“Today, although Americans for and against gay rights cite their religious beliefs, those who oppose same-sex marriage and other civil rights for LGBT individuals have been especially vocal in declaring that God is on their side. That's not always been the expectation about the faithful. In the mid-1960s, LGBT activists often looked to men of the cloth as allies in their fight for justice and human rights, according to historians.” Read more in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Which States Have Passed Gay Marriage Laws in the Past Year?
“On Wednesday, Indiana joined the 18 other states where gay marriage is legal by striking down its state ban. All told, seven states have successfully legalized same-sex marriage in the past year: New Jersey, Hawaii, Illinois, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and now Indiana.” To read more about the marriage equality victories visit National Journal To see an interactive map with states that have legalized, not legalized, or have pending legislation Click Here … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Gay Historical Sites, Past And Present – A Look At LGBT Relevant Places Across America
“June 28 marks the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall riots -- a moment that has often been deemed "the genesis" of the contemporary lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights movement...Still, other historical sites across the country where landmark LGBT rights moments have taken place are in abundance, and many of them go largely unnoticed.” Read more in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
[Reminder] STRANGE visits the GLBT History Museum! July 10, SF
When: Thursday, July 10th @ 11am - 7pm Where: GLBT History Museum, 4127 18th St. San Francisco, CA For more information contact STRANGE: call (831) 325 - 0656 or email strange@encompasscs.org … [Read more...]
LGBT News: ‘Outcasting’ Radio Program Elevates Lives Of Queer Youth
“Called ‘Outcasting,’ the radio program is produced by young queer people and straight allies and broadcast on more than 40 public radio stations affiliated with the Pacifica Radio Network. Not only does this program serve as a resource for young queers across America, but it injects an LGBT narrative into the conversation surrounding mainstream radio that historically lacks this kind of perspective.” Read more in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
California LGBT News: Middle School Kids Fight to Form Gay-Straight Alliance
“Down the street from Stanback, a 6-foot Confederate flag hangs over the doorway of a home. Liberal Chapel Hill and Carrboro seem distant. Elizabeth Vallero, an A.L. Stanback guidance counselor and GSA supporter, knows the residents of these rural fringes of Orange County are more conservative than their neighbors , and so do administrators, she says. "Change is difficult in public schools," she says. "There's a fear of doing something different."” Read more in Indy Week … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Obama Administration Announces Executive Order Protecting LGBT Employees Of Federal Contractors
“ The White House is expected to announce Monday that President Obama will issue an executive order requiring that all companies who contract with the federal government must not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity…” Read more in ThinkProgress … [Read more...]
LGBT News: Why Gay Pride Still Matters And Isn’t Just About Parades And Parties
“Since then Gay Pride, which is usually the whole month of June, has expanded around the globe. This celebration of life, love and liberty isn't just about parades and partying. It's about the gay community being visible and belonging to a community, a town, a city, a nation and the world.” Read more in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
LGBT News: 25 Reasons Having Gay Dads Is Awesome!
“I originally intended to intro my list with lots of statistics showing how more and more Americans are in favor of same-sex marriage and adoption. Or how same-sex couples will be counted as families by the U.S. Census for the first time. Or that gay dads have turned up in all manner of commercials and top-ranked TV shows...But instead let's just celebrate what makes gay dads unique, as well as what makes them as equally awesome as all the other active, engaged and loving fathers out there.” Read more in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
LGBT Youth & Allies Summer Camps!
Camp Aranu’tiq, a summer camp for transgender and gender-variant youth. California Summer Leadership Camp: Tuesday, August 5 - Saturday, August 9, 2014 (Ages 16 - 18) California Summer Camp: Sunday, August 10 - Saturday, August 16, 2014 (Ages 8 - 15) Location: The Mountains of Southern California Cost to Attend: $600 per session, but financial assistance is available for students who qualify Visit camparanutiq.org for more information and registration Youth Empowered Action (YEA), Summer Camp is a unique and inspiring leadership … [Read more...]