The Ad Council and Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN) has released a new public awareness ad calling on people to stop saying "that's so gay."
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Think Before You Speak - Cashier
Shameless Self Promotion Sunday
Please feel free to share any links to queer or queer related topics of interest. You can post a blog entry you made, a website you found interesting. Anything goes as long as it is queer in nature.
Word of the Gay: "Bi Bar"
A "bi bar" is a bar that is patronized primarily by bisexual or bi friendly people.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
BECAUSE 2009 - April 17-19, 2009; Minneapolis, MN
Bisexual Empowerment Conference: A Uniting, Supportive Experience (BECAUSE) 2009 - April 17-19, 2009; Minneapolis, MN.
BECAUSE Conference is the premier weekend event in the Midwest for bisexuals, queers, trans, bi-curious, questioning, and all others, regardless of identity.
This conference is open to everyone! Register today and bring a friend!
Date: April 17-19, 2009
Time:
Friday - 6:30pm -- Registration begins
7:00pm -- Keynote Speaker
Saturday - 8:30am -- Registration opens
9:00am - 5:00pm -- Workshops
7:00pm - midnight -- Entertainment/Social
Sunday - noon -- Informal pay-as-you-go lunch gathering
Location:
Coffman Union
University of Minnesota
300 Washington Ave. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Register today at http://www.becauseconference.org/
MC FLOW - "Created Equal"
MC FLOW has come out with a new music video called "Created Equal" in response to the passage of proposition 8 which eliminated marriage rights in California. It is clever, catchy, and powerful. P.S. the woman holding the “committed” sign in the video is Flow’s partner.
H/T to Mike Tidmus Blog.
Open Forum: Is Denying Marriage Equality Breaking First Amendment Rights?
"Religious" opponents of marriage equality often argue that their religious liberties are being infringed upon when the government or courts mandate gay marriage.
When reversing the argument it seems pretty clear that LGBTQ people of faith are having their religious liberties infringed upon by other groups who are trying to impose their own religious definitions and philosophies on a country that prides itself on religious liberties and a separation of church and state.
The first amendment clearly states that:
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
The first amendment ensures that no religion can enforce their ideals on the government, but also protects religious groups to practice the way they see fit. If conservatives want to argue that their religious rights are infringed on in the marriage battle, can't we argue on that very same premise?
Many religions are affirming of LGBT people and many include openly queer clergy as well as conduct same-sex marriages. The following religious groups are just a few of the many that are LGBT affirming: Unitarian Universalists, Reform Judaism, Conservative Judaism, Wicca, Metropolitan Community Churches, United Church of Christ, Pagans, Episcopalians, select Native American tribes, Hindu and Buddhist sects.
With the plethora of progressive religious organizations out there who do indeed support and advocate with faith for gay marriage, isn't it a violation of their first amendment right to deny them the right to officiate and legalize these unions?
Word of the Gay: "Lesbionage"
"Lesbionage" was a term coined by dyke activists in the 1970's to break ties with straight women who they believed were influenced and subjected to the oppressive male regime.
Friday, January 2, 2009
BBC Features Sexist & Homo/Bi-Phobic Comments
On the BBC3 program "The Most Annoying People of 2008" there were comments made that can be characterized as sexist, homophobic, and bi-phobic in nature.
"Within the program, which was broadcast in two parts on BBC3 on 30th and 31st December, lesbians were described as "munters" and viewers were told that female Hollywood superstars should be saved for heterosexuals.
During the program, BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Spooney said of lesbians: "Let the munters and mingers get each other. That's cool. Nobody wants them."
He then referred to Lohan and Ronson: "But when they're hot and fit…you know what I mean?
"Hollywood superstars: they should be saved for guys."
Porn actor Ron Jeremy made several references to ejaculating on the couple" (Pink News).
Send your complaints to BBC:
Phone: 03700 100 222*
Textphone: 03700 100 212*
BBC Complaints,
PO Box 1922
Glasgow
G2 3WT
To email Spoony of BBC 5 click here.
To contact Ron Jeremy use the form here.
Web Spotlight: Passing Twice
Passing Twice: An Informal Network of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons Who Stutter & Their Friends. This organization provides a support system for double minorities within the queer community who stutter, the group meets during the yearly NSA convention and organizes other events worldwide.
Atlanta Black LGBT Coalition Calls On Ebenezer Church to Drop Warren
The founding members of the newly formed Atlanta Black LGBT Organization is calling on Ebenezer Baptist Church and the King Center to rescind their invitation to controversial evangelical pastor Rick Warren. Warren is scheduled to deliver the keynote speech at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. holiday observance in Atlanta on January 19.
At the historic church where civil rights icon and hero Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous speech, we must encourage Reverend Warnock, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church and The King Center "to correct this dangerous mistake while there is still time".
Ebenezer Baptist Church
407 Auburn Ave.
Atlanta, Ga. 30312
(404) 688-7300
E-mail them at info@ebenezerchurch.us
H/T to Living Out Loud With Darian
Word of the Gay: "ABCD Types"
"ABCD Types" is a way of classifying the variations among the asexual community. Type A asexuals, who experience sex drive, but no attraction; type B asexuals, who experience romantic or other forms of attraction but do not have sex drives; type C asexuals, who experience sex drive and romantic or other forms of attraction, but do not see them as linked; type D asexuals, who experience neither.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Fountaingrove Lodge, LGBTQ Senior Community Needs Your Support!
Save the Date: Support LGBTQ Senior Community on Feb. 3rd
Fountaingrove Lodge, California’s first LGBTQ Senior Community, needs your help! Please mark your calendar to attend this meeting in support of its construction, which has been stagnated by opposing neighbors.
February 3, 2008 3:30PM
Santa Rosa City Council Meeting
90 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
More information: www.fountaingrovelodge.com…
Crossposted via Lavender Newswire
Rick-A-Thon
Rick Warren is a homophobic, anti-equality preacher who will be delivering a prayer at the inauguration ceremony for president-elect Barack Obama. For every second that Rick Warren speaks, he will be raising thousands of dollars for LGBT equality.
Be sure to check out and pledge support for the Rick-A-Thon. You can opt to pledge a given amount for every second he speaks or just give a flat rate for the entire time he is on the podium.
Word of the Gay: "Queen Mary"
"Queen Mary" is a slang term used within the queer community to describe heavier set gay men.
Happy New Year - 2009!
Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year! May 2009 bring joyous times for all of our families and friends, and usher in peace and equality for all!
Many Blessings, Happy New Year!
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