Favorite Moments of 2014: Significant Tremors in Rome
This year, Pope Francis followed up last years’ statements with equally ground shaking moments indicating an attitudinal shift towards LGBT Catholics and their families.
HRC.org
Ian McKellen And Derek Jacobi Want You To Have A 'Vicious' Christmas: VIDEO
Just in time for the holiday comes the Vicious Christmas special set to air tomorrow on most PBS stations here in the States. The show stars Sir Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi and follows English thespians Freddie and Stuart, an older gay couple embroiled in a decades-long love/hate relationship. While season 2 has yet to debut state-side, we at least get to revel in their deliciously acrimonious celebration of Christmas. From Slate:
The episode partakes in the British tradition of bringing back beloved TV shows for a fun visit during the holiday season. Appropriately, the story depicts a Christmas party in the couple’s London flat that goes awry once the bubbles get going and gal-pal Violet (played by the wonderful Frances de la Tour) initiates a game of “Truth or Dare.”
Watch the trailer, AFTER THE JUMP...and remember to set your DVR so you can watch when your yuletide celebrations are becoming a little too bright and gay.
Sean Mandell
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Want to Get 'Kinky' With Billy Porter?
Enter now to win a chance to meet Broadway’s Tony-winning Kinky Boots star in New York City.
Brandon Voss
www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/theater/2014/12/24/want-get-kinky-billy-porter
Indiana School District Sued For Refusing To Allow Gay-Straight Alliance
A school district in western Indiana was just slapped with a lawsuit filed by the ACLU for refusing to offer students a Gay-Straight Alliance.
The North Putnam Community School Corporation in Bainbridge, located 35 miles outside of Indianapolis, has been accused of violating the First Amendment rights of the members of the North Putnam High School GSA.
In November, the school board voted against recognizing the club. As a result, its members, which currently consists of three students, are forbidden from meeting at the school, promoting its activities on school grounds, or associating with the school in any capacity.
Ken Falk, the ACLU of Indiana legal director, said the school board had no reason to reject the club, noting that there are a number of other clubs allowed to meet at the high school.
The lawsuit states that the GSA is necessary because LGBT students at North Putnam High School have frequently reported harassment and bullying. It also states the students seeking approval for the club “believe that having a formal club that would meet during school non-instructional time would be extremely beneficial to these students as well as to the student body as a whole.”
The lawsuit argues that because students are forbidden from meeting or advertising in the same way as other clubs at the school, its ability to function is greatly diminished.
The lawsuit requests the court declare that the school district has violated the Constitution and grant an injunction demanding it approve the club’s application as well as pay all attorney fees.
Acting school Superintendent Terry Tippin told press that he is aware of the lawsuit, but he said he had no comment on the matter.
h/t: LGBTQNation
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Graham Gremore is a columnist and contributor for Queerty and Life of the Law. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter.
Graham Gremore
The 10 Best LGBT Documentaries of 2014
See which films made the cut.
Daniel Reynolds
www.advocate.com/year-review/2014/12/24/10-best-lgbt-documentaries-2014
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Dan Tracer
Op-ed: Bad Work Conditions Hurt LGBT Employees, Too
No one should have to face physical or verbal abuse, especially when they’re working to support their families and better themselves.
Corey Hallman and Tom Temprano and Laura Thomas
www.advocate.com/commentary/2014/12/24/op-ed-bad-work-conditions-hurt-lgbt-employees-too
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