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Aug 13 2010
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Is Being Gay a Crime? |
Kushaba "Moses" Mworeko is an activist from Uganda who wants to help the people of his country avoid the scourge of HIV/AIDS. In a country and continent that have been ravaged by this disease, Mworeko's work is invaluable. Yet Mworeko cannot safely return home because in the eyes of his government he is a criminal. His "crime"? Being gay. And Mworeko may have committed a second "crime": he is outspoken. Mworeko first concealed his identity when speaking out, but now he is revealing his true identity.
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Aug 12 2010
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Proposition 8 Day of Decision Demonstration Celebrates Victory |
On Tuesday August 3rd, U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker struck down the discriminatory Proposition 8, a ballot measure which was passed by voters in California in November, 2008 and which banned same-sex marriages in the state. Walker declared the proposition patently unconstitutional. In Houston, 100 members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, and their supporters, came out the next day in front of City Hall to celebrate the victory. Many speakers at the rally noted the the need to continue the struggle.
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Aug 08 2010
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Skeletons in Target's political closet: immigrant and LBGTQ advocates come out against corporate hypocrisy |
[On August 5], about 75 immigrant rights and LGBTQ advocates demonstrated in front of Target, over their connection to Republican candidate for governor Tom Emmer. They condemned Target’s $150,000 contribution to MNForward, which used the money for a television ad urging the election of Emmer who is infamous for his anti-immigrant, anti-gay, and anti-minimum wage views. The protesters carried 4 four-foot-tall dia de los muertos skeletons, signifying Emmer's offensive positions on immigrants, GLBTQ people, and low income workers, as well as Target's corporate political contributions.
Related: Brandon Lacy Campos: Why Not To Boycott Target | Wednesday: Tell the Owners--Move the Game!read more
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Aug 06 2010
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Proposition 8 Ruled Unconstitutional |
Wednesday, August 4th - The California Federal Prop 8 case decision was announced today. Judge Vaughn Walker ruled for the plaintiffs in Perry v. Schwarzenegger, the federal lawsuit in U.S. District Court that challenged the constitutional validity of California's Proposition 8. The plaintiffs sought to have the federal court strike down the proposition, saying it is contrary to the 14th Amendment's guarantee to equal protection. Rallies were held in response throughout the the Bay Area and elsewhere in California. Read More | Related: Skeletons in Target's political closet: immigrant and LBGTQ advocates come out against corporate hypocrisy
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Jun 29 2010
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Against Patriarchy, Beyond Feminism July 9th-July 17th |
9 days of events for Our Bodies, Ourselves... at the M11, 1212 S. 11th St. Suite 24 Tacoma
Factors of our society such as patriarchy -a family, community, or system that is governed and dominated by men- and the concept of human capital places each one of us in a submissive position in our daily lives. Whether woman, queer, person of color, or poor we are either victimized, criminalized, or pacified by the dominant culture. Most of the time this goes unnoticed, and is acknowledged as "just the way it is." There is no solution in perpetuating this sentiment, or merely replacing those who are dominant over others. There is no satisfaction in relying on politicians and the police. Within their existence and infrastructure, they will always be at the top and we will keep sinking lower into the their trenches.
In participating in this week of events, we want to build relationships with those around us that are ready to take an assertive position in taking control over our lives and how we are treated as human beings. There is no expectation of things changing over night, but this is a beginning... This is about communication, mutual respect, and having fun. We hope to see you there, and in the streets.
http://www.beyondfeminismtacoma.wordpress.com
Factors of our society such as patriarchy -a family, community, or system that is governed and dominated by men- and the concept of human capital places each one of us in a submissive position in our daily lives. Whether woman, queer, person of color, or poor we are either victimized, criminalized, or pacified by the dominant culture. Most of the time this goes unnoticed, and is acknowledged as "just the way it is." There is no solution in perpetuating this sentiment, or merely replacing those who are dominant over others. There is no satisfaction in relying on politicians and the police. Within their existence and infrastructure, they will always be at the top and we will keep sinking lower into the their trenches.
In participating in this week of events, we want to build relationships with those around us that are ready to take an assertive position in taking control over our lives and how we are treated as human beings. There is no expectation of things changing over night, but this is a beginning... This is about communication, mutual respect, and having fun. We hope to see you there, and in the streets.
http://www.beyondfeminismtacoma.wordpress.com
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Jun 28 2010
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Transman Bashed at Houston Community College During Pride Week |
from the TG Center:The afternoon of June 22nd at 1:40 PM, well-known community member Lance Reyna was attacked at knifepoint and left with a concussion. Lance was in a Houston Community College Central Campus 1st floor restroom when a black male with a shaved head said in falsetto, “Hey queer!” and put a knife to his throat. The attacker then told Lance to give him his valuables and then began beating Lance to the ground. Once Lance was on the ground, the attacker began kicking Lance in the head.
Lance was rushed to the emergency room. As of today, Lance is out of the hospital and being cared for by friends and family. The TG Center is taking up a collection to help offset the medical expenses associated with this attack. If you would like to donate, please come by the TG Center or call our helpline at 713-520-8586. Additionally, you can make a donation via Paypal HERE. [Read Full Story]
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Jun 25 2010
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Pride at Work Hosts Runway Picketline at Alcatraz Cruises |
Pride @ Work, the Harvey Milk Club, and labor activists held a protest on Saturday, June 19th, to protest the firing of Vincent Atos from Hornblower/Alcatraz Cruises for organizing a union and allegedly (this is an actual quote from Human Resources) acting "too gay" at work. In turn, demonstrators decided to have a picket that was "too gay" for Hornblower. Picketers dressed in sailor suits paraded down a red carpet runway dancing to the music of the Brass Liberation Orchestra.
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Jun 24 2010
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Too Fabulous to be Boxed in: Trans March Organizers Resist Assimilation! |
The 4th Annual Twin Cities Trans March will be Saturday June 26th at 3pm leaving from Stevens Square Park in Minneapolis. Last Sunday trans march organizers chatted with a TC Indymedia journalist over stencils and spray paint while preparing for the upcoming march. We discussed the history of the trans march and its relationship to Pride, the theme of this year's march (which is "The Many Aspects of Trans Health") allies, intersectionality, and solidarity.
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Jun 19 2010
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Pride Weekend Brings Marches And Protests |
Next weekend is Pride weekend in San Francisco. On Friday June 25th is the Trans March. On Saturday there is the Dyke March and on Sunday there will be the official parade on Market St. While pride marches started as protests, many activists now see them as celebrations of the status quo. On Sunday at 2pm, Gay Shame will be protesting at the SF LGBT Center against the corporatism and assimilation of the Pride celebrations. On Thursday, June 17th Queers United Against Israeli Terrorism will be protesting at the Castro Theater at 6pm against the Isreali-Consulate sponsorship of the San Francisco LGBT Film Festival.
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Jun 17 2010
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Arab Queers Say No to Pinkwashing Israel's crimes at the USSF |
Arab Queers, write: , "We, the undersigned queer Arab organizations, are appalled by the US Social Forum's decision to allow Stand with Us to utilize the event as a platform to pinkwash Israel's crimes in the region. Stand with Us is cynically manipulating the struggle of queer people in the Middle East through its workshop entitled "LGBTQI Liberation in the Middle East."
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Jun 16 2010
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Gay Pride Parade draws Vets, Peaceniks |
Second annual Gay Pride Parade with emphasis on the peace-supporting veterans, both gay and straight. The Inky put out a good story on us in their local section. A YouTube shot by a local person. Our videographer noted thankfully that the rain waited until after the parade to start falling! Local bloggers contributes thoughts and observations about parade. Read More | Related: Pride Parade marches while city closes another Gay club
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Jun 15 2010
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Pride Parade marches while city closes another Gay club |
On June 12, the "Capitol Pride" (GLBT pride) parade marched through what once was DC's traditional Gay neighborhood centered around Dupont Circle. That same weekend, it was reported in the Washington Blade that the DCBRA has temporarily ordered Zigfields/Secrets closed! Video of Pride parade
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Jun 03 2010
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Countering the Westboro Baptist Church |
Today,[6/3] over 200 people of all ages, genders, races and sexualities met hate head on as they confronted the Westboro Baptist Church during their protest of Grant High School.
Around nine or ten followers of the WBC arrived at Grant High School at 7am this morning. Their website (godhatesfags.com) said that they were going to be there until 8am.
Around nine or ten followers of the WBC arrived at Grant High School at 7am this morning. Their website (godhatesfags.com) said that they were going to be there until 8am.
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Jun 03 2010
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Vancouver WA Overwhelms Kansas Hate Group |
Westboro Baptist Church Religious Ministry is planning on holding a local protest on June 1st, 2010. The protest is scheduled to occur at Heritage High School (7825 NE 130th Avenue) from 2:15 pm until 2:45 pm. Theme will be concerns of homosexuality.
Nonviolent Counter-protest in Portland Oregon
Thursday, June 3
Grant High School
2245 N.E. 36th Avenue
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. (prime arrival time of students)
Addition Info From The Vamcouver Washington Protest: http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2010/06/399949.shtml
Nonviolent Counter-protest in Portland Oregon
Thursday, June 3
Grant High School
2245 N.E. 36th Avenue
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. (prime arrival time of students)
Addition Info From The Vamcouver Washington Protest:
http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2010/06/399949.shtml
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Jun 03 2010
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The GLBTQQ Community Discusses Bashings in Forum |
In a response to the gay bashings in the Portland area this weekend, a community forum was held tonight at the Q Center (4115 N Mississippi) by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Queer and Questioning (GLBTQQ) community to ask questions, get answers and come up with solutions.
On 5/30/10, three members of the Portland GLBTQQ community were attacked. Two of the three men attacked came to the Q Center to give their account of what happened over the weekend. Around 2am, a group left Red Cap and were walking past Living Rooms Theater including 3 drag queens and 3 queer men. They were attacked by an undetermined group of men. The men yelled, "Faggots" and advanced upon the group. One queen got hit three to four times in the face. The queer group fought back but were continually attacked, not only physically but with remarks like, "I hope you die of AIDS." One man, Birch, was completely knocked out.
On 5/30/10, three members of the Portland GLBTQQ community were attacked. Two of the three men attacked came to the Q Center to give their account of what happened over the weekend. Around 2am, a group left Red Cap and were walking past Living Rooms Theater including 3 drag queens and 3 queer men. They were attacked by an undetermined group of men. The men yelled, "Faggots" and advanced upon the group. One queen got hit three to four times in the face. The queer group fought back but were continually attacked, not only physically but with remarks like, "I hope you die of AIDS." One man, Birch, was completely knocked out.