Must-See LGBTQ TV: New seasons of ‘Queen Sugar’ and ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’

www.glaad.org/blog/must-see-lgbtq-tv-new-seasons-queen-sugar-and-unbreakable-kimmy-schmidt

WATCH: Pro wrestling match takes a turn when Jake Atlas kisses opponent
Please don’t try this at home.

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Janelle Monae: Proud pansexual and “free-ass motherf!@ker”
Beyond labels.

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85 Photos of Naked Men to Satisfy a Voyeuristic Photographer’s Needs

www.advocate.com/photography/2018/5/26/85-photos-naked-men-satisfy-voyeuristic-photographers-needs

Ireland’s Gay Prime Minister Jubilant After Nation Overturns Abortion Ban

The taoiseach hails Ireland’s “quiet revolution” after Ireland overwhelmingly votes to end its ban.

www.advocate.com/world/2018/5/26/irelands-gay-prime-minister-jubilant-after-nation-overturns-abortion-ban

Hawaii Governor Signs Law Banning Gay Conversion Therapy for Minors

Hawaii’s Governor David Ige has signed a bill passed by lawmakers in April banning gay conversion therapy for minors.

According to the governor’s office: “The ban on ‘sexual orientation change efforts’ includes the practice of attempting to change a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The bill applies to licensed professionals such as psychiatrists, social workers, and marriage and family therapists. This measure also establishes a temporary sexual orientation counseling task force within the state Department of Health, which will address the concerns of minors who seek counseling on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or related behavior.”

Said Ige: “Overwhelming scientific research has shown that ‘conversion therapy’ is not effective and frequently has lasting, harmful psychological impacts on minors. This practice is neither medically nor ethically appropriate. For our LGBT youth, this therapy often results in feelings of isolation, depression and hopelessness – and has no place in Hawai‘i, or in the lives of our youth.”

Signed SB270, prohibits therapists from “#conversiontherapy” to patients under 18. I’m proud to join the 11 other states and send a strong message to our #LGBT youth: that sexual orientation is not an illness to be “cured” – we accept you just the way you are. #BornPerfect #HIGov pic.twitter.com/wEa3cmibeS

— Governor David Ige (@GovHawaii) May 25, 2018

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VICTORY! Hawaii Enacts Legislation Protecting LGBTQ Youth from Abusive “Conversion Therapy”

HRC claimed victory as Hawaii Governor David Ige signed into law SB 270 — legislation protecting LGBTQ youth from the dangerous and debunked practice of so-called “conversion therapy.” With Governor Ige’s signature, Hawaii joins the growing number of states and municipalities adopting critical protections for LGBTQ youth. Just this year, Washington and Maryland have also enacted these protections, and lawmakers in New Hampshire recently passed similar legislation which currently awaits the governor’s signature.

“So-called ‘conversion therapy’ is a dangerous and ​inhumane form of child abuse that has no basis in science and is ​uniformly rejected by every major mental health and child welfare ​organization,” said HRC President Chad Griffin. “We thank the many advocates, allies, parents, and survivors who spoke out against this abusive practice and urged their elected officials to adopt these crucial protections. We also thank Governor Ige and the Hawaii State Legislature for enacting this legislation to protect the state’s LGBTQ youth.”

There is no credible evidence that conversion therapy can change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. To the contrary, research has clearly shown that these practices pose devastating health risks for LGBTQ young people such as depression, decreased self-esteem, substance abuse, homelessness, and even suicidal behavior. The harmful practice is condemned by every major medical and mental health organization, including the American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, and American Medical Association.

Connecticut, California, Nevada, New Jersey, the District of Columbia, Oregon, Illinois, Vermont, New York, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Washington, Maryland, and now Hawaii all have laws or regulations protecting youth from this abusive practice. A growing number of municipalities have also enacted similar protections, including cities and counties in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, Florida, New York, Arizona, and Wisconsin.

According to a recent report by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, an estimated 20,000 LGBTQ minors in states without protections will be subjected to conversion therapy by a licensed healthcare professional if state officials fail to act.

HRC has partnered with the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) and state equality groups across the nation to pass state legislation ending conversion therapy. More information on the lies and dangers of efforts to change sexual orientation or gender identity can be found here.

www.hrc.org/blog/victory-hawaii-enacts-legislation-protecting-lgbtq-youth-from-conve?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss-feed

Adam Levine, James Clapper, Emmet Flood, Whitney Houston, Mister Rogers, Dale Scott, Rachel Dolezal: HOT LINKS

NORTH KOREA. Trump says it could still happen…

EMMET FLOOD. Trump attended Justice Department briefings on FBI’s tactics in Russia investigation at the president’s request, says Giuliani: “The President personally wanted Emmet there today.”

JAMES CLAPPER. Former Director of National Intelligence calls Trump’s behavior Orwellian: “He deliberately spun it, distorted it. I mean this is George Orwell — up is down, black is white, peace is war. That’s exactly what I didn’t say. I took aversion to the word spy, it was the most benign version of information gathering. The important thing is the whole reason the FBI was doing this was concern over what the Russians were doing to infiltrate the campaign, not spying on the campaign.”

ABHORRENT. Kanye West used a photo of Whitney Houston’s drug-strewn bathroom as album art.

DHS SECRETARY KIRSTJEN NIELSEN. Trump is impossible to work for: “The president has a very rudimentary understanding of what the border is all about and how you secure it,” said a former DHS staffer who worked closely with Nielsen. “And she’s also not one of the border fire-eaters that have his ear right now. She’s in an impossible, no-win situation.”

SEEKING A PUBLISHER. Donald Trump Jr. is looking for a book deal. “It’s unclear what the book would cover. But Trump Jr. has certainly been in the headlines, for everything from his meeting with a Russian agent offering dirt on Hillary Clinton in 2016 to his dramatic split from Vanessa Trump in April…”

RACHEL DOLEZAL. Facing felony charges for welfare fraud: “Former Spokane Chapter NAACP President Rachel Dolezal is now facing legal trouble that could land her behind bars. KHQ has confirmed that Dolezal, who legally changed her name to Nkechi Diallo in 2016, is accused of 1st Degree Theft by Welfare Fraud, Perjury in the 2nd Degree, and False Verification for Public Assistance. Her potential punishment under RCW 74.08.331 could include up to 15 years in prison.”

STORMY DANIELS. Entourage seen behaving badly at The Abbey.

WILL YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? There’s a new documentary about Mister Rogers.

DALE SCOTT. Openly gay MLB umpire looks to retirement. “You work almost 4,000 games, and the last game you work, you exit on a stretcher in a neck brace?” Scott said. “As I told my friends … I am gay, we love to make an exit!”

KPTV – FOX 12

INTERSPECIES FRIENDSHIP OF THE DAY. A bull terrier and a fawn.

POLICE STOP OF THE DAY. Adam Levine and James Corden in Carpool Karaoke.

FRIDAY FLASH. Jose Manuel Bracho Garcia.

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Congratulations to Charles and Rachael from Oakland, California!

Charles, one of our very own found love on Zoosk. He writes: “It all started with a job opportunity at Zoosk. Yes that’s right, I once worked at Zoosk. Before landing the job, I was excited to learn more about the company. So, I did what any normal person would do—research. To be honest, I

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