Defendant Convicted in Gender-Fluid Iowa Teen’s Death
Jorge Sanders-Galvez was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Kedarie Johnson.
www.advocate.com/crime/2017/11/03/defendant-convicted-gender-fluid-iowa-teens-death
Daily Archives: November 3, 2017
“ASOS x glaad” retail collab launches for the Together Movement
“ASOS x glaad” retail collab launches for the Together Movement
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Above: Tommy Dorfman wearing Relaxed Long Sleeve T-Shirt (left), and T-Shirt with Tropical Print
On November 3, GLAAD launched “ASOS x glaad&,” a retail collaboration with online fashion retailer, ASOS, in support of the Together Movement, lead by GLAAD. The collection is comprised of clothing and accessory pieces featuring the “&” symbol. The “&” symbol represents the power of all our voices, together, resisting discrimination and hate. Proudly wearing the ampersand is one way for people to unite in accelerating acceptance.
This collaboration is a way to embody an important message of solidarity for all marginalized communities subject to discrimination. A portion of the proceeds from each sale will be donated directly towards GLAAD, so be sure to take a look at some of the items below and shop the full collection over at asos.com.
Left to right: Mical Klip and Donis Almanzar, wearing Relaxed Long Sleeve T-Shirt and T-Shirt with Tropical Print
The collection is modelled by Tommy Dorfman of 13 Reasons Why fame, who was recently honored at the GLAAD Atlanta Gala with a Rising Star award. Models Mical Klip, Amara Desta Korley, Kemi, Maya Aguayo, Hayley Small, Fifi Vida, Richie Shazam, Brian De Souza, Khalid Livingston, Delbert Perez, David Parnel, Adam Eli, Donis Almanzar, Hakeem Nieght, and Butchy Santiago are also part of this incredible retail campaign.
The Together Movement is a call for members of all marginalized communities to stand together and resist the forces that seek to divide them. The ampersand or “&”, which represents the movement, symbolizes that nobody is just one identity, and all marginalized people, especially those with intersecting identities, are more powerful when they work together. ASOS has long been committed to “Fashion with Integrity,” promoting sustainability within the fashion industry. GLAAD, the world’s leading LGBTQ media advocacy organization, re-writes the script for LGBTQ+ acceptance since its founding in 1985.
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www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-launches-retail-line-asos-support-togethermovement
Terry Crews’s Alleged Groper Is Brett Ratner’s Agent
Terry Crews’s Alleged Groper Is Brett Ratner’s Agent
Adam Venit, agent to high-profile clients like Emma Stone and Dustin Hoffman, is on leave from William Morris Endeavor.
www.advocate.com/crime/2017/11/03/terry-crewss-alleged-groper-brett-ratners-agent
This innocent question about fetish gear is absolutely hilarious
This innocent question about fetish gear is absolutely hilarious
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Michigan Wedding Venue ‘Encourages’ Gay Couples to Look Elsewhere: VIDEO
Michigan Wedding Venue ‘Encourages’ Gay Couples to Look Elsewhere: VIDEO
Post Family Farm, a wedding venue in Ottawa County, Michigan, is turning away gay customers because the owners “don’t support same-sex marriage.”
When Aubrey VandenBosch (above left) and Estefanie Echevarria (above right) contacted Post Family Farm in Hudsonville, the couple say the venue replied “We don’t support same-sex marriage and we think you should find someplace else.”
WoodTV reports:
“Just because we are two girls, we still have the same visions as a straight couple would with the ceremony as everyone else. It’s not too different, it’s just two girls,” Echevarria said.
Echevarria and VandenBosch got engaged Oct. 20.
“There was people cheering and screaming like congratulations and that was the most love I’ve ever felt in one time,” VandenBosch remembered.
VandenBosch said she was ecstatic and began planning the wedding immediately, emailing Post Family Farm.
“That was the first place that I openly said, ‘We are two women and we respect everyone’s beliefs and we want everyone to be comfortable.’ And they send back a reply of basically, ‘We don’t support same-sex marriage and we think you should find someplace else.’ Everything they could to not say no,” VandenBosch said. Oh, it hurt, it stung.”
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In a statement, Post Family Farm said that while it believes marriage to be “a sacred covenant between one man and one woman,” it “will not limit the use of our venue to exclusively traditional marriages.”
However, venue owners also encouraged the couple find a new venue and provide their own wedding coordinator because it provides a “very personal service” and “a role that might be much better filled by someone who has experience with non-traditional weddings.”
Echevarria and VandenBosch have since found a new venue.
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Michigan Wedding Venue ‘Encourages’ Gay Couples to Look Elsewhere: VIDEO
Tory MP Charlie Elphicke Has Whip Suspended Following ‘Serious Allegations’
Tory MP Charlie Elphicke Has Whip Suspended Following ‘Serious Allegations’
Charlie Elphicke has had the Conservative whip suspended following serious allegations that have been referred to the police, Tory chief whip Julian Smith said.
The Dover MP has denied any wrongdoing over serious allegations made against him, tweeting:
The party tipped off the press before telling me of my suspension. I am not aware of what the alleged claims are and deny any wrongdoing.
— Charlie Elphicke (@CharlieElphicke) November 3, 2017
The news came shortly after it was revealed that Labour is investigatingClive Lewis after an official complaint accused the shadow minister of groping a woman at the party’s annual conference last month.
The allegation was made by a party member who said she was meeting the front-bencher for the first time when they hugged and gave her “bum a big squeeze”, reports The Independent.
The Labour Party told HuffPost UK in a statement: “The Labour Party is investigating a formal complaint made today against Clive Lewis.”
The allegations of inappropriate behaviour that have rocked Westminster have already led to the resignation of Sir Michael Fallon as defence secretary.
Jeremy Corbyn is facing questions over why Hopkins was promoted to the shadow cabinet after a complaint against him had been made.
Labour MP John Mann will ask the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) to introduce a new code of conduct to try and prevent staff members being subject to unwanted advances.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated. Check back for the fullest version. Follow HuffPost UK on Twitter here, and on Facebook here.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/tory-mp-charlie-elphicke_uk_59fce2d5e4b0c9652fff68b1
Anti-LGBTQ Extremist Roy Moore Doesn’t Believe in Rule of Law. Alabama, Say #NoMoore
Anti-LGBTQ Extremist Roy Moore Doesn’t Believe in Rule of Law. Alabama, Say #NoMoore
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Roy Moore in the U.S. Senate Would Be Dangerous for LGBTQ Alabamians
LBJ’s Civil Rights Act Is Incomplete
LBJ’s Civil Rights Act Is Incomplete
The 36th president signed the Civil Rights Act over 50 years ago, but we’re still waiting for LGBT people to be added to it. Rob Reiner — director of the new film LBJ — talks about Johnson’s legacy and what’s changed since he was thrust into office.
www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/2017/11/03/lbjs-civil-rights-act-incomplete
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Robbie Manson won ‘Athlete of the Year’ — celebrate with his steamy Instagram
Robbie Manson won ‘Athlete of the Year’ — celebrate with his steamy Instagram
It’s been quite a year for openly gay Olympic rower Robbie Manson.