Viki Knox, the school teacher out of New Jersey, who had so many choice words about "unnatural" gays, now sits silent as her husband defends her.
Cop Punches HIV Positive Protestor
Written by Chris Jarvis
Friday, 14 October 2011 13:13
Last Updated on Friday, 14 October 2011 13:14
EVENT: GSA Leadership Summit in Modesto
Written by Chris Jarvis
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 17:42
Do YOU want to...
Help stop BULLYING at your SCHOOL?/ KNOW your RIGHTS? / START a GSA? / make LASTING and POSITIVE change at your SCHOOL?
Modesto & North Valley Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Leadership Summit is for you!
When: Saturday, November 19th, 2011
Time: 8:30 am - 5 pm
(summit is FREE & LUNCH IS INCLUDED!)
Where:College Avenue United Church of Christ
1341 College Ave. Modesto, CA 95350
VIDEO: Occupy Wall Street - 700 Brooklyn Bridge Arrests
Written by Chris Jarvis
Sunday, 02 October 2011 23:26
Serbia Pride Banned Over Threats of Violence
Written by Chris Jarvis
Friday, 30 September 2011 12:21
Courtesy Huffington Post
BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbian authorities have banned a gay pride march and an anti-gay protest planned in the nation's capital this weekend to avoid violence.
When two similar events occurred side by side in Serbia's capital last year, about 100 people were injured, cars were burned and shops were looted in clashes between police and the anti-gay, far-right extremists.
So the gay pride march and the anti-gay protest planned in Belgrade on Sunday have been banned "to avoid bloodshed," Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said Friday.
VIDEO: Anderson Cooper Talks To Parents of Suicide Victim
Written by Chris Jarvis
Thursday, 22 September 2011 12:18
Don't Ask Don't Tell is OFFICIALLY OVER
Written by Chris Jarvis
Tuesday, 20 September 2011 12:38
Statement by the President on the Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Today, the discriminatory law known as ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ is finally and formally repealed. As of today, patriotic Americans in uniform will no longer have to lie about who they are in order to serve the country they love. As of today, our armed forces will no longer lose the extraordinary skills and combat experience of so many gay and lesbian service members. And today, as Commander in Chief, I want those who were discharged under this law to know that your country deeply values your service.
I was proud to sign the Repeal Act into law last December because I knew that it would enhance our national security, increase our military readiness, and bring us closer to the principles of equality and fairness that define us as Americans. Today’s achievement is a tribute to all the patriots who fought and marched for change; to Members of Congress, from both parties, who voted for repeal; to our civilian and military leaders who ensured a smooth transition; and to the professionalism of our men and women in uniform who showed that they were ready to move forward together, as one team, to meet the missions we ask of them.
For more than two centuries, we have worked to extend America’s promise to all our citizens. Our armed forces have been both a mirror and a catalyst of that progress, and our troops, including gays and lesbians, have given their lives to defend the freedoms and liberties that we cherish as Americans. Today, every American can be proud that we have taken another great step toward keeping our military the finest in the world and toward fulfilling our nation’s founding ideals.
Brad Pitt discusses same sex marriage and religion in the recent issue of Parade...
“Can you believe that we’re still fighting for equality in America? To be against marriage for everyone is utter discrimination. I feel strongly about that because if equality of marriage doesn’t happen now, the next generation will have to deal with it.
“It is an amazing thing that New York has finally gotten same-sex marriage. But the real problem is that the federal government hides behind states on this issue. It is blatant, ugly bigotry, and the federal government shouldn’t be doing that. You’re denying some Americans the right that all Americans have, to live their lives as they choose.
“What are you so afraid of? That’s my question. Gay people getting married? What is so scary about that? It’s complicated. You grow up in a religion like that and you try to pray the gay away. I feel sadness for people like that. This is where people start short-circuiting—instead of being brave and questioning their beliefs, they are afraid and feel that they have to defend them.
The Central Valley Pagan Pride Day happens tomorrow, Saturday, Sept 17th, at the Sunset View Shelter in Fresno's Woodward Park. The event is free, but there is a $5 charge to enter the park. Everyone is welcome, and there will be workshops, speakers, demonstrations, ceremonies and dances. The day starts at 9AM and runs until 8PM.
Gay Central Valley was pleased to be able to provide a grant to Central Valley Pagan Pride for this event and we look forward to working with them in the future. The group also had a successful fundraiser at the North Tower Circle in August.
The 22nd Fresno Reel Pride Film Festival is less than a month away. This year, the film festival runs from Wednesday, September 14th through Sunday, September 18th.
Reel Pride is the sixth oldest gay and lesbian film festival in America. Presented in the landmark historic Art Deco Tower Theatre and the intimate Starline Lounge in Fresno's historic Tower District, Reel Pride has matured into one of Central California's largest cultural events. Each year with five days and over fifty films, the film festival presents movies that can't be found in your local multiplex and appearances by filmmakers and stars, signature events, receptions and parties.
It's Central California's most popular gay and lesbian event: Five days of films for everyone to enjoy... a premiere cultural event in central California attracting thousands of attendees to its five-day festival of international features, documentaries, and short films.
After looking over the films to be offered this year, I can honestly say that you'll find it difficult to remember a year in Fresno Reel Pride history that will compare to the roster of films on tap for this year. It's a varied and well chosen festival of entertainment.
Escaping from NYC to small-town Connecticut, prep-school teacher Michael (Jason Butler Harner) takes interest in troubled student Jason, while avoiding his own failing relationship with hunky partner Daniel (Cheyenne Jackson from Glee, 30 Rock, Broadway's Xanadu).
They say everything is bigger in the state of Texas. Writer-director, David Lewis, aims to prove this theory as true in his naughty sex romp, LONGHORNS.
Adapted from Sarah Waters’ (TIPPING THE VELVET) prize-winning novel, THE NIGHT WATCH is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of secrets, scandals, and the time-spanning connections between
A 2005 study seemed to find that there was no evidence for the existence of bisexual males. That is, the study concluded no evidence that men existed who had measurable sexual reactions to both male and female partners.
The study turned out to be flawed, and a new study is acknowledging something you may find to be an obvious conclusion at this point...bisexual males do exist.
Despite the growing maturity when it comes to the realization that sexuality is not limited to a couple, or three or four classifications, bisexuality, particularly in men but also to some degree in women, is seen to be an "unreal reality" among even the gay community. Often, admitted bisexuality is seen, especially in the younger generation, as little more than a transition period between being straight and then gay.
This study, held under the same sort of conditions in which other studies have determined that homophobes are more than likely not straight, but in fact, gay, creates an acknowledged foundation that yes, bisexuality is a real, natural condition within the sexuality scope of humanity.
