 CBS News | Episcopals' First Openly Gay Bishop Speaks New York Times This week, gay-rights advocates at the Episcopal Church convention here chalked up two major victories â€" moves that both liberals and conservatives agree ... Move to Allow Ordination Of Gay Bishops Stirs Debate Episcopals opening fold to gay clergy Episcopals in OC considering an official blessing for gay couples |
 KAUZ | Questions remain over timing of gay bar raid Houston Chronicle AP FORT WORTH â€" Questions remain over the timing of a gay bar raid that left one man seriously injured. A Fort Worth police report obtained by WFAA-TV ... Previously intoxicated man sparked gay bar raid Questions surround timing in Texas gay bar raid Drunk Man's Arrest Reason for Violent Gay Bar Raid in Fort Worth? |
 Gay Wired | Calif. removed from federal gay marriage case The Associated Press US District Judge David Carter says the state is no longer an appropriate target in the case because the gay couple who brought it got married in California ... Navigating a sea of gay lawsuits Gay-rights coalition urges measured pace on same-sex marriage ... Federal marriage law gets first test from Mass. |
Pro-LGBT Health Reforms Emerge Advocate.com The House version of the health reform legislation includes several pro-LGBT provisions, including one that would equalize the tax ... |
 Examiner.com | LGBT Community Center now taking donations for 2009 Big Night Out ... Examiner.com Every year, the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center has a fundraiser to help cover the costs of keeping the center open. This year, on August 22nd, ... LGBT pride display takes center stage at City Hall |
El Paso LGBT group offers services to city to conduct diversity ... Dallas Voice Members of the group Puentes LGBT Resources have asked the El Paso City Council to allow them to provide sensitivity training ... Officers to get bias training after Chico's Tacos |
GLBT community honors life of murdered seaman Gay and Lesbian Times On Friday, July 10, the GLBT community honored the life of Seaman August Provost, murdered just outside Camp Pendleton. ... Comments from the Web |
 San Diego Union Tribune | Community News Gay and Lesbian Times The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego will show its true colors during the 40th Anniversary Celebration of GLBT Pride by undertaking a number of fun activities ... We know where we're going; we know where we've been! The Stonewall 40 Project San Diego Pride 2009: “Stonewall 2.0 â€" Activism for Equality†|
 BBC News | NAACP weighs support of gays who want to marry San Francisco Chronicle But if the naacp's executive board approves the mission statement of its new GLBT Task Force, which includes supporting the nondiscrimination of gays ... NAACP to Support Marriage Equality? Actually, it's not always about the United States |
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) National extended heartfelt congratulations to multiple award-winning actress Sigourney Weaver on her Emmy Award nomination for her role in the TV movie Prayers for Bobby in which she portrayed the mother of a gay son who â€" following tragedy â€" embarks on a life-changing journey of acceptance.
The film has also received an Emmy nomination for Best TV Movie.
“PFLAG is thrilled to see Ms. Weaver recognized for her amazing performance as a mother who comes to embrace her gay son and become an advocate for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people,†said John Cepek, President of PFLAG National.
Sigourney Weaver, an Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner, played the role of Mary Griffith, a devoutly religious mother who struggles to accept her son, Bobby, when he comes out as a young gay man.
“Following a tragic turn in Bobby’s life, Sigourney’s character began a journey of soul-searching and learning to embrace her son with inspiration and help from PFLAG. She came to be a powerful PFLAG member, advocating for acceptance and equality for all.â€
“Sigourney’s performance gives us an inspiring role model for parents, families, and friends of LGBT people, emphasizing the critical need to embrace and accept our LGBT loved ones,†Cepek added.
PFLAG National also extended its congratulations and gratitude to the Executive Producers of Prayers for Bobby, Daniel Sladek, Chris Taaffe, and David Permut.
“The Executive Producers of this film gave an enormous amount of their time and energy to ensure this important and courageous story was heard. PFLAG is especially grateful to them â€" as well as to Ms. Weaver â€" for her uplifting performance,†said Jody M. Huckaby, Executive Director of PFLAG National. “It is wonderful to see that the film is receiving much-deserved recognition with the Best TV Movie Emmy nomination.â€
The film has also received an Emmy nomination for Best TV Movie.
“PFLAG is thrilled to see Ms. Weaver recognized for her amazing performance as a mother who comes to embrace her gay son and become an advocate for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people,†said John Cepek, President of PFLAG National.
Sigourney Weaver, an Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner, played the role of Mary Griffith, a devoutly religious mother who struggles to accept her son, Bobby, when he comes out as a young gay man.
“Following a tragic turn in Bobby’s life, Sigourney’s character began a journey of soul-searching and learning to embrace her son with inspiration and help from PFLAG. She came to be a powerful PFLAG member, advocating for acceptance and equality for all.â€
“Sigourney’s performance gives us an inspiring role model for parents, families, and friends of LGBT people, emphasizing the critical need to embrace and accept our LGBT loved ones,†Cepek added.
PFLAG National also extended its congratulations and gratitude to the Executive Producers of Prayers for Bobby, Daniel Sladek, Chris Taaffe, and David Permut.
“The Executive Producers of this film gave an enormous amount of their time and energy to ensure this important and courageous story was heard. PFLAG is especially grateful to them â€" as well as to Ms. Weaver â€" for her uplifting performance,†said Jody M. Huckaby, Executive Director of PFLAG National. “It is wonderful to see that the film is receiving much-deserved recognition with the Best TV Movie Emmy nomination.â€
Urge Your Senators to Pass the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act as an Amendment to S. 1391!
We've learned that as early as Thursday, July 16, the Senate could vote on the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act. The act is an amendment known as the Leahy-Collins-Kennedy-Snowe Amendment to S. 1391, the FY 2010 Department of Defense Authorization bill. This amendment would provide significant improvements to our current hate crimes prevention laws. The House of Representatives already passed the bill in April with a vote 249-175.
What the Bill Does
This bill expands the coverage of existing hate crime laws to include crimes not only based on race, color, religion, and national origin, but also bias-motivated crimes based on the victim's actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability.
It also provides the federal government jurisdiction to prosecute hate crimes in states where current law or local law enforcement action are inadequate. This increased protection will help communities - such as the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community - that continue to be subjected to bias-motivated violence and intimidation.
Take Action Now
Those opposed to the hate crimes prevention act will be flooding their senators' offices with calls. Don't let their voices drown our calls of support. Please take the time today to call your senators and have your support counted.
Call your Senators toll free TODAY and TOMORROW, July 15 & 16, at 1-866-659-9641, and urge them to pass the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act as an amendment known as the Leahy-Collins-Kennedy-Snowe Amendment to the Department of Defense Reauthorization Act - S. 1391. This toll-free number will connect you directly to your senators. If you want to know who your senators are, please click here or go to http://capwiz.com/pflag/dbq/officials/.
When you call, be sure to say:
I am a member of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). I am urging you to please support the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act as an amendment known as the Leahy-Collins-Kennedy-Snowe Amendment to the Department of Defense Reauthorization Act - S. 1391. This amendment would provide significant improvements to our current hate crimes prevention laws. Hate crimes cut across every community. Passing this amendment will ensure that all people have the right to be safe and free from physical harm and intimidation. The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act sends a clear message that Americans do not have to live in fear. Please help by sponsoring and supporting the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act as an amendment known as the Leah-Collins-Kennedy-Snow Amendment to S. 1391 today!
Below is a letter from Gery and Lorain Amundson, presidents of the El Paso, TX PFLAG chapter, in response to the incident at Chico's Tacos in El Paso that we profiled yesterday.
A copy of the letter was sent to Chico's Tacos, All American-International Security, the El Paso Police Department, and El Paso Mayor John Cook.
Dear Sirs,
The recent incident of harassment at Chico's Tacos against five gay men is of grave concern to our organization and the thousands of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons and their families and friends in El Paso. It appears that though we have differing feeling about displays of affection in public, this was an overt act of discrimination toward the young gay men at that establishment. Anti-gay slurs apparently were a part of the demand to leave.
This was a failure first on the part of the security guards and also on the part of management of the store. So far there has been no admission of wrong on the part of either group. The behavior of the police officer showed not only an ignorance of the law, but also a possible homophobic attitude. It is apparent that this happened because the men in question were gay. If this had been a heterosexual couple, probably nothing would have been said. All that is asked is that apologies be extended and training be instituted for the security guards, management and police officers involved.
This is a case of equal rights and we ask that equal treatment be extended to all persons in our community. PFLAG, along with other allied groups, stands ready to offer diversity/ sensitivity training to any of these groups. Feel free to contact us if you have questions
Gery and Lorain Amundson
PFLAG/El Paso
A copy of the letter was sent to Chico's Tacos, All American-International Security, the El Paso Police Department, and El Paso Mayor John Cook.
Dear Sirs,
The recent incident of harassment at Chico's Tacos against five gay men is of grave concern to our organization and the thousands of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons and their families and friends in El Paso. It appears that though we have differing feeling about displays of affection in public, this was an overt act of discrimination toward the young gay men at that establishment. Anti-gay slurs apparently were a part of the demand to leave.
This was a failure first on the part of the security guards and also on the part of management of the store. So far there has been no admission of wrong on the part of either group. The behavior of the police officer showed not only an ignorance of the law, but also a possible homophobic attitude. It is apparent that this happened because the men in question were gay. If this had been a heterosexual couple, probably nothing would have been said. All that is asked is that apologies be extended and training be instituted for the security guards, management and police officers involved.
This is a case of equal rights and we ask that equal treatment be extended to all persons in our community. PFLAG, along with other allied groups, stands ready to offer diversity/ sensitivity training to any of these groups. Feel free to contact us if you have questions
Gery and Lorain Amundson
PFLAG/El Paso
That’s right, the extremely bigoted and homophobic James Dobson (thought this guy was going to retire) is back at it, this time with a large donation of his tax-free dollars to help stop marriage equality from entering the state of Maine. From Turn Main Blue: A political action committee formed by James Dobson’s fundamentalist Christian group, Focus [...]
Xem VanAdams has a series of four very powerful videos which address the ethnic and racial divide in the LGBT community. Being that this has been a subject I have repeatedly talked about, I felt I should share these videos with you. This is one of the greatest problems facing LGBT people is we do not [...]
Gay-porn star Taleon Goffney won’t be making any new Internet videos with his twin brother anytime soon. Instead, he’ll be serving three to eight years in state prison for two February 2008 rooftop burglaries of businesses near 9th Street and Washington Avenue, in South Philadelphia. “Thank you for your lenience in accepting my plea,” Goffney, who [...]
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