 Telegraph.co.uk | Firefighters in gay pride parade were sexually harassed, jury says Los Angeles Times, CA By Tony Perry Reporting from San Diego -- A Superior Court jury Tuesday found that four male firefighters were sexually harassed while driving a fire truck in the 2007 gay pride parade and were entitled to a combined $34300 in damages from the city. ... California firefighters win sexual harrasment suit over gay pride ... Jury: SD firefighters were harassed in gay parade San Diego Firefighters Win Suit over Gay Pride Harassment |
 Gay Wired | High school play canceled over possible objections to gay content Los Angeles Times, CA Drama teacher at a Newport Beach high school says the principal shut down his production of 'Rent' because of its gay characters. District officials say the principal only asked to read the script. By Susannah Rosenblatt Drama students at Corona del ... High School Production of Rent Cancelled for 'Gay Characters' California High School principal cuts "Rent" production, but over ... Newport Beach, CA High School Cancels RENT, Blames Gay Characters |
 On Top Magazine | Utah Legislature snuffs out final gay-rights bill Salt Lake Tribune, United States By Rosemary Winters The Legislature dealt a final blow Wednesday to the Common Ground Initiative, possibly the most expansive push for legal protections for gay and transgender Utahns in state history. A House committee rejected Rep. ... Last gay-rights bill is voted down by panel Utah Gay Rights Initiative Dies Gay rights bill fails; incest bill moves past committee |
 Foreign Policy | LGBT Seniors - Hardships, Struggles, and Pride Lez Get Real, District of Columbia Many LGBT elders are faced with feelings of loneliness, and suffer alienation from within their communities. The struggles and experiences are unique and range from having lived an entire life in the closet or being left widowed and without a partner ... Gays in Latin America: Is the Closet Half Empty? |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Political Notebook: Milk returns to Oscars Bay Area Reporter, CA A hit with critics and LGBT moviegoers, the film has earned more than $34.6 million in worldwide ticket sales since being released November 26, according to boxofficemojo.com. Whether it will strike Oscar gold this weekend is anyone's guess. ... Lights, camera, Oscar parties |
Riot for change pride source.com, MI But for LGBT youth, the picture is not always so carefree. Instead, they go to school and face name-calling and harassment around every corner, apathetic teachers who look the other way and guidance counselors who don't offer comfort or solutions. ... Youth are a vital, often overlooked part of the movement |
Cupid’s Back Raises Funds for GLBT Historical Society San Francisco Bay Times, CA By Dennis McMillan The 3rd annual Valentine’s Day Party to benefit the GLBT Historical Society (GLBTHS) was held at Lime bistro in the heart (get it?) of the Castro on Feb. 13 to a sold-out, packed house of pre-V-day celebrants. ... |
Glasgow gets District 18 endorsement from GLBT group The Tennessean, TN by Michael Cass David Glasgow, a candidate for the District 18 Metro Council seat, picked up an endorsement from the Tennessee Equality Project’s political action committee this week. The Tennessee Equality Project’s political action committee endorses ... |
Love Won Out Coverage Culture11, VA A focus of the conference is to show that someone can be a GLBT person of faith and feel good about themselves, and improve the community at large through volunteerism. “People ultimately are happy if they are true to themselves,†she said. ... Gay groups agitated over conference Is There Freedom from Homosexuality? Author and Activist Wayne Besen to Discuss the Harm Caused by ... |
"Some rights are so fundamental in our federal and state Constitution, we don't allow them to be changed by a simple majority vote,"So said California Assemblyman Dave Jones (D-Sacramento) when a legislative committee yesterday endorsed legal efforts to overturn California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage. The California Supreme Court is expected to begin hearing arguments in March over the legality of Proposition 8.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle today, "After hearing conflicting and often emotional testimony about who deserves the last say on the marriage question, the Assembly Judiciary Committee voted 7-3 in favor of a resolution stating that citizens lacked the authority to put the gay marriage ban directly to voters."
The California Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for March 5 on a series of lawsuits seeking to overturn Proposition 8. The suits say the ballot measure was improperly enacted and is itself unconstitutional because it singles out a minority group for discrimination. Keep reading the PFLAG National Blog for updates in March on the court proceedings.
Lifetime's critically acclaimed film Prayers for Bobby, starring Golden Globe winner Sigourney Weaver, is now available for download from iTunes.The film, which tells the emotional, true story of PFLAG mom Mary Griffith, and her amazing journey following the suicide of her son, is available as a digital download for use with video iPods and other digital video players.
(While many PFLAGers have inquired about a DVD release of the film, Lifetime no longer releases projects on DVD, instead making films available in digital format soon after their television premiere.)
To download Prayers, visit iTunes online today.
OnTop Magazine reports this week that "The Domestic Partner Rights and Responsibilities Act," introduced by Senator Cisco McSorley, has been crafted to give committed gay and lesbian couples domestic partnership benefits.
Dan Tapper, a member the Las Cruces, NM chapter PFLAG told OnTop,"This has been before the Legislature before and has almost passed... Hopefully, with a slight change in the composition of our delegation, we might be able to have it passed."
Dan Tapper, a member the Las Cruces, NM chapter PFLAG told OnTop,"This has been before the Legislature before and has almost passed... Hopefully, with a slight change in the composition of our delegation, we might be able to have it passed."
Domestic partnerships, while not affording the full and complete legal benefits of marriage, are a step in the right direction for LGBT families in New Mexico. We will keep you posted on this legislation, so keep reading!
Courtesy of OUT.com: The comedy star explains why his performance in the upcoming movie “I Love You, Man†challenges gay stereotyping NEW YORK (February 18, 2009) â€" Andy Samberg built a career out of his lauded digital shorts for “Saturday Night Live.†In a new interview with Out magazine, Samberg explains why his gay character in his [...]
Gay Atlanta photographer Tim Wilkerson has done it again. He’s the photographic genius behind “Georgia Heat,†the 2009 edition of the firefighter calendar for the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, which helps burn survivors in their recovery. The calendars at $15 and help raise fund for the foundation. So pick one up and check out who [...]
Kentucky state Sen. Gary Tapp (R) wants to make double-extra sure that no dirty homos are allowed to adopt children and yesterday introduced a bill that will ban all unmarried couples from adopting. Read the rest at Joe My God!
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