Associated Press: TV Campaign for LGBT Equality Starting in Mississippi

“It’s the first time we’ve led with this message, and it’s historic for the South,” said Brad Clark, Project One America director.
HRC.org

www.hrc.org/blog/entry/associated-press-tv-campaign-for-lgbt-equality-starting-in-mississippi?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss-feed

Half-Naked Babes Turn The Streets Of L.A. Into One Big Dance Studio

We fell in love with Kiesza’s video for her song “Hideaway” when it came out early this year, and what’s not to love? She does a one-take dance routine through the streets of Williamsburg, and if you haven’t seen it, it’s awesome.

So naturally this gay take featuring underwear model-esque dancers and trans performer Sasha Colby is a clear winner in our book.

It’s produced by CheapUndies, so it’s safe to assume that any of the looks in the video are available for purchase. And after seeing how all the lycra and spandex moves on these dancers, you may just want a pair yourself.

Watch here:

Dan Tracer

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Gay GOP Candidate Carl DeMaio Loses Race to Scott Peters

Kyler Geoffroy

www.towleroad.com/2014/11/gay-gop-candidate-carl-demaio-loses-race-to-scott-peters.html

For The LGBT
How other people choose to live is none of your business. Be concerned about your sins and leave others alone, this is what Jesus taught, over and over and over again.

Jared Leto May Play The Joker In 'Suicide Squad'
Why so serious, Jared Leto?

According to The Wrap, Warner Bros. wants the Oscar-winning actor to play The Joker in “Suicide Squad.” The film, from “Fury” writer-director David Ayer, is based on the DC Comic of the same name. It follows convicted supervillains who undertake black-ops missions for the U.S. government.

Per TheWrap, Ryan Gosling was initially rumored for the role of The Joker, but a deal was never made due to Gosling’s unwillingness to sign a lengthy, multiple-movie contract. Tom Hardy, Will Smith and Margot Robbie are also in talks for roles in “Suicide Squad,” with Jessie Eisenberg expected to reprise his “Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice” role as Lex Luthor. Cara Delevingne is also reportedly circling the role of Harley Quinn, the girlfriend and accomplice of The Joker.

HuffPost Entertainment contacted Leto’s reps for comment on the rumor. This post will be updated if and when one is received.

For more, head to The Wrap.

www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/08/jared-leto-joker_n_6125914.html?utm_hp_ref=gay-voices&ir=Gay+Voices

US student tweets his homophobic attacker: ‘I’m NOT sorry I’m gay’ and goes viral

Ohio student Cole Ledford posted a defiant message to his attacker, who beat him up for kissing his boyfriend

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liamj

www.gaystarnews.com/article/us-student-tweets-his-homophobic-attacker-%E2%80%98i%E2%80%99m-not-sorry-i%E2%80%99m-gay%E2%80%99-and-goes-viral081114

Bryan Fischer: GOP Won the Midterms Because God Answered Anti-gay Prayers – VIDEO

Kyler Geoffroy

www.towleroad.com/2014/11/bryan-fischer-gop-won-the-midterms-because-god-answered-anti-gay-prayers-video.html

Sharing the Stories of LGBT Youth: Riley, 21, From Philadelphia
We Are the Youth is a photographic journalism project chronicling the individual stories of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) youth in the United States. Through photographic portraits and “as told to” interviews in the participants’ own voices, We Are the Youth captures the incredible diversity and uniqueness among the LGBTQ youth population.

Below is the story of Riley, whose portrait is featured in the book We Are the Youth.

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By Riley, as told to Diana Scholl

There’s a quote that I like: “Life serves the risk taker.” Last year my brother and I train-hopped in Florida. It was dangerous and illegal, and we were both in it together. It was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. My mom was terrified, but I’ve been living on my own since I was 16, so she felt more confident in me than in my brother.

I left home when I was 16 because I had a really tumultuous relationship with my dad. He was always physically and verbally abusive. I did get the brunt of it, and I’m not sure why. I went to a friend’s house and was house-hopping until I was 18. School was a big source of solace for me. My senior year Advanced Placement English teacher really liked me and knew about my family situation. She helped me apply to college at Hollins in Roanoke, Virginia. I was awarded one of their higher scholarships, and I got emergency financial aid for anything that wasn’t covered.

But I was very dependent on if my financial aid went through. After a year and a half, I was like, “Fuck this. Why am I spending $40,000 for an education?”

I left university to move to New York with my then-girlfriend, who also hated college. We’d spend our days looking around for food. We’d spend the evenings looking for a place to sleep. It wasn’t too difficult for me because I knew how to get food, and I can sleep pretty much in any situation or surface. It was rough for her since she was never exposed to living outdoors before. I accepted it as a necessary part of my life.

We were only in New York for a month or so. Then we stayed in Pennsylvania with her mom. After a little bit, her mom kicked us out, mainly because we were two female-bodied people who were together, even though I didn’t really identify as a female, and still don’t regard gender as anything. I was always very removed from the female and male genders. People ask me if I’m trans, and I just say, “‘Trans’ as in ‘transcending gender.'” Or they ask me, “Are you a boy or girl?'” I say, “Both!” or sometimes, “Neither!” and laugh. Recently a little kid came up to me and said, “You look like a boy but sound like a girl,” and I asked, “How do boys look, and how do girls sound?” because really, I don’t know the answer to those questions. I don’t think any sort of answer truly exists. The kid couldn’t give me one, either.

After her mom kicked us out, my girlfriend went to school in Philadelphia. I went, and I tried to stay in a homeless shelter and hated it. It was really difficult with my gender — or lack thereof — expression. The shelter wasn’t individualized for different gender expressions. And in order to apply for a job, you had to go to these job classes, and I already knew how to do those skills. They wouldn’t see me at the place I was at. I was like, “This is dumb.” I wanted to go back on the streets.

Now I’m living at my current girlfriend’s house in Philadelphia. I planned to just come to Philadelphia to get my passport and train-hop to L.A., but I derailed my plan. I really enjoy it here. Philadelphia has amazing resources, so I’m getting therapy for free and yoga for free. It’s part of being able to continue to develop myself.

Since the second time I ate acid, I have been becoming the person I’ve always wanted to be, which is super-positive and meaningful. It was a terrible, bad trip, but was the best thing that ever happened to me. It brought up profound feelings of peace and meditation and consciousness.

Photo by Laurel Golio, taken in Philadelphia, 2013

www.huffingtonpost.com/diana-scholl/sharing-the-stories-of-lg_6_b_6122538.html?utm_hp_ref=gay-voices&ir=Gay+Voices

Coming out in business: It’s all about authenticity

Think that your sexuality has no bearing on your work? An LGBT business conference taking place in London today reminded those attending that honesty fosters stronger and more authentic business relationships

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davidh

www.gaystarnews.com/article/coming-out-business-it%E2%80%99s-all-about-authenticity081114