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| Aussie cowboys Dan Smith and Miki Velickovski |
Meet Dan Smith and Miki Velickovski, a couple of Aussie country cowboys who defy the cliches of both LGBT and rural cultures.
Brokeback Lismore: Two Country Cowboys In Australia
President Bill Clinton Speaks at the 2014 Human Rights Campaign Gala
Last night, at the 2014 Human Rights Campaign Gala, former President Bill Clinton spoke to a packed house of LGBT advocates and activists.
During the speech, Clinton addressed the 3,000 attendees – thanking them for the “poetry and prose” of LGBT activism that he said helped transform the country in regard to LGBT rights and acceptance.
From Politico:
The fired-up crowd attending the Human Rights Campaign’s national dinner at Washington D.C.’s cavernous convention center was particularly enthusiastic whenever he mentioned Hillary Clinton, a likely 2016 Democratic candidate.
The former president noted her support for gay rights during her time at State, when she said that “gay rights are human rights, and human rights are gay rights.”
Short Film: “Out Smart”
What if coming out “smart” was the same as coming out as gay today? Filmmakers Dawn Cobalt and Andrew Bryan Smith present this short film satire:
In our short film “Out Smart,” a teenage boy faces his parents’ shock and outrage when he “comes out.” He’s not gay, though. He’s smart!
We made the film as a tool to talk about coming out. “Out Smart” satirizes the most common objections made to those who come out LGBT.
We hope this unusual context makes these remarks seem as ridiculous and hurtful as they are.
We also hope the not-yet-out LGBT person might feel emboldened by that — and certainly less alone.
Nearly 50 chapters of PFLAG nationwide have screened “Out Smart,” from Little Rock, Arkansas, to Kauai, Hawaii, and Juneau, Alaska. Schools and churches, too. It’s won 6 awards and 8 nominations and appeared in two dozen film festivals around the world.
Go Purple For Spirit Day 2014
Don’t forget to wear purple today, kids, in honor of Spirit Day 2014!
Whether you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or an LGBT ally – this is a great way to show your support for ending bullying.
Millions go purple on Spirit Day in a stand against bullying and to show their support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth. Observed annually since 2010, individuals, schools, organizations, corporations, and public figures wear purple, which symbolizes ‘spirit’ on the rainbow flag.
For more info, head over to GLAAD.
Stephen Colbert On Alaska’s Same-Sex Marriages
Stephen Colbert covered the recent news regarding marriage equality last night highlighting the latest state to join the majority – Alaska.
“Gay marriage is legal in Alaska! Gay couples will have the right to celebrate the traditional Alaskan way – by having Bristol Palin cold-cock one of their guests.”
Colbert also covered the new attitude the Vatican seems to have about the gays.
Stephen Colbert: “The Gay Civil War”
In light of the recent SCOTUS decision not to review anti-gay marriage bans, Stephen Colbert has seen the future.
He sees GOP Speaker of the House John Boehner campaigning for gay Republican candidate Carl DeMaio; a majority of Americans living in marriage equality states, and anti-gay groups like NOM fighting the clear future.
And as such, here he shares with us, “The Gay Civil War.”
Top 5 LGBT Stories Via MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts
MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts counts down the Top 5 LGBT stories of the week.
In this week’s LGBT wrap-up, attackers in Philly gay assault turn themselves in, anti-gay legislation lowers same-sex income, and more.
Brooklyn: Three Arrested in Connection to Anti-Gay Shooting
NYC Police have arrested three in connection to what is being called an anti-gay shooting in Brooklyn that took place Saturday morning.
From NBC New York:
According to police, the victim was dressed as a woman and walking down the street with two other men in Bushwick Saturday morning, when the three suspects approached them and began making anti-gay comments.
A dispute ensued and one of the men shot the victim in the buttocks.
Tavon Johnson, 17, and Cody Sigue, 22 were charged with third degree menacing as a hate crime. Matthew Smith, 21, was charged with first degree assault and was also charged in a separate shooting Friday night.
Top 5 Myths Regarding LGBT Non-discrimination Laws
Media Matters Carlos Maza does an excellent job of debunking the top 5 myths regarding LGBT non-discrimination laws.
Those often-used talking points include:
• LGBT discrimination isn’t a real problem
• Non-discrimination laws create “special rights” for LGBT people
• Non-discrimination laws infringe on religious liberties
• Non-discrimination laws cause frivolous lawsuits
• Non-discrimintion laws let sexual predators sneak into women’s restrooms
Great job by Media Matters of getting the facts out there. Watch below:
Laverne Cox Hosts Opening Night of Liaison Nightclub, First Gay Nightclub in a Las Vegas Strip Casino
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| Nightclub owner Victor Drai and actress Laverne Cox cut the red ribbon at official opening of Liaison Nightclub |
One history making original joined another this past Saturday night, as Emmy nominated actress and LGBT advocate Laverne Cox (Orange Is The New Black) hosted the official opening of Liaison Nightclub inside Bally’s Las Vegas – the first gay nightclub in a casino. Cox is the first transgender actress to be nominated for an Emmy Award.
Arriving at Liaison following her iHeart Radio Festival presentation, Cox effortlessly walked the red carpet in a stunning kelly green Stephen Mikhail dress accentuated by an Edie Parker clutch and lavish silver accessories including a neck piece by Haute Hippie and jewelry by Rue Gembon, Lulu Frost and Miriam Salat.
Other talent attending the evening included “Pin Up” star and Playboy’s former Playmate of the Year Claire Sinclair, “Absinthe” performer and “America’s Got Talent” finalist Butterscotch, cast members of the new Las Vegas burlesque revue show “Limelight,” cast from “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding” and cast from “Legends,” to name a few.
Liaison Nightclub, the game-changing LGBT nightlife venue created by Victor Drai and set on the Las Vegas Strip at Bally’s, is a 7,000 square foot nightclub featuring sexy dark finishes of gold and black.
(All photos by Patrick Gray – Kabik Photo Group)
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| Laverne Cox joined by Liaison performers |
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| Liaison Nightclub gogo dancers |
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| Liaison Nightclub located inside Bally’s Las Vegas |