After four election cycles of being used as a front in the battle between the religious right and liberals, gay issues have moved to back burner in the Obama-McCain contest.
Today HRC participated in rallies at four California universities - UC Davis, Sacramento State, San Jose State University and Stanford University - to turn out the vote against Proposition 8, the November ballot initiative to ban gay and lesbian couples...
NOTE FROM CHRIS: GREAT NEWS from Georgia Equality! The Georgia Supreme court ruled in support of Michelle Bruce, a transgender woman who was charged with "gender fraud" for running for reelection to her Riverdale City Council seat: Georgia Equality applauds...
Steven Waldman, president and editor-in-chief of Beliefnet.com, has picked up on a major difference in this year's election that stands in stark contrast to the tone of the 2004 election: conservative political strategists have shifted away from using gay marriage...
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center has announced plans to honor filmmaker Gus Van Sant at its upcoming 37th anniversary gala.
Record number of openly gay, lesbian, bisexual candidates seeking office In his liberal Colorado district, it's no big deal that Jared Polis is gay. Yet his expected victory Nov. 4 in a congressional race would be a historic milestone and, he hopes, send an encouraging message to gay and lesbian young people nationwide.
In his liberal Colorado district, it's no big deal that Jared Polis is gay. Yet his expected victory Nov. 4 in a congressional race would be a historic milestone and, he hopes, send an encouraging message to gay and lesbian young people nationwide.
CHICAGO, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Chicago may open a public high school that weaves gay and lesbian "heroes" into the curriculum, the district's chief executive officer said.
A "gay-friendly'' Chicago public high school that will weave gay and lesbian "heroes" -- from James Baldwin to Gertrude Stein -- into its curriculum was among 20 new school proposals unveiled Wednesday.
In communities across the country, PFLAG is the organization for families to access support when a loved one comes out as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. PFLAG chapters offer support to families through small group meetings and one-on-one conversations. In the beginning, societal hostility toward LGBT people motivated Jeanne Manford to form an organization for parents to confidentially talk to each other about issues affecting their children. In our changing society, PFLAG families became instrumental in educating communities and advocating for the LGBT community.A few weeks ago, PFLAG St. Paul/Minneapolis set out to host a conference examining PFLAG’s role in community education and advocacy for the LGBT community. "Is PFLAG ready for the next generation of LGBT people and their families?," they asked, as well as, "How do we fulfill the PFLAG mission; to support, educate and advocate?," and "What can PFLAG do to welcome and work with straight allies?"
Just over 100 people attended the conference to explore these questions. Workshops focused on creating a safe environment in school for LGBT youth; preventing and addressing substance abuse in the LGBT community; strategizing to end discriminatory laws; building alliances with families of color; and developing coalitions with the unusual suspects. Robert Curoe spoke about trying to understand and practice his faith within the Catholic Church while also loving his daughter, Carol, as he does his other children. And Jody Huckaby, PFLAG National’s executive director, urged us to nurture and work with straight allies.
As we look to the future, we envision a society that celebrates and embraces everyone, so that we can all, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender, realize our full potential as human beings. The keynote speakers, Dotti Berry and Roby Sapp, shared their experiences of travelling across the country and creating authentic connections with people who are wrestling in some way with their understanding of people’s sexual orientation and gender variance. Their story inspires us to continue our support for families, education to the community, and advocacy for our LGBT loved ones.
This is an excerpt from the current issue of PFLAG's newsletter, The PFLAGpole. To read the newsletter, and this article, in its entirety, click here.
For the better part of a century, Citi has been a corporation that builds neighborhoods and sustains communities. The company's philanthropic work dates back to 1917, when they provided emergency funding for international disaster relief as well as $250,000 to the American Red Cross. Throughout the century - and through two world wars, a landing on the moon and innovations such as the computer - Citi has continued its generous legacy. Their charitable contributions for 2007 totaled $95.6 million - and PFLAG National's Safe Schools Program was one of their recipients. . . .
According to the Chief Diversity Officer for Citi, Ana Duarte McCarthy, "globally, Citi Foundation focuses its giving on microfinance, small and growing businesses, financial education, the environment and U.S. community development." In addition, "Citi is looking to partner with organizations that share our mission of inclusion and a culture of supporting individuals where people can succeed. As such, PFLAG is viewed as an important partner. PFLAG reflects that in the work they perform in the communities."
. . . "We fund the PFLAG National because the safe schools program is broad in scope and on-going with an 'embedded focus,'" said Ms. Duarte McCarthy. "It ensures an environment where children can optimize their potential. Additionally, the program is local and provides a multitude of intervention tools. We hope to create a society where individuals are safe, evolved and appreciated, not just tolerated."
This article continues on page 3 of the latest PFLAGpole.
Be sure to watch the trailer for the new film Tru Loved! And remember, if you're in the Los Angeles region, there is a premier this Saturday you don't want to miss!
Senator Barack Obama has increased his lead over rival Republican presidential candidate John McCain to 11 points in the latest Gallup Poll. According to the latest numbers, Obama tops McCain 52 to 41 percent among those polled from October 5-7. The positive upswing for Obama has been attributed to his performance in Tuesday night’s presidential debate. A majority of those polled felt Obama did a 'better job' of reaching the American public during the debate than McCain.
French researcher Luc Montagnier, who along with colleague Françoise Barre-Sinoussi was a corecipient of this year’s Nobel Prize in medicine for discovering HIV, told London’s Daily Mail that he believes a vaccine that could control HIV in the bodies of those already infected with the virus could be developed in as little as four years.
Here in California, our little Proposition 8 has definitely become the number one queer topic of conversation. (Prop 8 is the proposed state constitutional amendment that would overturn this year's historic state supreme court case legalizing same-sex marriage.) Numbers aren't looking so good this week, but support to keep the ban at bay keep pouring in from regular joes and celebs alike.
Florida's ballot measure to make it more difficult for judges to overturn the state's standing marriage ban has plenty of Republican supporters, but some prominent Democrats have declared themselves supporters of the measure, including controversial Fort Lauderdale mayor Jim Naugle. Naugle called The Advocate to talk about why he supports Florida's marriage ban.
One particular issue has somehow avoided the spotlight in the race for the presidency: Same-sex marriage. And yes, of course, we're hearing plenty of standard talking points about the subject. But what we're gleaning all boils down to pro-and-con generalities. And we need more from Obama/Biden and McCain/Palin.
Skinny dipping in Tokyo’s Imperial moat; 'I’m sorry' becomes law in Ontario; A condom bandit strikes Mexico City and gets away with 5,000 prophylactics; and Ladies night is still alright in Manhattan. Plus: Why Alaska’s Juneau International may be the best equipped airport in the country when it comes to bear attacks.
Move over, Rover! I can’t believe we still have to live together even after we have broken up! Sound like a nightmare? For one Lesbianation reader, it’s a reality. This week, once again Relationship Specialist and Spiritual Growth Adviser Emily Wilcox tells it like it is… crappy, of course! More importantly, are you dating out of your league? If so, you are one lucky bitch.
Hot-bodied MILF Dara Torres' post-Olympics star continues to shine. Misty May-Treanor on Dancing with the Stars but it would have been nice if she waltzed with Kerri Walsh. LA Sparks tall drink of water Candace Parker lands WNBA MVP and and Rookie 2008. LPGA Anna Ronson needs an course stylist and much more...
It's been pig pile on Lil' conservative Elisabeth Hasselbeck every day on The View this week. And let's face it, she deserves it! Big Gay Rosie O'Donnell gets her fat lesbian on in Little Britain. And she's putting on her best Sonny and Cher in a new Variety show this November. Hot nerd Tina Fey nails Sarah Palin again... with a little help from Queen Latifah. Melissa Etheridge and Tammy Lynn Michaels tie the knot and Blender gets political with a 'Say No to Prop 8' rant. And Misty May-Treanor plays with boys and injures herself.
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