Saturday, June 30, 2012
Interview with Travel Writer and Author Tom Gates
I love to travel. And when I'm not traveling, I love to read about other people's travel adventures. So, naturally, I loved Tom Gates' book Wayward: Fetching Tales From a Year On The Road. Tom Gates is a gay man who quit his stressful music industry job to take a year off to travel and write about it. His stories are touching (meeting a lonely gay man in Malaysia), funny (musing about the celebrity of travel writers) and disturbing (eating dog in Vietnam.) He can be sardonic one moment and gleefully moved the next. Tom Gates took some time to talk to us about his book, his travels and why every LGBT person should get off the couch and go see the world.
HIV/AIDS and the Military After 28 Years
Randy Shilts very accurately described the early stages of the treatment of HIV/AIDS in the military in his ground breaking book And The Band Played On. In short he described a military that when faced with an epidemic that at the time was largely viewed as being a gay disease, against the odds, they chose the higher road. The military’s initial response while far from perfect, was among the most progressive at the time.
Among other things the military made the wise choice of letting medical fact rather than social stigma and fear guide their policy. They recognized early on that HIV was not transmitted through casual contact and therefor those who had contracted HIV were not a threat to their coworkers. That realization led to a sensible policy tha…
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Among other things the military made the wise choice of letting medical fact rather than social stigma and fear guide their policy. They recognized early on that HIV was not transmitted through casual contact and therefor those who had contracted HIV were not a threat to their coworkers. That realization led to a sensible policy tha…
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4 Hour Body
This is a must for all gym boys out there.
I have started the 4 Hour Body diet (yeh) - follow my progress here The Four Hour Body - Paul ThompsonView Australian Queer News on the web at Gay News Blog
I have started the 4 Hour Body diet (yeh) - follow my progress here The Four Hour Body - Paul ThompsonView Australian Queer News on the web at Gay News Blog
Kathy Griffin, Helena Bonham Carter to attend AIDS fundraiser
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Kathy Griffin and Helena Bonham Carter are among the celebrities confirmed to attend Art Project Los Angeles, an AIDS fundraiser, this weekend.
The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 30, at Bonhams, 7601 W. Sunset Blvd., in Hollywood.
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The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 30, at Bonhams, 7601 W. Sunset Blvd., in Hollywood.
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Moldovan parliamentarians called on to combat discrimination and hatred
Currently, the Moldovan Parliament is debating an anti-discrimination law which in its current form provides protection against discrimination on various grounds, including sexual orientation.
The draft law was approved by the Moldovan government and is now in the hands of parliamentarians.
The proposed law caused strong reactions and criticism from religious organisations, encouraged by right wing American evangelicals, who are calling for the rejection of the entire draft law labelling it as a ‘gay law’.
A number of parliamentarians are also calling for a deletion of sexual orientation from the draft law and are making hateful and openly homophobic statements.
Former interim president of Moldova and the leader of the Liberal Party Mihai Ghimpu has declared for the media on March 17, that his party will not vote for the anti-discrimination law:
We are liberals, but we are healthy and we want a healthy family. Homosexuality is a deviation, nature is nature, but it doesn’t mean that we need to put them [homosexuals] in the forefront. We don't take patients from psychiatric institutions to bring them on our main square. With all the respect for them, I will not vote.
On the same day, a demonstration of 150 opponents of the anti-discrimination law took place outside the Moldovan Parliament under the slogan ‘homosexuals stay at home!’.
ILGA-Europe is seriously concerned about the increasingly volatile situation in Moldova: aggressive homophobic rhetoric by religious organisations and a number of parliamentarians already resulted in threats being made to the members of GenderDoc-M, the leading Moldovan LGBTI rights organisation. Alexei Marcicov, President of the organisation, was verbally abused and had stones thrown at him near his home. Other human rights defenders supporting the anti-discrimination law have been threatened on the streets and near their homes.
Linda Freimane, Co-Chair of ILGA-Europe’s Executive Board said:
We are concerned with the situation in Moldova which is worsening with every day. There are serious concerns regarding growing homophobic sentiments and safety of LGBTI activists. ILGA-Europe calls on Moldovan politicians to immediately refrain from further incitement to hatred and act responsibly. It is their duty to protect all citizens from discrimination, particularly those who belong to marginalised and vulnerable communities.
Martin K.I. Christensen, Co-Chair of ILGA-Europe’s Executive Board, added:
Moldova is under obligation to introduce comprehensive anti-discrimination law and protect its citizens from discrimination on any ground, including sexual orientation. Moldova committed to passing an anti-discrimination law protecting all minorities under its visa liberalisation agreement with the European Union and within the EU-Moldova Action Plan. We call on the EU to assert its position with the Moldovan authorities and hold them accountable under their obligations.
As a Council of Europe member state, Moldova has supported the adoption of the Council of Europe’s Recommendation to combating discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. Additionally, the United Nation’s Human Rights Committee called on Moldova to introduce such a law in 2009.
[Source: ILGA-Europe]
The draft law was approved by the Moldovan government and is now in the hands of parliamentarians.
The proposed law caused strong reactions and criticism from religious organisations, encouraged by right wing American evangelicals, who are calling for the rejection of the entire draft law labelling it as a ‘gay law’.
A number of parliamentarians are also calling for a deletion of sexual orientation from the draft law and are making hateful and openly homophobic statements.
Former interim president of Moldova and the leader of the Liberal Party Mihai Ghimpu has declared for the media on March 17, that his party will not vote for the anti-discrimination law:
We are liberals, but we are healthy and we want a healthy family. Homosexuality is a deviation, nature is nature, but it doesn’t mean that we need to put them [homosexuals] in the forefront. We don't take patients from psychiatric institutions to bring them on our main square. With all the respect for them, I will not vote.
On the same day, a demonstration of 150 opponents of the anti-discrimination law took place outside the Moldovan Parliament under the slogan ‘homosexuals stay at home!’.
ILGA-Europe is seriously concerned about the increasingly volatile situation in Moldova: aggressive homophobic rhetoric by religious organisations and a number of parliamentarians already resulted in threats being made to the members of GenderDoc-M, the leading Moldovan LGBTI rights organisation. Alexei Marcicov, President of the organisation, was verbally abused and had stones thrown at him near his home. Other human rights defenders supporting the anti-discrimination law have been threatened on the streets and near their homes.
Linda Freimane, Co-Chair of ILGA-Europe’s Executive Board said:
We are concerned with the situation in Moldova which is worsening with every day. There are serious concerns regarding growing homophobic sentiments and safety of LGBTI activists. ILGA-Europe calls on Moldovan politicians to immediately refrain from further incitement to hatred and act responsibly. It is their duty to protect all citizens from discrimination, particularly those who belong to marginalised and vulnerable communities.
Martin K.I. Christensen, Co-Chair of ILGA-Europe’s Executive Board, added:
Moldova is under obligation to introduce comprehensive anti-discrimination law and protect its citizens from discrimination on any ground, including sexual orientation. Moldova committed to passing an anti-discrimination law protecting all minorities under its visa liberalisation agreement with the European Union and within the EU-Moldova Action Plan. We call on the EU to assert its position with the Moldovan authorities and hold them accountable under their obligations.
As a Council of Europe member state, Moldova has supported the adoption of the Council of Europe’s Recommendation to combating discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. Additionally, the United Nation’s Human Rights Committee called on Moldova to introduce such a law in 2009.
[Source: ILGA-Europe]
Friday, June 29, 2012
(4) PMS and Worst Psycho Lesbian Stories Revealed
pms, weapon weilding mattress stabbing, gas station fights, holes in walls, head banging stalkers, bottle dodging, and flying chairs …
Zayn Malik Shirtless
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Zayn Malik Shirtless - The cute one from One Direction in this years X factor
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Gay Pets and Big Discount
Hello Readers, I have missed you so much. I’ve been spending time on my new website I started a blog there but I have a dilemma since that is my professional website and I’m not sure how outspoken I ought … Continue reading →
World News Briefs
Gays arrested at Moscow demo
Fresh from his reported 2 1/2-day kidnapping by unidentified government officials, Moscow gay leader Nikolai Alekseev, along with 10 other activists, was arrested in Moscow Sept. 21 for staging an unauthorized demonstration at City Hall against Mayor Yuri Luzhkov’s strident homophobia.
The demo, dubbed “Luzhkov Faggot,” took place on Luzhkov’s 74th birthday and played off a recent court case in which gays unsuccessfully sued him for defamation for having called gays “faggots” (“gomiki”) on television.
The protesters were cited and released.
Alekseev has reported that he was abducted by unidentified government agents Sept. 15 at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport. He said they dro…
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Fresh from his reported 2 1/2-day kidnapping by unidentified government officials, Moscow gay leader Nikolai Alekseev, along with 10 other activists, was arrested in Moscow Sept. 21 for staging an unauthorized demonstration at City Hall against Mayor Yuri Luzhkov’s strident homophobia.
The demo, dubbed “Luzhkov Faggot,” took place on Luzhkov’s 74th birthday and played off a recent court case in which gays unsuccessfully sued him for defamation for having called gays “faggots” (“gomiki”) on television.
The protesters were cited and released.
Alekseev has reported that he was abducted by unidentified government agents Sept. 15 at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport. He said they dro…
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Don't Stop Believing: It took some years, but the songs that helped save my life as a gay teen reawakened my love for music as an adult
Opinion: There was a point in my life when I thought nothing could have more meaning than music. Specifically, during my teenage years in high school and college. At 16, even a Mötley Crüe song can carry some impressive emotional weight – I, for one, thought Nikki Sixx to be an exceptionally talented songwriter, even if Mick Mars was a pedestrian guitarist. To this day, every time I hear The Cars I'm transported back to my best friend Roger's basement bedroom where I watched the still-new MTV, listened to Rush albums, silently tried to figure out why I couldn't like girls the same as he did, and plotted more than a few drunken weekend excursions. My young life had a soundtrack, one that reflected and amplified all the feelings I had, whether suppressed or not. In high school it was Mötley Crüe, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen and Kiss. In college I started out with Rush and Metallica, and ended up with Depeche Mode and The Cure. ... (more)
The spark that ignited the flame…that led future GLBT generations out of the dark
What a list we have this year for the fifth anniversary of GLBT History Month. It would be impossible to cover all of those who have done so much for our community as every day we make history through our actions, even the smallest and simplest ones. Those who are honored this year are some of the more high profile GLBT’s that have, either in the past or present, found the strength, courage and will to help drive our rights forward. Each and every one of them should be honored and are worthy of our attention.
But without taking away from those we are honoring where is the sixteen year old who came out against all the odds and made something of himself giving back to his community at the same time? Is he not part of our history, or does he not count a…
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But without taking away from those we are honoring where is the sixteen year old who came out against all the odds and made something of himself giving back to his community at the same time? Is he not part of our history, or does he not count a…
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Teen Lesbian Couple Shot in the Head in Texas Park, One Fatally: VIDEO
A teen lesbian couple was found on Saturday in a public park near Corpus Christi on the Texas coast. Both had been shot in the head. One is now dead. No arrests have been made.
Watch KRIS-TV's report, AFTER THE JUMP...
MSNBC:
Mollie Judith Olgin, 19, and Mary Christine Chapa, 18, were found in knee-deep grass in a nature area in Portland by a couple Saturday, said Portland Police Chief Randy Wright, who confirmed to msnbc.com details first reported by the Corpus Christi Caller Times. Olgin, originally from Ingleside but recently living in Corpus Christi, died; Chapa, of Sinton, was rushed to a hospital where she had surgery and was in serious but stable condition on Sunday, local NBC affiliate kristv.com reported. Wright said Chapa was still in the hospital on Monday...
...When asked if police had been able to determine if the girls' sexuality played any role in the shootings, Wright told msnbc.com: ?That?s always something that we?re looking for, but as of this point, we have not been able to establish that that had anything to do with the attack.?
He said they had been in communication with Chapa. He noted all indications were that ?third parties? were involved in the assault. ?If we had a name, you know, we?d be having a different conversation right now. But we have not been able to gather enough information to identify a suspect yet,? he said. ?It appears as if ? this was not just a random attack but that?s something that we really have to develop over time.?
Police say bullet casings were found at the scene and neighbors heard loud noises that could have been the gun, late on Friday night. According to police, the girls were found part way down an embankment off a scenic overlook. Police estimate the girls were found approximately nine hours after the attack.
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Watch KRIS-TV's report, AFTER THE JUMP...
MSNBC:
Mollie Judith Olgin, 19, and Mary Christine Chapa, 18, were found in knee-deep grass in a nature area in Portland by a couple Saturday, said Portland Police Chief Randy Wright, who confirmed to msnbc.com details first reported by the Corpus Christi Caller Times. Olgin, originally from Ingleside but recently living in Corpus Christi, died; Chapa, of Sinton, was rushed to a hospital where she had surgery and was in serious but stable condition on Sunday, local NBC affiliate kristv.com reported. Wright said Chapa was still in the hospital on Monday...
...When asked if police had been able to determine if the girls' sexuality played any role in the shootings, Wright told msnbc.com: ?That?s always something that we?re looking for, but as of this point, we have not been able to establish that that had anything to do with the attack.?
He said they had been in communication with Chapa. He noted all indications were that ?third parties? were involved in the assault. ?If we had a name, you know, we?d be having a different conversation right now. But we have not been able to gather enough information to identify a suspect yet,? he said. ?It appears as if ? this was not just a random attack but that?s something that we really have to develop over time.?
Police say bullet casings were found at the scene and neighbors heard loud noises that could have been the gun, late on Friday night. According to police, the girls were found part way down an embankment off a scenic overlook. Police estimate the girls were found approximately nine hours after the attack.
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
City Council discusses medical marijuana dispensaries
Medical marijuana dispensaries were debated Monday by the San Diego City Council, which voted 6-1 to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance regulating dispensaries and making them legal with a list of qualifications and conditions.
But this isn’t a quick fix. City staff estimated that City Attorney Jan Goldsmith will return to the Council with an ordinance in mid-January, 2011.
It will be a different Council then, as Councilmember Donna Frye is termed out of office and Council President Ben Hueso is running for State Assembly.
Third District Councilmember Todd Gloria authored the motion which was seconded by Hueso. Carl DeMaio voted no and Marti Emerald was absent. Voting in favor were Sherri Lightner, Tony Young, Kevin Faulconer, Frye, Glor…
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But this isn’t a quick fix. City staff estimated that City Attorney Jan Goldsmith will return to the Council with an ordinance in mid-January, 2011.
It will be a different Council then, as Councilmember Donna Frye is termed out of office and Council President Ben Hueso is running for State Assembly.
Third District Councilmember Todd Gloria authored the motion which was seconded by Hueso. Carl DeMaio voted no and Marti Emerald was absent. Voting in favor were Sherri Lightner, Tony Young, Kevin Faulconer, Frye, Glor…
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Cho on motherhood and queer history
Margaret Cho's mother has been immortalized in numerous standup shows across America and around the world, but the sometimes too real—oftentimes slightly exaggerated antics by Mama Cho have only played a small part in the popular comedic dance—until now.
Maryland Group Opposing Marriage Equality Deep in Debt
The Maryland Marriage Alliance owes $88,000, much of it to a signature-gathering firm owned by a state lawmaker.
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Say It
Speak up…again and again…and again
I was on the bandstand in LA, just 48 hours before the big 2008 election, thrilled to be singing for yet another gay wedding
I was becoming aware of a strange, new sense of ease in the midst of this uber-straight group of guys, all of whom had, at one point or another, let me know they were unthreatened by the shocking fact that I had “changed teams”. (As if somehow I was now part of the opposition). I whirled around and, with big eyes for emphasis, reminded everyone, “It’s ‘No’ on Prop 8 this Tuesday.”
The Bass player looked up from his tuner, “No, it’s ‘Yes.’”
Now I added the big arms. “No, no, no – we’re voting &l…
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I was on the bandstand in LA, just 48 hours before the big 2008 election, thrilled to be singing for yet another gay wedding
I was becoming aware of a strange, new sense of ease in the midst of this uber-straight group of guys, all of whom had, at one point or another, let me know they were unthreatened by the shocking fact that I had “changed teams”. (As if somehow I was now part of the opposition). I whirled around and, with big eyes for emphasis, reminded everyone, “It’s ‘No’ on Prop 8 this Tuesday.”
The Bass player looked up from his tuner, “No, it’s ‘Yes.’”
Now I added the big arms. “No, no, no – we’re voting &l…
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(79) Chica Bomb
(Sorry guys, comments are disabled on this post while we work on site issues.) Finally been bullied into posting a new show, it’s been forever! Been having some technical issues with the site, PLEASE ignore the hideous colors on the audio player, they’re DEFINITELY temporary, but we ARE going to try to post more regularly [...]
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
(57) How Can a Fish Look Like a Horse? (mini)
King Nero Bloombucks, X the hunting … the abortion issues … oh and that whole anti-gay marriage issue, and it’s Palin Lust, Bruno, etctera
Needing an "alternative lifestyle" hairdo in San Francisco
In San Francisco and in need of a good, cheap(ish) alternative haircut. Where should I look? I'm in the mood for a very short, very...gay lady haircut lately, but am new to San Francisco. Normally, I keep my hair in some variety of this cut, as I have a really square face, but I'd like to just be able to go in and have a hairdresser choose something new for me. Any place that could be recommended for a good queer haircut? I'm looking to pay $60-70 max.
Conversations with Nicole
Over 200 cities across America will be celebrating “GLBT Center Awareness Day”. We in San Diego have one of the best community centers in the nation… A big “thank you” to all the Center volunteers, staff and Board!
About Muslim Tolerance
Hey yes, I believe in tolerance and support of Muslim Americans, but I have great concerns with their leaders. Silence…when it comes to the stoning of women in Muslim countries…of murders and killings of gays…of Muslim nations calling for the death of all Jews and the end of Israel …about Muslim countries prohibiting the building of any Christian churches or Jewish synagogues on their lands. Why do American Muslim leaders never speak out on these issues?? Tolerance…
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About Muslim Tolerance
Hey yes, I believe in tolerance and support of Muslim Americans, but I have great concerns with their leaders. Silence…when it comes to the stoning of women in Muslim countries…of murders and killings of gays…of Muslim nations calling for the death of all Jews and the end of Israel …about Muslim countries prohibiting the building of any Christian churches or Jewish synagogues on their lands. Why do American Muslim leaders never speak out on these issues?? Tolerance…
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The MetroWeekly & LGBT Weekly Follow-Ups To The HRC Story
Clarification/Correction: Chris Geidner wrote "Although the sources say that no permanent replacement has been selected, none of the four sources were willing to say what, if any, role Woolard would play in the transition efforts at HRC."
Beyond connecting a name to the unidentified paid consultant from the initial PHB piece, Chris Geidner indicated no conclusions as to what her role in the transition would be, assuming that Woolard would even have a role.
After the story broke at Pam's House Blend on Friday, August 26, 2011 -- as well as roughly simultaneously on the front page of Pam's House Blend's future host website Firedoglake -- MetroWeekly has released a follow-up piece.
Chris Geidner of MetroWeekly independently confirmed that the HRC's executive director, Joe Solmonese, is indeed leaving his position. What MetroWeekly is also reporting is that the consultant that we at PHB reported that the HRC is going to tap as the new executive director is going to instead be an interim director. And, MetroWeekly names the names of that would likely be that interim director:
From the MetroWeekly article HRC's Solmonese to Step Down, Sources Say No Replacement Has Been Selected:
...[Joe Solmonese's] most recent contract expires in March 2012, and an informed source tells Metro Weekly that "a full candidate selection process will take place" to find his successor.
A second source familiar with the situation said that a board conference call that originally was scheduled for Aug. 29 was rescheduled on the evening of Aug. 26 to take place later today, Aug. 27. The change was made after Spaulding published her report, which stated that an announcement about his departure was to be made public on Aug. 30.
...Although Spaulding reported that "a replacement executive director has been identified," four sources familiar with the situation describe that portion of the report as inaccurate -- with one saying the process is just beginning and will not be rapid.
Spaulding refers to the person she reported was identified as Solmonese's replacement as "a paid consultant" who has worked with the organization. Metro Weekly has identified that consultant as Cathy Woolard, who most recently served on the senior leadership team at CARE, which describes itself as "a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty" and is based in Atlanta...
The publication I write the Trans Progressive column for, the LGBT Weekly, also has a story up this morning as well by LGBT Weekly publisher Stampp Corbin, entitled HRC President to Step Down:
...Solmonese's tenure has had significant high points, most recently the passage of hates crime legislation and the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. However, he has also had to deal with significant criticism for his handling of the Employment Non-discrimination Act. While Solmonese had promised he would support the inclusion of gender identity to protect the transgender community, at the last minute Congressman Barney Frank and Solmonese tried to pass legislation that did not include transgender protections. It created a firestorm within the LGBT community.
Sources also suggest that the press release date was moved up to accommodate the questions that will be asked of Solmonese when he addresses the HRC Cleveland Dinner this evening. Many current and former members of the HRC Board of Directors were caught off guard by the leak to Pam's House Blend, which suggests that Solmonese's decision to step down is a surprise.
Given Solmonese's salary level, it is unlikely that he will be joining the Obama administration as many have suggested on blogs, as well as Facebook.
I'm not sure if Stampp Corbin is interested in the job, but given his experience in HRC leadership in the past I would hope the HRC would consider him for the executive directorship.
So there you have the latest, as reported by Metro Weekly and the LGBT Weekly. As for the significant staff shake-up that PHB also reported as being in the works at the HRC, neither Metro Weekly and the LGBT Weekly mentioned anything about that aspect of the original PHB story.
Frankly, the staff aspect of the HRC story that PHB broke on Friday, August 26th is what I'm most interested in having independently verified or debunked -- what the staff looks like after the change in leadership is going to say a lot about how the HRC plans to move forward after this change of leadership.
Turing death may not have been suicide; last gay Holocaust survivor dies
On June 23, Google honored the late gay World War II mathematician/code-breaker Alan Turing with an animated "Turing machine" Google doodle, according to Advocate.com. In related news, Turing expert Jack Copeland said at an Oxford, England, conference that Turing's 1954 death was not a suicide. Turing, who was British, died of cyanide poisoning, and a half-eaten apple was found near his bed. However, Copeland said that Turing ate an apple every night, and that he had even made a to-do list for the following week.
Deaf queer confab to be largest ever
The Deaf Queer Men Only DQMO conference will be held in Chicago Aug. 1-5, and it will be the largest DQMO event ever—with a waiting list of others eager to attend.
Young advocates take helm of Critical Voice coalition for San Diego LGBT youth
SAN DIEGO -- Community advocates Indie Landrum and Holley Hatfield recently took the reins of Critical Voice ? A Queer Youth Coalition.
Landrum and Hatfield said they are determined to balance their college course work with the opportunity to sustain and expand the reach of Critical Voice?s inspiring mission: Standing up to substance abuse, specifically among LGBT youth, and empowering a new generation of leaders in the County of San Diego?s Central Region.
The new leaders say they are determined to sustain and expand the reach of Critical Voice?s inspiring mission: Standing up to substance abuse, specifically among LGBT youth, and empowering a new generation of leaders in the County of San Diego?s Central Region.
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Landrum and Hatfield said they are determined to balance their college course work with the opportunity to sustain and expand the reach of Critical Voice?s inspiring mission: Standing up to substance abuse, specifically among LGBT youth, and empowering a new generation of leaders in the County of San Diego?s Central Region.
The new leaders say they are determined to sustain and expand the reach of Critical Voice?s inspiring mission: Standing up to substance abuse, specifically among LGBT youth, and empowering a new generation of leaders in the County of San Diego?s Central Region.
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Bullying…an evil epidemic in our midst
In the last two months there has been a public outcry over the number of GLBT youth who have committed suicide. It is not only brought the issue back into focus for our community but for the world. With celebrities speaking out on the issue and vigils being held across the country we collectively must do all we can to ensure that not only GLBT youth but all youth are not bullied and brought to feeling so hopeless that they feel the only way out is to take their own lives.
Statistically nine out of ten GLBT youth say they have been bullied and GLBT youth are four times more likely to take their own lives than heterosexual youth according to the Massachusetts Youth Risk Survey. In a study led by Dr. Caitlin Ryan and conducted as part of the Family Acceptance…
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Statistically nine out of ten GLBT youth say they have been bullied and GLBT youth are four times more likely to take their own lives than heterosexual youth according to the Massachusetts Youth Risk Survey. In a study led by Dr. Caitlin Ryan and conducted as part of the Family Acceptance…
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THEATER REVIEW: Diversionary?s world premiere ?Harmony, Kansas? is a ?must-see? musical
Music ? the great universal language ? both unites and divides seven gay farmers in the world premiere musical ?Harmony, Kansas,? playing through July 22 at Diversionary Theatre.
And by the way, harmony is the best thing about this show.
Heath (Jacob Caltrider) is your typical rugged, born-to-the-life farmer. He likes to keep to himself and dreams of adding 500 acres to the Kansas spread he owns.
His partner, transplanted big-city boy Julian (Tom Zohar), has a more expansive personality and a greater need for connection to a community.
The plot of ?Harmony, Kansas? may not be surprising, but spot-on casting, James Vasquez?s brilliant direction and the sound of these seven fine voices blending in glee club/1950s jazz harmonies make the show a must-see.
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And by the way, harmony is the best thing about this show.
Heath (Jacob Caltrider) is your typical rugged, born-to-the-life farmer. He likes to keep to himself and dreams of adding 500 acres to the Kansas spread he owns.
His partner, transplanted big-city boy Julian (Tom Zohar), has a more expansive personality and a greater need for connection to a community.
The plot of ?Harmony, Kansas? may not be surprising, but spot-on casting, James Vasquez?s brilliant direction and the sound of these seven fine voices blending in glee club/1950s jazz harmonies make the show a must-see.
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Click Click Expose Gay Podcast Network - Weekly Update June 17, 2011
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THIS WEEK'S SYNOPSIS: 1. Gay News Week In Review - "Week Ending 6/17/2011" 2. This Show Is So Gay - "Rainbow Rewind: Singer Jennifer Knapp" 3. This Show Is So Gay - "AIDS Life Cycle 10" 4. House Music Show - DJ Carlos Dali - "Run The Tribal Techie Trip Mix"
LISTEN:
Gay News Week In Review w/e 06/17/2011 (Podcast)
This Show Is So Gay - Singer Jennifer Knapp (Podcast)
This Show Is So Gay - AIDS Life Cycle 10 (Podcast)
DJ Carlos Dali - Run the Tribal Techie Trip Mix - Episode 80 (Podcast)
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THIS WEEK'S SYNOPSIS: 1. Gay News Week In Review - "Week Ending 6/17/2011" 2. This Show Is So Gay - "Rainbow Rewind: Singer Jennifer Knapp" 3. This Show Is So Gay - "AIDS Life Cycle 10" 4. House Music Show - DJ Carlos Dali - "Run The Tribal Techie Trip Mix"
LISTEN:
Gay News Week In Review w/e 06/17/2011 (Podcast)
This Show Is So Gay - Singer Jennifer Knapp (Podcast)
This Show Is So Gay - AIDS Life Cycle 10 (Podcast)
DJ Carlos Dali - Run the Tribal Techie Trip Mix - Episode 80 (Podcast)
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Alliance of Illinois Judges elects new officers
The Alliance of Illinois Judges, a group of LGBT judges in the state, held their annual meeting and installation of officers June 20 at the Chicago Bar Association. Colleen Sheehan was re-elected president of the organization, and Chief Judge Timothy Evans presided over the swearing-in ceremony.
Anti-Bullying Bill Passes in Legislature
Students, Child Advocates, Teachers, and Civil Libertarians Applaud Legislature’s Action
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Augusta, ME- The Legislature voted late yesterday to pass a revised version of the anti-bullying bill, LD 1237, by a vote of 32 to 2 in the Senate, and 128 to 4 in the House.
“We applaud the Legislature for their efforts to stand up for kids,” said Ned McCann, Vice President of the Maine Children’s Alliance. “All Maine children deserve to be safe at school, and LD 1237 is a big step towards that goal.”
The bill went through an extensive revision process in the Education Committee, with input from students, educators and stakeholders, before members of the committee voted unanimously to support the bill.
"I witnessed bullying almost every day at school” says MaKayla Reed, a senior at Ellsworth High School who testified in support of the bill last year. “It means so much to me and students like me to know that the Legislature has supported a bill to help address this devastating issue."
“Teachers know firsthand that students can’t learn if they’re scared to be in school. This bill will help make sure that all kids feel safe in their classrooms and can focus on learning,” said Chris Galgay, the President of the Maine Education Association.
The bill improves on existing Maine law by providing a clear definition of bullying, an explicit prohibition on bullying behavior, a range of alternative discipline strategies for schools, policies focused on prevention and accountability, and training on how to address and prevent bullying for teachers. Maine law currently requires only that bullying be addressed in the Student Code of Conduct – something that has led to great variation in the state.
“This bill will make a real and positive difference in the lives of all of our students. While many schools in Maine are doing good work, this bill would ensure that all students are protected no matter what community they live in,” said Mary L. Bonauto, an attorney with Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders.
“The bill that the Legislature approved yesterday has struck an appropriate balance that protects student safety and freedom of speech. We can reduce bullying in school without undermining our fundamental civil liberties." said Alysia Melnick, Public Policy Council for the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine.
Groups supporting passage of the bill include the ACLU of Maine, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), Maine Children’s Alliance, Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, EqualityMaine, the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, the Maine Council of Churches, the Maine Education Association, the Maine Women’s Lobby, and the Religious Coalition Against Discrimination.
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Augusta, ME- The Legislature voted late yesterday to pass a revised version of the anti-bullying bill, LD 1237, by a vote of 32 to 2 in the Senate, and 128 to 4 in the House.
“We applaud the Legislature for their efforts to stand up for kids,” said Ned McCann, Vice President of the Maine Children’s Alliance. “All Maine children deserve to be safe at school, and LD 1237 is a big step towards that goal.”
The bill went through an extensive revision process in the Education Committee, with input from students, educators and stakeholders, before members of the committee voted unanimously to support the bill.
"I witnessed bullying almost every day at school” says MaKayla Reed, a senior at Ellsworth High School who testified in support of the bill last year. “It means so much to me and students like me to know that the Legislature has supported a bill to help address this devastating issue."
“Teachers know firsthand that students can’t learn if they’re scared to be in school. This bill will help make sure that all kids feel safe in their classrooms and can focus on learning,” said Chris Galgay, the President of the Maine Education Association.
The bill improves on existing Maine law by providing a clear definition of bullying, an explicit prohibition on bullying behavior, a range of alternative discipline strategies for schools, policies focused on prevention and accountability, and training on how to address and prevent bullying for teachers. Maine law currently requires only that bullying be addressed in the Student Code of Conduct – something that has led to great variation in the state.
“This bill will make a real and positive difference in the lives of all of our students. While many schools in Maine are doing good work, this bill would ensure that all students are protected no matter what community they live in,” said Mary L. Bonauto, an attorney with Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders.
“The bill that the Legislature approved yesterday has struck an appropriate balance that protects student safety and freedom of speech. We can reduce bullying in school without undermining our fundamental civil liberties." said Alysia Melnick, Public Policy Council for the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine.
Groups supporting passage of the bill include the ACLU of Maine, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), Maine Children’s Alliance, Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, EqualityMaine, the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, the Maine Council of Churches, the Maine Education Association, the Maine Women’s Lobby, and the Religious Coalition Against Discrimination.
Study finds more gay characters on network TV
NEW YORK (AP) – The number of gay and bisexual characters on scripted broadcast network TV has risen slightly this season to 23 out of a total of nearly 600 roles, according to the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.
The 15th annual “Where We Are on TV” report released Wednesday found that 3.9 percent of actors appearing regularly on prime-time network drama and comedy series in the 2010-11 season will portray gay, lesbian or bisexual characters.
That’s up from 3 percent in the 2009-10 season. The increase in 2008-09 was 2.6 percent.
Only six of the 23 gay and lesbian characters this season are nonwhite, GLAAD found.
Using information provided by ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and CW, the group reviewed 84 scripted series announced…
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The 15th annual “Where We Are on TV” report released Wednesday found that 3.9 percent of actors appearing regularly on prime-time network drama and comedy series in the 2010-11 season will portray gay, lesbian or bisexual characters.
That’s up from 3 percent in the 2009-10 season. The increase in 2008-09 was 2.6 percent.
Only six of the 23 gay and lesbian characters this season are nonwhite, GLAAD found.
Using information provided by ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and CW, the group reviewed 84 scripted series announced…
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Monday, June 25, 2012
Gay Pride all over New York City and Beyond
Gay pride Month all over NEW YORK!!Brooklyn Pride June 6-9, 2012Long Island Pride June 9Maplewood NJ Pride June 9Rockland County June 10Hudson valley Pride June 15-17The Big Rally NYC June 16Garden Party for The Center June 18Dyke March June 23Harlem Pride June 23The main events - New York City Prideaka Heritage of PrideRapture on the River June 23The March! Biggest in the world! with Cyndi Lauper June 24PrideFest June 24The Pier Dance June 25
With NY gay teen?s suicide come spotlight, caution
The risk of creating an icon at the price of glamorizing suicide as an option for other bullied or attention-seeking teens.
One Direction will appear at GAY
The tabloids are full of One Direction shots as this week the X Factor is now down to 9 contestants. One Direction are going to be the next Take That. The act which is voted off always appears in Londons biggest gay club, GAY thanks to an amazing coup by Jeremy Joseph. It does go to show that X Factor considers its gay audience an important sector to back the acts. Sharon Osborne always used to say that boys bands like One Direction should definitely get the gays behind them (although I think she meant it metaphorically not physically).
We might go to see One Direction at GAY
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We might go to see One Direction at GAY
Gay newsView Australian Queer News on the web at Gay News Blog
Elizabeth Hasselbeck Thinks Lesbians Just Can't Find a Man
Have you seen this clip? During a recent episode of The View, Elisabeth Hasselbeck said that she thinks the reason lesbians come out later in life is because they just can't find a man. Check it out! What do you guys think?
(42) A Frannie & Freddie Halloween
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Come Be a Part of Til Death Do Us Toby!
Portland!We are coming to town this week to film a portion of the short film Til Death Do Us Toby and want YOU to be a part of it.DETAILSSaturday, June 26, 20105 - 6pmLaurelhurst Park**meet at the bathroom area (click on map embedded here) We will be filming Christine Havrilla singing a song called Hightail, co-written by Gina Daggett and Patricia McKenny. With her jammin' acoustic guitar, we are going to film Havrilla in front of all of you, who will sing along with the chorus, which is super duper catchy...Gotta break freeGotta surviveGotta find a way to stay aliveI just wanna runI just wanna screamI just wanna hightail out of this dream What is this Til Death Do Us Toby movie anyway?It's a short film about a girl named Sam and a neurotic dog named Toby, who are both trying to find freedom. In Sam's case, she's trying to break free from her controlling mother, Mimi, who doesn't like Sam's best friend who's quite the edgy dyke. In Toby's case, he misunderstands a conversation between Mimi and Sam and thinks they're out to kill him, so he's just trying to hightail out of electric chair (aka their house). >>>>>>>>>>>>>> It's going to be a ton of fun and won't take up a bunch of time, so come on out and be in the short film, which will be making the queer festival rounds next year. Lipstick would be forever grateful!If you're coming, let us know on FACEBOOK!
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Help Curve Keep Publishing!
We know these are tough economic times. And print media is struggling to figure out its place in the wide world of instant internet gratification. If you value Curve magazine, the place that gave Lipstick & Dipstick it's start and the place that continues to publish our monthly column, please do what you can to help out.This year Curve is celebrating it's 20th year. But unless the community comes out to support it, Curve will not make it to its 21st birthday. Curve is struggling financially. There are a few ways you can help.Make a donation. Subscribe. And when you do, you're entered to win a trip to Cozumel with Sweet Vacations. Unlike most magazines that rely on advertising dollars to sustain them, Curve relies on its subscribers. So don't just pick an issue up at the newsstand. Become a regular subscriber. Advertise. If you own a business, consider advertising in Curve magazine. Buy your tickets to the 20th anniversary gala in San Francisco. We love Curve and we know you do too. So please, do what you can. If you already subscribe, consider buying one for a friend. Where would our community be without Curve?
Zach Wahls, His Two Moms, & The Future of Same-Sex Marriage
What's the most persistent myth about being raised by gay
parents? "That you are a child abuse victim," says Zach Wahls,
author of the new book,
My Two Moms: Lessons of Love, Strength and What Makes a
Family.
Wahls became an internet sensation after a video of him
defending his mothers' same-sex marriage was uploaded to YouTube.
His 2011 testimony before the Iowa House Judiciary Committee has
racked up over 18 million views and led to appearances on The Daily
Show, Letterman, Ellen, and many other places.
Now comes My Two Moms, in which the 20-year-old University of
Iowa engineering student explains what it's like to grow up as a
child as the child of same-sex parents and uses the lessons he
learned as an Eagle Scout to talk about why marriage equality
should be the law of the land.
Wahls sat down with Reason.tv's Nick Gillespie to discuss why
his childhood was a lot like yours, the
mainstreaming of same-sex marriage, and Obama's "evolving"
views on the subject.
About 7 minutes.
Interview by Nick Gillespie. Camera by Jim Epstein and Joshua
Swain; edited by Swain.
For more Reason coverage on LBGT issues, click here.
Go to Reason.tv for downloadable versions and subscribe
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notification when new material goes live.
parents? "That you are a child abuse victim," says Zach Wahls,
author of the new book,
My Two Moms: Lessons of Love, Strength and What Makes a
Family.
Wahls became an internet sensation after a video of him
defending his mothers' same-sex marriage was uploaded to YouTube.
His 2011 testimony before the Iowa House Judiciary Committee has
racked up over 18 million views and led to appearances on The Daily
Show, Letterman, Ellen, and many other places.
Now comes My Two Moms, in which the 20-year-old University of
Iowa engineering student explains what it's like to grow up as a
child as the child of same-sex parents and uses the lessons he
learned as an Eagle Scout to talk about why marriage equality
should be the law of the land.
Wahls sat down with Reason.tv's Nick Gillespie to discuss why
his childhood was a lot like yours, the
mainstreaming of same-sex marriage, and Obama's "evolving"
views on the subject.
About 7 minutes.
Interview by Nick Gillespie. Camera by Jim Epstein and Joshua
Swain; edited by Swain.
For more Reason coverage on LBGT issues, click here.
Go to Reason.tv for downloadable versions and subscribe
to Reason.tv's YouTube channel to receive automatic
notification when new material goes live.
Lesbian News - 05 Jun 2012
Calling someone ?Gay? no longer slander says New York courtLGBT Art Museum Gets Multi-Million Dollar GiftPride Parades: Are They Good Or Bad For The LGBT Community?Pride Flag raised on City Hall Plaza, marking start of Pride WeekUtah school restricts access to book about lesbian couple
Stop D.C. 20-Week Abortion Ban
http://action.now.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=6044Radicals in the House are poised to host a hearing on a dangerous new abortion ban for D.C. H.R. 3803 and its Senate companion would ban abortion care at 20 weeks in Washington, D.C., imposing penalties and/or jail time on doctors who provide this necessary health care, even those stepping in to preserve a woman's health.
NOW Urges North Carolina Voters to Reject Amendment One
http://now.org/press/05-12/05-07.htmlThe National Organization for Women urges North Carolinians to vote against "Amendment One" as they head to the polls on May 8. The proposed measure would amend the state's constitution to say "Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in the state."
Chicago launches HIV-testing campaign
A collaboration of healthcare agencies—including the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center and other AIDS service organizations throughout the city of Chicago—announced the launch of a campaign called "STEP UP, GET TESTED: ChicaGO for 5K," the first-ever collaborative National HIV Testing Day event series for the city.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Kiss My Grits
I would like help in finding a book mentioned in passing during one of my lesbian literature in English classes in undergrad. This was ages ago in the early 90s. The woman fell in love with a diner.
Flexible, customizable, free, gay-friendly, Windows-compatible genealogy software?
Flexible, customizable, free, gay-friendly, Windows-compatible genealogy software? I just noticed that the software I'm using appears to allow only man-woman marriages. (There may be an option I've missed, but that's what it looks like for now.) So I want to know what my options are for gay-friendly genealogy software. Preferably, I would like it to be flexible enough to allow you to define any sort of relationship between people (friends, work colleagues, school buddies, neighbors, sexual partners, kindred spirits, ride the same bus, etc.) and then let you generate classic family trees or other sorts of reports.
Business Spotlight: Tinassy’s K-9 Splash-R-Cise
10925 Hartley Rd.
Suite E
Santee, CA 92071
Shelley: 619 200-7619
Tara: 619 822-3223
www.tinassysk9splashrcise.com
Tinassy’s K-9 Splash-R-Cise is a fairly unique type of business. It is a dog water therapy business for exercise, massage and everything to help heal ailments in dogs.
It was started by Tara and Shelley in May 2010 after their dogs, Tindy and Sassy both required knee surgery.
Tara’s dog Tindy was diagnosed with an ACL tear which would require her to have surgery. Tindy underwent knee surgery which was a success. Tindy’s veterinarian recommended water therapy for a better recovery. Tindy was put in water therapy even though she wasn’t too excited about it at first. She came to love the water and was swimming every d…
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Suite E
Santee, CA 92071
Shelley: 619 200-7619
Tara: 619 822-3223
www.tinassysk9splashrcise.com
Tinassy’s K-9 Splash-R-Cise is a fairly unique type of business. It is a dog water therapy business for exercise, massage and everything to help heal ailments in dogs.
It was started by Tara and Shelley in May 2010 after their dogs, Tindy and Sassy both required knee surgery.
Tara’s dog Tindy was diagnosed with an ACL tear which would require her to have surgery. Tindy underwent knee surgery which was a success. Tindy’s veterinarian recommended water therapy for a better recovery. Tindy was put in water therapy even though she wasn’t too excited about it at first. She came to love the water and was swimming every d…
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Video of the day: Bloomberg Spanish
NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg held a presser a few minutes ago, and it was broadcast on major media. It was unremarkable at the outset, noting it's too late to evacuate at this point, to take precautions using candles, etc.
But then he decided to offer up a summary in Spanish. I want to give him props for trying, but it was so heinous that I burst out laughing. And I don't even speak Spanish. I can't imagine what that sounded like to native Spanish speakers.
This is one for the ages; it's at least nice to laugh during what's a pretty tough time to laugh with Irene barreling up the Northeast corridor.
Thanks @robrcb.
Kiss My Grits
I would like help in finding a book mentioned in passing during one of my lesbian literature in English classes in undergrad. This was ages ago in the early 90s. The woman fell in love with a diner.
Talking Pride, B. Ruby Rich
Talking Pride, B. Ruby Rich
June is Pride month, and to mark the occasion, we decided to set our sights on film critic B. Ruby Rich.
The cover of her book 'Chick Flicks' has an actress standing in a field wearing fishnets and a jean jacket - pointing a rifle.
Find out more in May's story on Page 14, which is followed by a piece on a number of Pride events.
June is Pride month, and to mark the occasion, we decided to set our sights on film critic B. Ruby Rich.
The cover of her book 'Chick Flicks' has an actress standing in a field wearing fishnets and a jean jacket - pointing a rifle.
Find out more in May's story on Page 14, which is followed by a piece on a number of Pride events.
Survey: refugee assistance organizations fail to protect LGBTI
SAN FRANCISCO — As increasing numbers of refugees flee persecution because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, the Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration and Indiana University sociologists have released the first survey of attitudes of non-governmental organizations serving asylum-seekers and refugees worldwide.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Horoscope: May 31 - June 6, 2012
Horoscope: Heavenly Round-Up: When your dreams are the best part of your life, does this mean your waking life is unsatisfactory, or does it mean you have such a rich inner life your ''real'' life can't compete? Try to close the gap between what you most want and how you now live. You can't aim too high, if you're going to shoot so far—it's a point of trajectory and arc. Ignore the nay-sayers and get on with becoming the best of all possible yous. Wear purple for significance. Aries: You are as you were, but there's still a thing which has shifted, even changed irrevocably. What will you do with your newfound self? Where will you showcase your awesome talents and amazing abilities? Who will appreciate you to the top of your bent? Taurus: You wake in a sweat. Yeah, it's hot out. But really, it might have been that last fragment of your dream floating across the boundaries between waking and sleeping. Break down the walls holding back your unconscious. Let your life speak in tongues. ... (more)
Gay couple rush to altar in Vermont
After 17 years together, Bill Slimback and Bob Sullivan couldn't wait another minute to get married. So they didn't. With Vermont's new law allowing same-sex marriage only a minute old, they tied the knot in a midnight...
Bullied high schooler convinces MPAA to change ?Bully? rating to ?PG-13?
Director Lee Hirsch and The Weinstein Company have announced that the documentary ?Bully? will receive a ?PG-13? rating from the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) after more than 500,000 people, including 35 Members of Congress and celebrities like Ellen Degeneres and Meryl Streep, joined a campaign on Change.org started by a bullied high school student.
Katy Butler, a 17 year-old student from Michigan who experienced extensive bullying when she came out as a lesbian in middle school, launched a petition on Change.org after learning that the MPAA had rejected an appeal to change the rating of "Bully" from "R" to "PG-13" so students could see the film.
Following news of the rating change, Butler issued a thank you to those who supported her campaign: ?On behalf of the more than half a million supporters who joined me on Change.org in petitioning the MPAA, I want to express how grateful I am not only to the MPAA for lowering the rating without cutting a vital scene, but to all of the people who used their voices to put a national spotlight on this movie and its mission,? said Butler.
Butler?s campaign on Change.org attracted support from major international celebrities, with Ellen DeGeneres and Anderson Cooper inviting Butler to appear on their shows and urging their viewers to support her petition. In addition, Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp, Demi Lovato, Randy Jackson, Kelly Ripa, Justin Bieber, Drew Brees, and several other celebrities all encouraged their fans to sign Katy?s petition or show support to ?Bully."
Butler?s petition also gained support from 35 Members of Congress, who endorsed a congressional sign-on letter issued by Rep. Mike Honda (D-California) urging the MPAA to change ?Bully?s? rating from ?R? to ?PG-13.? Leader Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand also tweeted their support for Katy's campaign to their followers on Twitter.
Butler started her petition on Change.org because she thought it was ridiculous that the "R" rating -- given for coarse, but real words used by bullies in the film -- was keeping the target audience from seeing this film: bullies and bully victims.
?The brief usage of language in this film reflects what so many kids hear each day in school when they?re being bullied," said Butler.
To view Katy Butler's Change.org petition, click here.
To view a Washington Post profile of Katy Butler, click here.
To view Katy Butler?s appearance on CBS This Morning, click here.�
To view Katy Butler?s appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, click here.
To view Katy Butler?s appearance on FOX & Friends, click here.
Photo credit: Change.org
Katy Butler, a 17 year-old student from Michigan who experienced extensive bullying when she came out as a lesbian in middle school, launched a petition on Change.org after learning that the MPAA had rejected an appeal to change the rating of "Bully" from "R" to "PG-13" so students could see the film.
Following news of the rating change, Butler issued a thank you to those who supported her campaign: ?On behalf of the more than half a million supporters who joined me on Change.org in petitioning the MPAA, I want to express how grateful I am not only to the MPAA for lowering the rating without cutting a vital scene, but to all of the people who used their voices to put a national spotlight on this movie and its mission,? said Butler.
Butler?s campaign on Change.org attracted support from major international celebrities, with Ellen DeGeneres and Anderson Cooper inviting Butler to appear on their shows and urging their viewers to support her petition. In addition, Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp, Demi Lovato, Randy Jackson, Kelly Ripa, Justin Bieber, Drew Brees, and several other celebrities all encouraged their fans to sign Katy?s petition or show support to ?Bully."
Butler?s petition also gained support from 35 Members of Congress, who endorsed a congressional sign-on letter issued by Rep. Mike Honda (D-California) urging the MPAA to change ?Bully?s? rating from ?R? to ?PG-13.? Leader Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand also tweeted their support for Katy's campaign to their followers on Twitter.
Butler started her petition on Change.org because she thought it was ridiculous that the "R" rating -- given for coarse, but real words used by bullies in the film -- was keeping the target audience from seeing this film: bullies and bully victims.
?The brief usage of language in this film reflects what so many kids hear each day in school when they?re being bullied," said Butler.
To view Katy Butler's Change.org petition, click here.
To view a Washington Post profile of Katy Butler, click here.
To view Katy Butler?s appearance on CBS This Morning, click here.�
To view Katy Butler?s appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, click here.
To view Katy Butler?s appearance on FOX & Friends, click here.
Photo credit: Change.org
Click Click Expose Gay Podcast Network - Weekly Update May 24, 2011
Hey Podcast Fans...another week...another round of podcast shows from Click Click Expose (Gay Entertainment Media) CELEBRATING OUR 5TH YEAR OF PODCASTING FOR THE GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY. What is the Click Click Expose Gay Podcast Network? We are a network of different podcast shows either produced by Click Click Expose (Gay Entertainment Media) or distributed by our official content producers and supporters. Our goal is to bring you a wide variety of LGBT podcast shows designed to enrich, entertain and enlighten the gay and lesbian community. Check out the new redesigned Click Click Expose Website - Click Click Expose and let us know what you think. It's easier now to listen to Click Click Expose Radio, hear your favorite podcast shows, watch the hottest videos, read the latest news, and so much more.
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THIS WEEK'S SYNOPSIS: 1. Gay News Week In Review - "Week Ending 5/25/2011" 2. Strange Dreamz with Kevin J. Thornton - "Episode #20 - Homophobia, Christianity and Vulgarity" 3. This Show Is So Gay - "Boston Gay Men's Chorus" 4. Same Gender Loving Expressions - "International Day of Homophobia" 5. House Music Show - DJ Carlos Dali - "Musica la Beija (House 4 da House)"
LISTEN:
Gay News Week In Review w/e 05/25/2011 (Podcast)
Strange Dreamz with Kevin J. Thornton - Episode #20 (Podcast)
This Show Is So Gay - Boston Gay Men's Chorus (Podcast)
Same Gender Loving Expressions - Episode #29(Podcast)
DJ Carlos Dali - Musica La Beija (House 4 da House) (Podcast)
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THIS WEEK'S SYNOPSIS: 1. Gay News Week In Review - "Week Ending 5/25/2011" 2. Strange Dreamz with Kevin J. Thornton - "Episode #20 - Homophobia, Christianity and Vulgarity" 3. This Show Is So Gay - "Boston Gay Men's Chorus" 4. Same Gender Loving Expressions - "International Day of Homophobia" 5. House Music Show - DJ Carlos Dali - "Musica la Beija (House 4 da House)"
LISTEN:
Gay News Week In Review w/e 05/25/2011 (Podcast)
Strange Dreamz with Kevin J. Thornton - Episode #20 (Podcast)
This Show Is So Gay - Boston Gay Men's Chorus (Podcast)
Same Gender Loving Expressions - Episode #29(Podcast)
DJ Carlos Dali - Musica La Beija (House 4 da House) (Podcast)
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Conversations with Nicole
In past columns in the last few years I have written about the issue of Bullying in our schools many times…I hope and pray that now all Americans….especially our community has awoken to this crisis. In one of my past columns I wrote that if “only1/4” of the energy, money, time that has been spent on Marriage Equality and “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was focused on GLBT suicides and bullying this issue would have gotten further…we must make our GLBT youth/students who are coming out every day at younger ages our community’s No. 1 PRIORITY!
Take a stand against School Bullying: October 17
San Diegans will be coming together on Sunday, October 17 to take a united stand against all bullying…this …
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Take a stand against School Bullying: October 17
San Diegans will be coming together on Sunday, October 17 to take a united stand against all bullying…this …
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News: Illinois Lawsuits, Ann Curry, FCC, NOM Pride
The New York Observer offers thoughts on outing celebrities in an increasingly gay-friendly 21st century: "...Living in the so-called ?glass closet,? [celebrities] can forestall the legitimate press inquiring after their home life while also ensuring that their orientation is hardly breaking news. It?s being basically out, without having to answer any questions."
A Cook County judge today announced that he's combining two ACLU and Lambda Legal lawsuits challenging Illinois' ban on gay marriage.
National Organization for Marriage president Brian Brown arrived in San Francisco just in time for gay pride.
The New York Times reports on gay adult film star the recent death of Erik Rhodes (pictured): "Over the last few years, he had also been the author of a harrowing (and frequently clever) Tumblr feed, on which he detailed his escapades escorting, his rampant steroid use and his stories of winding up in psychiatric wards after crystal meth binges... As the novelty of being in pornographic films wore off, Mr. Rhodes turned increasingly to the Internet, using his Tumblr feed and his Facebook page to discuss his sense of anguish. ?I feel so left out ... so alone,? he wrote in a post just weeks ago."
A gay man in the Phillipines is recovering after being stabbed 21 times.
Uganda's anti-gay government is banning 38 non-governmental organizations it accuses of "recruiting" gay people. "The NGOs are channels through which monies are channeled to (homosexuals) to recruit," said government "ethics" minister Simon Lokodo.
You need no other reason to click this link than these words: wet, shirtless Hugh Jackman.
It's official: Ann Curry is leaving NBC's Today Show after only a year.
Lindsay Lohan looks more and more like Liz Taylor everyday.
A look back at Prince William's first 30 years.
Alec Baldwin dropped trou on David Letterman while discussing his scuffle with a photographer.
Mitt Romney's campaign told Florida Gov. Rick Scott to "downplay" his state's economic improvement because it "clashes" with the GOP candidate's anti-Obama rhetoric.
The Supreme Court threw out FCC fines against Fox and ABC for unplanned expletives and nudity on those broadcasters' programs. It did not, however, rule on whether the FCC's decency rules and potential penalties are unconstitutional. "[SCOTUS] decided to punt on the opportunity to issue a broad ruling on the constitutionality of the FCC indecency policy. The issue will be raised again as broadcasters will continue to try to grapple with the FCC's vague and inconsistent enforcement regime," said free speech lawyer Paul Smith.
Would you take your chain-smoking multi-millionaire 26-year old lover out with your 6-year old daughter?
Robert Kirkman is best known as creator of The Walking Dead, but he has plenty of other projects worth checking out, like the comic Thief of Thieves, which will also soon be a television show, as well.
Morrissey describes rumors of his retirement as "wishful thinking." He'll be touring again this fall.
Commerce Secretary John Bryson has resigned following two car crashes doctors say were the result of seizures. "I have concluded that the seizure I suffered on June 9th could be a distraction from my performance as secretary and that our country would be better served by a change in leadership at the department," said Bryson.
Some things never change: "Bias against a Mormon presidential candidate hasn?t budged in 45 years, with 18% of Americans saying they would not vote for a well-qualified candidate who happened to be Mormon, according to a Gallup Poll released Thursday."
A Cook County judge today announced that he's combining two ACLU and Lambda Legal lawsuits challenging Illinois' ban on gay marriage.
National Organization for Marriage president Brian Brown arrived in San Francisco just in time for gay pride.
The New York Times reports on gay adult film star the recent death of Erik Rhodes (pictured): "Over the last few years, he had also been the author of a harrowing (and frequently clever) Tumblr feed, on which he detailed his escapades escorting, his rampant steroid use and his stories of winding up in psychiatric wards after crystal meth binges... As the novelty of being in pornographic films wore off, Mr. Rhodes turned increasingly to the Internet, using his Tumblr feed and his Facebook page to discuss his sense of anguish. ?I feel so left out ... so alone,? he wrote in a post just weeks ago."
A gay man in the Phillipines is recovering after being stabbed 21 times.
Uganda's anti-gay government is banning 38 non-governmental organizations it accuses of "recruiting" gay people. "The NGOs are channels through which monies are channeled to (homosexuals) to recruit," said government "ethics" minister Simon Lokodo.
You need no other reason to click this link than these words: wet, shirtless Hugh Jackman.
It's official: Ann Curry is leaving NBC's Today Show after only a year.
Lindsay Lohan looks more and more like Liz Taylor everyday.
A look back at Prince William's first 30 years.
Alec Baldwin dropped trou on David Letterman while discussing his scuffle with a photographer.
Mitt Romney's campaign told Florida Gov. Rick Scott to "downplay" his state's economic improvement because it "clashes" with the GOP candidate's anti-Obama rhetoric.
The Supreme Court threw out FCC fines against Fox and ABC for unplanned expletives and nudity on those broadcasters' programs. It did not, however, rule on whether the FCC's decency rules and potential penalties are unconstitutional. "[SCOTUS] decided to punt on the opportunity to issue a broad ruling on the constitutionality of the FCC indecency policy. The issue will be raised again as broadcasters will continue to try to grapple with the FCC's vague and inconsistent enforcement regime," said free speech lawyer Paul Smith.
Would you take your chain-smoking multi-millionaire 26-year old lover out with your 6-year old daughter?
Robert Kirkman is best known as creator of The Walking Dead, but he has plenty of other projects worth checking out, like the comic Thief of Thieves, which will also soon be a television show, as well.
Morrissey describes rumors of his retirement as "wishful thinking." He'll be touring again this fall.
Commerce Secretary John Bryson has resigned following two car crashes doctors say were the result of seizures. "I have concluded that the seizure I suffered on June 9th could be a distraction from my performance as secretary and that our country would be better served by a change in leadership at the department," said Bryson.
Some things never change: "Bias against a Mormon presidential candidate hasn?t budged in 45 years, with 18% of Americans saying they would not vote for a well-qualified candidate who happened to be Mormon, according to a Gallup Poll released Thursday."
Horoscope
Breathe, Aries!
Saturn in Libra is squaring the lunar nodes, showing necessary steps in the relationships that are most important in our life’s lessons. Mars is in Scorpio, offering insights to those problems, but those insights can feel more urgent and be more complex and distracting than strictly helpful.
ARIES
March 20 – April 19
Your control issues can wreck your relationship. Step back. Breathe. Be responsible for yourself, and let your partner do the same. Domestic issues are an easy distraction. Work is where you need to focus your energies and sense of mastery.
TAURUS
April 20 – May 20
You’re fine on the details; don’t worry about those! Work on seeing the big picture. There, you need some help that you’ll …
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Saturn in Libra is squaring the lunar nodes, showing necessary steps in the relationships that are most important in our life’s lessons. Mars is in Scorpio, offering insights to those problems, but those insights can feel more urgent and be more complex and distracting than strictly helpful.
ARIES
March 20 – April 19
Your control issues can wreck your relationship. Step back. Breathe. Be responsible for yourself, and let your partner do the same. Domestic issues are an easy distraction. Work is where you need to focus your energies and sense of mastery.
TAURUS
April 20 – May 20
You’re fine on the details; don’t worry about those! Work on seeing the big picture. There, you need some help that you’ll …
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Barbra Streisand to Play Brooklyns Barclay Center
BARBRA STREISAND COMES HOME: Brooklyn's Favorite Daughter to Perform at Barclays Center.
The Brooklyn-born and raised, world-acclaimed superstar will perform a
concert on Thursday, October 11th, in Brooklyn at Barclays Center, the
new 19,000-seat sports and entertainment venue.
Streisand will be making a triumphant return to her native borough.
Raised in the Flatbush neighborhood and a graduate of Erasmus Hall High
School, Streisand will perform publicly for the first time in Brooklyn.
Streisand stated, "Brooklyn to me means the Loews Kings, Erasmus, the
Yeshiva I went to, the Dodgers, Prospect Park, great Chinese food. I'm
so glad I came from Brooklyn? down to earth. I guess you CAN come home
again."
"When I first thought about building an arena in Brooklyn, I always
envisioned Barbra Streisand coming home to take center-stage in her
native borough," said Barclays Center majority owner and developer Bruce
Ratner. "It's humbling and almost surreal to welcome arguably the
greatest entertainer of all-time to Barclays Center. Barbra is Brooklyn
and there's nowhere more fitting for her to perform. This will be a
night to remember."
"Barbra Streisand in Brooklyn will be a huge moment and a defining
experience for Barclays Center," said Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark.
"We are truly honored to bring Barbra full circle, to the borough where
it all started for her, just down Flatbush Avenue from her old
neighborhood. We are continuing our goal to bring the best of everything
to Barclays Center. Brooklyn, after all, deserves nothing less."
Tickets for the Streisand concert will go on sale shortly. You can sign up here for an opportunity to get exclusive access to tickets now.
Tickets will also be available through Ticketmaster or by by calling 800-745-3000. NETS All Access ticket holders will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for the concerts before the general public. Tickets will be available to the general public on May 21 at 10am EDT.
http://brooklyn.barbrastreisand.com/
The Brooklyn-born and raised, world-acclaimed superstar will perform a
concert on Thursday, October 11th, in Brooklyn at Barclays Center, the
new 19,000-seat sports and entertainment venue.
Streisand will be making a triumphant return to her native borough.
Raised in the Flatbush neighborhood and a graduate of Erasmus Hall High
School, Streisand will perform publicly for the first time in Brooklyn.
Streisand stated, "Brooklyn to me means the Loews Kings, Erasmus, the
Yeshiva I went to, the Dodgers, Prospect Park, great Chinese food. I'm
so glad I came from Brooklyn? down to earth. I guess you CAN come home
again."
"When I first thought about building an arena in Brooklyn, I always
envisioned Barbra Streisand coming home to take center-stage in her
native borough," said Barclays Center majority owner and developer Bruce
Ratner. "It's humbling and almost surreal to welcome arguably the
greatest entertainer of all-time to Barclays Center. Barbra is Brooklyn
and there's nowhere more fitting for her to perform. This will be a
night to remember."
"Barbra Streisand in Brooklyn will be a huge moment and a defining
experience for Barclays Center," said Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark.
"We are truly honored to bring Barbra full circle, to the borough where
it all started for her, just down Flatbush Avenue from her old
neighborhood. We are continuing our goal to bring the best of everything
to Barclays Center. Brooklyn, after all, deserves nothing less."
Tickets for the Streisand concert will go on sale shortly. You can sign up here for an opportunity to get exclusive access to tickets now.
Tickets will also be available through Ticketmaster or by by calling 800-745-3000. NETS All Access ticket holders will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for the concerts before the general public. Tickets will be available to the general public on May 21 at 10am EDT.
http://brooklyn.barbrastreisand.com/
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Donna Summers ACTUP Letter Becomes Public
Remember 1989? When there was no internet. News DID NOT travel at the speed of light. People used snail mail. It was very hard to get your message out, effectively.
Donna Summer became an instant icon for the gay community
during her 1970s heyday. So when she allegedly made a number of
religion-inspired remarks about the gay community as well as HIV/AIDS
during a 1983 performance, the "Queen of Disco" faced an immediate
backlash. But, she had no idea the backlash was going on. She was shielded by the people around her.
"It was Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve," Summer was quoted as having said during the Atlantic City performance by the Village Voice, according to The Advocate.
She is said to have also noted, "I've seen the evil homosexuality come
out of you people... AIDS is the result of your sins. Now don't get me
wrong; God loves you. But not the way you are now."
Now, however, a letter of apology written by Summer to a prominent AIDS advocacy group in 1989 has emerged in its entirety for the first time via POZ Magazine's blog. In it, the singer, who died of lung cancer at 63 last month,
denies making the remarks about the gay community, but whether or not
it would've been enough to appease those sullen fans at the time it was
written is uncertain.
Why this letter was never made public, who knows. ACTUPs media coordinator at the time, knew it existed. And he was able to recover it from the archives, which are now in storage. Was it suppressed from the public by ACTUP because ACTUP wanted to control this whole mishap with Summer? No one will ever really know.But thanks to POZ Blogs PETER STALEY for this wonderfully insightful story.
Donna Summer became an instant icon for the gay community
during her 1970s heyday. So when she allegedly made a number of
religion-inspired remarks about the gay community as well as HIV/AIDS
during a 1983 performance, the "Queen of Disco" faced an immediate
backlash. But, she had no idea the backlash was going on. She was shielded by the people around her.
"It was Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve," Summer was quoted as having said during the Atlantic City performance by the Village Voice, according to The Advocate.
She is said to have also noted, "I've seen the evil homosexuality come
out of you people... AIDS is the result of your sins. Now don't get me
wrong; God loves you. But not the way you are now."
Now, however, a letter of apology written by Summer to a prominent AIDS advocacy group in 1989 has emerged in its entirety for the first time via POZ Magazine's blog. In it, the singer, who died of lung cancer at 63 last month,
denies making the remarks about the gay community, but whether or not
it would've been enough to appease those sullen fans at the time it was
written is uncertain.
Why this letter was never made public, who knows. ACTUPs media coordinator at the time, knew it existed. And he was able to recover it from the archives, which are now in storage. Was it suppressed from the public by ACTUP because ACTUP wanted to control this whole mishap with Summer? No one will ever really know.But thanks to POZ Blogs PETER STALEY for this wonderfully insightful story.
Alliance of Illinois Judges elects new officers
The Alliance of Illinois Judges, a group of LGBT judges in the state, held their annual meeting and installation of officers June 20 at the Chicago Bar Association. Colleen Sheehan was re-elected president of the organization, and Chief Judge Timothy Evans presided over the swearing-in ceremony.
Versace Mansion in South Beach Miami $125 Million
If you?ve been to South Beach in Miami, you?ve probably walked past the
famous Versace mansion on Ocean Drive. If you?re not sure whether or
not you?ve seen it, just look for a really big mansion with an observatory on its roof, nestled between the cafes, restaurants and hotels of Ocean Drive. Casa Casuarina, the Miami Beach, Fla., house once owned by late fashion designer Gianni Versace, is on the market for $125 million. This is also the home where Versace was murdered on the doorsteps.
South Beach is still seeing some record prices, and has barely been affected by the housing market issues other areas have seen with huge drops.
Known as Casa Casuarina, the 10-bedroom, 11-bathroom house overlooks the ocean. Gianni Versace bought the home and its adjacent lot in 1992 for just under $10 million and then invested another $33 million in the property, adding a 6,100-square-foot south wing, a 54-foot-long mosaic-tiled pool lined with 24-karat gold, a mosaic-covered courtyard and frescoes on the home's walls and ceilings.Gianni did an amazing job designing every inch of the home with his unique flair for detail and design! He was killed outside the home in July 1997.
Peter Loftin, a telecom entrepreneur, purchased the property in 2000 for mere $20 million. Which was a steal! Considering Versace had invested over $50 million. After using it as a residence for several years, Mr. Loftin turned the home into a boutique hotel with a restaurant and opened it in late 2009 as the Villa by Barton G. While it was a boutique hotel, rooms ran as high as $18,000 per night. They would also sometimes rent out the home for big parties.
"This is an iconic oasis for the rich-and-famous that sits in the
middle of South Beach," Loftin said in a statement. "It's a
one-of-a-kind property, created by a genius; that is a piece of art, and
a piece of history."
Added real estate agent Jill Eber in statement: "The Casa Casuarina is the crown jewel of luxury real estate."
The house was built in 1930 by architect, philanthropist,
author and political reformer Alden Freeman, and its design was inspired
by the oldest existing house in the Western Hemisphere, the "Alcazar de
Colon" in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the real estate firm said.Coldwell Banker says Loftin preserved and maintained all of Versace's design elements.
See more inside the house.
famous Versace mansion on Ocean Drive. If you?re not sure whether or
not you?ve seen it, just look for a really big mansion with an observatory on its roof, nestled between the cafes, restaurants and hotels of Ocean Drive. Casa Casuarina, the Miami Beach, Fla., house once owned by late fashion designer Gianni Versace, is on the market for $125 million. This is also the home where Versace was murdered on the doorsteps.
South Beach is still seeing some record prices, and has barely been affected by the housing market issues other areas have seen with huge drops.
Known as Casa Casuarina, the 10-bedroom, 11-bathroom house overlooks the ocean. Gianni Versace bought the home and its adjacent lot in 1992 for just under $10 million and then invested another $33 million in the property, adding a 6,100-square-foot south wing, a 54-foot-long mosaic-tiled pool lined with 24-karat gold, a mosaic-covered courtyard and frescoes on the home's walls and ceilings.Gianni did an amazing job designing every inch of the home with his unique flair for detail and design! He was killed outside the home in July 1997.
Peter Loftin, a telecom entrepreneur, purchased the property in 2000 for mere $20 million. Which was a steal! Considering Versace had invested over $50 million. After using it as a residence for several years, Mr. Loftin turned the home into a boutique hotel with a restaurant and opened it in late 2009 as the Villa by Barton G. While it was a boutique hotel, rooms ran as high as $18,000 per night. They would also sometimes rent out the home for big parties.
"This is an iconic oasis for the rich-and-famous that sits in the
middle of South Beach," Loftin said in a statement. "It's a
one-of-a-kind property, created by a genius; that is a piece of art, and
a piece of history."
Added real estate agent Jill Eber in statement: "The Casa Casuarina is the crown jewel of luxury real estate."
The house was built in 1930 by architect, philanthropist,
author and political reformer Alden Freeman, and its design was inspired
by the oldest existing house in the Western Hemisphere, the "Alcazar de
Colon" in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the real estate firm said.Coldwell Banker says Loftin preserved and maintained all of Versace's design elements.
See more inside the house.
Bullying…an evil epidemic in our midst
In the last two months there has been a public outcry over the number of GLBT youth who have committed suicide. It is not only brought the issue back into focus for our community but for the world. With celebrities speaking out on the issue and vigils being held across the country we collectively must do all we can to ensure that not only GLBT youth but all youth are not bullied and brought to feeling so hopeless that they feel the only way out is to take their own lives.
Statistically nine out of ten GLBT youth say they have been bullied and GLBT youth are four times more likely to take their own lives than heterosexual youth according to the Massachusetts Youth Risk Survey. In a study led by Dr. Caitlin Ryan and conducted as part of the Family Acceptance…
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Statistically nine out of ten GLBT youth say they have been bullied and GLBT youth are four times more likely to take their own lives than heterosexual youth according to the Massachusetts Youth Risk Survey. In a study led by Dr. Caitlin Ryan and conducted as part of the Family Acceptance…
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Fa La La La La...La--Holy Christ, they're Naked and Wet!
There's a little song I want to present to a gentlelady and scholar named Jeanette:(by the way, is there anything MORE homosexual than Celine Dion singing a Bette Midler song?? I don't think so.) Yes, I pound my chest and throw a dove to Jeanette for bringing this situation to my attention today...I suggest you watch the entire video:(Isabel & Christina from Spain's TV show Tierra de lobos)
Hal Sparks at Mayne Stage in Sept.
Actor/comedian Hal Sparks will perform at Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave., Sept. 6-8.
Erasure demands respect for gay bully victims
Erasure's "A Little Respect" in the eighties quickly became an iconic song for the gay community and has been adopted as one of our most played anthems (especially in the RVT). There have been thousands of cover versions (the Almighty Records ones are best) but now Erasure are re-releasing "A Little Respect" with proceeeds going to The Hetrick-Martin Institute (home of the Harvey Milk High School) and Cyndi Lauper's charity the True Colors Fund.
"
A Little Respect" comes with a movie style video which was inspired by the bullying incidents occurring recently in the USA. Andy Bell from Erasure felt the need to act - "I am honored and moved beyond words to serve as an Ambassador to the The Hetrick-Martin Institute. Every opportunity we have to spread tolerance and compassion must be seized and I will take special pride in doing so on HMI's behalf."
Erasure's "A Little Respect" is available for download in December and all proceeds are going to the The Hetrick-Martin Institute and the True Colors Fund.
Watch the original below.
Gay newsView Australian Queer News on the web at Gay News Blog
"
A Little Respect" comes with a movie style video which was inspired by the bullying incidents occurring recently in the USA. Andy Bell from Erasure felt the need to act - "I am honored and moved beyond words to serve as an Ambassador to the The Hetrick-Martin Institute. Every opportunity we have to spread tolerance and compassion must be seized and I will take special pride in doing so on HMI's behalf."
Erasure's "A Little Respect" is available for download in December and all proceeds are going to the The Hetrick-Martin Institute and the True Colors Fund.
Watch the original below.
Gay newsView Australian Queer News on the web at Gay News Blog
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Middle School Students in San Diego School Caught Watching Gay Porn
A strange ritual at a San Diego-area school was recently uncovered ? middle school boys watching gay porn in class to see who gets aroused.
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Stopping the National Organization for Marriage
I don't think I've seen a better response to a misleading ad than this one. Thanks Stop8
Get an Early Look at How Marvel Comics Depicts the Wedding of Gay Superhero Northstar
The creative team behind Marvel Comics? Astonishing X-Men talks about tackling the first same-sex superhero wedding and the future of the industry?s original gay hero.
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History in a small town
California, to much of the rest of the nation and world, is the epitome of liberalism and the home of acceptance for the LGBT community. Home to world class Pride events such as THE Pride Parade, San Francisco, and huge … Continue reading →
ChicagoPride.com marks 10 years
ChicagoPride.com will kick off its 10th anniversary with a cocktail party at Hydrate nightclub, 3458 N. Halsted St., Thursday, June 14, 6:30 p.m.
Lesbian News - 19 Jun 2012
Pentagon thanks gay troops, plans 1st pride eventSociety has always turned a blind eye towards LGBTs: Anand ChandraniPanetta praises gay, lesbian troopsHonouring Gay Troops While Ignoring Their FamiliesStill a long way to go for gay youthLesbian Intelligence: Live Your Best Lesbian LifeSara Khan's lesbian kiss a publicity stunt?
OXD Occupy The Disco with David Morales
(OXD), a New York City based movement, was created by three music lovers, Ru Bhatt, Josh Appelbaum, and Tadeu Magalh�es.
MISSION OXD:
It was through music and nightlife that gay people in New York City,
for decades, changed concepts, gained supporters, and helped others be
happy with who they are all over the world. Our music re-shaped the mainstream, pushed boundaries, united our community, and made room for the future.
Mainstream music has now adopted much of our sound. Nightclub
promoters and DJs are pushed to only give us that which is familiar,
that which is safe. As such, many members of our community have lost the
ability to question, to experience the unknown. We must uphold our
legacy as cultural leaders in society and continue to evolve.
Our goal is simple: to re-unite the gay community in NYC through
music. To create rich and fun experiences. To dance. To feel free. To
move beyond what?s familiar. To reclaim our role as tastemakers. We want
to go further than what we already know and be surprised with new,
exciting music. And we will work to bring this back.
This is our call: Occupy The Disco.
There are now parties happening in NY which you can find on their blog -
see also OCCUPY THE DISCO on FACEBOOK
PLUS , WATCH THE VIDEO by Grammy award-winning producer and DJ David Morales with former Moloko chanteuse and Irish disco diva, R�is�n Murphy. Morales is
famous for his days DJing at Paradise Garage, Stereo and Ministry of
Sound, as well as his remixes of pop songs from the likes of Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, and more. Creating a veritable "dream team" of sorts, Murphy's vocals smoothly complement Morales' robust production. The song's lyrics (and video)
elicit images of times past; mourning the end of many different "golden
eras", while leaving it open to the listener to interpret which era is
in question. While we think the original is great, we prefer this remix
as Morales finishes it off with his signature disco beat.
released on iTunes - and soon a new CD!
WATCH THE VIDEO
MISSION OXD:
It was through music and nightlife that gay people in New York City,
for decades, changed concepts, gained supporters, and helped others be
happy with who they are all over the world. Our music re-shaped the mainstream, pushed boundaries, united our community, and made room for the future.
Mainstream music has now adopted much of our sound. Nightclub
promoters and DJs are pushed to only give us that which is familiar,
that which is safe. As such, many members of our community have lost the
ability to question, to experience the unknown. We must uphold our
legacy as cultural leaders in society and continue to evolve.
Our goal is simple: to re-unite the gay community in NYC through
music. To create rich and fun experiences. To dance. To feel free. To
move beyond what?s familiar. To reclaim our role as tastemakers. We want
to go further than what we already know and be surprised with new,
exciting music. And we will work to bring this back.
This is our call: Occupy The Disco.
There are now parties happening in NY which you can find on their blog -
see also OCCUPY THE DISCO on FACEBOOK
PLUS , WATCH THE VIDEO by Grammy award-winning producer and DJ David Morales with former Moloko chanteuse and Irish disco diva, R�is�n Murphy. Morales is
famous for his days DJing at Paradise Garage, Stereo and Ministry of
Sound, as well as his remixes of pop songs from the likes of Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, and more. Creating a veritable "dream team" of sorts, Murphy's vocals smoothly complement Morales' robust production. The song's lyrics (and video)
elicit images of times past; mourning the end of many different "golden
eras", while leaving it open to the listener to interpret which era is
in question. While we think the original is great, we prefer this remix
as Morales finishes it off with his signature disco beat.
released on iTunes - and soon a new CD!
WATCH THE VIDEO
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Illinois' lieutenant governor reminisces about AIDS ride
Despite losing its most high-profile rider, the 26-member Election Cycles team is its largest-ever for the annual Ride For AIDS Chicago RFAC, up from 15 last year and seven in 2010.
New An Horse Album: FULL STREAM
New An Horse Album: FULL STREAM: Get psyched ya?ll, the new An Horse album, Walls, comes out this week and you can stream it in its entirety over at Spinner. High-fives!
Fit Savvy
Banish Belly Fat
Are you doing crunches until you turn red in the face and still have belly fat? Take a deep centered breath and keep in mind the culprit may be your diet or high stress lifestyle. The truth is you need to align your nutrition to go with your crunches to rid that belly jiggle. In order to go from FLAB abs to FAB abs, pay attention to what’s going into your mouth and kick up the cardio. Your belly will thank you later!
Bye bye belly bloat!! Feeling sluggish and bloated can make you feel like a blimp versus a babe. Some ways to eliminate that belly bloat is to eat more fiber, fruits and veggies and avoid sugar and foods with gluten. Fruits and veggies like bell pepper, cucumber, watermelon and celery are high in water content and make great snacks. Spea…
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Are you doing crunches until you turn red in the face and still have belly fat? Take a deep centered breath and keep in mind the culprit may be your diet or high stress lifestyle. The truth is you need to align your nutrition to go with your crunches to rid that belly jiggle. In order to go from FLAB abs to FAB abs, pay attention to what’s going into your mouth and kick up the cardio. Your belly will thank you later!
Bye bye belly bloat!! Feeling sluggish and bloated can make you feel like a blimp versus a babe. Some ways to eliminate that belly bloat is to eat more fiber, fruits and veggies and avoid sugar and foods with gluten. Fruits and veggies like bell pepper, cucumber, watermelon and celery are high in water content and make great snacks. Spea…
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Sean Stewart from ABT Talks with HIV Hero.org
Born in Mt. Holly, New Jersey and raised in California, Sean Stewart joined American Ballet Theatre as a member of the corps de ballet in 1997. He began dancing at the age of 10 with Lisa Clark, started ballet at 12 with Yanina Cywinska, and went on to study at Joffrey II and the Paris Opera Ballet School. He participated in summer programs for The Joffrey Ballet in San Antonio and the Bolshoi Ballet at Vail.
Stewart left ABT in 2002. But Stewart rejoined American Ballet Theatre in January 2008.
He will perform in the new season starting this month. He sat down with Michael Cavnaugh of GayLifeNYC.org / HIVHero.org, to chat about growing up, bullying, his alternative diets and his support of HIV organizations. WATCH SEAN NOW!
Stewart left ABT in 2002. But Stewart rejoined American Ballet Theatre in January 2008.
He will perform in the new season starting this month. He sat down with Michael Cavnaugh of GayLifeNYC.org / HIVHero.org, to chat about growing up, bullying, his alternative diets and his support of HIV organizations. WATCH SEAN NOW!
Wedding Style Advice from 'Project Runway' All-Star Mila Hermanovski
When my partner and I announced our engagement and began telling friends and family that we were getting married, one of the most frequent questions we got was: What are you going to wear?
Seriously?!? What we were going to wear?
It was 1999 and I was more preoccupied with finding a location for the ceremony and vendors who didn't hang up on me; wondering who would officiate since the Methodist minister who baptized me said No; and, hoping that our families would actually attend the ceremony.
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Seriously?!? What we were going to wear?
It was 1999 and I was more preoccupied with finding a location for the ceremony and vendors who didn't hang up on me; wondering who would officiate since the Methodist minister who baptized me said No; and, hoping that our families would actually attend the ceremony.
read more
Abercrombie and Fitch Call Me Maybe Video
VIRAL ALERT !
in October of 2011, Abercrombie & Fitch discovered Carly Rae's 'Call
Me Maybe' and launched the song on its official soundtrack. To celebrate
the song's Summer popularity, A&F asked its hottest guys from its
Flagship stores all around the world to have fun with the song -- film
it on their phones and to do whatever came naturally...
This is what the guys sent back!
in October of 2011, Abercrombie & Fitch discovered Carly Rae's 'Call
Me Maybe' and launched the song on its official soundtrack. To celebrate
the song's Summer popularity, A&F asked its hottest guys from its
Flagship stores all around the world to have fun with the song -- film
it on their phones and to do whatever came naturally...
This is what the guys sent back!
(57) How Can a Fish Look Like a Horse? (mini)
King Nero Bloombucks, X the hunting … the abortion issues … oh and that whole anti-gay marriage issue, and it’s Palin Lust, Bruno, etctera
Monday, June 18, 2012
(75) Prank Fails and Jive
Maybe we’ve outgrown the pranks, yeah? We tried over and over and over to get through one prank and failed every single time. Tune in and you’ll hear how pranks with potential go from bad to worse because of our inability to execute, as me and Nikki pretend to be a couple on the rocks. [...]
Kate McKinnon is ****ing Hilarious!
The comical genius Kate McKinnon is at it again--making us laugh our asses off. Recently, she was part of a skit about the BP oil spill (with the UBC Theater). The skit made its way to the Rachel Maddow Show. If you haven't seen it, you must! Go Kate! Keep on keeping on. We need humor in light of the unstoppable awfulness that is happening down south.
Boy Scouts will review ban on homosexual leaders
The Boy Scouts of America will review a resolution that would allow individual units to accept gays as adult leaders, but a spokesman said there's no expectation that the ban on gay leaders will in fact be lifted...
NEWS: A Little Superman, A Lot Of Science, And One Unpopular Politician
Watch Grindr CEO Joel Simkhai talk biz on Bloomberg Television, AFTER THE JUMP ...
"Superman: Forged By Bullies!"
Complicated memories of a father murdered mid-transition:
?I was talking with Jean tonight about Dad,? [said my sister Bridgette]. Jean was one of her transgender customers. ?And Jean said, ?Maybe you were never meant to celebrate Father?s Day, because your dad was always meant to be a woman.?? She looked at me as though this might be a consolation, but I was having none of it.
?That?s absurd!? I said, because I believe our dad was a man through and through. He was 6-foot-7. He was lanky, deep-voiced. I often described his personality as somewhere between Anthony Bourdain and Howard Stern. What was most damning, in my mind, was how physically abusive he was to my mother and me. Bridgette missed much of this. She was 5 when I went into foster care at 15. The court made my dad take anger management classes after that. ?He was always talking about how he hated women,? I said. ?If that?s the case, how could he have really been one??
Russell Pearce, author of Arizona's "papers please!" law, can't find a place to hold fundraiser; accuses Arizonans of trying to "stifle" his candidacy:
The fundraising event was originally planned to be held at Macayo?s restaurant in Phoenix, but the plan was scuttled by activist Dee Dee Garcia Blase of Arizona?s Tequila Party, a conservative Latino group formed in reaction to the deportation-happy Tea Party. Garcia Blase organized a protest to be held outside the restaurant during the event and contacted Macayo?s corporate offices, which led the restaurant to cancel the event on Thursday morning.
By midday Thursday, Pearce?s campaign had emailed supporters announcing a second location, Oaxaca Restorante Y Cantina in downtown Phoenix. However, when Garcia Blase contacted Oaxaca?s management, the event was canceled within hours.
Oaxaca manager Joseph Aguayo told the Capital Times that Pearce?s campaign had booked the event under a false name. When Garcia Blase told him who the event was for, Aguayo barred the group from the restaurant. ?We don?t need that,? he said, ?We want to keep the support of our Latino community.?
Finally, Pearce attempted to gain access to the library of Phoenix?s Central High School, a request that was denied 30 minutes before Pearce?s guests and supporters were due to arrive. Phoenix Union High School District Superintendent Kent Scribner said that the event, with the added concerns of protesters and security, posed a logistical nightmare for school officials.
?Given the late notice of this request and the anticipated turnout, we are unable to host it,? Scribner said.
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"Superman: Forged By Bullies!"
Complicated memories of a father murdered mid-transition:
?I was talking with Jean tonight about Dad,? [said my sister Bridgette]. Jean was one of her transgender customers. ?And Jean said, ?Maybe you were never meant to celebrate Father?s Day, because your dad was always meant to be a woman.?? She looked at me as though this might be a consolation, but I was having none of it.
?That?s absurd!? I said, because I believe our dad was a man through and through. He was 6-foot-7. He was lanky, deep-voiced. I often described his personality as somewhere between Anthony Bourdain and Howard Stern. What was most damning, in my mind, was how physically abusive he was to my mother and me. Bridgette missed much of this. She was 5 when I went into foster care at 15. The court made my dad take anger management classes after that. ?He was always talking about how he hated women,? I said. ?If that?s the case, how could he have really been one??
Russell Pearce, author of Arizona's "papers please!" law, can't find a place to hold fundraiser; accuses Arizonans of trying to "stifle" his candidacy:
The fundraising event was originally planned to be held at Macayo?s restaurant in Phoenix, but the plan was scuttled by activist Dee Dee Garcia Blase of Arizona?s Tequila Party, a conservative Latino group formed in reaction to the deportation-happy Tea Party. Garcia Blase organized a protest to be held outside the restaurant during the event and contacted Macayo?s corporate offices, which led the restaurant to cancel the event on Thursday morning.
By midday Thursday, Pearce?s campaign had emailed supporters announcing a second location, Oaxaca Restorante Y Cantina in downtown Phoenix. However, when Garcia Blase contacted Oaxaca?s management, the event was canceled within hours.
Oaxaca manager Joseph Aguayo told the Capital Times that Pearce?s campaign had booked the event under a false name. When Garcia Blase told him who the event was for, Aguayo barred the group from the restaurant. ?We don?t need that,? he said, ?We want to keep the support of our Latino community.?
Finally, Pearce attempted to gain access to the library of Phoenix?s Central High School, a request that was denied 30 minutes before Pearce?s guests and supporters were due to arrive. Phoenix Union High School District Superintendent Kent Scribner said that the event, with the added concerns of protesters and security, posed a logistical nightmare for school officials.
?Given the late notice of this request and the anticipated turnout, we are unable to host it,? Scribner said.
Game of Thrones creators apologize for beheading President Bush.
A report from Syracuse gay pride.
Some evidence suggesting tiny particles sometimes slip the bounds of the universe to go ... somewhere.
You are carrying around six pounds of microbes.
Belief in gods continues to plummet amongst millenials.
Dr. Albert Schatz -- vindicated!
Come Be a Part of Til Death Do Us Toby!
Portland!We are coming to town this week to film a portion of the short film Til Death Do Us Toby and want YOU to be a part of it.DETAILSSaturday, June 26, 20105 - 6pmLaurelhurst Park**meet at the bathroom area (click on map embedded here) We will be filming Christine Havrilla singing a song called Hightail, co-written by Gina Daggett and Patricia McKenny. With her jammin' acoustic guitar, we are going to film Havrilla in front of all of you, who will sing along with the chorus, which is super duper catchy...Gotta break freeGotta surviveGotta find a way to stay aliveI just wanna runI just wanna screamI just wanna hightail out of this dream What is this Til Death Do Us Toby movie anyway?It's a short film about a girl named Sam and a neurotic dog named Toby, who are both trying to find freedom. In Sam's case, she's trying to break free from her controlling mother, Mimi, who doesn't like Sam's best friend who's quite the edgy dyke. In Toby's case, he misunderstands a conversation between Mimi and Sam and thinks they're out to kill him, so he's just trying to hightail out of electric chair (aka their house). >>>>>>>>>>>>>> It's going to be a ton of fun and won't take up a bunch of time, so come on out and be in the short film, which will be making the queer festival rounds next year. Lipstick would be forever grateful!If you're coming, let us know on FACEBOOK!
GLAAD finds fewer gay characters on network TV
(New York) The number of gay and bisexual characters on scripted broadcast network TV has dipped slightly this season to 19 out of nearly 650 roles, according to the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.
The 16th annual "Where We Are on TV" report released Wednesday by GLAAD found that 2.9 percent of actors appearing regularly on prime-time network drama and comedy series in the 2011-12 season will portray gay, lesbian or bisexual characters.
That's down from 3 percent in the 2009-10 season and 3.9 percent last season, when there were 23 out of a total of nearly 600 roles.
The 2008-09 season saw an increased representation of 2.6 percent.
Only five of the 19 gay and lesbian characters this season are nonwhite, GLAAD found.
Using information provided by ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and CW, the group reviewed 91 scripted series announced to air this season.
Among broadcast series with gay and bisexual characters, GLAAD cited CBS' "The Good Wife," the CW's "Ringer" and NBC's "The Playboy Club." Comedies include ABC's "Modern Family" and Fox's "Glee."
Fox leads the networks in gay representation, with eight regular characters out of a total of 117.
The number of gay and bisexual characters on cable networks has also fallen slightly, from 35 last season to 29 in the upcoming season.
As it did last year, HBO has the greatest number of gay and bisexual characters, with 11 regular and recurring characters. Showtime is close behind with 10.
The HBO drama "True Blood" remains among the most inclusive series on television, featuring six characters, tied with the Showtime series "Shameless," the group found.
Some of TV's most popular shows "weave story lines about gay and lesbian characters into the fabric of the show," said GLAAD acting President Mike Thompson. "Americans expect to see the diversity of our country represented in their favorite programs, and that includes gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people."
The 16th annual "Where We Are on TV" report released Wednesday by GLAAD found that 2.9 percent of actors appearing regularly on prime-time network drama and comedy series in the 2011-12 season will portray gay, lesbian or bisexual characters.
That's down from 3 percent in the 2009-10 season and 3.9 percent last season, when there were 23 out of a total of nearly 600 roles.
The 2008-09 season saw an increased representation of 2.6 percent.
Only five of the 19 gay and lesbian characters this season are nonwhite, GLAAD found.
Using information provided by ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and CW, the group reviewed 91 scripted series announced to air this season.
Among broadcast series with gay and bisexual characters, GLAAD cited CBS' "The Good Wife," the CW's "Ringer" and NBC's "The Playboy Club." Comedies include ABC's "Modern Family" and Fox's "Glee."
Fox leads the networks in gay representation, with eight regular characters out of a total of 117.
The number of gay and bisexual characters on cable networks has also fallen slightly, from 35 last season to 29 in the upcoming season.
As it did last year, HBO has the greatest number of gay and bisexual characters, with 11 regular and recurring characters. Showtime is close behind with 10.
The HBO drama "True Blood" remains among the most inclusive series on television, featuring six characters, tied with the Showtime series "Shameless," the group found.
Some of TV's most popular shows "weave story lines about gay and lesbian characters into the fabric of the show," said GLAAD acting President Mike Thompson. "Americans expect to see the diversity of our country represented in their favorite programs, and that includes gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people."
City Council discusses medical marijuana dispensaries
Medical marijuana dispensaries were debated Monday by the San Diego City Council, which voted 6-1 to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance regulating dispensaries and making them legal with a list of qualifications and conditions.
But this isn’t a quick fix. City staff estimated that City Attorney Jan Goldsmith will return to the Council with an ordinance in mid-January, 2011.
It will be a different Council then, as Councilmember Donna Frye is termed out of office and Council President Ben Hueso is running for State Assembly.
Third District Councilmember Todd Gloria authored the motion which was seconded by Hueso. Carl DeMaio voted no and Marti Emerald was absent. Voting in favor were Sherri Lightner, Tony Young, Kevin Faulconer, Frye, Glor…
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But this isn’t a quick fix. City staff estimated that City Attorney Jan Goldsmith will return to the Council with an ordinance in mid-January, 2011.
It will be a different Council then, as Councilmember Donna Frye is termed out of office and Council President Ben Hueso is running for State Assembly.
Third District Councilmember Todd Gloria authored the motion which was seconded by Hueso. Carl DeMaio voted no and Marti Emerald was absent. Voting in favor were Sherri Lightner, Tony Young, Kevin Faulconer, Frye, Glor…
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