Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)

Jarrett Barrios' Sloppy Defense of GLAAD's Obvious Conflicts of Interests (Is Bad for Him, GLAAD + The Gays)

Listening to GLAAD chief Jarrett Barrios defend himself from criticism — that accepting money from the very entertainment media companies it's policing is a conflict of interest — is like listening to credit ratings agencies like Standard & Poor's defend themselves from criticism over auditing financial products from the very Wall Street banks that are [...]

Does a FTM Post-Op Bare Chest Photo Count as Nudity? Facebook Thinks So

Canadian Dominic Scaia, who had his breasts removed in November as part of a gender reassignment surgery, uploaded photos of his post-op chest — sans boobies — to Facebook to show off his mound-free chest. But just hours after changing his profile picture, he found his account disabled. Uh oh! CONTINUED » Permalink | 1 comment | [...]

Why Does William Tam Want Out of Perry? Because His 'Sex With Kids' Claim Is Hurting the Defense

Hak-Shing William Tam, who has, hilariously, so far not been granted his request to leave the Perry Prop 8 lawsuit, which he volunteered to join as an intervenor, became the star of yesterday's courtroom when his public letter to Chinese-Americans church groups — arguing gay marriage was only a stepping stone in the radical homosexual [...]

Men’s Mixer at Bella Pasta this Friday

Hey Men – Join us at Bella Pasta this Friday, January 15, 2010. Come in for some stiff drinks, great conversation, some tasty appetizers then stick around for the dinner specials. – See you there!

“Out on the small town” of Fresno

I happened by this and thought I’d post it, though it’s a little dated. It’s a good reminder of what was started here in our community to help change minds and views, sometimes our own. From gaycities.com. Out on the small town with Fresno’s Robin McGehee June 20, 2009 Gays & lesbians are making their presence known outside the [...]

Camping!

I went camping last week at Big Sur with  some friends for one night and it just reminded me how much fun camping really is. I suggest everyone go do it. I would suggest Big Sur to everyone who has not been there before. The weather was beautiful, warm enough not to wear a shirt in fact. [...]

Oregonians Against Discrimination Business Leaders Luncheon

Oregonians nians Against Discrimination Business Leaders Luncheon

Wednesday, April 21 2010
Portland Ballroom, Oregon Convention Center
This annual event gives business leaders, lawmakers, and community leaders an opportunity to take a stand in support of gay and transgender equality.

2010 Event Series

We are pleased to announce the dates for our 2010 Event Series! Mark your calendars now so that you don’t miss out on any of the excitement and surprises from our incredible events:   Oregonians Against Discrimination Business Leaders Luncheon Wednesday, April 21 2010 Portland Ballroom, Oregon Convention Center This annual event gives business leaders, lawmakers, and community leaders [...]

CRITICAL SERVICES FOR GAY COMMUNITY FACE MAJOR CUTBACKS

MEDIA RELEASE Contact: Thomas Wheatley

503-222-6151 x103 (w)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 503-888-4988 (c)

January 8, 2010 Thomas@basicrights.org

critical services for gay community face major cutbacks

New report documents devastating impact for gay and transgender Oregonians if Measures 66 and 67 fail

(PORTLAND, oregon â€" FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2010) â€" As ballots begin arriving in mailboxes around taround the state, Basic Rights Oregon today distributed a new report documenting the impact of budget cuts expected if Measures 66 and 67 fail.

According to the study, released by the Williams Institute at UCLA, tens of thousands of lesbian, gay and bisexual Oregonians face severe cuts to critical services like HIV treatment and prevention, civil rights enforcement, mental health programs, education and public safety if Oregon voters do not pass Measures 66 and 67 in the January election.

In a dramatic illustration of the impact of failing to pass Measures 66 and 67, the Oregon Department of Human Services predicts that cuts to HIV testing and treatment program could result in 35 additional Oregon deaths.

"For many gay and transgender Oregonians who will lose critical services, this is literally a life or death election," said Jeana Frazzini, executive director of Basic Rights Oregon. She added, "We can't afford to lose. We have to vote Yes on Measures 66 and 67."

Highlights of the report include an analysis of the American Community Survey and other sources indicating that 12,000 poor and low-income LGBT Oregonians rely on public services that face cuts.

"It is critical that Oregonians vote yes on Measures 66 and 67," said Michael Kaplan, executive director of Cascade AIDS Project. "Should these measures fail, we will be looking at drastic cuts to a broad net of services that our communities and our clients rely on."

Basic Rights Oregon is the state's leading advocacy organization working to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Oregonians experience equality. The Williams Institute at UCLA is the nation's leading research organization studying sexual orientation law and public policy.

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