Musician Jennifer Knapp's Powerful TEDx Talk on Coming Out as a LGBT Person of Faith: WATCH

Musician Jennifer Knapp's Powerful TEDx Talk on Coming Out as a LGBT Person of Faith: WATCH

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Religion and the LGBT community have a…”contentious” relationship, to put it mildly. Musician Jennifer Knapp hosted at TEDx Talk at the University of Nevada to discuss this very issue through the medium she does it best: acoustic guitar. Knapp previously had a career as a contemporary Christian musician, but transitioned to mainstream folk rock after coming out as a lesbian. Having been so involved in the faith community in such a visible way, Knapp has some particularly insightful views on the conflicts with faith and religion – and the religious – one can have upon coming out.

You can watch her speak and sing about her experiences AFTER THE JUMP…


Christian Walters

www.towleroad.com/2015/02/jennifer-knapp-discusses-lgbt-issues-of-faith-through-song-video.html

Military Approves Hormone Treatment For Chelsea Manning

Military Approves Hormone Treatment For Chelsea Manning
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Department officials say hormone treatment for gender reassignment has been approved for Chelsea Manning, the former intelligence analyst convicted of espionage for sending classified documents to the WikiLeaks website.

The officials say the hormone therapy was approved February 5 by the commandant of the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where Manning is serving a 35-year sentence. The treatment would enable the Army private formerly known as Bradley Manning to make the transition to a woman.

A lawsuit filed in September claimed Manning was at a high risk of suicide unless she received more focused treatment for the sense of being a woman in a man’s body, or vice versa.

The officials were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly, so spoke on condition of anonymity.

www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/12/chelsea-manning-hormone-treatment_n_6674392.html?utm_hp_ref=gay-voices&ir=Gay+Voices

News: Philly 2016, Tokyo, Space X, Charlie Sheen, Apple, Lady Gaga

News: Philly 2016, Tokyo, Space X, Charlie Sheen, Apple, Lady Gaga

Road Philadelphia will host the 2016 Democratic National Convention. 

SpainRoad An explosion at a chemical factory in northeastern Spain left a large, toxic orange cloud spreading across the sky above two towns. 

Road The Shibuya district in Tokyo has announced its plan to issue “partnership” certificates to gay couples – becoming the first Japanese municipality to recognize same-sex unions. 

Road Taylor Swift released a second teaser for her Style music video

Road John Boehner wants to know why Senate Democrats can’t “get off their asses” and pass a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security. 

Road SpaceX’s first mission to deep space captured in amazing photos. 

Road The Oklahoma House has approved 88-7 a bill that protects the rights of ministers who refuse to officiate a same-sex marriage. 

Road Check out the first photo and a behind the scenes video from the upcoming James Bond film Spectre

Road Charlie Sheen thinks suspended NBC News anchor Brian Williams is a “hero” and the victim of a “vile witch hunt.”

NashvilleRoad Nashville star Chris Carmack on why playing closeted gay character Will Lexington is “humbling.” Via People: “It’s not just about gay or straight; it’s a very universal theme about a guy who feels like he has to sacrifice happiness in order to achieve his dream,” he continues. “I hope it exposes an audience that may feel uncomfortable with the subject to a really great story that opens up dialogue. I know it has for me. I don’t have any expectations that this character will change the world, but for those people for whom it opens up a little compassion and understanding, I think it’s a very important role.” 

Road Find out what the critics have to say about Fifty Shades of Grey

Road A new golfing video game lets you play as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and always make a hole-in-one. 

Road Lady Gaga will be performing at the Oscars this month. 

Road Under openly gay CEO Tim Cook, Apple has become the world’s first $700 billion company. 

Road Cigarette smoking may be even more deadly than previously thought.

Road Sony Pictures is reportedly looking to fill Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man shoes with someone much younger.

LightsabersRoad The lightsaber may have just jumped the shark

Road AL.com interviews openly gay retired U.S. Army colonel Kevin S. Anderson about his thoughts on marriage equality arriving in Alabama. Anderson lives in a pink stucco fortress in downtown Mobile, Alabama nicknamed “The Alamo” that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This week, a rainbow flag proudly flew outside the historic fortress. 

Road Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer go head-to-head in the first The Man from U.N.C.L.E. trailer. 

Road Ex-Sony Pictures co-chair Amy Pascal says Angelina Jolie “didn’t care” that she was called a “minimally talented spoiled brat” in leaked emails. 

Road #TBT – Carl Van Vechten’s photographs of key LGBT figures of the Harlem Renaissance. 


Kyler Geoffroy

www.towleroad.com/2015/02/news-7.html

All Alabama Counties Must Marry Same-Sex Couples, Says Federal Judge

All Alabama Counties Must Marry Same-Sex Couples, Says Federal Judge

U.S. District Judge Callie V.S. Granade has once again ruled in favor of equality — ordering probate judges throughout Alabama to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

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Sunnivie Brydum

www.advocate.com/politics/marriage-equality/2015/02/12/all-alabama-counties-must-marry-same-sex-couples-says-federal-

Military Approves Hormone Therapy For Chelsea Manning: Report

Military Approves Hormone Therapy For Chelsea Manning: Report
Chelsea Manning, the convicted national-security secrets leaker, has been approved for hormone therapy for transition to a woman as in inmate at the Army’s Fort Leavenworth prison, according to a memo obtained Thursday by USA TODAY.

www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/12/military-approves-hormone_n_6673690.html?utm_hp_ref=gay-voices&ir=Gay+Voices

Judge Granade Sends Clear Message: Probate Judges Should Start Issuing Marriage Licenses Immediately

Judge Granade Sends Clear Message: Probate Judges Should Start Issuing Marriage Licenses Immediately

Federal judge issues order in favor of same-sex couples in Mobile, compelling county’s probate judge who had refused to issue marriage licenses
HRC.org

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