chic | Casual Cool

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1 Jul 2009 | 2:48 pm

Fashion should be fun and above all easy. In fact, we all know and admire that friend or co-worker who oozes effortless style. This easy, breezy style is the essence of STYLEDLIFE fashion theme “Casual Chic | Casual Cool”. (more…) Share This
Everything’s Just Beach-y

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1 Jul 2009 | 2:45 pm

Hot picks from MOA® Trend Specialist Sara Rogers I hope your beach bod is in top shape because it’s finally time for some fun in the sun! From sassy stripes to painter’s palates, patterns are THE ‘it’ trend for swimwear this season, so don’t get spotted in the sand wearing your boring ol’ basics. No worries for those of you who are allergic to brights - pattern style works well with neutral colors also this season. (more…) Share This
Personality & Style

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1 Jul 2009 | 2:41 pm

Creating personal outfits by combining elements that reflect your own personality is always in style. You are unique – let everyone know it. You’ve been hitting the gym and wanting to show it off? Try something sleeveless combined with crisp shorts to display a little skin. Adding flare – an animal print scarf – to an outfit will definitely attract some notice for the night on the town. Job have you dressed too uptight? Pair a V-neck casual shirt with those pinstripe trousers and a sleek belt. A comfortable hoodie combined with undies adds sex appeal to your morning. (more…)…
Queer as Folks

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1 Jul 2009 | 2:27 pm

BECAUSE Marks 15th Year On April 17-19 at Coffman Memorial Union on the University of Minnesota campus, BECAUSE (Bisexual Empowerment Conference: A Uniting, Supportive Experience) marked the 15th year of the premier Midwest weekend event for bisexual, queer, trans, bicurious, and questioning persons. Turnout was greater than had been expected, making it a huge success in the eyes of organizers. This year’s keynote speaker was Robyn Ochs, a speaker, teacher, writer, activist, and workshop leader, who was the recipient of the 2009 Susan J. Hyde Activism Award presented by the National Gay and…

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Dating Disasters

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Pinks T-Mobile Advert

After the massive success of the Liverpool Street Dance, T-Mobile had their work cut out for them. On thursday evening, Twenty thousand people gathered in Trafalgar Square after T-Mobile posted a teas
The Search For Miss Right

I've never really had what could be described as a "type", when it comes to women I've dated a broad variety of them in the search for "Miss Right".
Where Is She Going Wrong?

I have this friend who is basically a dating disaster, she is pretty, confident and funny, I bet she is sounding like a real catch, right? I can't for the life of me work out where she is going wrong
Relationship Survival Lesson 1: Saying Sorry

The longer a relationship lasts the more likely I am to screw up, so learning to say sorry has become a necessity. You don’t need a degree in Advanced Mathematics to understand that an unhappy girlfri

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Bueno, Muy Bueno!

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8 Jun 2009 | 3:57 pm

Its summer and time to celebrate Mexican style with my quick and easy dinner recipe, the taco salad! This salad is a delicious and satisfying mealNow you can serve up a fiesta any night of the week with this authentic but easy Mexican recipe.Serve with your family’s favorite toppings such as guacamole, jalapeno peppers, shredded cheddar cheese and salsa. If your watching your figure, use ground turkey instead of beef and nonfat yogurt laced with lime juice, jalapeno, and cilantro makes a creamy dressing. Also add fresh mango slices for a splash of color! Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef…
Desert Diva!

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1 Jun 2009 | 3:52 pm

The world according to Trina Turk: It is always sunny and 75 degrees. After impressing girls everywhere with her sunny chic fashion, Trina is diving into home this year with a new shop in Palm Springs, CA complete with fabrics, needlepoint pillows and more, all popping against lemon yellow walls. If your searching for *Desert Chic*, this boutique is your first stop when you get to town. Trina’s design are just what the doctor ordered for your weekend get away. Select from vintage and retro inspired clothing that will carry you from one pool party to another. What better way to channel…
The Burch Mix

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4 May 2009 | 9:40 am

Fashion designer Tory Burch has mastered that relaxed but luxurious boho look we all crave when we’re going on summer vacation. Even if the lousy economy has squashed vacation plans, we could all use a little of Burch’s escapism attitude by listening to her iPod playlist. Tory has put together a CD compilation including hot artists like Estelle, The Black Lips, and Youssou N’Dour, which she will be selling in her stores and on-line. It’s only $16.99, and every single penny spent on it goes to the Save the Children charity, which works to make the lives of children…
Lone Star Chic

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19 Apr 2009 | 3:39 pm

Few fashionable neighborhoods are fully revitalized nowadays without the hipster acronym, and Austin Texas’ South Congress or SoCo, to locals officially qualifies! Taking its name from the broad avenue that anchors the district, South Congress has become the go-to area for artistic types in search of eclectic shopping and bohemian cafes. Now, in hope of housing the hipster gay masses, a new independent B&B has opened its doors. You wont find crocheted table runners and fussy florals at this lesbian-owned hotel, Kimber Modern. Couples for 16 years, Kimber Cavendish and Vicki…
For The Next Design Star!

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9 Apr 2009 | 9:17 am

Once upon a time, finding stylish seating for tots seemed like a fairy-tale quest. You couldn’t find decent kids’ furniture up until the past five or so years, but now there are so many chic choices. The reason is simple, a more design-conscious generation has spurred a baby boom in furnishings, resulting in countless models to suit any taste. When making your selection avoid overly done or complicated pieces. Wouldn’t you rather see your child than the chair? Stick to proven shapes such as an X-back or French-bistro chair. Practicality and safety are also paramount, so wide seats,…

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Cardiff East Enders: Studio partners with Sherman Cymru to offer Welsh play readings

24 Jun 2009 | 5:00 pm

Stage: ''It's urban -- in Welsh terms,'' says Sian Summers, literary manager for the Sherman Cymru theater company, of the upcoming Studio Theatre reading of Cardiff East, of the piece's namesake city, Wales' capital and home to 300,000 people. The Cardiff-based play is a 12-year-old work by the noted and openly gay Welsh writer Peter Gill, offered as part of "Welsh Words: Theatre From Wales," a component of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Coming of age and coming to terms with his sexuality in Cardiff in the 1950s, many of Gill's plays revisit the rough neighborhood of his…
Full Circle: Five decades later, the government that fired Frank Kameny now honors him

24 Jun 2009 | 5:00 pm

Gauge: Frank Kameny in the 2009 Capital Pride Parade Fifty-two years after being fired from the federal government for being gay, Frank Kameny has now being honored by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for his accomplishments as a gay-rights pioneer. ''I would not have been able to accomplish what I have in my career without all of Frank's work,'' said OPM Director John Berry, the highest-ranking openly gay appointee in the Obama administration, at the June 24 ceremony. Berry's agency is the successor to the U.S. Civil Service Commission, the agency whose policy against gays in…
Homebody: Barracks Row biz brightens homes and the community

24 Jun 2009 | 5:00 pm

Spree: Some retail proprietors don't care much for the lingering, "I'm just looking," sort of patron. Not so with Erin Mara and Henriette Fourcade, owners of Homebody, "outfitters for contemporary living." Rather, they'd like you to think of their shop -- offering a dizzying range of items, from greeting cards to Gus* furniture -- as something much more inviting. "It's like an interesting gallery/living room," says Mara. "I've never liked high-end stores full of pretension. We're trying to create a relaxing environment." They're also trying to help the…
Virginia Vanity: Saucy gay plates clear commonwealth gatekeepers

24 Jun 2009 | 5:00 pm

Gauge: Two years after the Virginia DMV sent a letter of apology to a Virginia resident for demanding he return his ''poofter'' license plate, 41-year-old Sidney Antommarchi of Herndon, Va., is reaping the benefits of what he calls an ''open-minded'' DMV. Sitting on the back of his Toyota Corolla, framed by a rainbow sticker and an HRC decal, is his new ''boy4boy'' license plate, just a few months old. ''My last plate was 'hotboyz,''' says Antommarchi, ''but I got that with my ex-partner, and it was time for a change.'' ...more
Employing Anger: Commentary: Center Field

24 Jun 2009 | 5:00 pm

Commentary: Gay-rights pioneer Frank Kameny was in the White House on June 17 to attend the signing of the Presidential Memorandum on benefits for the same-sex partners of federal employees. While he was waiting, he made some inquiries as to whether the president knew in advance about the now-notorious Department of Justice brief in the Smelt v. United States case challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The answer from a gay staffer was no -- Obama was furious when he learned of the brief. That does not get the president and his staff -- including senior folk at DOJ -- off the hook.

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Gay rights groups target AAA policy

Some gay AAA members say there's no real problem. Stock photo The American Automobile Association (AAA) division that serves members and residents in Florida, Georgia, Middle and West Tennessee, and...
Photo Gallery: Karma holds first 'gay night'

Karma, a posh downtown straight bar, held its first 'gay night' on Wednesday, June 24.
Safety Tips Can Reduce Risks from Fireworks on July 4

by Laurie Holloway Contributor Experts at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt recommend that families attend professional fireworks displays instead of buying their own to shoot at home. However, if parents choose to buy fireworks...
Karma goes gay on Hump Day

Straight bar offers gay night on Wednesdays. If it looks like a gay bar, sounds like a gay bar and has a staff that could double as Chip-n-Dale dancers, it might as well cater to the gays. Karma opened its doors on...
Saving Green: Ten eco-friendly tips for saving money

1. Buy in bulk. Buying in bulk not only saves a lot of money, but most products have significantly less packaging than products bought at normal sizes. If you have some excess...

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Gay activists in US hail Delhi lifting ban on homosexuality (New Kerala)

3 Jul 2009 | 10:16 am

By Arun Kumar, Washington, July 3 : Gay activists in the US, including Indian Americans, have hailed the Delhi High Court judgement decriminalising homosexuality, terming it as a 'historic first'.
Court decriminalizes gay sex in Indian capital (The Star)

2 Jul 2009 | 11:03 pm

NEW DELHI (AP): New Delhi's gay community celebrated a landmark court ruling decriminalizing homosexuality - a decision that could end widespread police harassment and be a harbinger for gradual acceptance of homosexuals across this deeply conservative country.
Never the Sinner Will Play Philly's Gay Theatre in August (Playbill)

2 Jul 2009 | 9:25 pm

Mauckingbird Theatre Company, Philadelphia's only professional theatre company devoted to gay-themed work, will present John Logan's Never the Sinner: The Leopold and Loeb Story Aug. 8-30.
Court Decriminalizes Gay Sex in Indian Capital (Fox News)

2 Jul 2009 | 8:24 pm

The Delhi High Court ruled Thursday that treating consensual gay sex between adults as a crime is a violation of fundamental rights protected by India's constitution.
Court decriminalises gay sex in Indian capital (3news)

2 Jul 2009 | 12:43 pm

New Delhi's gay community celebrated a landmark court ruling Thursday that decriminalises homosexuality.

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My Weekend Crush

Dorothy Snarker

3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 am

It may seem odd, on a weekend dedicated to America and fireworks and backyard BBQ, to pick a distinctly distinguished British actress. But, bear with me, this is just how my mind works sometimes. You see, whenever I think of Julie Andrews, I think of the holidays. Perhaps it’s because her iconic films like “The Sound of Music” and “Mary Poppins” seemed to be replayed constantly during long holiday weekends when I was a child. Or perhaps it’s because her uninhibited, full-throated, mountain-top spin introducing us to Maria always makes me think of freedom. (Admit it, you totally…
Gender Fuck Thursday

Dorothy Snarker

2 Jul 2009 | 4:50 am

The art and craft of the gender fuck is not limited to gals dressing like guys. It’s also the natural realm of that once ubiquitous species known as The Tomboy. Now, these days the tomboy seems to be lumped under the larger umbrella of butch. Which is all fine and good. But I’ve always had a soft spot for the tomboy. I was a tomboy, minus any semblance of athletic ability. Now not all tomboys grow up to be butches and not all butches were originally tomboys. Sure they’re intricately intertwined, but it’s still fun to think about the tomboy as her own entity. There is a build-in…
What’s new, pussycat?

Dorothy Snarker

1 Jul 2009 | 4:10 am

Well, file this under the category of “Things That Are Obvious.” I never noticed how many photographers thought it a genius idea to pose beautiful women with big cats – real or otherwise. I’ll give you a split-second to realize why. Big cats, large kitties, enormous puss… Yeah, now you’ve got it. Subtlety is, indeed, for pussies. Though, if taken to its ultimate and inevitable conclusion, all these photos could also be considered a metaphor for gay women. No, not for that reason. Get your heads out of the gutter, people. Instead it’s because we can identify. I mean, we are the…
SGALGG: BFF Off

Dorothy Snarker

30 Jun 2009 | 7:35 am

Hey, who wants to see pretty gals being pretty together? Yeah, I thought so. And who wants to see pretty gals being pretty together pitted against other pretty gals being pretty together? Do I know you people or what? I’ve decided to pit TV best friends against actual best friends and see who comes out the victor. It’s a very special SGALGG BFF Off. So here you have it: “Gossip Girl” BFFs Leighton Meester and Blake Lively v. Aussie BFFs Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts. Make believe or reality? And…fight (but in a friendly way)! [Click any and all to enlarge.]Hand HoldingHugging it…
Fly on, my sweet angel

Dorothy Snarker

29 Jun 2009 | 4:40 am

Believe it or not, I didn’t watch “Charlie’s Angels” too much as a kid. I was too young when it first started airing and then there was this thing about my undying love and devotion to Wonder Woman. Not that you have to pick one or the other. But when you’re pre-school age and your parents are convinced TV will rot your brain, you might only be allowed to watch one show featuring impossibly hot women in skimpy outfits who jiggle a lot when they run. So the Angels phenomena was a little lost on me until years and years later. And, as long as we’re being completely honest, Kate…

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"She has told her supporters she is out of politics, period."

Joe Sudbay (DC)

3 Jul 2009 | 2:56 pm

Jed caught this clip on MSNBC:I don't care what Andrea Mitchel has been told, I'm still waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Breaking: Palin to quit as governor of Alaska

Chris in Paris

3 Jul 2009 | 1:10 pm

What better way to celebrate the 4th of July than to announce that you are quitting. Strange story and there has to be much more to it.Gov. Sarah Palin announced today that she will resign in a few weeks. Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will take over at the Governor's Picnic in Fairbanks on July 25.She made the announcement at a news conference at her home in Wasilla.
Who do you believe?

Chris in Paris

3 Jul 2009 | 12:47 pm

I'll go out on a limb and say this former executive is on to something but who knows? Maybe the insurance industry really is like a big cuddly bear that only wants to pass along hugs and would never dream of purging customers. It's a big mistake and we need to hear their side of the story because they're always been so kind and flexible with everyone. CNN:In his testimony and during an interview with CNN, Potter described how underwriters at his former company would drive small businesses with expensive insurance claims to dump their Cigna policies. Industry executives refer to the practice…
The Michael Jackson conundrum

John Aravosis (DC)

3 Jul 2009 | 10:50 am

Is it just me, or does anyone else feel oddly conflicted about why we continue to praise Michael Jackson as a great entertainer, and mourn his death, when many of us (most of us?) suspect that he was in fact guilty of molesting children? Shouldn't the latter outweigh the former?
Public option: $1 trillion. Bush tax cut: $1.8 trillion.

John Aravosis (DC)

3 Jul 2009 | 8:53 am

Krugman makes a good point re: the relative cost of fixing our health care system versus George Bush's tax cuts.

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24 does +65!

Pat Law™

3 Jul 2009 | 12:55 am

Newsflash! And man is this BIG. Watch out for the kicker right at the end. It’s worth the wait. Nike announced today that it would host 2009 NBA Champion and Finals MVP Kobe Bryant on a six-city tour of Asia. Being a firm believer of giving back to the community, this arrangement has been conceptualised so as to provide Kobe with the opportunity to meet with kids, or little ballers if I may say. Kobe’s tour will include stops in Manila, Singapore, Taipei, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Chengdu, China, starting July 21, 2009. Yes, +65 gets her share of the King of the Court too. Imagine…
personal library kit

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2 Jul 2009 | 11:25 am

Bookworms with heaps of books that go missing after they’re loaned out will appreciate this personal library kit. Contains 20 self-adhesive pockets, 20 checkout cards, a date stamp, ink pad and genuine pencil. Available here at USD19.95.
judging law

Pat Law™

2 Jul 2009 | 10:22 am

Why do you think you’re here? The picture-perfect host asked of the contestant. Because size matters? I muttered under my breath. There the contestant stood, resembling an over-stuffed pita wrap with loose bits spilling out from all possible corners, on stage during the semi-finals of So You Think You’re Andro III. I did not manage to catch hold of her response for I was promptly interrupted with a squeak of disapproval from over my shoulder. You so bad! The little munchskin pouted. Ok, so I wasn’t that subtle. But hey, by my standards, being bad is when I make that announcement over…
your meat is mine

Pat Law™

30 Jun 2009 | 7:14 am

I knew from the time I met Leon that the remaining spaces on my canvas will be his to ink. Save for perhaps, Paul Booth, whom I trust to deliver The Intervention of the Sabine Women by French Neoclassical painter, Jacques Louis David, in its most intrinsic form, it is unlikely I will get inked by another. I adore Leon’s style and I have been particularly interested in illustrations of his style of late. Another tattoo artist of similar style and technique to know would be Québécois tattoist Yann Travaille as Thang Dynasty highlighted. I’ll stop here and let his works do the…
what is your label

Pat Law™

28 Jun 2009 | 10:04 am

Education brands in Singapore, save for LASALLE who’ve been consistent always, are ironic in the sense that while they brag of their apparent creativity, the very execution in which holds their chest-beating messages looks like utter crap. Oh, enough of the bloody testimonials already. You’re starting to look like a slimming centre advertisement. Frankly, your alumni aren’t quite as aspirational as Steve Jobs, plus they look like shit. This flyer I’ve spotted in one of the stores at Haji Lane yesterday came as a nice surprise. Serving the same objectives as the other…

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Sarah Palin Resigns

Rev. J. Reed Braden

3 Jul 2009 | 3:33 pm

Alaska can breathe easy. Finally, Sarah Palin, the Witless Wonder, has resigned from office as Governor of Alaska. Everyone should drink a Purple Alaskan Thunderfuck tonight in recollection of how we almost got landed with that idiotic creature as President. Posted in Politics
Burqa Ban?

Rev. J. Reed Braden

3 Jul 2009 | 3:27 pm

Most of you already know that French President Nicholas Sarkozi is prepared to ban the wearing of burqas in France because, “the burka is not a sign of religion, it is a sign of subservience.” I disagree that the burqa isn’t a sign of religion. It is quite clearly a symbol of the Islamic religion, and many Muslims who immigrate to Western countries proudly flaunt it around as such. And because it is a symbol of religion shouldn’t give it any sort of special government protection. But laws work on punishing actions rather than judging intent, at least on the level of police…
No more Palin?

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3 Jul 2009 | 1:50 pm

Apparently, if BNO news is to be trusted, Governor Sarah Palin is not seeking re-election. This could mean that she’s planning on running in the next Presidential election however, but probably is because her daughters are getting verbally raped by the media. Posted in Politics, Warm Fuzzies
Sen. Al Franken

Rev. J. Reed Braden

30 Jun 2009 | 7:55 pm

Al Franken was finally declared the winner of the Minnesota Senate seat by the state Supreme Court. Eight months later. (Facepalm) Posted in Politics
And Now Billy Mays?

Rev. J. Reed Braden

28 Jun 2009 | 8:59 am

What the fuck? If Twitter is to be believed, Billy Mays died this morning. His son said he didn’t wake up and people are reporting that Fox News is reporting that he died. Billy Mays was the television “pitch man” who was known for his iconic blue shirt and loud voice. He was best known for his commercials for OxyClean and products from the Mighty brand. He had just begun a show the the Discovery Channel Pitchmen. This was completely unexpected. Update: Confirmed! This has to be a celebrity-specific strain of Swine Flu! Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, Billy…

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Stroll recalls West End's sex work history

2 Jul 2009 | 10:00 pm

On Jul 2, the Davie stroll came alive once more as community members, sex worker advocates and politicians marked the 25th anniversary of a court injuction that quashed the once vibrant sex trade in Vancouver's gay village. Check out the
Judge strikes down India sodomy law

2 Jul 2009 | 10:00 pm

Seventeen percent of the world’s gay people had their sex legalized, at least temporarily, by a court ruling in India July 2. However, some gay sex is still illegal, as the ruling only applies to those over 18 who have sex in private. ...
Can't stop this: Toronto Pride 2009

28 Jun 2009 | 10:00 pm

Through rain and shine Xtra's photographers and videographers were on the scene all Pride weekend long.

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Often the child is too young to form the

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3 Jul 2009 | 3:00 pm

Often, the child is too young to form the words to tell you, and it goes unknown until the person is caught in the act. Hidden cameras when you hire a nanny, you are hiring someone you have never met before to take care of your child. It is important for your piece of mind and the welfare of your child to know exactly what is going on in your home. Hidden security cameras inside your home are just one way to keep tabs on what goes on while you are away. Hidden cameras are a great way to see what it is like at home while you are away, since people’s behavior is likely to change when they…
Review of AWeber - The Benefits of the AWeber Autoresponder

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3 Jul 2009 | 5:12 am

Autoresponders are an automated way to send a message or series of messages to someone who requests it. As an example, imagine that you create a 5 part course on dog training that promotes your own dog training eBook. you can automatically send out your 5 part course (during the segment of time you requested) to anyone who requests it - automatically you don’t have to add their e-mail address to a list manually or cue the distribution of the course. Aweber keeps track of the schedule for delivering your course installments, and delivers them promptly as planned. used by many online…
Saying goodbye everyday to your baby cradled and turning

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3 Jul 2009 | 5:03 am

Saying goodbye everyday to your baby cradled and turning him over to the nanny can give you a nervous twinge, but you and your husband have no choice. You?ve got to work, but how do you put your mind at ease? A Hidden spy cam is your answer. When a job spells security for the family, moms have to work alongside with dads. In this day and age, every penny is essential, and your extra pay brings home extra bacon. You will have to leave the baby at home with a nanny. A nanny referred by an agency or a friend may be a brilliant solution to your problem. Still, you are getting that nagging…
Forex Ambush Review - Is Forex Ambush 2.0 a Scam?

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3 Jul 2009 | 5:01 am

There are a plethora of individuals out there that wish to give Forex trading a try. They encounter a lot of problems with this that range from not finding the time to do it or even not having the knowledge. It’s not unusual, after all, Forex isn’t a simple creature. There are a lot of different variable and those variable change constantly, so how can you be expected to start trading on such a complicated market? You need to remember that there are a lot of people who have tried, and just about as many have failed, so why would you think that you can be any different from them? I…
Feel A Sophisticated But Cheap Adventure At Apartments In Dubai

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3 Jul 2009 | 4:35 am

Dubai apartments vary in furnish, cost and quality. If there are 5 star and 2 star hotels, apartments in Dubai likewise have the same kinds. If you think that apartments are supposedly regular, you’ll be astounded that there are also luxury apartments in Dubai. Luxury apartments in Dubai provide great accomodation at a worth more reasonable than those expensive hotels. What sets apart these from typical Dubai apartments is that they are not your typical townhouse-like common housings. They give silence to their customers and have great amenities that normal apartments in Dubai…

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Where Are We on ENDA?

Serena

3 Jul 2009 | 9:32 am

Guest blogger Dr. Jillian Weiss has a J.D. and a Ph.D. in Law, Policy & Society. Currently Associate Professor of Law and Society at Ramapo College of New Jersey, she has conducted research involving hundreds of companies and public agencies that have adopted “gender identity” policies. She publishes a popular blog on the subject of Transgender Workplace Diversity, and has numerous research publications on the subject of gender identity. She is the coordinator of the Inclusive ENDA group on Facebook. These are her words. . . ENDA has an excellent chance of becoming US law…
Happy Fourth of July!

Nina

3 Jul 2009 | 4:33 am

We’re taking a pause over the long holiday weekend, so check back on Monday! In the meantime, the Queercents family hopes you’ll stay free from debt and carry on the path towards financial independence! Happy July 4th to our readers in the US. And to the rest, feel free to browse our archives – we have written 2,200 posts over the last few years. My recent favorites (three excellent series) are listed here: Financial Implosion Alex Taylor has documented the path to bankruptcy and foreclosure (and back!) and provides readers with the lessons learned from personal financial disasters.
Dating on a Budget: Fun 4th Festivities

Tamara

2 Jul 2009 | 9:58 pm

The Fourth of July weekend is the easiest weekend to be downright cheap on a date. As cities across the country plan festivities, most of them are also eating the cost. Parades, revolution re-enactments, festivals, musical entertainment, and the fireworks lend themselves to the best thrifty dates. Even if there is an entrance fee-it’s probably minimal. However, you will need to be cautious about the events you attend. The funnel cake, candy apples, beer gardens, and cute trinkets sold by those adorable vendors can blow your budget out of the water! Don’t be afraid to BYOE;…
Are Computers and Technology Still a Man’s Domain?

Paula

2 Jul 2009 | 8:53 am

So are there really more men experts in the computing field or does it just seem that way? That question is part of an ongoing and raging debate about women in technology. From women missing as top speakers at technology conferences to little girls shunning computers for something less boring is male dominance in the field a reality or an illusion? When computers were big boxes in an air conditioned basement of only the largest companies perhaps this disparity wasn’t all that important. Today, however as computers and technology are ubiquitous and getting moreso every year, this gap…
Bike Commuting: Outfitting Your Bike

Elizabeth

1 Jul 2009 | 6:00 pm

You’ve got your bike and you’ve planned your route, but before you head out you want to make sure you’re ready for everything the road can throw at you. At the advent of summer, Trek started a “Go By Bike” campaign that included a handy little diagram of things you needed for your bike. Good idea, but dumb campaign because they included things you should have that are painfully obvious (such as a seat) but neglected things like a rack or wedge pack. You probably don’t need to go as crazy as the guy in the photo but you should have the stuff you need to get…

MsQueer
Pink Sofa Free to American Lesbians (NOT a paid announcement)

Deb

12 Jun 2009 | 10:51 pm

This is NOT a paid announcement: For a limited time, the Pink Sofa lesbian chat site is offering 12 months free membership to their American sisters! You can find MsQueer there as “Greatdoe.” This is a great chat site, well-secured, that operates on a premise of helping lesbians to connect. Don’t look for sexually explicit posts here because they’re not allowed. But you can message, flirt (by sending “smiles”) and participate in live chat rooms with lesbians from all over the world. To find out more, click on the link below: ©2009 MsQueer.com. All rights…
Help Stop Media Bashing of Trans- and Gender Non-Conforming Children

Deb

10 Jun 2009 | 9:59 am

Visit this site to take action. We can make a few bullies pay for the deaths of so many. http://openletterstokrxq.wordpress.com/ Families of Gender Non-Conforming Children Ask For Your Help Visit this site to take action. We can make a few bullies pay for the deaths of so many. http://openletterstokrxq.wordpress.com/ Families of Gender Non-Conforming Children Ask For Your Help Many newspapers have reported on the recent program on KRXQ in Sacremento which concerned transgender and gender-non-conforming children. An excerpt from the Huffington Post article by Michael Rowe summarizes the…
Stay Tuned…

Deb

16 May 2009 | 7:49 am

Please note: Due to unfortunate circumstances, I will temporarily be able to make fewer posts that previously managed. For those of you who have followed this blog, I appreciate your support. I especially want to thank all The L Word fans who keep coming back for more news!!! I am currently looking for a donation of a laptop that could help keep MsQueer.com going. (Sorry, I am not tax-deductable). If you, or someone you know might be able to assist with this please contact me through the email link at the bottom of the blog page. I has been my goal all along to provide news as well as…
LAUREL HOLLOMAN FANS DONATING TO SAY “HAPPY BIRTHDAY”

Deb

30 Apr 2009 | 2:16 pm

Never mind that the countdown to Laurel Holloman’s May 23rd 2009 birthday started on the (now defunct) Our Chart TeeLu Threads the day after 2008’s event (with some incredible artwork and photos that defy you to keep certain parts of the anatomy – which will remain un-named here – – dry)…Devoted fans of The L Word actress are ramping up again to do another fundraising drive to help Ms. Holloman’s favored charity, Doctors Without Borders. (see prior post: http://msqueer.wordpress.com/2008/11/24/the-birthday-gift-that-keeps-on-giving/) In a remarkable…
Another 11-year old Commits Suicide over Bullying

Deb

22 Apr 2009 | 8:43 pm

A second elementary school youth hanged himself last week after enduring anti-gay harassment and bullying at his school in Atlanta, Georgia. As in the case of Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover, Jaheem Herrera did not identify himself as “Gay.” But his classmates did. I know I’ve used the phrase “epidemic proportions” here before, but ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!! These comments are from GLSEN on YouTube along with some videos shown below: “Almost 90% of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students report being verbally harassed at school because of their sexual…

Mombian
Have a Good Holiday!

Dana

3 Jul 2009 | 9:34 am

No Weekly Political Roundup this week, as I’m spending the time with my family for the holiday, and I suspect few of you will be around either. Have a good holiday, if you’re celebrating it!
Money from My Honey

Dana

3 Jul 2009 | 3:04 am

This morning’s post is a shameless plug for a couple of posts by my spouse, who writes about finance at her own blog and at Queercents. In Creative Personal Economic Stimulus: Boston’s Bounty Bucks, she discusses a nice idea for vouchers that turn $10 of regular food stamps into $20 to spend at the local farmers’ market. She also gives a shout-out to the farmer’s market in Madison, Wisconsin, the city where we met and which just extended domestic partnership benefits to same-sex couples. She then discusses whether title insurance is worth buying. Before you run screaming at…
“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 74

Dana

2 Jul 2009 | 8:53 am

Helen and I share a favorite toy from our son’s recent birthday collection, and give a demo of its projectile-launching fun. We then offer some suggestions for kids’ birthday parties and ask viewers to weigh in on gendered gift items. Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 07-02-2009 Uploaded by drudolph. - More gay and lesbian lifestyle videos. (If the embedded video above doesn’t work for you, try it here.) Brought to you in partnership with After Ellen.
Destiny Is Not Biology’s Child

Dana

2 Jul 2009 | 3:04 am

Once again, Nancy Polikoff is making me think this week. Yesterday, she managed to inform us of why media treatment of Michael Jackson may indeed have a direct impact on LGBT families: The news reports this morning about the circumstances of the conception of Michael Jackson’s children are suggesting that the information might impact who gets custody of the children. But that just shows ignorance about the difference between legal parenthood and biology. They do not always go together and there is nothing new about that. That comes on the same day that The Linster at After Ellen reports…
Cheese and Roses

Dana

1 Jul 2009 | 3:03 am

Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle (D) signed a bill yesterday that allows same-sex couples to register as domestic partners and thus gain certain rights like hospital visitation and survivor benefits. As an erstwhile Cheesehead, who met my now-spouse while we were both graduate students at UW-Madison, this comes as happy news. Wisconsin is, in fact, the first state to offer such benefits after enacting a constitutional amendment that bans both marriages and civil unions for same-sex couples. Let’s review: A domestic partnership in Wisconsin offers limited rights, but civil unions are…

reFRESHlite - Male News from around the world
Scene Superstar Lady Lloyd returns to Leeds to front the revamp of Homo @ Mission

Matt Lite

25 Jun 2009 | 2:23 am

Scene superstar Lady Lloyd is returning to Leeds to front the revamp of Homo at Mission, the city’s most popular gay event. She will be joining resident Drag DJ, Carla Jackson, on the decks with a regular slot each month, making her debut at the club on Monday 6th July. Since launching a few years ago, Homo has become a firm favourite amongst Leeds’ coolest club kids and one of the busiest and biggest gay events on the city’s scene. On the first Monday of each month, Lady Lloyd will take over, with Homo Supercharged, a one-off extra special night. Lady Lloyd became a London icon by…
Madonna Stripped Bare in a new Exhibition

Matt Lite

18 Jun 2009 | 7:47 am

To celebrate the arrival of Madonna’s Sticky and Sweet tour to the Capital, Seven Dials, Covent Garden’s hidden village, is set to play host to the London premiere of 'The Madonna Nudes - 30th Anniversary' exhibition, a collection of intimate photographs of Madonna, taken when she was just 20. Available to buy from £3400 and guaranteed to become serious collectors’ items, this series of black and white photographs capture Madonna’s exceptional beauty as a young woman with a toned body, perfect breasts and great skin. The exhibition will be co-hosted by Seven Dials and…
Clifford Chance Art Exhibition marks Gay Pride and Stonewall Riots Anniversary

Matt Lite

18 Jun 2009 | 1:53 am

Clifford Chance is celebrating Gay Pride with a joint art exhibition of gay and lesbian artists in its London and New York offices. Organised by Arcus, the firm's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employee network, the exhibition also marks the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York. The London exhibition will showcase the works of seven gay and lesbian artists: Kerry Andrews, Annie Attridge, Roberto Ekholm, Rotimi Fani-Kayode, Lucia King, Alana Lake with Fayann Smith, and Stuart Mayes, and will be held at Clifford Chance's offices in Canary Wharf. Clifford Chance…
Absolut Colours

Matt Lite

9 Jun 2009 | 9:19 am

ABSOLUT VODKA and BLU To Help Fund Eastern European Participation in Gay Games® VIII Cologne 2010 ABSOLUT VODKA and the German BLU publishing group have both announced partnerships with Gay Games VIII Cologne 2010 to help bring Eastern European participants to next year's Gay Games in Cologne. ABSOLUT and BLU are making a contribution to the Gay Games 2010 Scholarship programme that will help provide funds to lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender athletes and artists from Eastern Europe who would otherwise be unable to afford to attend the sports & cultural festival. "Gays…
reFRESH Theatre Club: June Special Offers

Matt Lite

1 Jun 2009 | 3:26 am

CHICAGO is a show that's hotting up over summer with some high profile casting. Throughout June you can see the charismatic showman and TV host Jerry Springer playing suave and slimy Billy Flynn, and from 13 July multi award-winning Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams will be wowing audiences at the Cambridge Theatre as Roxie Hart. Theatre Club followers can save up to £21 on tickets. All good things come to an end and after a mammoth run at the London Hippodrome LA CLIQUE is closing on 27 June. Don't miss out on this truly unbelievable mix of spectacle, circus,…

reFRESHlite - Male News from around the world
Scene Superstar Lady Lloyd returns to Leeds to front the revamp of Homo @ Mission

Matt Lite

25 Jun 2009 | 2:23 am

Scene superstar Lady Lloyd is returning to Leeds to front the revamp of Homo at Mission, the city’s most popular gay event. She will be joining resident Drag DJ, Carla Jackson, on the decks with a regular slot each month, making her debut at the club on Monday 6th July. Since launching a few years ago, Homo has become a firm favourite amongst Leeds’ coolest club kids and one of the busiest and biggest gay events on the city’s scene. On the first Monday of each month, Lady Lloyd will take over, with Homo Supercharged, a one-off extra special night. Lady Lloyd became a London icon by…
Madonna Stripped Bare in a new Exhibition

Matt Lite

18 Jun 2009 | 7:47 am

To celebrate the arrival of Madonna’s Sticky and Sweet tour to the Capital, Seven Dials, Covent Garden’s hidden village, is set to play host to the London premiere of 'The Madonna Nudes - 30th Anniversary' exhibition, a collection of intimate photographs of Madonna, taken when she was just 20. Available to buy from £3400 and guaranteed to become serious collectors’ items, this series of black and white photographs capture Madonna’s exceptional beauty as a young woman with a toned body, perfect breasts and great skin. The exhibition will be co-hosted by Seven Dials and…
Clifford Chance Art Exhibition marks Gay Pride and Stonewall Riots Anniversary

Matt Lite

18 Jun 2009 | 1:53 am

Clifford Chance is celebrating Gay Pride with a joint art exhibition of gay and lesbian artists in its London and New York offices. Organised by Arcus, the firm's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employee network, the exhibition also marks the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York. The London exhibition will showcase the works of seven gay and lesbian artists: Kerry Andrews, Annie Attridge, Roberto Ekholm, Rotimi Fani-Kayode, Lucia King, Alana Lake with Fayann Smith, and Stuart Mayes, and will be held at Clifford Chance's offices in Canary Wharf. Clifford Chance…
Absolut Colours

Matt Lite

9 Jun 2009 | 9:19 am

ABSOLUT VODKA and BLU To Help Fund Eastern European Participation in Gay Games® VIII Cologne 2010 ABSOLUT VODKA and the German BLU publishing group have both announced partnerships with Gay Games VIII Cologne 2010 to help bring Eastern European participants to next year's Gay Games in Cologne. ABSOLUT and BLU are making a contribution to the Gay Games 2010 Scholarship programme that will help provide funds to lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender athletes and artists from Eastern Europe who would otherwise be unable to afford to attend the sports & cultural festival. "Gays…
reFRESH Theatre Club: June Special Offers

Matt Lite

1 Jun 2009 | 3:26 am

CHICAGO is a show that's hotting up over summer with some high profile casting. Throughout June you can see the charismatic showman and TV host Jerry Springer playing suave and slimy Billy Flynn, and from 13 July multi award-winning Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams will be wowing audiences at the Cambridge Theatre as Roxie Hart. Theatre Club followers can save up to £21 on tickets. All good things come to an end and after a mammoth run at the London Hippodrome LA CLIQUE is closing on 27 June. Don't miss out on this truly unbelievable mix of spectacle, circus,…

Black Gay Blogger
Another Test

karsh

29 Jun 2009 | 10:55 am

I'm trying again to update this blog; it appears my latest update to WordPress has broken the Admin section and any subsequent updates. I'm in the process of backing up the database, moving it to a new database, then trying a fresh install. Hopefully that fixes things. UPDATE: I just got a 500 ISE when uploading! Something's fishy here. Related Posts:Cut the Crap!Get More Mileage from your Wordpress DashboardSo Long MTWordpress 2.0Please Update Your Feed
Michael Jackson (1958-2009)

karsh

25 Jun 2009 | 4:09 pm

"In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope. In a world filled with anger, we must still dare to comfort. In a world filled with despair, we must still dare to dream. And in a world filled with distrust, we must still dare to believe." Related Posts:T-Minus Two: Aim-More/Aim-LessJohn Hope Franklin (1915-2009)Yolanda King (1955-2007)World AIDS Day 2008: 20th AnniversaryMen are from Mars....
Six

karsh

15 Jun 2009 | 8:50 pm

Six years. God, I wish I had something wonderfully pithy and fabulous to say, but it's almost midnight, and I'm banging out this entry between a bowl of Cream of Wheat and a stack of work for an announcement this week. Lately, I've been feeling like a bit of a hypocrite. I'm speaking with people and consulting people and getting paid by people to talk about social media and how they can use it, yet I'm barely keeping my own Twitter, Facebook, and blog afloat. Luckily, with my new phone and unlimited data plan, I can start doing more tweets and things from the road (when I can remember to do…
On Location

karsh

5 Jun 2009 | 11:19 pm

I am writing and posting this from the bathroom thanks to Postbot and my G1. … … What, you expected sparkling convo from me at 2am? Related Posts:Ask Me AnythingBooks, books everywhere.Ode to Dhani JonesBack in the SwingI Love Your Hat!
TMI Tuesday #189 (The Dating Edition)

karsh

2 Jun 2009 | 8:18 am

Via TMI Tuesday: What was the last movie you saw on a date?Superbad. It was my third date with Killian's Red, which ended up being the last date. Oh yeah, and I didn't much care for the movie either. What was the last meal you had on a date?Seafood empanadas and paella at Bahama Breeze. When was the last time you made out in the car on a date? More?Both times would've been with Gaara. Before that, I don't think I did much sucking face in a vehicle. Using a dating website, do you think you are more likely to find a "hook up" or a relationship?For gay dating websites, definitely a hook-up (even…

About.com Gay Life
Are You Playing The Odds?

2 Jul 2009 | 8:09 am

Anywhere she wanted to go, we told her. Vegas is what she chose. Not my number one choice for a birthday celebration, but my mom is too adorable to ignore, too giving to deny. So I hopped on a plane to Sin City. If you ask me, it's one big Times Square with the privilege of open container street boozing. But as they say, when in Vegas... It wasn't about me, though. It was her weekend. She likes to gamble. Not the lose-your-home-and-savings type of coin dropping; the tease type that mostly takes a few twenties, but every once in a while rewards with a few dramatic grand. The bells and whistles…
India Repeals Section 377, Decriminalizes Gay Sex

2 Jul 2009 | 6:50 am

In a bold move Thursday, the New Delhi High Court decriminalized consensual sex between gay men by repealing Section 377 of the India's Penal Code.India Penal Code Chapter XVI, Section 377 punished "whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal." Sex between same gender individuals was considered an act against nature. Violations were punishable by a prison term of up to 10 years and possible fines. The issuing officiate, Justice S. Muralidhar, wrote: “This Court believes that Indian Constitution reflects this value deeply ingrained in…
He's At Home Partying While I'm Away On Business

30 Jun 2009 | 8:44 am

Dear Mona, I live part time in New York and part time in Seattle. My partner and I have a home in Seattle and when I am in NY, I roommate with a female friend of mine. Whenever I'm at home in Seattle, I feel like all my partner and I ever do is stay in and watch TV on the couch. He wants to cuddle, etc. But when I leave town, he is everywhere... doing activities, going to movies, having happy hour with friends, going to cook-outs. He has told me that he has issues being "alone" at home but we have two loving pets that I wish would get more attention from him. I can't help but feel like he…
History Of The Gay Cocktail

26 Jun 2009 | 1:08 pm

Have you ever ordered a Cosmo on a busy bar night? Gay site Queerty dares us to ask for the queer staple and await what's bound to be a crocked look from the bartender. Queerty says "one of the best ways to take the temperature of the gay community is to see what they're drinking." A gage of the community? Maybe not. A snapshot into the character of a person? Definitely. Travel through time from before the Cosmo to the return of the classics with this brief history of the gay cocktail. Personally, I'm a sucker for a good 12 or 15-year scotch. Who's buying? Image © Stockbyte/Getty
Ireland Grants Civil Partnerships For Same-Sex Couples

26 Jun 2009 | 12:18 pm

Ireland passed a civil partnership bill on Friday, granting same-sex couples many of the rights of civil marriage. "This bill provides legal protection for cohabiting couples and is an important step, particularly for same-sex couples, whose relationships have not previously been given legal recognition by the state," Justice Minister Dermot Ahern said in a statement. Ireland's civil partnerships are an important step indeed. The primarily Catholic country just legalized divorce in 1995. The new benefits to same-sex couples include inheritance and property rights. Where Is Gay Marriage Legal?

NEW GAY TRAVEL GUIDE
Amsterdam Gay Pride on the Canal July 31 - August 2

michael snell

3 Jul 2009 | 11:10 am

Gay Pride Amsterdam is the yearly highlight for gay Amsterdam. This year the main Amsterdam Pride weekend will be from July 31 - August 2, 2009. Don't miss this thrilling weekend, as Amsterdam Pride is one of the biggest and most special gay prides around the globe! With street parties all weekend long, the best club circuit parties and of course the famous Canal Parade on Saturday. The Amsterdam Gay Pride weekend will be full of events and parties. In the end the complete program will be a mix for anyone's taste. These are the main outlines of everything to come up. Keep an…
Gay Brazil - HOMOPHOBIA Must Stop!

michael snell

2 Jul 2009 | 10:49 am

Last year, Brazilian chief Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, held the First National Conference of Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transvestites and Transsexuals to condemn the biblical belief that homosexuality is wrong! Brazil Without Homophobia is a national program run by the Lula administration that teaches that homosexual orientation is unchangeable, and seeks to construct a culture in Brazil that is "affirming" towards homosexuality. The president of Brazil says “opposing” homosexuality makes you a sick person, and he believes such thoughts need to be criminalized. LAST WEEK, …
The Gay Dollar - Not Everybody Wants it!

michael snell

1 Jul 2009 | 6:42 am

People sometimes ask me, "Why do you need GAY TRAVEL? Why do you need to be separate?"Um, because, why would I want to give my money to someone who hates me? I want to go somewhere gay friendly and give my money to someone who supports my community, or at least can smile and treat me decent. A travel company who specialize in African Safari trips has exposed itself as institutionally homophobic in a series of shocking emails with Millivres Prowler Group, owners of DIVA, Pink Paper and GT. Following a standard email enquiry about advertising opportunities, SafariWise employee…
Gay Couch Surfing and Hospitality Home Exchange

michael snell

29 Jun 2009 | 6:31 am

Would you like to make friends from all around the world right in your own home or when you travel?Would you like to see a place from the locals' perspective when you travel?Would you like to save money on accommodation during your vacations?You may have heard of home exchanges and couch surfing. This is along those lines. A hospitality exchange! LGHEI (pronounced Elle-Gay) is an expanding worldwide network of lesbians and gay men who offer each other the gift of short term hospitality during their travels.Lesbians and gay men from around the world offer their hospitality to…
Celebrate Diversity and Gay Pride This Week!

michael snell

24 Jun 2009 | 6:59 pm

Celebrate Diversity!Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Pride this week!from New Gay Travel Guide and Best Gay Cities guides!

Lovesick Billy
Spotted: Fühken

Bronson

2 Jul 2009 | 4:49 pm

It’s Fhken, the new portable cock warmer, now available at Ikea. Hot Related stuff Spotted: beef taco Spotted: Subway Hottie Rugby is the new Black Nebraska Wrestlers Booted for Making Porn Hot Dallas Cowboys Spotted: Barnes & Noble Hottie Spotted: Hunky Rodeo Cowboy Watchers Spotted: Twinkie in the Refrigerated Section Brittany Leigh, Hot Retro Sex Kitten Pinup Girl Spotted: Real Blond Furryness Share on Facebook
Spotted: beef taco

Bronson

2 Jul 2009 | 3:45 pm

With sour cream and fire sauce, please. Hot Related stuff Spotted: Fühken Spotted: Subway Hottie Spotted: Hunky Rodeo Cowboy Watchers Spotted: Twinkie in the Refrigerated Section Spotted: Real Blond Furryness Spotted: SLC Gun Show Spotted: Trader Joe’s is the New Sean Cody Spotted: Blond Man Walking Off-Beat Porn: Muscle Worship Share on Facebook
I don’t want a husband, I just want a boyfriend.

Lovesick Billy

1 Jul 2009 | 5:10 pm

Most Commented Posts 10 – No, Make That 13 – Best Facebook Mob Wars Tips Could Sam and I Be Dads? Really? Interview: Rodeo Cowboy, Sonny Koerner Thank You, Friends. (Now with photos. Thanks P&D.) The Girls with Whom I’ve Had Sex The Guys With Whom I’ve Had Sex Better Exhibitionism The Girls with Whom I’ve Had Sex The Girls with Whom I’ve Had [...]

Queers United
Rep. Sally Kern: “Same Sex Marriage Is Debauchery”

3 Jul 2009 | 6:40 am

Oklahoma Rep. Sally Kern who once suggested "gays are worse than terrorism" is back to demonizing gays again. In an unusually public ceremony, Rep. Kern signed a “Proclamation for Morality,” which blames the U.S.’s current economic crisis on, among other acts of “debauchery,” same-sex marriage. Part of her proclamation reads:WHEREAS, we believe our economic woes are consequences of our greater national moral crisis; andWHEREAS, this nation has become a world leader in promoting abortion, pornography, same sex marriage, sex trafficking, divorce, illegitimate births, child abuse, and…
Hungary Legalizes Gay Marriage

3 Jul 2009 | 5:29 am

The nation of Hungary has taken a step forward granting marriage rights to same-sex couples. While this is historic there still is a gap of inequality that must be changed."These life partnerships will be guaranteed the same tax, employment, social and immigration benefits as heterosexual marriages. Gay couples will be barred from adopting children and taking their spouse's name"" (Caboodle).Hungarian LGBT organizations Hatter and Labrisz will continue to strive for full equality under the law.
Word of the Gay: "See Tarzan, Hear Jane"

2 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

"See Tarzan, hear Jane" is an expression in the gay community for when a masculine man with a great body is spotted but turns out to have an effeminate voice.
Demand Apology from NBC Ch. 8 in Florida over Anti-Gay Film 'Silencing Christians'

2 Jul 2009 | 5:03 pm

Florida's NBC Ch. 8, WFLA aired "Silencing Christians" a one-sided propaganda piece filled with anti-gay hate speech and long-disproved lies. To add insult to injury the program aired during Gay Pride Weekend in Tampa Bay.Responsible stations across the country have refused to air this dangerous homophobic propaganda, but not WFLA, sister company to the Tampa Tribune and TBO.com. Instead, WFLA NBC 8 chose to make $35,000 dollas off the demonization and dehumanization of LGBT people in Tampa Bay.Take action with Equality Florida to demand an apology from WFLA
NEA to Vote on Marriage Equality Resolution

2 Jul 2009 | 2:37 pm

The National Education Association (NEA) is reportedly considering adding an amendment at its convention in support of marriage equality, the vote could come in the next few days. The NEA is the nation's largest union with over 3.2 million members and spent 50 million dollars to help elect Barack Obama.The weight of the decision holds political and financial implications for the future of marriage equality and adoption rights by same-sex couples. Please urge the NEA to adopt the resolution calling for marriage rights for LGBT families.National Education Association1201 16th Street,…

Thoughts from a Lezzymom
HRC Statement on Signing of Presidential Benefits' Memorandum

19 Jun 2009 | 9:02 am

Image via WikipediaHRC President Calls Signing "Only the Beginning" in Achieving Full Equality for LGBT Community WASHINGTON -- Today, in an Oval Office signing ceremony, President Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum granting non-discrimination protections and some same-sex partner benefits for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender federal employees. Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese issued the following statement tonight after the ceremony: "Moments ago in the Oval Office, President Obama signed a memorandum committing his Administration to adhere to principles ensuring that…
Podcast - Episode 7

10 Jun 2009 | 3:46 pm

Episode 7 of "Thoughts From A Lezzymom" is now available FREE on iTunes. You can subscribe and listen to it here. Please use the tell your friends link in iTunes and spread the word about the show. If you don't have iTunes use the player in the sidebar on the blog to listen to the show. In this episode of the podcast I discuss the latest in LGBT news. Some of the topics discussed are the California Supreme Court's decision on Prop. 8 and what's happening in NY with the Senate mix up and what it has to do with marriage equality. Also I interview Steven and Zeniff Vanderran about the…
Nevada Recognizes Gay Relationships

2 Jun 2009 | 9:12 am

Yesterday the Nevada legislature was able to override the Governor's veto of a domestic partnership bill. This makes Nevada the 13th state to provide some sort of relationship recognition for LGBT couples. It's not marriage equality but it is a step. The following is the press release from the Human Rights Campaign: Human Rights Campaign Applauds Nevada Legislature’s Override Vote Recognizing Domestic Partnerships Vote to override Governor’s veto makes Nevada the thirteenth state to offer some sort of relationship recognition for same-sex couples WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign,…
Obama Delcares June LGBT Pride Month

1 Jun 2009 | 3:59 pm

President Obama has come under a lot of scrutiny from the LGBT community. There has been virtually no comment from the White House on many of the big topics that have hit the media recently - Don't Ask, Don't Tell, the Prop 8 decision, and the many Marriage Equality decsions happening in the states. People are upset that our fierce advocate seems to have gone in the closet on our issues. Today however may show a shift in Obama's plans. There have been rumors that LGBT issues will be getting lots of White House attention in June. Apparently whatever they are up to starts with a Proclimation…
Blogging for LGBT Families - Typical Family

1 Jun 2009 | 8:03 am

Today is the 4th annual Blogging for LGBT Families Day. It's a time to bring attention to LGBT families and things we have to go through. Even though I don't blog much about my family and personal life I felt today would be a good day to change it up. Life as a parent is challenging. You are always worried about something – are my children learning enough? Am I spending enough time with them? Are they eating right? Are they learning to share? Did they out grow their shoes yet? The funny thing is, none of these things are new and none of them are about being a lesbian parent – they…

Planet Homo
Important Holiday Information

Randy Dunbar

3 Jul 2009 | 11:04 am
Final Rehearsal

Randy Dunbar

2 Jul 2009 | 2:00 pm

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India Court Rules on Gay Sex

Randy Dunbar

2 Jul 2009 | 10:59 am

The Delhi High Court today ruled that a ban on gay sex between adults violates India's constitution. Section 377 was enacted in 1860 under the British Raj, in line with the anti-sodomy laws in England at the time. It punishes anyone who "voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal" by imprisonment and criminalises a whole range of sexual acts from mutual masturbation, to fellatio and anal sex. Chief Justice A P Shah and Justice S Muralidahr said the ban violated fundamental human rights. The ruling said: "In the Indian…
Notes on a Private Moment of a Public Death

Randy Dunbar

2 Jul 2009 | 3:19 am

Michael Jackson dead at fifty. There are so many shocks contained in that statement: when did he become fifty? With no disrespect Jerry Lee Lewis is 73, Little Richard is reportedly 76, Eric Clapton is a surprising 64, Brian Wilson is 67. It is largely the improbability of the event that is the most shocking. As the circus winds its way up to Neverland or the Staple Center, the story itself is on the verge of exhaustion. Air travel is a great time to reflect and listen and I did coming back from Mexico City. It must be noted that as to question of where were you when you heard the…
HX Magazine Sold

Randy Dunbar

1 Jul 2009 | 5:43 pm

From the Advocate: Putting to rest rumors that long-running New York-based HX Magazine was on its way out, New York Press confirmed with owner-founder Matthew Bank on Tuesday that the magazine had been sold. Bank, who built the magazine from a publication he distributed for free into a multimillion-dollar business, released the following statement to New York Press: "HX Magazine and the website hx.com have been sold. The new owners of HX Magazine will be releasing details and information on their plans for the future of the title shortly. In the meantime, Bank and HX Magazine…

The Bilerico Project
Oh, what a week(ly roundup)!

3 Jul 2009 | 4:00 pm

What a week for the Bilerico sites this has been! First we were named one of the Advocate's "Top Political Blogs" and then we celebrated our second birthday with news of an upcoming redesign. Let us know what you like and don't like about the site so we can incorporate your suggestions! While you're waiting for new posts to start again after the holiday, here's the best posts from this week. Enjoy the holiday weekend! Bilerico Nation Transformers 2: "Homophobia in Disguise" Filed by: Zac Hart (Bilerico-Indiana) My Pride Party & the White Elephant Filed by: Keri Renault (Bilerico-DC) Oakland…
Queer music Friday - Tribe 8

3 Jul 2009 | 3:00 pm

There's been a lot of pop on the site lately, so I'm putting up a punk video from SF-based band Tribe 8. Here's "Femme Bitch Top," and a web ad musicians Lynn Breedlove and Leslie Mah put together to oppose Prop 8 is after the jump. Continue reading "Queer music Friday - Tribe 8"...
Freedom

3 Jul 2009 | 1:30 pm

Being the Fourth of July weekend, I thought it important to remind us of part of the Declaration of Independence. After all, it is Independence Day... We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. As we go about our July 4th celebrations - wherever they may be - it is important for every single one of us to remember that there are many men and women serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America defending the very…
Click Here To Meet With Your US Legislators in August. Or Bye-Bye ENDA

3 Jul 2009 | 12:30 pm

Click here to sign up to meet with your US Senators and Representatives in August in your local district to press the case for HR 3017, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would prohibit job discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Did you click on the link just now and sign up? Why not? That unreasoning reason that just jumped into your head - you know, the thing along the lines of "You expect meeee to....no thanks, I can't, someone else will do it, I'm just browsing, leave me alone" - that one? We can have ENDA -- if we get smart and we get targeted.
Let them attend their own insider salons

3 Jul 2009 | 11:30 am

I'm sure you've all at least hear about the story Politico broke yesterday about the Washington Post attempting to sell access to Obama officials, newsroom journalists, and editorial staff. For the low price of $25,000, health care lobbyists could secure their place at a dinner at the Post's publisher's house with her and "the select few who will actually get [health care reform] done." They promised the dinners to be an "off-the-record" event where "the right people can alter the debate." The Post is now trying to backtrack and say that the flier a health care lobbyist leaked to Politico was…

Two Ladies in Waiting
Postcards from the middle.

twoladiesinwaiting

2 Jul 2009 | 12:42 pm

I’m back from Kansas City. It turns out that if you take a map of the United States and fold in in quarters (thank you, handy map in Delta’s Sky Magazine) you will discover that Kansas City is located right there at the very center of the map. I can also confirm that rumors of Kansas City’s superb steak are not at all overstated. These good people are not screwing around with their meaties. I’ve eaten in a lot of steakhouses in my day, part of the gig, and this steak was in my top two, ever. (Let me also say that I am exceedingly picky about meat, much to…
Please, go the way of the dodo.

twoladiesinwaiting

26 Jun 2009 | 6:05 am

I had occasion to meet a gentleman yesterday who, when discussing his career as a seller of sub-prime mortgages, described it as his “journey.” I chose not to give him the final rose. A journey, to me, even in a post-Bachelor world, is something that requires the Himalayas, or at least Sub-Saharan Africa, and probably a hobbit or two as well. Here’s my quick list of cringe-worthy words and phrases that should be banned from the fake English language. 1. “Jump the shark” has. 2. Businesses aren’t “franchises” unless they are…
Two for tea.

twoladiesinwaiting

25 Jun 2009 | 7:03 am

I woke this morning to the ding of the trolley. I remember now, as I always do when I am here, why San Francisco is my very favorite city in the country. (So sad that this city among cities in which I’m, you know, not married.) The time spent away from Mo is made at least somewhat better when my work travel gives me occasion to meet or become better acquainted with fabulous American cities. (Not always, remember the West Virginia situation?) And in those cities, occasionally I have had the privilege to stay in some legendary hotels. (Not always, remember this beauty?) …
The id acts as a pleasure principle.

twoladiesinwaiting

23 Jun 2009 | 2:16 pm

Being on the radio, it seems, is intimidating. I am not one who suffers from stage fright (too absent from my id, too healthy is my ego), but something about the radio studio set the ole belly butterflies to aflutterin’. It may have been the company we kept yesterday. Anne Stanback is by far the single most influential person in the Connecticut marriage equality movement, and I am a dizzy lady who writes about car bombs (the kind you drink), rivalries (the kind that are friendly), walruses (the kind that talk of many things), and birds (the kind you flip). I’m sure that…
Faces for radio.

twoladiesinwaiting

22 Jun 2009 | 9:55 am

Maureen here. I’ve been given a task: post the link to Where We Live. So, if you’re interested, check it out! We had a really fun time this morning. The folks at WNPR couldn’t be more hospitable, and it was great to spend an hour talking with Anne Stanback and Lucy Nalpathanchil. Enjoy! Posted in answers, hartford, lesbian and gay civil rights, mo writes!, new england, weddin' Tagged: Jealousy directed towards people who work at NPR

Queers United
Rep. Sally Kern: “Same Sex Marriage Is Debauchery”

3 Jul 2009 | 6:40 am

Oklahoma Rep. Sally Kern who once suggested "gays are worse than terrorism" is back to demonizing gays again. In an unusually public ceremony, Rep. Kern signed a “Proclamation for Morality,” which blames the U.S.’s current economic crisis on, among other acts of “debauchery,” same-sex marriage. Part of her proclamation reads:WHEREAS, we believe our economic woes are consequences of our greater national moral crisis; andWHEREAS, this nation has become a world leader in promoting abortion, pornography, same sex marriage, sex trafficking, divorce, illegitimate births, child abuse, and…
Hungary Legalizes Gay Marriage

3 Jul 2009 | 5:29 am

The nation of Hungary has taken a step forward granting marriage rights to same-sex couples. While this is historic there still is a gap of inequality that must be changed."These life partnerships will be guaranteed the same tax, employment, social and immigration benefits as heterosexual marriages. Gay couples will be barred from adopting children and taking their spouse's name"" (Caboodle).Hungarian LGBT organizations Hatter and Labrisz will continue to strive for full equality under the law.
Word of the Gay: "See Tarzan, Hear Jane"

2 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

"See Tarzan, hear Jane" is an expression in the gay community for when a masculine man with a great body is spotted but turns out to have an effeminate voice.
Demand Apology from NBC Ch. 8 in Florida over Anti-Gay Film 'Silencing Christians'

2 Jul 2009 | 5:03 pm

Florida's NBC Ch. 8, WFLA aired "Silencing Christians" a one-sided propaganda piece filled with anti-gay hate speech and long-disproved lies. To add insult to injury the program aired during Gay Pride Weekend in Tampa Bay.Responsible stations across the country have refused to air this dangerous homophobic propaganda, but not WFLA, sister company to the Tampa Tribune and TBO.com. Instead, WFLA NBC 8 chose to make $35,000 dollas off the demonization and dehumanization of LGBT people in Tampa Bay.Take action with Equality Florida to demand an apology from WFLA
NEA to Vote on Marriage Equality Resolution

2 Jul 2009 | 2:37 pm

The National Education Association (NEA) is reportedly considering adding an amendment at its convention in support of marriage equality, the vote could come in the next few days. The NEA is the nation's largest union with over 3.2 million members and spent 50 million dollars to help elect Barack Obama.The weight of the decision holds political and financial implications for the future of marriage equality and adoption rights by same-sex couples. Please urge the NEA to adopt the resolution calling for marriage rights for LGBT families.National Education Association1201 16th Street,…

Provincetown News
Provincetown Bear Week 2009

2 Jul 2009 | 8:33 am

Provincetown Bears prepares a special welcome for Bears to one of North America's most famous gay resort towns. We work with local club managers to program different music and atmosphere for a week of parties. We also allow time to relax and have a true vacation. Our schedule leaves plenty of free time to enjoy the town, restaurants, cabaret shows, National Seashore park, beaches, and the daily gatherings at hotel pool decks. All Provincetown bars and clubs are 21 years old and older (strictly enforced), including the two hotel pools used for Bear Week. Public meeting places such as the…
12th Annual Secret Garden Tour Presented by The Provincetown Art Association and Museum

30 Jun 2009 | 8:34 am

Celebrate PAAM's 12th Annual Secret Garden Tour on Sunday, July 12th with a double header garden experience. The day begins with a walking tour of gorgeous Secret Gardens in Provincetown's west end from 10am-3pm. Visitors are then invited to the Provincetown Art Association and Museum to tour the Art of the Garden, an exhibition of floral works in air-conditioned galleries. All proceeds from the event benefit PAAM exhibitions and educational programs. For twelve years, the Secret Garden Tour has led guests through hidden stone paths and crooked wooden walkways into borders and beds…
Walt Whitman sings Provincetown - Songs of Liberation - Body and Soul

26 Jun 2009 | 7:40 pm

PROVINCETOWN, MASSACHUSETTS –On June 27th, and July 2nd/3rd, 2009, in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, singer/songwriter Stephan David Hewitt will perform the East Coast Premiere of Full of Life Now: (Walt Whitman’s) Songs of Liberation, a concert of original song settings from Walt Whitman’s still-radical lyrics championing love, sex, body, and Soul. Accompanying himself on the piano at the popular Unitarian Meeting House summer theater, (Acker-Bosworth Hall) in the heart of Commercial Street, Hewitt celebrates the poet’s visionary call to liberate passion from…
David Flowers Summer Camp Provincetown

23 Jun 2009 | 9:53 am

For over a decade, David Flower’s Summer Camp has drawn thousands of men to P-Town for a party extravaganza by the sea, making it the most popular July Fourth destination on the Circuit. Be a part of Provincetown’s original and reigning Fourth of July celebration, which returns for its eleventh year July 4-6. Come be a part of the A-list crowds, world-class DJs and spectacular settings! Start the festivities off with this annual favorite Summer Camp party. David Flower’s inimitable Pier Dance creates a holiday spectacle on the Fourth of July with the joyful music of producer/DJ Randy…
Provincetown Harbor Swim for Life and Paddler Flotilla

10 Jun 2009 | 9:37 pm

Set for Saturday, September 12, 2009. Celebrating its 22nd year, the annual Provincetown Harbor Swim for Life & Paddler Flotilla will welcome swimmers and kayakers from across the country on Saturday, September 12 for its weekend benefit for AIDS and women's health services and the community. The 2008 event raised $160,000 from over 300 swimmers and kayakers. Beneficiaries include the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, Helping Our Women, Outer Cape Health Services, Provincetown Rescue Squad, Lower Cape Ambulance, Soup Kitchen in Provincetown and the Academy at Provincetown High School.

The Bilerico Project
Oh, what a week(ly roundup)!

3 Jul 2009 | 4:00 pm

What a week for the Bilerico sites this has been! First we were named one of the Advocate's "Top Political Blogs" and then we celebrated our second birthday with news of an upcoming redesign. Let us know what you like and don't like about the site so we can incorporate your suggestions! While you're waiting for new posts to start again after the holiday, here's the best posts from this week. Enjoy the holiday weekend! Bilerico Nation Transformers 2: "Homophobia in Disguise" Filed by: Zac Hart (Bilerico-Indiana) My Pride Party & the White Elephant Filed by: Keri Renault (Bilerico-DC) Oakland…
Queer music Friday - Tribe 8

3 Jul 2009 | 3:00 pm

There's been a lot of pop on the site lately, so I'm putting up a punk video from SF-based band Tribe 8. Here's "Femme Bitch Top," and a web ad musicians Lynn Breedlove and Leslie Mah put together to oppose Prop 8 is after the jump. Continue reading "Queer music Friday - Tribe 8"...
Freedom

3 Jul 2009 | 1:30 pm

Being the Fourth of July weekend, I thought it important to remind us of part of the Declaration of Independence. After all, it is Independence Day... We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. As we go about our July 4th celebrations - wherever they may be - it is important for every single one of us to remember that there are many men and women serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America defending the very…
Click Here To Meet With Your US Legislators in August. Or Bye-Bye ENDA

3 Jul 2009 | 12:30 pm

Click here to sign up to meet with your US Senators and Representatives in August in your local district to press the case for HR 3017, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would prohibit job discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Did you click on the link just now and sign up? Why not? That unreasoning reason that just jumped into your head - you know, the thing along the lines of "You expect meeee to....no thanks, I can't, someone else will do it, I'm just browsing, leave me alone" - that one? We can have ENDA -- if we get smart and we get targeted.
Let them attend their own insider salons

3 Jul 2009 | 11:30 am

I'm sure you've all at least hear about the story Politico broke yesterday about the Washington Post attempting to sell access to Obama officials, newsroom journalists, and editorial staff. For the low price of $25,000, health care lobbyists could secure their place at a dinner at the Post's publisher's house with her and "the select few who will actually get [health care reform] done." They promised the dinners to be an "off-the-record" event where "the right people can alter the debate." The Post is now trying to backtrack and say that the flier a health care lobbyist leaked to Politico was…

SeaQWA News
Fort Worth mayor and others call for independent review of Rainbow Lounge raid

3 Jul 2009 | 2:33 pm

Source: Dallas Morning News, CBS11TV.com, Denton Record Chronicle, Fort Worth Star Telegram, Dallas Voice, Dallas Voice A candlelight vigil was held outside the Rainbow Lounge Wednesday for Chad Gibson who was severely injured during the raid there Saturday night. Another benefit for Gibson is scheduled for this evening. Facebook photo by Dick Carter Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief on Friday called on federal prosecutors to ensure a thorough review of the weekend raid on Rainbow Lounge by the Fort Worth Police Department and Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) that left one man…
Navy says gay sailor’s murder was probably not a hate crime

3 Jul 2009 | 11:32 am

Source: Navy Times, North County Times, San Diego Union Tribune, 10News.com, KTLA Seaman August Provost via MySpace/KTLA A 29-year-old gay sailor found dead Tuesday at a California Marine Corps base was shot and possibly burned, Navy officials said yesterday, but they say investigators don’t believe that Seaman August Provost of Houston was killed because he was gay. Provost was found dead about 3:30 am Tuesday by a fellow sailor arriving to relieve Provost who was on sentry detail at Camp Pendleton, a Marine Corps base north of Oceanside, California. After hearing reports from family and…
Federal judge puts Prop. 8 lawsuit on fast track

2 Jul 2009 | 4:17 pm

A federal judge today moved to fast-track the high-profile lawsuit that seeks to overturn Proposition 8 and let California's same-sex marriages resume. At a hearing in a packed San Francisco courtroom, Chief US District Judge Vaughn Walker gave parties to the suit an Aug 7 deadline to submit preliminary papers on the suit. He ordered the parties to file joint or separate case management proposals laying out the facts that they agree are already settled, the facts that still need to be tried, and a road map on how best to proceed, Oakland Tribune reports. The next hearing is scheduled…
New York gay paper folds; Gay media company implodes

2 Jul 2009 | 1:45 pm

New York Blade, a biweekly newspaper that has covered gay-interest news in New York City since 1997, suspended publication this week, and its staff was let go, New York Times reports. “Everyone was let go, but the people on The Blade know that they may come back if The Blade is coming back,” said Matthew Bank, chief executive of the company that publishes the paper, told the Times. That means the only printed gay newspaper in NYC at the moment is the weekly Gay City News, published byVillager Media (which also publishes three neighborhood papers in New York). Bank announced earlier that…
Three charged in homophobic attack on Long Island

2 Jul 2009 | 11:45 am

Two women and one man were arrested Monday in the central Long Island town of Mastic Beach, NY after police say they brutally attacked a woman outside her home while making anti-gay remarks about the victim's sexual orientation. According to Suffolk police, the suspects kicked, hit, and pushed the victim while making the hate remarks, Newsday reports. Officers, responding to a “fight in progress,” arrested Nora Mitzner, 21, Lindsay McBeth, 25, and Selwyn Icangelo, 20, on the scene. The incident started at about 7 pm Monday after the suspects complained that the victim's partner was taking…

NEW GAY TRAVEL GUIDE
Amsterdam Gay Pride on the Canal July 31 - August 2

michael snell

3 Jul 2009 | 11:10 am

Gay Pride Amsterdam is the yearly highlight for gay Amsterdam. This year the main Amsterdam Pride weekend will be from July 31 - August 2, 2009. Don't miss this thrilling weekend, as Amsterdam Pride is one of the biggest and most special gay prides around the globe! With street parties all weekend long, the best club circuit parties and of course the famous Canal Parade on Saturday. The Amsterdam Gay Pride weekend will be full of events and parties. In the end the complete program will be a mix for anyone's taste. These are the main outlines of everything to come up. Keep an…
Gay Brazil - HOMOPHOBIA Must Stop!

michael snell

2 Jul 2009 | 10:49 am

Last year, Brazilian chief Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, held the First National Conference of Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transvestites and Transsexuals to condemn the biblical belief that homosexuality is wrong! Brazil Without Homophobia is a national program run by the Lula administration that teaches that homosexual orientation is unchangeable, and seeks to construct a culture in Brazil that is "affirming" towards homosexuality. The president of Brazil says “opposing” homosexuality makes you a sick person, and he believes such thoughts need to be criminalized. LAST WEEK, …
The Gay Dollar - Not Everybody Wants it!

michael snell

1 Jul 2009 | 6:42 am

People sometimes ask me, "Why do you need GAY TRAVEL? Why do you need to be separate?"Um, because, why would I want to give my money to someone who hates me? I want to go somewhere gay friendly and give my money to someone who supports my community, or at least can smile and treat me decent. A travel company who specialize in African Safari trips has exposed itself as institutionally homophobic in a series of shocking emails with Millivres Prowler Group, owners of DIVA, Pink Paper and GT. Following a standard email enquiry about advertising opportunities, SafariWise employee…
Gay Couch Surfing and Hospitality Home Exchange

michael snell

29 Jun 2009 | 6:31 am

Would you like to make friends from all around the world right in your own home or when you travel?Would you like to see a place from the locals' perspective when you travel?Would you like to save money on accommodation during your vacations?You may have heard of home exchanges and couch surfing. This is along those lines. A hospitality exchange! LGHEI (pronounced Elle-Gay) is an expanding worldwide network of lesbians and gay men who offer each other the gift of short term hospitality during their travels.Lesbians and gay men from around the world offer their hospitality to…
Celebrate Diversity and Gay Pride This Week!

michael snell

24 Jun 2009 | 6:59 pm

Celebrate Diversity!Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Pride this week!from New Gay Travel Guide and Best Gay Cities guides!

Best Gay New York
Stonewall Riots Remembered

Best New Gay Travel Guide

26 Jun 2009 | 8:26 am

Yesterday in Times Square on the TKTS stairs some folks did a photo "recreation" of the Stonewall Riots, this weekend being the 40th Anniversary. Participants included Gavin Creel and other cast members from HAIR, sexy chorus boys dressed as sailors, and dancers/voguers from the Federation of Ballroom Houses, who will be featured in this Saturday's LOVE BALL – the official opening night party of NYC’s Gay Pride – at the Nokia Theater, Times Square . Hippies, drag queens and white boys were all present at the Stonewall Bar the night of the police raid, which ignited the…
Celebrate Diversity and Gay Pride in New York City

Best New Gay Travel Guide

24 Jun 2009 | 3:14 pm

Celebrate Diversity!Wishing everyone a safe and HAPPY PRIDEfrom Best Gay New York and the Best Gay Cities Guides!
Saint at Large LOVEBALL and Stonewall Anniversary Concert

Best New Gay Travel Guide

19 Jun 2009 | 1:49 pm

2 exciting events - one night! Stonewall: 40th Anniversary Commemorative Concert & Benefit Sat 27 Jun 2009 8pm Presented By:The Saint At Large Run Time: 2 hours OUTmusic in assocation with The Saint At Large presentSTONEWALL: The 40th Anniv. Commemorative Concert & BenefitNokia Theatre - 1515 B’way8 PM Sat., June 27th til 10 PMTicket provides access to LOVE BALL ACCESS BEFORE 9:00 PM ONLY Gay Pride Weekend Saturday, June 27, 2009 10 pm until dawn Nokia Theatre Times Square Music by: Alyson Calagna…
Yorkies Take Manhattan! Follow Schmitty and Pudge in NYC!

Best New Gay Travel Guide

19 Jun 2009 | 7:17 am

Two famous Yorkies, Schmitty and Pudge, invite you to tour New York City. Follow the adventures of these delightful dogs as they visit all of New York City's famous landmarks. Starting at Grant's Tomb in Harlem, they head south to visit the Seinfeld gang's favorite restaurant and then rest their tired paws with a carriage ride through Central Park. After a hot dog at Gray's Papaya the pooches bump into Regis on their way down to Times Square to meet the Naked Cowboy before catching a matinee on Broadway. Then it's off to the Empire State Building for a dog's eye view of Manhattan. A taxi…
Homo-Harlem: A Film Retrospective June 19 - 27

Best New Gay Travel Guide

13 Jun 2009 | 10:29 am

With arguments often eerily reminiscent of old rationales for black oppression, gays and lesbians remain openly, legally and even, 'righteously', discriminated against. For lgbt people of all races, knowing ourselves, making our extraordinary history known to others, much as with blacks, becomes a key component to liberation. If lgbt heritage remains often obscured and belittled, achievements of African American lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people, are less well known still. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, the film festival,…

Justin Plus One
Farewells and Self-Congratulatories

Austin

3 Jul 2009 | 8:00 am

By golly, have we really gotten to that point again? Every time I do this thing, I rue my normally favorite day of the week. It's Friday, and that means my time is up. I'm running out of ways to say good bye! This is mostly due to the fact that I only speak one language fluently.So Happy 4th of July weekend, everyone! I hope you all have amazing plans. As for myself, I will be hosting a picnic in Central Park around noon tomorrow. We'll be in Sheep Meadow, so if you're around, look for a whole gaggle of gays basking in the sunshine and drinking wine. We love to have new guests at our Pink Tea…
The Single Ladies Must Stop

Justin

2 Jul 2009 | 3:12 pm

Ladies and gentlemen, we have crossed a threshold and it's time for us to put a stop to it. No, I'm not talking about technology, which Plus One Austin scared me away from in his very Isaac Asimov-ian post.But no, I'm talking about Single Ladies. For some reason, Disney has decided to sacrifice Joe Jonas to the frothing gay community, throwing him in a tight set of spandex and having him perform Beyonce's way overplayed single.I'm sorry, the only person who can continue doing Single Ladies is Shane Mercado. And only at Splash when he is in tiny undies. He created the Single Ladies YouTube…
In the Year 2000....

Austin

2 Jul 2009 | 7:06 am

It's so good to hear from Justin in the upper regions of our slowly decaying atmosphere. I know many of you thought that I would be happy to get a break from him, seeing that he's practically my second longest relationship after being on J+1 so frequently. However, I find the fact that he is always online, always around, and always watching to be extremely comforting.Isn't technology wonderful, though? It's really made the world a smaller place. People go off to China for months at a time, but with email and Facebook, it's like they're never gone. You don't even have to be at your computer to…
Plane Amazing!

Justin

2 Jul 2009 | 6:53 am

Greetings Plus One readers!I am currently typing to you from a couple thousand miles in the sky, courtesy of the fabulous folks at Virgin America, and their in-flight Internet service, known as Gogo.And let me say this: any airline that does not promptly adopt Gogo in-flight Internet should be shut down and have their planes sold for scrap metal or action movie props. For years I have begged the Gods for a way to stay connected while flying, and finally, at last, it is here.But just on Virgin America and SELECT other airlines from what I understand. Not even jetBlue, cheapo king of the skies…
You Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'?

Justin

1 Jul 2009 | 7:05 pm

I am a mere few hours from taking off to Los Angeles for a week-plus. I'm sitting on my futon in unbearable heat because I refuse to turn on my A/C and watch my utility bill triple. I am also watching Michael Jackson's Live in Bucharest concert on DVD - a keepsake that thankfully came as a part of MJ's Ultimate Collection, which I bought 3 years ago.And let me tell you this: today's musicians need to take note of a true King of Pop. In this concert, Michael is dancing his fucking face off. Crotch pulling, spinning, kicking, jumping, moonwalking... and he is ACTUALLY singing.You hear that,…

Kiss Me I'm Queer
The Best of Dyke Tees

I've been on a bit of a hiatus as of late, working on a new site - Book Fail. It's all about bizarre and weird books, the kind your coffee table wouldn't want to be caught dead with. You know, the How to Shit in the Woods: An ...
The Ambiguously Gay Duo

I can't say that my life is complete, but this Ambiguously Gay Duo t-shirt might be my best find yet. Please refer to this video if you need to get reacquainted with the SNL skit.
Rainbows: love ‘em or hate ‘em?

The last time I ran a poll it got some pretty interesting results, so I thought, why not do another one? This time the focus is on rainbows, the ubiquitous symbol of gay pride. As you very well now, symbols are an essential part of how humans communicate ...
“EX-Homosexual” t-shirt on sale at a Christian website

PC4M, a religous activism website, is selling a series of t-shirts aimed at admitting past sins, and thereby denouncing them. There are many flavors to choose from, including EX-Atheist, EX-Fornicator, EX-Masturbator, EX-Diva, and strangely enough, EX-Hypocrite. My question is, if you do manage to kick something you consider a ...
Gay Pride tee only $5 during Threadless Spring Sale

If you liked the subliminal gay pride t-shirt, you'll be happy to know it's on sale at Threadless along with many other tees, through 03/23.

The New Civil Rights Movement
Sarah “I don’t support gay marriage” Palin Resigns After 32 Months

David Badash

3 Jul 2009 | 3:33 pm

“I have voted along with the vast majority of Alaskans who had the opportunity to vote to amend our Constitution defining marriage as between one man and one woman. I wish on a federal level that’s where we would go. I don’t support gay marriage.” — Sarah Palin, October 20, 2008 Sarah Palin just announced she wil not seek another term as Governor of Alaska, and in fact will resign her office on the day of the Governor’s Picnic, July 25, 2009: little more than two and a half years into her first - and, evidently, only - term. Palin…
One Gay Soldier Murdered. Eight Gay Bashings. No Hate Crimes Bill Passed.

David Badash

3 Jul 2009 | 10:54 am

How Many More Hate Crimes Will Be Committed Before Congress Passes The Matthew Shepard Act? Take a look at Joe Holladay. He was gay-bashed over gay pride weekend on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. For those of you not familiar with New York City, the UES is where the people with a lot of money live. It’s Central Park and Bloomingdale’s. Art museums and consulates. And police. Lots of them. But not at 4:00 AM when Joe got so badly beaten he, well, look at the picture. Joe is, sadly, just one of thousands of victims of hate crimes that will be reported this year.
Rep. Sally Kern: “Same Sex Marriage Is Debauchery”

David Badash

2 Jul 2009 | 10:28 am

**UPDATE** Now With Video Sally Kern didn’t learn her lesson, even after mass public outrage. No doubt strategically timed to make Independence Day headlines, Oklahoma Rep. Sally Kern is back to demonizing gays again. Today, in an unusually public ceremony, Rep. Kern signed a “Proclamation for Morality,” which blames the U.S.’s current economic crisis on, among other acts of “debauchery,” same-sex marriage. Yup. That’s right, the bad state of the economy is because of the gays. Here’s a taste of her “Proclamation”:…
Two Public Officials Letting Gays “Exist”

David Badash

2 Jul 2009 | 6:00 am

Meet Senator John Eichelberger And Police Chief Jeff Halstead You may remember Pennsylvania State Senator John Eichelberger, whom you read about here just two weeks ago. He’s the one sponsoring a bill to ensure gay marriage never comes to the Keystone State. On a local radio program, Senator Eichelberger said gays are “not being punished. We’re allowing them to exist, and do what every American can do. We’re just not rewarding them with any special designation.” Special, right? Enter Ft. Worth Texas Police Chief Jeff Halstead. Late Saturday night, in a violent…
Dan Savage: Obama “Goddamned Wrong” on DADT

David Badash

1 Jul 2009 | 5:29 pm

Dan Savage: Obama “Goddamned Wrong” on DADT. The Advocate posts video of Dan Savage discussing “don’t ask, don’t tell” on Olbermann. “How many more retrograde bigots do we need to wait for to come up to speed?” Related Posts:DEVELOPING: Prejean Fired, Rockstar Fires Lawsuits, NY Gay Marriage Fires BurningA Gay Ex-Sailor’s Views on DADTObama Administration Fighting For Gay Rights Over There So They Don’t Have To Fight For Them Over Here?What The White House Says It Says About Gay RightsBut busy calendars and political…

SistersTalk
New Anti-Gay Group Will Use Colored Folks and Spicks to Pick on the Gays

Genia

2 Jul 2009 | 2:13 pm

Yesterday I posted information about a new anti-gay religious group forming a new coalition designed to fight abortion, same-sex marriage and the general decline of American morality. The group is called Freedom Federation: A new federation of two dozen conservative Christian groups announced plans today to work together to strategize around moral values they feel are under attack across the country. “We are not wed to a particular partisan candidate or party,” said Mathew Staver, founder of Liberty Counsel and an organizer of the Freedom Federation. “We are wed to core…
Nat & Meg, AfterEllen.com Vloggers, on SistersTalk Radio

Genia

1 Jul 2009 | 5:56 pm

Tonight on SistersTalk Radio, we interviewed Nat & Meg, AfterEllen.com’s video bloggers. Nat & Meg are featured in the new commercial for the eco-friendly lesbian travel company Sweet. Hear Nat & Meg discuss: *How they got started on AfterEllen.com *Their coming out stories *What it’s like working with each other *The most memorable interview they’ve ever done *Are they a couple? *The new Sweet commercial (they’re both featured in it) *Their thoughts on Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson *Working with Suzanne Westenhoefer *How they feel about Obama and…
SistersTalk Radio: Lesbian & Gay Podcast

Genia

1 Jul 2009 | 12:20 am

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Get Your Girl-on-Girl Fix With These Lesbian Web Shows

Genia

30 Jun 2009 | 11:12 am

Update: B.J. Fletcher, Private Eye is a GREAT lesbian web series! I missed it in the original post. Watch the first 2 seasons here. —————- If you were a huge L Word fan and you’re missing your weekly girl-on-girl action, check out one of these lesbian web series: Apples, the first lesbian web series featuring Hispanic women, premiered in 2007. Even though the first season was met with much enthusiasm from its fans, the show’s producers haven’t released a second season. The Lovers and Friends Show is a lesbian web series featuring Black and…
Anti-Gay Religious Groups to Announce New Coalition

Genia

30 Jun 2009 | 10:13 am

Reuters reports: Today at 1:30pm eastern time, The Freedom Federation, a group of anti-gay religious organizations will announce a new movement: The Freedom Federation is a new and unique federation of some of the largest multi-ethnic and transgenerational faith-based organizations in the country committed to plan, strategize, and work together on common interests within the Judeo-Christian tradition to mobilize their grassroots constituencies and to communicate faith and values to the religious, social, cultural, and policymaking institutions. (bold emphasis is mine) Who’s involved?

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Checkin’ in With The Healthy Voyager: On The Jersey Shore

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3 Jul 2009 | 8:22 am

By Carolyn “The Healthy Voyager” Scott Fall on the east coast is just about one of the prettiest things you will ever see. Changing leaves, crisp air and small town hospitality is a great way to set off the holiday season. We spent some time on the Jersey Shore last week and surprisingly, Cape May had plenty to offer this insatiable vegan appetite! Our first lunch out was at Lucky Bones. I was delighted that they had so many wonderful option like veggie burgers, huge salads and yummy soups. I had a zesty bowl of black bean soup and a delish beet salad. Lucky Bones is right at the entrance…
Autism Speaks – Moonwalk for Autism in NYC, July 11th

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3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 am

On July 11th , Tommaso Giuseppe & 212 Clublist are throwing an event that will be raising money for ‘Autism Speaks and you are invited! 100% of the money raised at the door will go Autism Speaks. “Moonwalk For Autism ” is a DANCE party and it’s not a Michael Jackson party alone..sure, his music will probably be spinning but there’s much more being played. The music featured upstairs will be a mix of HipHop/Reggaeton/Rock/ 80’s & Freestyle. On the lower level, there is only one style of music, and that is House music. The venue is Country…
Positive Focused Action!: Say No To CAP-MRDD NC Budget Cuts

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2 Jul 2009 | 2:27 pm

by Bambi Weavil We each have our stories of how hardship has faced our lives, however, there are some voices that can’t be heard in the traditional fashion. I’m here to tell you about one voice that is close to my heart and help raise the voice of many others like him. I’m the oldest of three children, and my little brother who is now 24 years old, became severely disabled at a young age. As Wilmington Star News reporter Si Cantwell recently wrote in “Family of disabled man fears cuts in state budget” (where both my brother and I are pictured), Max is a happy…
Free Community Celebration in Berkeley This Sunday: An Evening of Yoga, Martial Arts, Vegan Buffet, Teas and DJs

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2 Jul 2009 | 12:28 pm

Precious Life Wellness Village in Berkeley is hosting a free community event July 5th at 6p, which features demonstrations and performances of Silvestre (Afro Brazilian) dance, a guided group meditation with Sat Siri Kaur, a yoga demonstration with Lorien and will feature a very special martial arts performance by Shaolin Shifu (Master) Yan Lei. He will give a rare exhibition of Steel Jacket Qigong which allows the practitioner to feel no pain when he is hit with iron bars or bricks. The evening will be catered with a vegan buffet, teas, elixirs and refreshments. DJ Saurus from Giving Tree…
etsy fun find: Love to Recycle – Heart Super Tee

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2 Jul 2009 | 11:24 am

Show your support! Help save our environment. LOVE TO RECYCLE design in a very cute heart super tee! Hand printed in green ink on a 4.5 oz., 100% certified organic combed ringspun cotton. Fitted silhouette with sideseam, display tape, 3/4″ seamed collarette, double-needle stitched sleeves and bottom hem, single-needle stitched neck. Comes in White, Pink, Silver, or Natural in sizes S-2XL. This item was created by rctees in Decatur, AL, so please support their etsy store! Bookmark & Share This Article: More »Copyright © 2008 OutImpact.com This feed is for personal,…

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