St. Pete's Florida Gay Pride Ads Rejected by Major Billboard Company

Clear Channel one of the largest outdoor advertisers has rejected two ads from the St. Pete's gay pride which serves the Tampa Bay, Florida LGBT community. The company has approved two current ads and has accepted ads from the organization in the past, but doesn't wish to comment on its decision to reject this set. The ads in question display a lesbian couple with the words "My Family is Free" and a gay shirtless couple saying "My Family is Fun."

Parade organizers are calling foul and suggesting that the company is rejecting the ads because it displays two same-sex couples. As a result St. Pete's Pride has pulled their other ads to make a point.



Clear Channel Outdoor can be contacted at: http://www.clearchanneloutdoor.com/contact/cf_outdoor.aspx

Gay PRIDE Month - Worldwide Parade Listings

June officially kicks off gay pride month, and there will be parades, and festivals around the globe to celebrate LGBT history, culture, and freedom.

Check out Gay Scout's event calendar for a global listing of pride parades.

Also, check out Gay City USA's - International Gay Pride Parades & Events Calendar

Be sure to attend the pride marches, rallies, and festivals in your area!

Happy PRIDE!

Take Action for Freedom of Expression in Lithuania

LGBT people of the Baltic states are in jeopardy of having their first ever "March for Tolerance" stopped. The court suspended the march which was scheduled for May 8th on "public security grounds" even though police have promised they can ensure the safety of participants. The City Council is also considering reversing their initial decision giving a green light for the event to take place.

LGBT people in Lithuania are subject to discrimination and violence for being who they are. This is the closest they have ever come to holding a public event demanding equal rights.

Demand the Lithuanian President allow the March for Tolerance to continue in a safe and respectful manner.

New Illinois Governor Appears Favorable to LGBT Community

The new Illinois Governor Patrick Quinn who has replaced the corrupted former Governor Blagojevich appears to be supportive of the LGBT community.

Governor Quinn has marched in the gay pride parade, and is reported to strongly support civil unions legislation.