Monthly Archives: July 2015
One Direction’s Harry Styles Struts His Stuff While Wearing Rainbow Flag Cape at Vancouver Concert: WATCH
One Direction’s Harry Styles Struts His Stuff While Wearing Rainbow Flag Cape at Vancouver Concert: WATCH
No stranger to public displays of LGBT support, Harry Styles grabbed one lucky fan’s rainbow Canadian flag at Friday’s One Direction concert in Vancouver and proceeded to wear it as a cape while strutting the stage.
Maybe next time Styles can don just the flag cape by itself?
#VIDEO Harry prancing around with a Canada rainbow flag pic.twitter.com/d8jVDu7RmB
— 1D Updates (@1DLittleSecret) July 18, 2015
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Kyler Geoffroy
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Americans Are Still Divided Over Gay Marriage After Supreme Court Decision
Americans Are Still Divided Over Gay Marriage After Supreme Court Decision
NEW YORK (AP) — The Supreme Court’s ruling last month legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide has left Americans sharply divided, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll that suggests support for gay unions may be down slightly from earlier this year.
The poll also found a near-even split over whether local officials with religious objections should be required to issuemarriage licenses to same-sex couples, with 47 percent saying that should be the case and 49 percent say they should be exempt.
Overall, if there’s a conflict, a majority of those questioned think religious liberties should win out over gay rights, according to the poll. While 39 percent said it’s more important for the government to protect gay rights, 56 percent said protection of religious liberties should take precedence.
The poll was conducted July 9 to July 13, less than three weeks after the Supreme Court ruled states cannot ban same-sex marriage.
According to the poll, 42 percent support same-sex marriage and 40 percent oppose it. The percentage saying they favor legal same-sex marriage in their state was down slightly from the 48 percent who said so in an April poll. In January, 44 percent were in favor.
Asked specifically about the Supreme Court ruling, 39 percent said they approve and 41 percent said they disapprove.
“What the Supreme Court did is jeopardize our religious freedoms,” said Michael Boehm, 61, an industrial controls engineer from the Detroit area who describes himself as a conservative-leaning independent.
“You’re going to see a conflict between civil law and people who want to live their lives according to their faiths,” Boehm said.
Boehm was among 59 percent of the poll respondents who said wedding-related businesses with religious objections should be allowed to refuse service to gay and lesbian couples. That compares with 52 percent in April.
Also, 46 percent said businesses more generally should be allowed to refuse service to same-sex couples, while 51 percent said that should not be allowed.
Claudette Girouard, 69, a retiree from Chesterfield Township, Michigan, said she is a moderate independent voter who has gradually become supportive of letting same-sex couples marry.
“I don’t see what the big hoopla is,” she said. “If they’re happy, why not?”
Girouard said local officials should be required to perform same-sex marriages, but does not think that wedding-related businesses should be forced to serve same-sex couples.
“If the official doesn’t like what he’s being asked to do, then quit,” she said. “But businesses are kind of independent, so if they have a strong belief against it, there are enough other businesses out there for someone to use.”
The poll found pronounced differences in viewpoints depending on political affiliation.
For example, 65 percent of Democrats, but only 22 percent of Republicans favored allowing same-sex couples to legally marry in their state. And 72 percent of Republicans but just 31 percent of Democrats said local officials with religious objections should be exempt from issuing marriage licenses.
By a 64-32 margin, most Democrats said it’s more important to protect gay rights than religious liberties when the two are in conflict. Republicans said the opposite, by 82-17.
Clarence Wells, 60, a conservative from Rockwood, Tennessee, said he strongly disapproved of the Supreme Court’s ruling. He anticipates friction as gay couples try to exercise their newfound rights and people with religious objections to same-sex marriage balk at accepting them.
“I don’t believe it’s going to go over smoothly,” said Wells. “I think a lot of them will be shunned in church. … I think there will businesses that are going to close, because some people are stubborn enough to not want to deal with it.”
Andrew Chan, 41, a moderate independent from Seattle, said he has tried to remain neutral on same-sex marriage.
“For me, it’s always been about tolerating,” said Chan, who works for a nonprofit organization. “I’ve got friends on both sides.”
Chan said he was happy for gays and lesbians who have found someone they want to marry, and he expressed some wariness toward politicians who might try to roll back the Supreme Court ruling.
“That just creates more division,” he said. “Are we looking to move the country forward or move it backward?”
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The AP-GfK Poll of 1,004 adults was conducted online July 9 to July 13, using a sample drawn from GfK’s probability-based KnowledgePanel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.4 percentage points. Some questions were ask of half samples of respondents and have smaller margins of error. Respondents were first selected randomly using phone or mail survey methods, and later interviewed online. People selected for KnowledgePanel who didn’t otherwise have access to the Internet were provided access at no cost to them.
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Swanson reported from Washington.
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Legend Bea Arthur’s shelter for LGBT youth to begin construction
Legend Bea Arthur’s shelter for LGBT youth to begin construction
A homeless shelter for LGBT Youth will break ground this Monday (20 July) using the money bequeathed to it by legendary comedian Bea Arthur.
The actor, who played Dorothy on The Golden Girls and Maude Findlay in Maude, died in 2009. Her will left $300,000 (€277,000) to the Ali Forney Centre in New York City.
In 2012, the City Council and Manhattan borough president gave another $3.3. million to renovate the building for the shelter, which will be called the Bea Arthur Residence for Homeless LGBT Youth.
The centre will be located on East 13th Street in Manhattan’s East Village, New York.
Executive Director Carl Siciliano of the Ali Forney Center said in a press release: ‘It meant the world to me that a star of the magnitude of Bea Arthur would do so much to help the Ali Forney Centre in our work of housing homeless LGBT youths.
‘I am very grateful that we will now be able to honor Bea and continue to keep her compassion alive through the establishment of the Bea Arthur Residence for Homeless LGBT Youth.’
The Golden Girl star gave one of her final performances at the centre and raised $40,000 for the organisation (€37,000). Her donation was key to keeping the centre open during the global recession.
Siciliano founded the centre after meeting Ali Forney, a homeless teen, while working as the director of a homeless youth drop. Forney was murdered on the streets of New York City at age 21.
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Jack Flanagan
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Steve Grand’s Swimsuit Leaves Little To The Imagination, Justin Bieber Is Looking To Get Cut
Steve Grand’s Swimsuit Leaves Little To The Imagination, Justin Bieber Is Looking To Get Cut
This week, Rob Lowe does the best nude Julie Andrews imitation we’ve ever seen, Jane Lynch knows why some celebs won’t leave their comfy closets and Robbie Rogers plans to be extra-flamboyant at the 2018 World Cup. Here’s what happened recently on Instagram:
Rarely spotted in his natural habitat, it’s a fully-clothed Ashley Parker Angel.
Got that cardio in today by the water in #Seattle… And then ran to get an ice cream sundae. #Day67 #100DaysOfFitness A photo posted by Ashley Parker Angel (@ashley_parker_angel) on Jul 14, 2015 at 12:23am PDT
Oh, Johnny Weir…sometimes you make it too easy.
A photo posted by JOHNNY WEIR (@johnnygweir) on Jul 16, 2015 at 6:17pm PDT
The world is a nicer place when Ricky Martin puckers for a kiss.
Besos. A photo posted by Ricky (@ricky_martin) on Jul 4, 2015 at 8:26pm PDT
We’d go a few rounds with either Jake or Mario or both.
Just went a few rounds with my man Jake Gyllenhaal… #Southpaw
A photo posted by Mario Lopez (@mariolopezextra) on Jul 13, 2015 at 4:00pm PDT
The Rock ain’t got time to bleed.
I ain’t got time to bleed.. A video posted by therock (@therock) on Jul 14, 2015 at 1:34pm PDT
We think Steve Grand is overdressed even in the skimpiest of swimwear.
#Chicago #summertime #boatseason #speedo
A photo posted by Steve Grand (@stevegrandmusic) on Jul 13, 2015 at 10:02am PDT
Jack Falahee knows all about the importance of fluids.
Mmm hydration. Taking a break at the base of the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Currently training for #nauticamalibutri with #teamdisney and these new trails up north are great for conditioning. #m22 #m22life #nautica #puremichigan #teamdisney A photo posted by Jack Falahee (@jackfalaheeofficial) on Jul 10, 2015 at 11:32am PDT
Colton Haynes‘s frock is either incredibly high fashion or something his mom wore in the 1970s.
And the madness begins. Sick presentation by Public School
A photo posted by Colton Haynes (@coltonlhaynes) on Jul 14, 2015 at 8:50am PDT
Bianca Del Rio looks so demure from the outside.
DAY 2 @hurricanebianca #letsmakeamovie #texas #classroomglamour @kugiefilm A photo posted by Bianca Del Rio (@thebiancadelrio) on Jul 14, 2015 at 2:51pm PDT
Jesse Metcalfe is looking shady these days.
A photo posted by Jesse Metcalfe (@realjessemetcalfe) on Jul 15, 2015 at 7:11am PDT
Colby Melvin likes a guy with his mouth full.
Yeses! My meatball @brett__mitchell has arrived in San Diego!! Best Friend time starts now! Now just need @tubadan71 #pride #sdpride A photo posted by Colby Melvin (@colbymelvin) on Jul 16, 2015 at 10:03am PDT
Sam Smith and his dad do not enjoy flying the friendly skies.
A photo posted by Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) on Jul 16, 2015 at 9:51am PDT
Tyson Beckford is in fighting shape.
A video posted by Tyson C. Beckford (@tysoncbeckford) on Jul 16, 2015 at 8:42am PDT
Raul Castillo could rock your world even as a teen guitarist.
In case there was any doubt… Here’s me playing bass at a show at Trenton Point in Edinburg, TX. I’m probably 15 or 16 in this photo. Playing a fretless Yamaha. I used to love to jump high. #fbf #rgv #basshowlowcanyougo #southtexashardcore @asiwalkthroughthevalleyfilm
A photo posted by Raúl Castillo (@officialraulcastillo) on Jul 10, 2015 at 12:17pm PDT
Russell Tovey and son Rocky pay a visit to heaven.
My #rocky is heaven to me! @gagosiangallery #sprayed #edruscha 🙂
A photo posted by Russelltovey (@russelltovey) on Jul 9, 2015 at 7:37am PDT
Children shouldn’t play with sharp things, Justin Bieber.
A photo posted by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) on Jul 15, 2015 at 11:57am PDT
EJ Johnson is most definitely dope.
Yes, alas I must confess….I’m DOPE #strut #teamthis
A photo posted by EJ Johnson (@ejjohnson_) on Jul 10, 2015 at 7:11pm PDT
Robbie Rogers would make a sweet ballerina.
A photo posted by Robbie Rogers (@robbierogers) on Jul 8, 2015 at 3:22pm PDT
Guillermo Diaz has found the best costume for the day.
A photo posted by guillermo diaz (@guillermodiazreal) on Jul 14, 2015 at 12:44pm PDT
That time Billy Porter broke the heel of his kinky pump.
A photo posted by Billy Porter (@theebillyporter) on Jul 16, 2015 at 8:08am PDT
Le1f is modeling the casual, comfortable line of everyday wear from Sears.
A photo posted by champagnebati (@le1f) on Jul 15, 2015 at 1:34pm PDT
Jeremy Kinser
Share This: Pro-gay Swedish Armed Forces Ad – ‘Some Things You Should Not Have to Camouflage’
Share This: Pro-gay Swedish Armed Forces Ad – ‘Some Things You Should Not Have to Camouflage’
Ad for the Swedish Armed Forces – “Some Things You Should Not Have to Camouflage”
The ban on openly gay service members in Sweden was lifted in 1979.
[via Imgur]
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Kyler Geoffroy
Share This: Pro-gay Swedish Armed Forces Ad – ‘Some Things You Should Not Have to Camouflage’
Cymeriadau / Characters – Mardi Gras Caerdydd, 2011
The Biggest LGBT Wellness Stories Of The Week
The Biggest LGBT Wellness Stories Of The Week
Each week HuffPost Gay Voices, in a partnership with blogger Scout, LGBT HealthLink and researcher Susana Fajardo, brings you a round up of some of the biggest LGBT wellness stories from the past seven days. For more LGBT Wellness visit our page dedicated to the topic here.
Good Relationships Prevent Eating Disorders
A recent study of eating disorders among men found that for bi and gay men, being in a good relationship lowered the chance of an eating disorder 10 years later. Single men or ones in bad relationships had a higher chance. Relationship status made no difference for straight men.
Las Vegas Is Successful Reducing LGBT Smoking
If you’ve ever hit the bars in Las Vegas, you might’ve run across the innovative tobacco-free social branding campaign called CRUSH. Now, there’s evidence CRUSH has been effective in reducing smoking. A new analysis shows those with highest exposure to CRUSH messaging and social events had 37-48% lower odds of current smoking.
LGBT Elders Americans Act Introduced in Congress
Senator Michael Bennett introduced the LGBT Elders Americans Act in the Senate, a bill aimed at helping with the housing and health needs of older LGBT folks—and it’s badly needed. We know that aging can be harder for queer people because of stigma, fewer family ties and inadequate care. This bill should help.
Med Students Not Well-Prepared for LGBT Care
A new study found most med students felt comfortable caring for LGBT patients but did not feel prepared. Alarmingly, 67% rated their medical school training as fair or worse so there’s a lot of work to do there.
New Jersey Universities Add Trans Health Care
Trans students at publicly funded universities in New Jersey can now access transgender health care! The change is expected to not only help with physical health, but also boost mental health and academic performance.
Bi Erasure is a Problem, Hurts Health
Bi erasure, ignoring or glossing over bisexuality, is still an all too common problem, even within the LGBTQ communities. Steve Williams makes the smart point this week that this isn’t just a social issue, it actually hurts health. Bi folk tend to have worse health and more substance use, cancer and tobacco use. Erasure is already a problem — let’s not continue ignoring it.
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Labour leadership candidate seeks full pardon for gay men convicted of ‘gross indecency’
Labour leadership candidate seeks full pardon for gay men convicted of ‘gross indecency’
Labour leadership favourite Andy Burnham called for a blanket pardon for all gay men convicted under the ‘indeceny’ laws, Friday.
He said he’ll press prime minister David Cameron for change: the law as it is allows only pardons for living victims who apply to the Home Office.
‘I was one of the first Labour frontbenchers to call for equal marriage, and I believe the next frontier is a law to remove this shadow from our national history.’
Burnham consulted the proposal with Sir Keir Starmer, the former director of public prosecutions and now a Labour MP.
Starmer said: ‘Automatic pardons are appropriate in these cases, not only to mark the grossly unjust basis of the convictions but also to send a powerful message to the world about the unacceptability of similar anti-gay laws still in existence.’
There has been ongoing pressure for further action since Alan Turing, the founding father of computer science, was granted a pardon in 2013.
Burnham said: ‘Alan Turing made a remarkable contribution to our country, but it is not only national heroes that deserve to have their suffering atoned for.
‘Tens of thousands of men were treated appallingly and every one of these convictions is equally shameful.’
The ‘appalling’ treatment Burnham hints at include chemical castrations and potentially life imprisonment.
He suggests such a pardon would not merely be a gesture to surviving individuals and families but would have international significance.
‘It would send a strong message to millions of LGBT individuals around the world, who still live in fear of persecution, and to the governments and national leaders that refuse to recognise equal rights,’ he said.
There are currently five people running for Labour leadership in the UK. Burnham runs alongside shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna, and shadow health minister Liz Kendall.
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Jack Flanagan
