Equality Florida is encouraging Floridians to send the mayor of Ft. Lauderdale a roll of toilet paper to "help him wipe his dirty mind clean" (according to Exec. Dir. Brian Winfield) after making comments about the need to prevent "homosexual activity" in the city's public restrooms.
The AP profiles Lucas Silveira, the transgender lead singer of the Toronto-based band "The Cliks."Check out the video for their catchy single "Oh Yeah" here.
On the "family values" front: according to GOP Senator David Vitter from Louisiana, marriage is between one man and one woman...and apparently one (so far) prostitute.
In the ubiquitous 20-cover Bono issue of Vanity Fair, Brad Pitt discusses gay rights with South Africa's Anglican Archbishop (Emeritus) Desmond Tutu.
Queerty takes a look at gay and lesbian asylum-seekers looking for refuge in the U.S.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Monday, July 9, 2007
DC37 supports marriage equality, GENDA
DC37, New York's largest municipal employee union, last week passed resolutions that express the organization's support for the marriage equality bill and the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA).
This adds about 120,000 more members to the overall number of New Yorkers represented by unions in support of marriage equality, making the total somewhere close to 970,000. (read the marriage resolution here)
Unions supporting GENDA (so far) represent approx. 320,00 New Yorkers.
This adds about 120,000 more members to the overall number of New Yorkers represented by unions in support of marriage equality, making the total somewhere close to 970,000. (read the marriage resolution here)
Unions supporting GENDA (so far) represent approx. 320,00 New Yorkers.
Morning Sweep
The AP reports that UPS has refused to recognize New Jersey's civil unions as the same as marriage, and therefore will not extend spousal benefits to same-sex partners with civil unions. UPS does offer benefits to same-sex couples in Massachusetts who are married, proving again that civil unions are not understood to be an institution equal to marriage in the eyes of many entities.
A columnist in USA Today suggests that, were he alive today, Martin Luther would have advocated for the acceptance of gays and lesbians.
Two men in Australia will be the first Jewish gay couple to have their marriage officially recognized by Jewish authorities in the country. (via Queerty)
The New York Times featured in its "Vows" section the lavish wedding of author Andrew Solomon and a Newsday entertainment editor John Habich, which took place in Britain (where it's legal to form same-sex unions).
The Advocate will be doing away with its "extra cover" that is meant to conceal the cover of the magazine for privacy. The majority of subscribers felt that the measure was unnecessary--and the publishers wanted to be more environmentally friendly. Out may soon follow suit.
A columnist in USA Today suggests that, were he alive today, Martin Luther would have advocated for the acceptance of gays and lesbians.
Two men in Australia will be the first Jewish gay couple to have their marriage officially recognized by Jewish authorities in the country. (via Queerty)
The New York Times featured in its "Vows" section the lavish wedding of author Andrew Solomon and a Newsday entertainment editor John Habich, which took place in Britain (where it's legal to form same-sex unions).
The Advocate will be doing away with its "extra cover" that is meant to conceal the cover of the magazine for privacy. The majority of subscribers felt that the measure was unnecessary--and the publishers wanted to be more environmentally friendly. Out may soon follow suit.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Morning Sweep
John Kiley and Gene Silbert--who have been a couple for 54 years--are starting an organization that will grant scholarships to gay and lesbian student athletes who have given something back to their community.
The Advocate's Kerry Eleveld profiles dark horse (pro-marriage equality) Democratic presidential candidate Mike Gravel, who recently spoke to an LGBT audience at a Queerty-sponsored event. You can see his unorthodox campaign ad here.
Hillary caused a stir with a statistic she used about HIV/AIDS in a debate in front of Howard University students. And Barack Obama caused controversy when he made a joke about his own HIV test during the same debate.
The Washington Blade writes about LGBT organizations who have started blogging. The Agenda isn't mentioned, but I can understand that some blogs need more PR than we do.
Time Magazine examines the issue of gay couples adopting, citing a recent law passed in Colorado allowing for second-parent adoption for non-married couples.
Pam Spaulding reports on a NYC man who was fired from his job at a jeweler after coming out to his religious boss. She also cites the case as another reason for the passage of the federal ENDA--but we might remind her that New York also has a sexual orientation non-discrimination act, which already makes this action illegal under New York State law.
The Advocate's Kerry Eleveld profiles dark horse (pro-marriage equality) Democratic presidential candidate Mike Gravel, who recently spoke to an LGBT audience at a Queerty-sponsored event. You can see his unorthodox campaign ad here.
Hillary caused a stir with a statistic she used about HIV/AIDS in a debate in front of Howard University students. And Barack Obama caused controversy when he made a joke about his own HIV test during the same debate.
The Washington Blade writes about LGBT organizations who have started blogging. The Agenda isn't mentioned, but I can understand that some blogs need more PR than we do.
Time Magazine examines the issue of gay couples adopting, citing a recent law passed in Colorado allowing for second-parent adoption for non-married couples.
Pam Spaulding reports on a NYC man who was fired from his job at a jeweler after coming out to his religious boss. She also cites the case as another reason for the passage of the federal ENDA--but we might remind her that New York also has a sexual orientation non-discrimination act, which already makes this action illegal under New York State law.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Morning Sweep
The only state with full marriage equality is getting on quite well, according to the Washington Post. Marriage equality opponents have thus far been proven wrong, as 10,000 gay couples have been married in Massachusetts and society has yet to crumble.
Oregonians reflect on a successful 2007 legislative session for LGBT rights, but are worried about a ballot initiative that may undo the progress.
...and, because it's a slow news day:
The Sex and the City movie is officially on.
Joe Bruno is not happy with the Times Union.
If you do happen to be at work today, HRC is encouraging you to take action for workplace equality and write to your U.S. Representative to get them to support the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). You can be fired from your job in 31 states if you're gay or lesbian, and in 39 states (including New York) if you're transgender.
Oregonians reflect on a successful 2007 legislative session for LGBT rights, but are worried about a ballot initiative that may undo the progress.
...and, because it's a slow news day:
The Sex and the City movie is officially on.
Joe Bruno is not happy with the Times Union.
If you do happen to be at work today, HRC is encouraging you to take action for workplace equality and write to your U.S. Representative to get them to support the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). You can be fired from your job in 31 states if you're gay or lesbian, and in 39 states (including New York) if you're transgender.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Morning Sweep
In a highly charged column on the Huffington Post, Gabriel Rotello attacks the Andrew Sullivan-promoted theory of sero-sorting--a method of allegedly preventing the spread of H.I.V.
A bouncer at the Caliente Cab Company restaurant in NYC's West Village kicked a lesbian out of the women's restroom--and then forced her party to leave--because of her masculine appearance.
Ben Smith writes that gays and Indians are big targets for Democratic fundraisers this year.
Queerty tells us that Bill Gates is helping to bail PlanetOut out of their financial troubles.
An anti-gay man in Massachusetts is suing the state Supreme Court for including a question about gay marriage in the state bar exam, claiming that his ethical disagreement with the question resulted in his failure. Idiot.
***There will be no Morning Sweep tomorrow, July 4. I know, sad. But enjoy the fireworks!
A bouncer at the Caliente Cab Company restaurant in NYC's West Village kicked a lesbian out of the women's restroom--and then forced her party to leave--because of her masculine appearance.
Ben Smith writes that gays and Indians are big targets for Democratic fundraisers this year.
Queerty tells us that Bill Gates is helping to bail PlanetOut out of their financial troubles.
An anti-gay man in Massachusetts is suing the state Supreme Court for including a question about gay marriage in the state bar exam, claiming that his ethical disagreement with the question resulted in his failure. Idiot.
***There will be no Morning Sweep tomorrow, July 4. I know, sad. But enjoy the fireworks!
Monday, July 2, 2007
Morning Sweep
The Economist's Lexington column this week features the "normalization" of gay America, also pointing out that the number of gay households is growing at five times faster than the population as a whole.
The Daily News writes on the importance of careful and detailed estate planning for gay couples.
Lebanon offers some hope for gay Arabs in the Middle East.
Deb Price notices that Republican presidential candidates seem to be out of step with mainstream America in their opposition to gay rights.
The Washington Post reports that the civil unions law in New Jersey is creating a separate and unequal institution.
The NY Post reports on the coming battle for the Senate majority in the 2008 elections, pointing out that Queens and Long Island are the two areas where Democrats hope to pick up the three seats needed to take control.
The Daily News writes on the importance of careful and detailed estate planning for gay couples.
Lebanon offers some hope for gay Arabs in the Middle East.
Deb Price notices that Republican presidential candidates seem to be out of step with mainstream America in their opposition to gay rights.
The Washington Post reports that the civil unions law in New Jersey is creating a separate and unequal institution.
The NY Post reports on the coming battle for the Senate majority in the 2008 elections, pointing out that Queens and Long Island are the two areas where Democrats hope to pick up the three seats needed to take control.
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