Open Question: Can I live my life the way I want, without being rejected?
I live life as a Christian. This automatically has my stance on homsexuality. I honestly don’t care. That doesn’t mean I aoutmatically support it, I just don’t care. But, from what I read, that’s not enough. I want to write things that fall in line with faith as best I can, but I’m scared that the world will reject me, because I don’t mean some LGBT quota. Is it possible for me to live in accordance with my faith without being called homophobe or being rejected?
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Gay Issues Enter the World of Philanthropy
Gay Issues Enter the World of Philanthropy
A withdrawn donation to the Girl Scouts over their inclusion of transgender girls led to an even greater amount of donations.
NY Times Editorial Board: ‘Houston Residents Should Not Succumb to Ugly Fearmongering’
NY Times Editorial Board: ‘Houston Residents Should Not Succumb to Ugly Fearmongering’
The Grey Lady is throwing her weight behind Houston’s Equal Rights Ordinance with an op-ed calling on Houston to vote “yes” on Proposition 1 tomorrow.
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Openly Gay Mayor Jim Gray Denies Being Involved With KKK, Calls Accusations “Ridiculous”
Openly Gay Mayor Jim Gray Denies Being Involved With KKK, Calls Accusations “Ridiculous”
This morning, the hackitivist group Anonymous “unhooded” several prominent U.S. Senators and mayors who it claims are members of the Ku Klux Klan. One of the alleged “White Knights” is none other than the openly gay Democratic mayor of Lexington, KY, Jim Gray.
Related: The KKK Is Rebranding, Gays and Blacks Are Now Welcome
62-year-old Grey came out publicly in 2005 while running for vice mayor of Lexington. In 2010, he became the city’s first openly gay mayor. And in 2014, he was re-elected for a second term.
Related: WATCH: Mother Defends Son’s KKK Costume, Says Man Should Be With Woman
This morning, Gray took to Twitter to deny any involvement with the KKK:
This allegation from the group Anonymous is false, insulting and ridiculous. I have never had any relationship of any kind with the KKK.
— Mayor Jim Gray (@JimGrayLexKY) November 2, 2015
He followed that up with a second tweet a few minutes later:
I am opposed to everything the KKK stands for. I have no idea where this information came from, but wherever it came from, it is wrong. — Mayor Jim Gray (@JimGrayLexKY) November 2, 2015
He also posted the following statement to his official Facebook page:
The allegation made about me by the group Anonymous is false, insulting and ridiculous. I have never had any…
Posted by Mayor Jim Gray on Monday, November 2, 2015
Brenna Angel, a spokeswoman for Gray’s office, told the Lexington Herald-Leader they are “at a total loss” as to how the mayor’s name ended up on the list.
Related: The KKK Is, Wait For It, Very Unhappy About Gay Marriage In Alabama
Supporters of Gray were quick to come to his defense.
“I’ve known Mayor Gray and his family all of my life,” Rita Riherd wrote on Facebook. “This is absolutely the most ridiculous accusation.”
“Such an allegation could not be further from the truth,” Joe Terry added. “Jim Gray stand [sic] for all those things that the KKK traditionaly [sic] opposes.”
“I have known Jim since I have been in Lexington, worked with him on numerous occasions, and consider him a good friend,” Jim Alexander said. “I have seen his tireless work for equality for all of Lexington’s citizens no matter of color orientation or background or ethnicity.”
Other lawmakers outed by Anonymous for allegedly being involved with the KKK include U.S. Senators Thom Tillis of North Carolina, John Cornyn of Texas, Dan Coats of Indiana, and Johnny Isakson of Georgia, as well as mayors Madeline Rogero of Knoxville, TN; Paul D. Fraim of Norfolk, VA; Kent Guinn of Ocala, FL; and Tom Henry of Fort Wayne, IN.
Related: The KKK Would Like You To Join Them In Ending AIDS By Killing Gay People
h/t: Heavy
Graham Gremore
Cruz, Huckabee And Jindal Will Join Pastor Who Wants Gays Put To Death
Cruz, Huckabee And Jindal Will Join Pastor Who Wants Gays Put To Death
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Steve Grand Had a Big, Gay Shirtless Halloween: PHOTOS
Steve Grand Had a Big, Gay Shirtless Halloween: PHOTOS
Out gay singer Steve Grand celebrated Halloween in LA, and from the looks of his Instagram account, it was a mostly shirtless affair.
Grand attended LA’s gay Halloween event, Halloweenie, which benefits the Gay Men’s Chorus of LA. Grand dressed up as a sexy and shirtless jazz age gangster, accompanied by other shirtless gay mafiosos. The first picture he shared, below, was captioned, “Happy Gay Christmas! Stick em up!”
During the party, he encountered some shirtless men from a different historical era.
As well as other known gay personalities.
And even a masked vigilante.
After the party, it was time for the after-party. Which looked awful.
Definitely unbearable.
“The worst.”
Max Emerson was also there. Convincing us that he actually has narcolepsy. Max, buddy, get some help?
In conclusion, it appears that all the shirts in Los Angeles were burned on Halloween. And Steve Grand may have been the one to burn them.
[h/t Instinct]
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The LGBT Network posted a photo:
A few photos from the Fall Family Carnival! This big tent experience brought together LGBT-headed households at The Hamptons LGBT Center!
Gays Who Adopted Partners Need Annulments, Senator Says
Gays Who Adopted Partners Need Annulments, Senator Says
Bob Casey, Pennsylvania’s Democratic senior senator, wants to right a wrong that’s affecting numerous same-sex couples — the inability to obtain annulments for couples in which one partner adopted the other before the days of marriage equality.
This was a common practice in the mid-20th century, as adoption offered legal protections for same-sex partners when it came to matters like hospital visiting privileges and inheritance laws. But now with marriage equality, some couples in this situation are finding it difficult to annul their adoptions so they can legally wed.
In a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Casey writes of a couple in Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County who were denied their adoption annulment request in July. The judge stated that adoption annulments can only be granted in cases of fraud and reversing them in other instances would place all adoptions in jeopardy. Because of the ruling, the couple cannot marry, since they would be guilty of incest and could face 10 years in prison. The situation is not exclusive to the Allegheny County couple.
Casey wants Lynch to issue guidance to courts across the country on the matter so that same-sex couples in this situation can easily annul their adoption and enter into a legal marriage.
“Prior decisions such as the one made in Bucks County, Pennsylvania may provide the legal foundation for such guidance,” Casey writes. “LGBT couples should have the right to obtain a marriage license, no matter the state or jurisdiction in which they reside. As you know, Justice Anthony Kennedy described the request of same sex couples in Obergefell as “equal dignity in the eyes of the law.” In adoption cases such as these, the law has changed dramatically since the adoptions were first carried out. To ensure the dignity of all LGBT couples is affirmed no matter their current adoption status, we must ensure that all parties know their options under the law. I appreciate your attention in this matter and look forward to your response.”
Neal Broverman
Governor Tweets That Discrimination Is A ‘Texas Value’
Governor Tweets That Discrimination Is A ‘Texas Value’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is parroting the anti-transgender myth that nondiscrimination protections will somehow enable sexual assault.
The post Governor Tweets That Discrimination Is A ‘Texas Value’ appeared first on ThinkProgress.
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Why HERO Is Important for ALL LGBTQ People (VIDEO)
Why HERO Is Important for ALL LGBTQ People (VIDEO)
By Raymond Braun and Aaron Rhodes.
Have you heard of HERO, the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance? If you’re part of the LGBTQ community — or anyone who believes that everyone deserves equal rights — then you should know what’s at stake in Texas this week.
Last year, the Houston City Council passed HERO as a means to level the playing field by protecting Houstonians from discrimination in employment, housing and public spaces like restaurants. It’s surprising to think that before this ordinance was passed, Houstonians had no local tool to address discrimination against people who are LGBTQ — but it’s true.
A few weeks ago, we flew to Houston, Texas to vlog all about the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance and why it’s so critically needed to ensure that a broad range of hardworking Houstonians — regardless of sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, familial status, marital status, military status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity and pregnancy — have the opportunity to earn a living, take care of their families, find housing and be served by businesses and government, without fear of discrimination. We traveled around Houston talking to volunteers and voters — and had some fun checking out local highlights in the process.
One of the things we love most about social media is the platform it offers to share ideas, build community and connect with others around the world. Through our YouTube channels, we strive to raise awareness about important issues and historic milestones, from the United States Supreme Court decision on marriage equality to the Ireland marriage referendum vote.
Neither of us are from Texas, so why is this issue so important to us? We believe that everyone has the right to reach their highest potential and live their lives free of discrimination. As members of the LGBTQ community, we want to support those in our community who do not have equal rights, whether in Houston or around the world. Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States (soon to become the third, by many accounts) and is considered a bellwether city for politics across the United States. Houston has an historic opportunity to set an example as a world class, cosmopolitan hub that celebrates diversity and supports all of its residents. If HERO passes, it sets yet another example that our country is continuing its momentous evolution towards equality for all. If it doesn’t pass, it could embolden people who are trying to roll back LGBTQ equality around the country. Even worse, it sends a message to every LGBTQ kid in Houston that they are still second-class citizens and not regarded as equal under the law. We can’t stand for that.
When we were in Houston, we were moved by the diverse stories and perspectives we heard. One volunteer talked about how she got involved with the campaign because her dad was fired for being gay, and another couple talked about how they spent their anniversary phone banking because they want their young son to grow up in a city where all Houstonians are protected and valued.
The people we met in Houston inspired us to continue advocating and using our voices to raise awareness. They were resilient, open minded, kind, hard working, good people — and the thought that they might wake up on Wednesday in a city that doesn’t regard them as equal is troubling and simply unacceptable.
Check out our Houston vlog, share it with your friends; and if you’re in Houston, be a hero and vote for HERO!
For three years, Raymond Braun led LGBT marketing and partnerships for YouTube, a role that he originated and that landed him on the Forbes “30 Under 30” list, iMedia top 25 Marketing Leaders and Innovators and Men’s Health “Gay Celebrities Roundtable.” In September 2015, he left his role at YouTube to start his own company, RWB Media, focused on LGBT marketing and community engagement. Keep in touch with Raymond on social media: @raymondbraun.
Aaron Rhodes (of The Rhodes Bros) is a YouTuber, LGBT activist, model and actor in the hit TV series Scream Queens. He rose to fame when his YouTube video, Twins Come Out To Dad, went viral, receiving more than 20 million views, landing him and his brother Austin on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and becoming the most viewed coming out video on YouTube.
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