In an unfortunate turn of events, Lt. Choi was honorably discharged for being honest about who he is-A man willing to fight for our country, and who happens to be Gay. Watch his interview on Rachel Maddow.
Outfest, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing, showcasing and protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) images, has announced an original and diverse programming lineup for Outfest 2010: The 28th Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. The nation’s leading LGBT festival and the oldest film festival in the city will be held July 8 to 18.
In addition to the 147 films (60 features and 87 shorts) from 23 countries, Outfest hosts over a dozen panels and special events at several venues across Los Angeles, including Hollywood, West Hollywood and Downtown.
“This year’s incredible line-up celebrates all of the forward-thinking artists that push the boundaries for LGBT rights and equality,” says Kirsten Schaffer, Executive Director of Outfest. “From Allen Ginsberg’s quest for personal and artistic liberation to stories that challenge the status quo in the age of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and gay marriage bans, this inspiring collection of films is sure to impact both gay and straight audiences.”
2011 may bring same-sex couples civil unions if all goes well.
According to sources, “The Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009 was passed in the Dail on 1 July 2010 and was passed by the Seanad on 8 July 2010 by a vote of 48-4. It will now either be signed by the President or be referred by her in whole or in part, after consultation with the Council of State, to the Supreme Court for a ruling on its constitutionality. If approved by the Court the President must sign the Bill.”
If and when approved, civil unions for same-sex couples will be able to legally commit to each other in 2011.
Married, Lesbian Couple Kirsten and Maria Palladino and their new Magazine!
“Equally Wed is the nation’s premier same-sex and gay wedding magazine, providing gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender couples with a modern, elegant and unique guide to gay wedding planning, from ring shopping and proposing to tying the knot and living happily ever after—and everything in between. Fresh and innovative, Equally Wed offers a closer look into Real Weddings around the world, as well as engagement stories, a socially interactive community and Local Resources, a vetted marketplace rich with GLBT-friendly wedding vendors.”
“Equally Wed magazine publishes seasonal issues of features, beginning with its premiere Spring 2010 issue. Other departments of EquallyWed.com, such as Beauty & Grooming, Honeymoons, Health & Fitness, Planning, Engagement, Etiquette and Fashion will be refreshed with new content more frequently, as well as its blogs: Headlines (news from the frontlines of the fight for marriage equality), In bloom (fresh ideas from Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Palladino) and Broom closet (cool new finds and thoughts from the masculine woman’s perspective).”
Storme-a force of nature, who now resides in Room 609 of a nursing home in Brooklyn. She’s a Lesbian who was there that night working as a bouncer at the Stonewall Inn in 1969. Storme DeLarverie fought for her rights, and is allegedly The cross-dressed bouncer who was first beaten by the police which commenced the riots (that lady was never identified). Unfortunately, Dementia has taken over the 89 year old heroine, but does remember things here and there. DeLarverie remembers being a Jewel Box Revue performer at the famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem. Clearly, if Ms. DeLarverie’s memoirs existed, it would be something to sink yourself into and marvel at this woman’s fight for rights before the fight started.
Even though she was weak on the Pride holiday, DeLarverie had her mind focused to go to the parade. During the interview she took off her slippers and looked for her walking shoes with the intentions to attend, however her body is too weak to participate, but her heart still marches onward. Thank you Storme DeLarverie, you are a true inspiration. To read more CLICK HERE
Stanley cup winners, the Chicago Blackhawks will show their Pride on Sunday as Blackhawk Brent Sopel will march with his wife and children in the Chicago Pride parade to honor the late Brendan Burke.
“When Brendan came out, Brian stood by him, and his whole family stood by him, like every family should. We teach our kids about accepting everybody. Tolerate everybody, to understand where everyone is coming from.”
Brendan Burke was an openly Gay athlete and son of the General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs who, at the young age of 21, died in an auto accident in Indiana with his friend earlier this year.
Thats our team! Family is your family and you must stand by them and teach each other to love and accept who they are.
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2011 may bring same-sex couples civil unions if all goes well.
Married, Lesbian Couple Kirsten and Maria Palladino and their new Magazine!
Storme-a force of nature, who now resides in Room 609 of a nursing home in Brooklyn. She’s a Lesbian who was there that night working as a bouncer at the Stonewall Inn in 1969. Storme DeLarverie fought for her rights, and is allegedly The cross-dressed bouncer who was first beaten by the police which commenced the riots (that lady was never identified). Unfortunately, Dementia has taken over the 89 year old heroine, but does remember things here and there. DeLarverie remembers being a Jewel Box Revue performer at the famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem. Clearly, if Ms. DeLarverie’s memoirs existed, it would be something to sink yourself into and marvel at this woman’s fight for rights before the fight started.
Stanley cup winners, the Chicago Blackhawks will show their Pride on Sunday as Blackhawk Brent Sopel will march with his wife and children in the Chicago Pride parade to honor the late Brendan Burke.
