“But the overall trend reflects real shifts in American values about being ‘open,’ valuing ‘freedom’ and ‘choice,’ extending ‘rights,’ and accepting that this is the way it is, even if one personally doesn’t like it.” Read more in Sociological Images … [Read more...]
Marriage Equality Victories in 2013
2013 has been an incredible year for furthering LGBT equalities! Nine states have welcomed marriage equality over the year: California, Rhode Island, Delaware, Minnesota, New Jersey, Illinois, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Utah. There are now 18 states that fully accept marriage equality in the United States! To read more visit GLAAD … [Read more...]
Gay Youths Now ‘Safe’ in Boy Scouts
“...on Wednesday the Boy Scouts of America is lifting its ban on openly gay youths, and for the first time in the organization's 103-year history, members such as Tessier — who realized he was gay after he joined — will be able to remain in Scouting.” Read More in The Los Angeles Times … [Read more...]
Good Times Community Fund
HAVEN OFFERS HOPE/Safe Schools Project, Nov 27, 2013 Good Times -- Two years ago, Ron Indra, a teacher at Harbor High School in Santa Cruz and director of the Safe Schools Project for Santa Cruz County, received a phone … [Read More...] … [Read more...]
GSA Summit
Santa Cruz County LGBTQ youth meet to network, encourage one another SANTA CRUZ -- Heather Turley and Anissa Balderas stood face to face Saturday during an ice breaker at the Gay-Straight Alliance Summit. "Remember your first coming out day?" said Turley, 16, a student at Watsonville High School. "There were really awkward moments and no one was talking." Balderas, 16, who was also a student at Watsonville High School, smiled and the two laughed. They were two of 20 middle school and high school students from across the county attending … [Read more...]
[Reminder] UCSC LGBT Theater Production: The Normal Heart
“Set in New York in the early 1980's, The Normal Heart follows the story of gay activist Ned Weeks and his struggle with the emerging realities of HIV/AIDS.” To read more about this play Click Here When: November 7th - 10th Thursday, Friday, and Saturday @ 7pm Sunday’s @ 3pm Location: Theater Arts Experimental Theater, University of California, Santa Cruz Tickets: $12 General Admission, $11 Seniors (62+), $11 Students w/ ID Advanced ticketing available at UCSC Ticket Office (831) 459-2159 or Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium box office (831) … [Read more...]
[Reminder] This Weekend! Fall GSA Summit of Santa Cruz County, Nov 9
Meet students from Queer-Straight Alliance (QSA) & Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs throughout Santa Cruz County – from Scotts Valley to Watsonville! STRANGE's Cosplay Fashion Show - Come dressed as a character or idea from your favorite film, cartoon, TV Show, book, anime, comic book or video game and walk the runway in our GSA COStume PLAY Fashion Show! This is your chance to celebrate your identity and 3 winners will be crowned as reigning GSA Fashion Show "Supremes"! When: Saturday, November 9, 2013 1:00 – 6:00 pm Where: Boys … [Read more...]
National LGBT News: Congressman Confronts Whisper Campaign By Coming Out
“Michaud, a Democrat, has been an ally for LGBT rights in Congress, pressing for passage of a version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act that was inclusive of protection for gender identity. He is now the seventh member of Congress who is openly gay, lesbian or bisexual.” Read more in the Advocate … [Read more...]
Kids React Video: Gay Marriage
In this video a group of children aged 5 to 13 are shown two videos of heartfelt gay marriage proposals. Their reactions to the videos are recorded and afterwards they are asked follow up questions about their opinions of gay marriage. This video gives a great perspective on how young children feel about homosexuality and their marriage rights. *Very Positive Video* Click Here to watch the video … [Read more...]
GLSEN: Send a Message of Support to Colorado Transgender Student
A Colorado Transgender is the target of a smear campaign by Anti-LGBT group Pacific Justice and Fox News. The student was accused of harassing girls in the bathroom, which has been disproved by the district and her fellow students. Want to support? Click Here to send a positive message! … [Read more...]