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Marines authorized to wear uniforms in San Diego Pride Parade

In addition to the Navy, the Marines have authorized LGBT servicemembers to wear their uniforms at San Diego’s Pride Parade this weekend.

Via press release from San Diego Pride:

As the city gears up for this weekend’s annual San Diego LGBT Pride festivities, Marines and sailors with I (First) Marine Expeditionary Force have received authorization to wear approved uniforms in the 39th annual Pride Parade on Saturday, July 13 at 11 am.

This follows authorization by the Department of Navy, Navy Region Southwest, authorizing active duty Navy servicemembers under its command to wear their uniforms in the parade.

Life after DADT – where our military service members can be proud of all that they are.

Feels good, doesn’t it?

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Uniformed sailors granted permission to march in San Diego Pride Parade

San Diego will again see active duty sailors in uniform celebrate Gay Pride – and what’s more inspiring than that?

Via press release:

Following a historic week of marriage equality victories, the United States Navy, Region Southwest has authorized active duty Navy servicemembers under its command to wear their uniforms in the San Diego LGBT Pride Parade on Saturday, July 13 at 11 am.

For the third year, servicemembers are invited to participate in the Military Contingent which leads the San Diego LGBT Pride Parade.

Over 300 servicemembers are expected to participate, either in uniform or in a branch specific T-shirt.

“San Diego has a strong military presence and a large LGBT community, and it is important to our LGBT servicemembers that we honor their full identity and service to our country. We are grateful to the Navy Region Southwest command for extending their support to our event and to these courageous servicemembers,” said Stephen Whitburn, San Diego LGBT Pride General Manager.

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New Mexico: Albuquerque Pride shuts down haters at Pride Parade

Nope, the Pride goers were not feeling the anti-gay vibe crashing the end of their own parade.

And they shut it down.

From Advocate.com: The so-called Christian protesters carried picket signs, and one even had a gun strapped to his belt. They attempted to set up at the end of Albuquerque’s LGBT Pride parade route, but the crowd quickly shouted them down, resulting in a police escort removing the hateful group from the scene.

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Music: The Classic Sound of Gay Pride

While you’re celebrating this week’s huge step forward for marriage equality and getting gussied up for another Pride Weekend, don’t forget the LGBTs and allies that paved the yellow brick road behind us. Rdio is highlighting the musicians and songs that championed same-sex equality with their third Pride focused playlist, The Classic Sound of Gay Pride.

Track Listing:

You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (12″ Version)
Sylvester – Mighty Real: Greatest Dance Hits

I’m Coming Out
Diana Ross – Motown: The Complete No. 1’s

Y.M.C.A.
The Village People – Disco Gold

Is It All Over My Face? (Female Version)
Loose Joints – Is It All Over My Face?

Dancing Queen
ABBA – ABBA Gold

I Will Survive
Gloria Gaynor – Disco Gold

I Feel Love
Donna Summer – On The Radio: Greatest Hits Volumes I & II

We Are Family
Sister Sledge – We Are Family [Expanded]

Got To Be Real
Cheryl Lynn – Cheryl Lynn

I Was Born This Way (Larry Levan’s Live Edit)
Carl Bean – I Was Born This Way

I Need A Man
Grace Jones – Island Life

Menergy
Patrick Cowley – Patrick Cowley’s Greatest Hits

Macho Man
The Village People – The Casablanca Records Story
14 3:07

I Love The Nightlife (Disco ‘Round)
Alicia Bridges – I Love The Nightlife

No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) (Duet with Donna Summer)
Barbra Streisand – Memories

Take Me Home
Cher – Take Me Home

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (The Garage Version)
Inner Life – Journey Into Paradise: The Larry Levan Story

Under Pressure
Queen – Greatest Hits 1 & 2

Boys Keep Swinging
David Bowie – Lodger (1999 Remaster)

This Charming Man
The Smiths – The Sound Of The Smiths [Deluxe Edition]

All The Young Dudes
Mott The Hoople – All The Young Dudes

Sweet Transvestite
Tim Curry – The Rocky Horror Picture Show – Original Soundtrack

Good To Be Gay
Tom Robinson – Strong Love

Piece Of My Heart
Janis Joplin – The Essential Janis Joplin

We Will Rock You
Queen – Greatest Hits 1 & 2

Rebel Girl
Bikini Kill – Kill Rock Stars Sampler 2009

Dig Me Out
Sleater-Kinney – Dig Me Out

I Hate Myself For Loving You
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – Up Your Alley

Bring Me Some Water
Melissa Etheridge – Melissa Etheridge

Constant Craving
k.d. lang – Recollection

Fast Car
Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman

Possession
Sarah McLachlan – Closer: The Best Of Sarah McLachlan

Passionate Kisses
Mary Chapin Carpenter – The Essential Mary Chapin Carpenter

Closer To Fine
Indigo Girls – Retrospective

Faith
George Michael – Faith (Remastered)

Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover
Sophie B. Hawkins – The Best Of Sophie B. Hawkins

Situation
Yaz – Upstairs At Eric’s

Holiday
Madonna – Madonna

Lovergirl
Teena Marie – Ultimate Collection: Teena Marie

Male Stripper
Man 2 Man – Male Stripper (Retrospective 1983-1990)

You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)
Dead Or Alive – Rip It Up

The Loco-motion (7″ Mix)
Kylie Minogue – The Best of Kylie Minogue

Xanadu
Olivia Newton-John – Xanadu (Soundtrack)

It’s Raining Men
The Weather Girls – Success

Karma Chameleon (2002 – Remaster)
Culture Club – Colour By Numbers

Smalltown Boy
Bronski Beat – The Age Of Consent

Always On My Mind (2003 – Remaster)
Pet Shop Boys – PopArt: The Hits

I Am What I Am (ReMastered)
Gloria Gaynor – I Am What I Am

Chains Of Love
Erasure – The Innocents

Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)

Fascinated
Company B – Company B

Relax
Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Welcome To The Pleasuredome

Deep In Vogue (Introducing Lourdes & Willie Ninja)
Malcolm McLaren & The Bootzilla Orchestra – Waltz Darling

Vogue
Madonna – Celebration (double disc version)

Finally
Cece Peniston – Finally

Free
Ultra Naté – Free

I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Junior’s Happy Handbag Mix)
Whitney Houston – Whitney The Greatest Hits

Believe
Cher – Believe

True Colors
Cyndi Lauper – True Colors

And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going
Jennifer Holliday – 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Jennifer Holliday

Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz)
Judy Garland – The Wizard of Oz

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Poland: First openly gay MP attacked after Gay Pride parade

Poland’s first openly gay MP Robert Biedron was the victim of a homophobic attack after a Gay Pride parade on Saturday in Warsaw.

From Polskie Radio:

Biedron said that the attack took place in a cafe in central Warsaw where the MP was relaxing with a group of friends following the march.

“An aggressive man insulted us, using homophobic statements. He began to choke one of my friends and punched him in the face. “When he recognized me he spat in my face, raised his fists and and kicked me in the stomach,” the MP said.

According to Biedron, the assailant then ran away but was arrested shortly afterwards.

Meanwhile, Biedron noted that the march itself had been considerably less problematic this year. The MP stressed that there were no signs of stones or bottles being thrown at marchers on Saturday, in contrast to some previous occasions.

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LGBT Pride Reception at the White House

President Obama delivers remarks at the LGBT Pride Month celebration at the White House. June 13, 2013.

In his remarks, President Obama called for passage of ENDA (Employment Non-Discrimination Act) saying “There’s a bipartisan bill moving forward in the Senate that would ban discrimination against all LGBT Americans in the workplace, now and forever,” Obama said. “We need to get that passed. I want to sign that bill. We need to get it done now.”

LGBT activists were quick to address those remarks calling on the President to sign an executive order that would achieve the same goals for the LGBT workers employed by federal contractors.

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NFL Players Association announces gay pride t-shirts

The NFL Players Association has launched a line of gay pride shirts on their website.

All proceeds from the shirts will go to Athlete Ally, the anti-homophobia in sports organization founded by Hudson Taylor.

Via press release:

“I am extremely proud to be a part of this collaboration between Athlete Ally and the NFLPA’s One Team Shop to raise awareness both of Pride Month and the issue of tolerance and respect within the NFL itself,” said Chris Kluwe, punter for the Oakland Raiders. “As players, we are role models to a wide variety of people, and this is a great way to send a message of empathy to those who love and watch the game. Also, I’m pretty stoked that people can buy something with my number on it.”

“June is a special month for the LGBT community,” said Super Bowl Champion Brendon Ayanbadejo. “I am extremely excited that the NFLPA’s One Team Shop is adding its name to the list of ever-growing allies. The simple fact that football players believe in equality for every human being is going to make an impact on a lot of peoples’ lives.” Steve Gleason, a former NFL Player supporting this effort said, “It’s pretty simple for me, I believe all people are created equal, regardless of their sexuality. To promote respect and acceptance is an important role for NFL players and the NFLPA.”

The One Team Pride Shirts include the option to add the jersey number of the following players: Brendon Ayanbadejo, Connor Barwin, Scott Fujita, Steve Gleason, Chris Gocong, Chris Kluwe, Donte’ Stallworth, Terrell Suggs and Eric Winston.

Now, you KNOW I’m totally getting the Chris Kluwe shirt.

Head over to One Team Shop by clicking here to take a look.  Then BUY something 🙂