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A Million Christians for LGBT Equality
A Million Christians for LGBT Equality Determined to give voice to the millions of Christians who believe in equal rights for all, including the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) community, Believe Out Loud, a project of Intersections International, is launching a campaign to get one million Christians to break the silence and join the burgeoning chorus for full LGBT equality in the church.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
In a bold move, Malawi's Centre for the Development of People (CEDEP) and South Africa's Gay and Lesbian Memory in Action (GALA) have collected the stories of 12 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) women and men and published them in a book, Queer Malawi.San Diego Reader | The Fate of the World Is Safe in Crystal Castles
San Diego Reader The Fate of the World Is Safe in Crystal Castles
“The fate of the world is safe in Crystal Castles,” so says “Alice Practice,” the accidental mic-check track that went viral and made Ethan Kath and Alice Glass of Canadian electro duo Crystal Castles belles of the electronic-rock ball. The two took this year’s tour through the U.K., where they headlined the Shockwaves NME Awards Tour and collected a John Peel Award for innovation, and this year’s Ultra Music fest in Miami, where they headlined the largest electronic music symposium in the world.
“The fate of the world is safe in Crystal Castles,” so says “Alice Practice,” the accidental mic-check track that went viral and made Ethan Kath and Alice Glass of Canadian electro duo Crystal Castles belles of the electronic-rock ball. The two took this year’s tour through the U.K., where they headlined the Shockwaves NME Awards Tour and collected a John Peel Award for innovation, and this year’s Ultra Music fest in Miami, where they headlined the largest electronic music symposium in the world.
Commission, mayor agree: Transgendered employees deserve more health coverage
Commission, mayor agree: Transgendered employees deserve more health coverage
The city of Seattle's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Commission has asked the city council to consider changes to the employee health plan. Seattle's health benefits do not cover the costs associated with transgender health care issues, including gender reassignment surgery.
In a memo to City Council Civil Rights Committee Chair, Bruce Harrell, the commission said: "the exclusions have devastating effects on transgender employees."
The city of Seattle's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Commission has asked the city council to consider changes to the employee health plan. Seattle's health benefits do not cover the costs associated with transgender health care issues, including gender reassignment surgery.
In a memo to City Council Civil Rights Committee Chair, Bruce Harrell, the commission said: "the exclusions have devastating effects on transgender employees."
The distortion of U.S. policy in the Middle East
The distortion of U.S. policy in the Middle East rabble.ca Tony Kushner will be receiving an honorary degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. This shouldn't be big news. Kushner is a renowned playwright who won the Pulitzer Prize for drama, along with an Emmy Award and two Tonys. The degree became big news when it was abruptly shelved by the City University of New York board of trustees during its May 2 meeting, after a trustee accused Kushner of being anti-Israel.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
WHO LET THE FROGS OUT???
WHO LET THE FROGS OUT???
A British photographer has spawned a dazzling collection of photos capturing her favourite creature - the humble frog.
Photographer and reptile enthusiast Angi Nelson began taking pictures of frogs from her own collection after a diagnosis with the debilitating disease ME left her housebound.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1385501/Tiny-frogs-photographed-Angi-Nelson-dazzle-display-colour.html#ixzz1M10e2nW4
A British photographer has spawned a dazzling collection of photos capturing her favourite creature - the humble frog.
Photographer and reptile enthusiast Angi Nelson began taking pictures of frogs from her own collection after a diagnosis with the debilitating disease ME left her housebound.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1385501/Tiny-frogs-photographed-Angi-Nelson-dazzle-display-colour.html#ixzz1M10e2nW4
San Diego Democratic Club Responds to Criticism of LGBT Redistricting Task Force
San Diego Democratic Club Responds to Criticism of LGBT Redistricting Task Force
In the current edition of another community publication, a column ran attacking the LGBT Redistricting Task Force as a “mostly all white so-called LGBT Redistricting Committee … working on a new 3rd District that would be about 70 percent all white and would kick out our first gay person of color elected to the city council”.
This analysis of the Task Force and the proposed District 3 map it produced is plain wrong in a number of ways.
In the current edition of another community publication, a column ran attacking the LGBT Redistricting Task Force as a “mostly all white so-called LGBT Redistricting Committee … working on a new 3rd District that would be about 70 percent all white and would kick out our first gay person of color elected to the city council”.
This analysis of the Task Force and the proposed District 3 map it produced is plain wrong in a number of ways.
Parents protesting gays in anti-bullying policy - News1130
Parents protesting gays in anti-bullying policy - News1130 VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - There are anti-bullying policies in place to stop discrimination based on race, gender and religion. But the Burnaby School Board's plan to include gay and lesbian students is not sitting well with all parents.
South African Lesbian Continue to be Targeted in Rapes and Slayings
South African Lesbians Continue to be Targeted in Rapes and Slayings
EKURHULENI, South Africa (AP) — They found Noxolo Nogwaza's body in a drainage ditch choked with trash and high reeds. The lesbian activist had been repeatedly stabbed with broken glass, and beaten so severely with chunks of concrete that her teeth had been knocked out.
The neighborhood where the 24-year-old mother of two was slain once was known as a haven for black gays and lesbians, but activists say her death here late last month highlights an alarming rise in homophobic violence in some of the country's most impoverished areas.
EKURHULENI, South Africa (AP) — They found Noxolo Nogwaza's body in a drainage ditch choked with trash and high reeds. The lesbian activist had been repeatedly stabbed with broken glass, and beaten so severely with chunks of concrete that her teeth had been knocked out.
The neighborhood where the 24-year-old mother of two was slain once was known as a haven for black gays and lesbians, but activists say her death here late last month highlights an alarming rise in homophobic violence in some of the country's most impoverished areas.
Navy Chaplains Can Perform Same Sex Marriage Ceremonies
DON'T ASK DON'T TELL- but Navy Chaplains CAN Perform Same Sex Marriage Ceremonies
The move comes as the Department of Defense prepares to complete the dismantling of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” prohibition against homosexuals serving in the U.S. military. With the relaxing of military standards will come the obvious demands by homosexuals to marry their same-sex partners, including ceremonies in military chapels. As reported by the Navy Times, a memorandum from the Navy’s head chaplain, Rear Admiral Mark Tidd, advised that “consistent with the tenets of his or her religious organization, a chaplain may officiate a same-sex, civil marriage: if it is conducted in accordance with a state that permits same-sex marriage or union; and if that chaplain is, according to the applicable state and local laws, otherwise fully certified to officiate that state’s marriages.”
The move comes as the Department of Defense prepares to complete the dismantling of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” prohibition against homosexuals serving in the U.S. military. With the relaxing of military standards will come the obvious demands by homosexuals to marry their same-sex partners, including ceremonies in military chapels. As reported by the Navy Times, a memorandum from the Navy’s head chaplain, Rear Admiral Mark Tidd, advised that “consistent with the tenets of his or her religious organization, a chaplain may officiate a same-sex, civil marriage: if it is conducted in accordance with a state that permits same-sex marriage or union; and if that chaplain is, according to the applicable state and local laws, otherwise fully certified to officiate that state’s marriages.”
Don't Forget Plan B - RU 486
The true picture - A LAW EACH DAY (Keeps Trouble Away) By Jose C. Sison The Philippine Star News Opinion Congress is supposed to start deliberations on the RH bill. As usual, the public is hoping that our legislators will not spend and waste their time on hearing arguments about the RH bill which are half-truths or complete lies. Indeed Congress will be the harbinger of good news if they can first draw up the real and truthful issues regarding the pros and cons of the said bill. Both sides should first confer and draw the clear battle lines.
Hockey player advocates for gay marriage - Latest News Roundup
Hockey player advocates for gay marriage - Latest News Roundup According to the report Avery is one of the “few active athletes in American team sports to voice support for gay rights, and is believed to be the first in New York to publicly advocate for same-sex marriage.”
Cher avoided 'new son' | Celebrities | Entertainment | Toronto Sun
Cher avoided 'new son' Celebrities Entertainment Toronto Sun
Cher spent months avoiding her transgender son Chaz Bono as he went through the process to become a man - because she was terrified she wouldn’t recognize him as her child.
Bono was born Chastity - Cher and ex-husband Sonny Bono’s only daughter - and she broke her mother’s heart when she came out as a lesbian. Chaz feared more heartbreak was to come when he revealed his plans to undergo a lengthy and extensive sex change procedure, but Cher took the news well.
However, once the process started, the pop superstar kept her distance.
Cher spent months avoiding her transgender son Chaz Bono as he went through the process to become a man - because she was terrified she wouldn’t recognize him as her child.
Bono was born Chastity - Cher and ex-husband Sonny Bono’s only daughter - and she broke her mother’s heart when she came out as a lesbian. Chaz feared more heartbreak was to come when he revealed his plans to undergo a lengthy and extensive sex change procedure, but Cher took the news well.
However, once the process started, the pop superstar kept her distance.
New Q/A @ AllExperts.com
My most recent question on AllExperts.com was from a young lesbian seeking advice about oral sex.
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Blue Sleighty at AllExperts.com .
Monday, May 9, 2011
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