Lesbian/WOC/Queer Positive Rap Song "Hell Yeah"

Rapper Jayne Dooe has released a new song called "Hell Yeah" which is unapologetic and proud of queer orientation. The song is both a celebration of women of color who are same-gender loving and all LGBT people as well as a call for peace, justice and equality!

Word of the Gay: "AVENite"

An "AVENite" is a member of the Asexual Visibility Education Network an online forum and website dedicated to the asexual community and allies.

Vote for Pro-LGBT Miss America Contestant!

Ms. Claire Buffie a contestant for Miss America is the first ever pageant queen to campaign on an LGBT rights platform. Having won the nomination for Miss New York the beauty queen/photographer and activist now vies for the top crown.

Ms. Buffie has been active in educating students about respect and acceptance for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. A straight ally herself, Buffie has a lesbian sister whom she wants to see have equal rights in her lifetime.



Visit the Miss America site to vote for Buffie, or text MANY to 24470.

Be sure to tune in on January 15th to see if she is selected to the top 15!

Word of the Gay: "Gayzilla"

"Gayzilla" is a disparaging term for an extraordinarily large homosexual man who is considered aesthetically unpleasing.

NCIS Star Pauley Perrette Wears NoH8 Dress

Pauley Perrette an actress on the hit drama Naval Criminal Investigative Service has continued in her outspoken opposition to proposition 8. The actress showed up at the People's Choice Awards in the politically motivated "NoH8" gown.

Perrette has been an outspoken critic of the ban on same-sex marriage and has urged Californians to oppose the measure. She refuses to wed her partner until LGBT people are given equality in marital rights.

Thank this awesome civil rights activist via twitter:
http://twitter.com/#!/pauleyp

Word of the Gay: "Tuxeda"

A "tuxeda" is a spin on the word tuxedo and was designed with butch women in mind.

Tell NM Governor Martinez to Honor AG's Finding on Marriage

New Mexico will now recognize same-sex couples married in other states and countries where marriage equality is law even though the state governor is opposed.

The Attorney General Gary King said that:

"A comprehensive legal analysis by my office concludes that valid same-sex marriages in other states would likely be valid in New Mexico"

Nobody can tell how the New Mexico courts or legislature will respond but it appears that should there not be interference this will be an option for LGBTQ couples in New Mexico.

The Governor Susana Martinez is on the record opposing same-sex marriage:

A spokesperson for New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez issued a statement saying, "Gov. Martinez made it clear during the campaign that she opposes same-sex marriage. It's important to note that no New Mexico court has ruled on this issue." (Advocate)

Please urge Governor Martinez to honor the Attorney Generals finding even though she is personally against marriage equality.

Office of the Governor
490 Old Santa Fe Trail
Room 400
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 476-2200

Word of the Gay: "Polyfidelity"

"Polyfidelity" is a form of polyamory where there is faithfulness within a set group of sexual partners.

N.Y. Post Releases Insulting Column on Elton John & Partner

The N.Y. Post which is no stranger to homophobia has released a column titled "Elton & Wife Proud Dads" in a heterosexist attempt to diminish the news that singer Elton John and his partner David Furnish have adopted a child.

The piece written by David K. Li makes light of the joyous news for the Furnish-John family and also degrades all gay couples. The anti-gay language in the article fuels the misconception that one partner in a relationship is more masculine or feminine and assumes stereotypical gender roles.

Demand they change the headline and apologize for this disgusting article.

Customer Service:
1-800-940-7678

david.li@nypost.com

Word of the Gay: "Breeder Voyeur"

"Breeder Voyeur" is a disparaging term for a heterosexual who attends a gay bar or event in order to observe queer life and culture.

Word of the Gay: "Lance"

To "lance" someone is to force a celebrity to reveal that he or she is gay. The term originates from celebrity singer Lance Bass of N'Sync who came out as gay.

Word of the Gay: "Late-Breaking Gay"

A "late-breaking gay" is someone who either discovers or comes to term with their homosexual identity later in life.

Textbooks4Change - Buy Textbooks and Fund EQUALITY!

Textbooks4Change is a student-led organization enabling students to raise money for marriage equality in California. How does it work? Students click through a link at the Textbooks4Change website to buy textbooks on Textbooks.com and Barnes and Noble, and approximately 6% of their purchase goes towards repealing Prop 8. All of the money raised goes to the Courage Campaign's Marriage Equality Hub, a leader in California's battle for marriage equality.



http://www.textbooks4change.com/

Word of the Gay: "Menopause Mansion"

A "menopause mansion" is a derogatory and ageist term for old lesbians who congregate together.

Demand NJ Governor Sign Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has yet to sign or veto the anti-bullying bill which was passed in light of the recent suicides in the LGBT community. Christie an anti-gay politician is opposed to nearly all forms of gay rights legislation and promised to veto any marriage equality legislation under his leadership. He has yet to decide whether to sign the anti-bullying bill and maintains he is conflicted about the measure.

The bipartisan bill passed nearly unanimously in both chambers.

The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights would:

• Require training for educators on bullying prevention.

• Require school districts to have anti-bullying programs.

• Provide the Department of Education with the tools it needs to help districts combat bullying.

• Clarify investigation procedures and mandating investigation by school staff.

• Require educators to report all bullying they learn of, on or off school grounds.

• Require enhanced reporting to the public about how schools and districts are handling bullying and harassment. (Out In Jersey)

Governor Christie has had several weeks to review the legislation. It is time he protect the students of New Jersey and sign this bill into law.

Office of the Governor
PO Box 001
Trenton, NJ 08625
609-292-6000

Click here to email or tweet him at http://twitter.com/GovChristie