February 2012
REPORT: Antiquated Family Policies Hurt LGBT...
qbits:
By Guest Blogger on Feb 28, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Our guest bloggers are Jerome Hunt and Aisha C. Moodie-Mills.
Today, a coalition of public policy and family advocacy organizations released “LGBT Families of Color: Facts at a Glance,” which sheds light on the disparate impact of outdated laws and family policies on LGBT families of color and their children. The publication explores the...
QBits: Stand up to homophobic bullying by wearing... →
qbits:
Pink Shirt Day is an inspired act of subversion. Confronting violence with a non-violent act of solidarity for those who are bullied and, in too many instances, unable to defend themselves. Brilliant.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
BY ANDREA HOUSTON - Plan on wearing pink tomorrow (Feb. 29) to…
QBits: Stand up to homophobic bullying by wearing... →
qbits:
Pink Shirt Day is an inspired act of subversion. Confronting violence with a non-violent act of solidarity for those who are bullied and, in too many instances, unable to defend themselves. Brilliant.
Q. Tuesday, February 28, 2012 BY ANDREA HOUSTON - Plan on wearing pink tomorrow (Feb. 29) to…
I'm just a dumb human: For my 600th post I thought... →
caring-isnt-an-advantage:
“On March 27th 1980, a group of guys were chased out of a fast food restaurant in L.A by a group of punks & skinheads screaming “KILL THE FAGGOTS!” One of those guys was cornered and beaten, broken legs, broken ribs, kicked in the stomach and kidneys and back with heavy work boots and then…
Lyz Monstarr: This is a essay I wrote for English →
coloroutsidethelines-withme:
Think of this. You are a teenager living in a society where everyone’s opinion matters. Everyone listens to you and what you think. Everyone is fine with your beliefs, thoughts, and feelings.
Now think to how it is now; everyone scrutinizes you for your thoughts, you get bullied for your…
Help Wanted: LGBT Families To Adopt
qbits:
by Michael Talon on February 26, 2012
Britain has certainly moved forward over the last few years, accepting that our families have amazingly loving homes and have the same ability to provide support to children as heterosexually coupled families.
The country’s first ever National LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week kicked off this past week highlighting...
Fuck Yeah FTMs!: Coming Out As Transgendered →
fuckyeahftms:
Just came out as transgender to my mother. Her reaction was the worst! I envy anyone who has supportive family. My mother wouldn’t stop talking about how God gave her 2 girls and one boy (I have a sister and brother). She tells me I need to be grateful for what God has given me.
I don’t really…
DC TLGB Police Watch: DCTC Needs Assessment Needs... →
tlgbpolicewatch:
The DC Trans Coalition (DCTC) and allied organizations are launching a new Washington, DC-area needs assessment study for transgender, transsexual and gender non-conforming populations living in the District — the first research project of its kind in over a decade. While we are…
did you enjoy masturbating? c:: REPORT THIS... →
viceprincipalpanch:
It seems that someone on tumblr — whose blog is so charmingly titled xdumbslutsx — has decided that being a cissexist, body policing, slut-shaming douchewad is somehow an acceptable thing to do.
To be more exact, they reblog pictures of people seemingly at random and comment on them. Pictures…
“Coretta Scott King Quotes
On Lesbian and Gay Rights, On Homophobia
• Lesbian...”
– Coretta Scott King Quotes (via lankyguy)
Czech your privilege
dykosaur: just caught AC360's segment about the... →
noteleanor:
and it was so frustrating. The whole trial is basically the defense arguing that Clementi’s roommate wasn’t homophobic and “just made a mistake, like all of us do when we’re young” while the prosecution is arguing that what Clementi’s roommate did was completely malicious and fueled by obvious…
QBits: Anoka-Hennepin Superintendent Confirms Role... →
qbits:
Better late than never.
Q.
By Zack Ford on Feb 24, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Anoka-Hennepin Superintendent Dennis Carlson (AP Photo/Dawn Villella)
As recently as three weeks ago, the superintendent of Anoka-Hennepin School District, Dennis Carlson, was still denying that bullying or…
QBits: Wives of gay men in China speak out about... →
qbits:
I find this article interesting as it is (originally) published in a Chinese paper and thus has at least tacit approval of the Chinese government. This suggests to me the Chinese government may be trying to create opportunities for more open discussions of sexuality. Or I am just overly hopeful…
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QBits: Moldova city bans 'gay propaganda' →
qbits:
Gay rights campaigners have slammed the city of Balti’s anti-gay law as ‘shameful’
24 February 2012 | By Matthew Jenkin
The decision by a city in Moldova to ban ‘homosexual propaganda’ has been branded ‘shameful’ by gay rights campaigners.
Balti’s City Council…
“Gay people are making huge efforts to combat homophobic bullying in schools, to...”
– We need to talk about the T word (via fizzyblogic)
Everything happens for a reason [:: My Friend →
lysaurus:
-Just wanted to take this time, to bring awareness to the cruel actions of people who are homophobic.
-I’ve never really understood, why people are homophobic to be honest. Who are you to judge and decide who people love. It shouldn’t matter at all. -And it really makes me sick to my stomach that…
Petition: Vice-Chancellor Byrne commit to keeping...
alephmelb:
Petition: Vice-Chancellor Byrne commit to keeping Monash University homophobia free
Change.org|Start an Online Petition »
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“Gay people are the sweetest, kindest, most artistic, warmest and most thoughtful...”
– Little Richard (via agapeeternal)
Saying, "well you dont see US having STRAIGHT...
UK Study Examines Unique Challenges For Bisexual... →
ishachan:
A new report out of Britain’s Open University last week looks at the unique challenges facing the bisexual community and the compounding impact of homophobia and biphobia. A meta-analysis of various studies found that bisexual people face a higher risk of mental health problems — such as depression, anxiety, self harm, and suicidal thinking — than even gays and lesbians. This is...
Ryan Scout_FTM: Update to Post Yesterday "This Is... →
ryansallans:
Yesterday I posted an advertisement by Paddy Power that is extremely offensive toward the transgender community. I wanted to let people know today that taking actions like writing letters, contacting networks that air these type of ads as well as the company that was the initial offender…
Izy the Queer Girl: A subtle juxtaposition →
izythequeergirl:
Four stories that came across my Google Reader main feed on the same day:
Transphobic Ad Asks Viewers To “Spot The Stallions From The Mares”
HRC’s Joe Solmonese (AKA that asshole who kicked trans* people out of ENDA a week after he promised trans activists he wouldn’t) Named National…
fandomhopper:
im scared help
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*Hugs* I wish I knew what to do to help, but I don’t. All I can offer is my strength and my love.
If we stop speaking up against bigotry, then it...
thefireinhiseyes:
It’s kind of ridiculous that some people don’t get this.
LGBT History Month UK: Please visit the Footvall V... →
lgbthistorymonthuk:
http://www.footballvhomophobia.com/
A main focus for LGBT History Month in the coming few years is to look at LGBT issues in sport, particularly at the moment; football. Many records of homophobia have been noted and it is really important that we provide the right information, support and…
3am: I completely understand that we insult each... →
stixilicious:
I completely understand that we insult each other
we make fun of our friends as a joke, we laugh when we say how we slept with your mum
we kid, we joke, its all good fun, and I can take that.
but for some reason, I cant take when the fact that I’m gay is used as a joke
just the idea that my…
Please sign this petition to support performance... →
erosum:
A workshop by a gay performance artist was cancelled due to pressure from homophobic alumni. This is a petition to reinstate the educational event and speak out against discrimination.
Tumblr, do your thing.
Sixteen Tons: Privileged people →
sixteentons:
Why can’t you/we just accept that people you/we oppress know better what you/we do to oppress them and shut up about it? Here are some tips:
Listen quietly and don’t give in to the temptation to share your Super Important Butthurt Opinions and/or exclaiming I’m Not One Of The Bad Guys. Listen…
QBits: Obama Administration Announces Health... →
qbits:
By Kellan Baker on Feb 22, 2012 at 1:50 pm
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced two new grant competitions focusing on connecting HIV-positive transgender women of color with health care services, including primary care and HIV-related care.
The first…
Trans* protections pass in Baltimore council →
gaywrites:
The Baltimore County Council yesterday passed legislation protecting people from discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
The bill passed 5 to 2 and will protect trans* people “in housing, employment, education, financing or public accommodations.” Next week the bill will go to the Senate.
The bill comes about one year after the beating of...
Pissy-shitty-all righty kind of day
dratsing:
HEY KIDS, IT’S ~*BITCH ABOUT LIFE*~ TIME!
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Innocent Until Proven Female: Appropriating... →
neonxxninja:
I call myself an artist. I don’t work through what I think of as “conventional” mediums—I paint dolls, take pictures of dolls, make tiny clay dragons, write song lyrics in ratty notebooks, modify clothing. I don’t paint on paper or draw faces or write novels. I’ve yet to write a complete song. And…
Don't give me your ship!: Apparently I just... →
krystalbrookes:
marchoftigers:
krystalbrookes:
marchoftigers:
krystalbrookes:
I would like to apologise to the gay community at large for my recent lapse of judgement. I’m afraid that in my cossetted straight little world, I suggested that an actress, who has been married twice to men and is AFAIK currently dating a man, may be straight. I know. I know. It was cruel, evil…
“The other...
Don't give me your ship!: Apparently I just... →
krystalbrookes:
marchoftigers:
krystalbrookes:
I would like to apologise to the gay community at large for my recent lapse of judgement. I’m afraid that in my cossetted straight little world, I suggested that an actress, who has been married twice to men and is AFAIK currently dating a man, may be straight. I know. I know. It was cruel, evil…
“The other reason this pisses me off is because...
Don't give me your ship!: Apparently I just... →
krystalbrookes:
I would like to apologise to the gay community at large for my recent lapse of judgement. I’m afraid that in my cossetted straight little world, I suggested that an actress, who has been married twice to men and is AFAIK currently dating a man, may be straight. I know. I know. It was cruel, evil…
“The other reason this pisses me off is because I think it takes away...
Feminist Disney: "So I just spent some time coming... →
magg0t-brain:
Okay, so I just spent some time reading the comments on an article about Disney princesses and I just want to rant about it for a little bit.
People are saying we need a gay/lesbian/transexual princess/prince. I am all for gay rights, but the fact of the matter is that…
Paddy Power thinks its fun to play "Spot the Trans... →
frilldora:
Paddy Power thinks it’s fun to play ‘spot the trans lady’ – want to bet?
by Paris Lees 20 February 2012, 5:40pm
Paddy Power’s advert encourages viewers to ‘spot’ trans women at the Cheltenham Festival (Photo: Flickr user boboroshi)
Irish bookmakers Paddy Power have a rather distasteful publicity stunt coming up. The company’s latest advert, broadcast on...
Fuck Yeah FTMs!: Do you have a hard time finding a... →
fuckyeahftms:
Safe Place to Pee is compiling a directory of gender neutral/single occupancy bathrooms on college campuses across the states. Being able to locate a gender neutral restroom is a necessity that many trans* people unfortunately have to go without.With this blog, I hope to help those who may need to…
they cover scars just to shadow the weakness:... →
neil-alexander:
I am writing an article about the portrayal of homosexuality in popular sitcoms and movies, and its increased presence in the media over the past year. I need a bunch of quotes, especially if you are straight, lesbian or bisexual (I’ve got a lot of gay sources already). All I need is like a…
they cover scars just to shadow the weakness:... →
neil-alexander:
I am writing an article about the portrayal of homosexuality in popular sitcoms and movies, and its increased presence in the media over the past year. I need a bunch of quotes, especially if you are straight, lesbian or bisexual (I’ve got a lot of gay sources already). All I need is like a…
1. Probably because LGBTQ/QUILTBAG rights have become much more prominent. The...
