Filmaking, LGBT, Asexuality, Jewish Atheism More! Live Discussion with Jospeh Martelli #
This Google Hangout, me and Joseph Martelli discuss our views on the LGBT community. Recorded September 6, 2014.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLM3871matU&feature=youtube_gdata
Daily Archives: September 8, 2014
WATCH: Portrait of a Transgender Hero — “Lady Valor: The Kristin Beck Story”
WATCH: Portrait of a Transgender Hero — “Lady Valor: The Kristin Beck Story”
After coming out as a transgender woman on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360, former U.S. Navy SEAL Kristin Beck agreed to be the subject of this powerful full-length documentary profile about her life and career. The film was broadcast just this past weekend on CNN, bringing her courageous story to viewers across the country. Beck served for over 20 years as a member of the elite special forces Navy SEALs and retired in 2011 with the rank of Senior Chief. Continuing to do high-level clearance work for the Pentagon, she hid her true identity throughout her service. Featuring interviews with Kristin’s family and friends and footage of Chris Beck in training and combat, Lady Valor presents a moving portrait in courage of a community hero who continues to fight new battles — living her life as a transgender woman.
Lady Valor: The Kristin Beck Story premieres today across all digital platforms including iTunes, WolfeOnDemand and others. Check out the trailer above.
About WolfeOnDemand.com
WolfeOnDemand.com is the global LGBT digital movie platform from LGBT specialty distributor Wolfe Video. The service showcases more than one hundred titles — features and documentaries — including popular favorites and hits like I Am Divine, Free Fall, Pit Stop, Undertow and many more. Most titles are available in Auto-HD™ and are priced at US $3.99 for streaming rentals and US $14.99 for digital download to own. Most of the films are available worldwide and are all also available on DVD directly from WolfeVideo.com for US viewers.
Jenni Olson
Audio: Man who fights to relegate LGBT rights to a museum pissed that they're being recognized there
Audio: Man who fights to relegate LGBT rights to a museum pissed that they're being recognized there
Audio: Man who fights to relegate LGBT rights to a museum pissed that they’re being recognized there.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7e34avnOXc&feature=youtube_gdata
DSC_4648 Blackstones Shauna Rai
U.K. Man Gets 14 Years After Bashing Gay Roommate's Skull
U.K. Man Gets 14 Years After Bashing Gay Roommate's Skull
A 21-year-old British man has been convicted of attempted murder after he hit his gay flatmate in the head with a hammer at least twice. Amazingly, the victim survived.
Thom Senzee
www.advocate.com/world/2014/09/08/uk-man-gets-14-years-after-bashing-gay-roommates-skull
Gambian Lawmakers Pass Anti-LGBT Bill
Gambian Lawmakers Pass Anti-LGBT Bill
A Gambian lawmaker revealed today that the National Assembly passed a bill targeting the LGBT community.
HRC.org
www.hrc.org/blog/entry/gambia-passes-anti-lgbt-law?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss-feed
People Still Die of AIDS Every Day So Here’s How You And I Can Make A Difference
People Still Die of AIDS Every Day So Here’s How You And I Can Make A Difference
NEWS FLASH: People Still Die of AIDS
Many people think HIV is not that big of a deal anymore. You just take a pill or two a day and you’ll be fine. This can be true for the most part if all the stars align, you are diagnosed early and you have access and adherence to treatment. However, the CDC estimates that about 15,000 people a year in the U.S. still die of AIDS every year. Many are diagnosed in later stages of AIDS or are part of the under-served, underprivileged communities. That is the real reason I am doing the Braking AIDS® Ride. The three-day, 300 miles ride benefits Housing Works whose mission is to end the dual crises of homelessness and AIDS through relentless advocacy and the provision of lifesaving services.
I have been HIV positive for 25 years, since I was 20, so basically my entire adult life. Statistically I should be dead. I sat by my partner’s bedside as he died from AIDS in 1996. I’ve been to more memorial services than I can count. Yet I survived virtually physically unscathed. For this reason I feel compelled and even obligated to give back to those who are not so lucky. Can you imagine trying to survive in New York city without secure housing and trying to deal with a life threatening illness on top of that?
The Mack Pack
I am not a cyclist. I am not an experienced fundraiser. But I have passion, dedication and tenacity. Because of lifesaving organizations like Housing Works I also have my health. In the early ’90s I depended on non-profit organizations for medication and help with the basics when I had no money at all. Now it’s my time to repay what was given to me so generously. I only committed to the ride seven weeks ago and pledged to raise $50,000 dollars. I’m 70 percent to my goal with two days left to fundraise. I hope you can help me reach my goal. Every dollar counts and literally changes someone’s life, so you can donate here.
As part of my fundraising campaign I have incorporated two fun incentives. The first is a raffle, which ends tomorrow. If you donate $100 dollars or more, you will be entered into a raffle to win the red Martone bike in the photo worth $1,500 dollars. If you donate $200 dollars you get two entries and so on. Right now you have about a one in 120 chance of winning the bike.
The second incentive is if you donate $250 dollars or more I will tag your name, website or social media handle on my chest and post a nearly naked selfie on all my social media platforms and thank you personally for your generous donation. That will reach 107,000 followers on Twitter, over 250,000 combined followers on Facebook and 20,000 followers on Instagram. For $1000 or more I’ll write it on my ass.
I challenge you to the “no bucket challenge,” where you just donate to charity because it helps others and it feels good and because you are one of the lucky ones. I would be honored to have your support.
I am also part of an amazing team called #TheMackPack and we have a few members who have not met their $3,500 dollar minimum. You can see our kick ass team roster here. They would love your help.
Jeremy Kinser
What To Watch This Week on TV: 'Runway' Gets Wet, 'Anarchy' Reigns – VIDEO
What To Watch This Week on TV: 'Runway' Gets Wet, 'Anarchy' Reigns – VIDEO
Check out our weekly guide to make sure you’re catching the big premieres, crucial episodes and the stuff you won’t admit you watch when no one’s looking.
— Rock may be dead, according to KISS lead singer Gene Simmons, but apparently fashion is alive and well. The aging rocker performs at Fashion Rocks Tuesday at 9 p.m. Eastern CBS, hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Other performers include Miranda Lambert, Duran Duran, Jennifer Lopez and Usher.
See what’s in store for Devine, designers and the Doctor, AFTER THE JUMP …
— You may know comedian Adam Devine from television shows like Workaholics and Modern Family or his film turn in Pitch Perfect, but you’ll get another chance to get your gut busted by the funnyman in his new series, Adam Devine’s House Party. The sketch-comedy showcase highlights Devine’s quirky frat-boy charms alongside lots of up-and-comers. It premieres Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. Eastern on Comedy Central.
— Get ready to say goodbye to Sons of Anarchy (and its ruggedly handsome star Charlie Hunnam) as the series’ final season premieres Tuesday at 10 p.m. Eastern on FX.
— While Project Runway‘s designers know they’ll face unconventional materials, team and avant-garde challenges, we bet none of them expected this coming Thursday’s twist. For this season’s avant-garde look, the models will be walking a runway while rain pours onto the looks. See what they turn out at 9 p.m. Eastern on Lifetime. We’ll be impressed if anyone can design an attractive drugstore umbrella that doesn’t flip inside out with the slightest breeze.
— The Doctor experiences some unexpected alone time in a creepy new episode of Doctor Who, Saturday at 9 p.m. Eastern on BBC America.
What are you watching this week?
Bobby Hankinson
www.towleroad.com/2014/09/what-to-watch-this-week-on-tv-runway-gets-wet-anarchy-reigns-video.html
V CONGRESO LGBT, GUATEMALA 2014
V CONGRESO LGBT, GUATEMALA 2014
WATCH: How Long Will Supreme Court Wait to Take Marriage Case?
WATCH: How Long Will Supreme Court Wait to Take Marriage Case?
Three marriage equality cases are currently awaiting review by the U.S. Supreme Court. But there are several more making a beeline for the nation’s highest court.
Matt Baume