Monthly Archives: June 2013
‘Love Wins’ Proclaims The Front Page of ‘The Washington Blade’
Frame this one, kids, but, remember, we’ve still got work to do. Read the full article See The Washington Blade‘s full coverage of the rulings and reactions
The Supreme Court struck down part of DOMA. Here’s what you need to know
The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is now history, which is to be rightfully celebrated. But there will be a lot of questions and clarifications as to just how this impacts gay couples across the nation. Thanks in part to … Continue reading
LGBT Profile: Juan Carlos Loubriel, worker in HIV Prevention
The Washington Blade in Washington, D.C., does an article in their paper called ‘queery.’ The article is a 20 question profile of a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT) person. I post the article as an inspiration to those LGBT … Continue reading
Headline On Supreme Court Ruling From ‘The Washington Express’
Read the full article at http://www.expressnightout.com June 27 edition.
June 27 is National HIV Testing Day
From the indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com article ‘Kathleen Sebelius Releases Statement for National HIV Testing Day 2013’: Do you know your HIV status? On June 27, the nation will observe the 19th annual National HIV Testing Day. This year’s theme is “Take the … Continue reading
The Transgender Discrimination that May Not Come Immediately to Mind
From the timesunion.com: The moment of dread for transgender people comes when the question arises on a job application: “Have you ever lived or worked under another name?” It bears a chilling echo of the witch hunts of the McCarthy … Continue reading
Scenes from a Gay Pride: Iowa City
From gay.net: Iowa City is the state’s fifth largest city, and its LGBT Pride celebration — which includes a parade through downtown — comes with a warm and welcoming small-town feel. See the full photo gallery
Porterville, Calf. Looks Into Rescinding Gay Pride Month Proclamation
On Top Magazine reports that the city of Porterville, Calf. held a council meeting to hear opposition to the Gay Pride Month Proclamation: Opponents of gay rights in Porterville, California are asking the city council to rescind a proclamation declaring … Continue reading
Meet the Same-Sex Couples For Whom the SCOTUS Rulings on Prop 8 and DOMA have NO Effect
From Miranda Leitsinger, Staff Writer, NBC News: While same-sex couples around the nation rejoiced over the Supreme Court’s landmark gay marriage rulings, the joy of many was tempered by the realization that the decisions would have little practical impact on … Continue reading →