Olympic hopeful Tom Luchsinger writes about the forces that kept him in the closet and why he decided to come out.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Billy Masters
"U can put a cherry on a pile of sh*t but it don't make it a sundae."—Shonda Rhimes weighs via Twitter with her opinion about the email exchange between Sony Pictures co-chair Amy Pascal and producer Scott Rudin where they joke that President Obama probably likes movies like The Butler and Django Unchained. You mean he doesn't?
GLAAD's LA staff celebrates the holidays at PUMP with Bravo's Lisa Vanderpump
Lisa Vanderpump from Bravo's Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Vanderpump Rules continued her support of GLAAD last night by hosting the Los Angeles staff holiday party at her West Hollywood restaurant PUMP. Vanderpump met with GLAAD's President Sarah Kate Ellis and staff, alongside husband Ken and their dog Giggy.
Thanks to Ken, Lisa and Giggy for having GLAAD staff at Pump for our holiday party in LA!
A photo posted by @glaad on Dec 12, 2014 at 7:49pm PST
Vanderpump has a long history of supporting GLAAD and the LGBT community. Last year, she and GLAAD Board of Directors member Cody Lassen spoke about the importance of Spirit Day and supporting LGBT youth at the unveiling of a Westfield Group Spirit Day photo installation. Vanderpump appeared at the 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles where she co-presented the award for Outstanding Reality Series and she hosted GLAAD's Hancock Park: Top Chef Invasion event in 2011. She has also spoken out against Chik-fil-A's anti-LGBT policies and leant her voice in support of Jennifer Tyrrell, a mother of four from Bridgeport, Ohio who was ousted from the Boy Scouts of America because she is gay. Vanderpump previously hosted GLAAD's post-PRIDE party at her restaurant SUR.
Thank you to Lisa, Ken and the PUMP staff for having us!
December 16, 2014
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Thanks to Ken, Lisa and Giggy for having GLAAD staff at Pump for our holiday party in LA!
A photo posted by @glaad on Dec 12, 2014 at 7:49pm PST
Vanderpump has a long history of supporting GLAAD and the LGBT community. Last year, she and GLAAD Board of Directors member Cody Lassen spoke about the importance of Spirit Day and supporting LGBT youth at the unveiling of a Westfield Group Spirit Day photo installation. Vanderpump appeared at the 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles where she co-presented the award for Outstanding Reality Series and she hosted GLAAD's Hancock Park: Top Chef Invasion event in 2011. She has also spoken out against Chik-fil-A's anti-LGBT policies and leant her voice in support of Jennifer Tyrrell, a mother of four from Bridgeport, Ohio who was ousted from the Boy Scouts of America because she is gay. Vanderpump previously hosted GLAAD's post-PRIDE party at her restaurant SUR.
Thank you to Lisa, Ken and the PUMP staff for having us!
December 16, 2014
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Ruth Messinger talks human-rights issues, justice
"I dedicate my days to the struggles for human rights of some of the people who have the least access to power—women and girls, the LGBT community and indigenous peoples in the developing world whose communities are threatened," said Ruth Messinger, president of the American Jewish World Service AJWS .
Same-sex marriages at least 9 percent of NY total
At least 9 percent of marriages in New York have been between same-sex couples since the law took effect in July 2011, state records show.
Introducing Mrs & Mrs Jodie Foster
Jodie Foster's new wife may be a new face to most of the world, but lesbians and L Word fans will recognize Alexandra Hedison who played sexy Dylan Moreland, the filmmaker who broke Helena's heart in the popular lesbian series. Photographer and actress Alexandra Hedison also dated Ellen DeGeneres for a few years. Now's she's tied the knot with recently out actress Jodie Foster. Congratulations to this new lesbian power couple.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
I?m not a playa, I just crush a lot: a guide to dating multiple people at once
A lesbian guide on how to date multiple people at once without drama
Federal Court Rules Dept. of Corrections Can Deny Care to Trans Prisoners
In overturning a decision that medically necessary gender-confirmation surgery should be provided to a transgender inmate, advocates worry the court has created a harmful precedent.
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Mississippi's Pastor Edward James Protests Gay Marriage With Horse In Wedding Dress
A Mississippi pastor brought a horse in a wedding dress to stand with him outside a federal courthouse on Friday in Jackson to protest a federal judge's ruling, currently on hold, to overturn the socially conservative state's ban on gay marriage. The horse, complete with white flowers tucked into its harness and a bouquet at its feet, munched grass as the pastor, Edward James of Bertha Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, spoke and waved signs at passersby.
Out and About
Friday, October 8
Now in its 20th smash season, The Mystery Cafe proudly carries on their legacy as San Diego’s longest running dinner theater. Join them for a night of the most informal dining fun San Diego has to offer. Enjoy a four course meal, solve a mystery, be a part of the show, and laugh yourself silly! Bring the family and friends and enjoy an evening of hilarious, non-stop action, great food and good old fashioned FUN...you never know, you might get to be part of the act! 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Mystery Café is located at 505 Kalmia St., San Diego, 92101 Tickets - $59.50 which includes 4 course meal, show and tax. Gratuity not included. For more information call the Mystery Cafe Box Office (619) 460-2200 or visit www.mysterycafe.net
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Now in its 20th smash season, The Mystery Cafe proudly carries on their legacy as San Diego’s longest running dinner theater. Join them for a night of the most informal dining fun San Diego has to offer. Enjoy a four course meal, solve a mystery, be a part of the show, and laugh yourself silly! Bring the family and friends and enjoy an evening of hilarious, non-stop action, great food and good old fashioned FUN...you never know, you might get to be part of the act! 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Mystery Café is located at 505 Kalmia St., San Diego, 92101 Tickets - $59.50 which includes 4 course meal, show and tax. Gratuity not included. For more information call the Mystery Cafe Box Office (619) 460-2200 or visit www.mysterycafe.net
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Gay officer sues Met over 'Barrymore sex taunts': PC claims he was ...
The constable said he became friends with the TV entertainer in 2001 following his arrest after a man's body was found in his swimming pool. Gay policeman Dan Lichters is suing Scotland Yard for discrimination, harassment and victimisation and claims he was taunted for 'having sex with entertainer Michael Barrymore' The 34-year-old, a serving policeman at Barkingside Police Station in East London who was commended for his bravery during the London riots, claims he was repeatedly victimised for his sexual orientation.
Monday, December 15, 2014
(48) Glossy Glam Drag Race
Intro from Our Friends at the I’m Going to Kill You Podcast Rupaul’s Drag Race, Bigots From All Walks of Life and/or Opposing Parties Etcetera Can ALL Agree on One Thing: H8 Legislation. PC Polizia, Homogenization, the Fairness Doctrine, Freedom of Speech, Women and Food, Stupidity: the Side Effect of Narcissism and more … http://www.imgoingtokillyou.podomatic.com […]
San Diego Drag Kings Ten Year Celebration
Lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual or straight, no one can deny that the event this Sunday evening at the Flame will definitely be worth attending. The San Diego drag kings will be celebrating their ten year anniversary and everyone is welcome. Favorite faces from the past such as the popular Tommy Salami, Jonny O and Randy Shaft will be traveling to San Diego to perform in this event. The event will also be hosted by some familiar and local drag members. Local members will perform new numbers and include old favorites, which we have not had the opportunity to enjoy for a while. Some of these performances will be hosted by Rudy Ramrod, James Bondage, Drake Bottoms, Trouble, Dragon, Whiskey and Smokey. Drag queen, Regina Styles (Richard Poole), who they ende…
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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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Food for Thought
You’re kidding; there IS a pill for THAT?
As the government sets to begin reviews of new diet drugs, American obesity rates are nudging upwards in 28 states over the past year, a new report shows. The Center of Disease Control and Prevention reports that 68% of Americans are considered over weight or obese.
According to Jeff Levi, executive director of the Trust for America’s Health, “Back in 1991, not that long ago, not a single state had an obesity rate above 20 percent. More than two-thirds of states now have adult obesity rates above 25 percent,”
There’s been a dramatic change in a relatively short period.
“Obesity is one of the biggest public health crises in the country,” Levi added. “Rising rates of obesity over past decades is one of the major fa…
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As the government sets to begin reviews of new diet drugs, American obesity rates are nudging upwards in 28 states over the past year, a new report shows. The Center of Disease Control and Prevention reports that 68% of Americans are considered over weight or obese.
According to Jeff Levi, executive director of the Trust for America’s Health, “Back in 1991, not that long ago, not a single state had an obesity rate above 20 percent. More than two-thirds of states now have adult obesity rates above 25 percent,”
There’s been a dramatic change in a relatively short period.
“Obesity is one of the biggest public health crises in the country,” Levi added. “Rising rates of obesity over past decades is one of the major fa…
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