WATCH: Michael Sam's Return to Football
After abruptly leaving the Montreal Alouettes, the out player returns for his first game.
Neal Broverman
www.advocate.com/sports/2015/08/08/watch-michael-sams-return-football
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Boxers vs Briefs: The Men of Hollywood Drop Their Shorts and Spill – WATCH
Boxers vs Briefs: The Men of Hollywood Drop Their Shorts and Spill – WATCH
The Underwear Expert’s hunky style reporter James Pianka recently took a trip to the corner of Hollywood and Vine to ask male passersby whether boxers or briefs reign supreme in Tinseltown.
Think you know the winner?
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Kyler Geoffroy
Boxers vs Briefs: The Men of Hollywood Drop Their Shorts and Spill – WATCH
Public S.F. High School Introducing LGBT History Class
Public S.F. High School Introducing LGBT History Class
The LGBT Studies course at the Ruth Asawa School of the Arts may be the first of its kind in the United States.
Neal Broverman
www.advocate.com/education/2015/08/08/public-sf-high-school-introducing-lgbt-history-class
Michael Sam plays in first CFL game
Michael Sam plays in first CFL game
Yesterday, 7 August, Michael Sam become the first out player to participate in a Canadian Football League game. The defensive end for the Montreal Alouettes had no tackles in the 26-23 loss to the Ottawa Redblacks.
‘I was focusing on my assignments, actually,’ Sam said, according to ESPN, when asked about the impotence of the moment before kickoff. ‘I’m not going to lie, there were some big jitters out there, and I was nervous when I first got on the field. I didn’t get any opportunities to make many plays. I had some good pass rushes, I thought, but close enough is not a sack.’
In 2014 the University of Missouri graduate was drafted by the St. Louis Rams, a National Football League team, in the seventh round. He was cut but picked up by the Dallas Cowboys as a practice squad player. He never made it to the team’s full roster.
Earlier this summer, the Alouettes signed the defensive end to a two-year deal. During training camp, he left for two-weeks to deal with ‘personal matters.’ He sat out the teams’ first five games.
Sam has split up with longterm boyfriend and fiancé Vito Cammisano.
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James Withers
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George Takei Once Asked Gene Roddenberry Why Star Trek Wasn’t More Gay-Inclusive. His Answer May Surprise You
George Takei Once Asked Gene Roddenberry Why Star Trek Wasn’t More Gay-Inclusive. His Answer May Surprise You
In a new video for Big Think, gay icon George Takei shares the story of asking Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry why the 1960s sci-fi show couldn’t be more gay-inclusive.
“I did very privately bring up the issue of gays and lesbians. And he was certainly, as a sophisticated man, mindful of that, but he said – in one episode we had a biracial kiss, Captain Kirk and Uhura had a kiss. That show was literally blacked out in the south, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia didn’t air that; our ratings plummeted. It was the lowest rated episode that we had. And he said, “I’m treading a fine tight wire here. I’m dealing with issues of the time. I’m dealing with the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, the Cold War and I need to be able to make that statement by staying on the air.” He said, “If I dealt with that issue I wouldn’t be able to deal with any issue because I would be canceled.” And I understood that because I was still closeted at that time. I talked to him as a liberal rather than as a gay man and I understood his position on that. So that’s the way Star Trek envisioned our future in the 23rd century, but I think we’re getting closer to that utopian society that Gene Roddenberry visualized, much more rapidly than even the technology.”
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Kyler Geoffroy
American poll puts ’religious liberty’ over LGBTI rights
American poll puts ’religious liberty’ over LGBTI rights
The latest poll gauging support for gay rights in America tells us religious beliefs are still valued over LGBTI people.
The poll asked Americans a familiar scenario: should a Christian wedding photographer be forced to work at gay wedding if asked or should they have the right to say no?
It found 82% of those polled said ‘yes’ and they should have the choice.
Another 10% said ‘no’ and the remaining number weren’t sure.
The full question read: ‘Suppose a Christian wedding photographer has deeply held religious beliefs opposing same sex marriage. If a same sex couple wanted to hire the photographer for their wedding, should the photographer have the right to say no?’, as reported in the Washington Examiner.
A more direct question asked which was most important: ‘Protecting religious liberty or gay and lesbian rights’?’
Almost a third (31%) said protecting religious liberty and only 8% said the same for gay rights.
The poll was conducted by Caddell Associates led by well-known US pollster Patrick Caddell.
The Washington Examiner quoted Patrick Caddell as saying: ‘When asked which was more important, by a 4 to 1 ratio, voters said protecting religious liberty (31 percent) over protecting gay and lesbian rights (8 percent).’
There have been a number of recent controversies around the rights of businesses to refuse LGBTI customers.
A pizzeria in Indiana said it would not provide pizza for a gay wedding and was criticized on social media.
In Louisiana, a bakery refused to cater to a lesbian wedding due to the owner’s Catholic beliefs.
The poll found that two thirds (68%) said that government should not be able to force any business to provide custom to someone against their religious beliefs.
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Jack Flanagan
www.gaystarnews.com/article/american-poll-puts-religious-liberty-over-lgbti-rights/
Police Lieutenant Who Penned Disgusting Anti-Gay Letter Gets Slap On Wrist, Shows No Remorse
Police Lieutenant Who Penned Disgusting Anti-Gay Letter Gets Slap On Wrist, Shows No Remorse
A police lieutenant in Stockton, California, who wrote a hateful anti-gay letter to the editor — which he signed with his name and rank — has returned to work after receiving a slap on the wrist.
What’s more, Lt. Toby Will is showing no signs of remorse and is appealing the reprimand he received for writing the letter calling homosexuality “vile and sinful” and saying it will lead to the destruction of the nation.
Will was placed on paid administrative leave last month while the police department investigated the letter he wrote to the editor of The Stockton Record in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of same-sex marriage. But this week, Will returned to work after receiving a letter of reprimand.
The Record reports:
Will, a 24-year veteran of the Police Department, said he is appealing the reprimand through the Pacific Justice Institute, a nonprofit legal organization specializing in the defense of religious freedom and other civil liberties.
“Being an American citizen, and one that served in the military and one that has served in law enforcement so long, I’m just exercising my First Amendment rights, which are not negated by my profession,” Will said. “If anything, they’re supported by my profession, and I don’t have a dichotomy in my life where my Christian views are private views. I don’t have that secular/sacred split in my life. I don’t tuck my Christian views away when I come to work.”
Will, 48, insisted that his views do not compromise his ability or willingness to protect and serve all members of the community, regardless of religious beliefs or sexual orientation.
“Absolutely not,” he said. “I have a 24-year track record of being nothing but a professional to all sections of society, even those I strongly disagree with.”
In the wake of the letter, the police department reached out to the LGBT community, but it’s doubtful Will’s light punishment and lack of remorse will do much to improve the relationship between the two:
Nicholas Hatten, executive director of the San Joaquin Pride Center, had not heard of Will’s return to the job until contacted for this story and reacted strongly when told Will was appealing his letter of reprimand.
“He has the nerve to appeal a letter of reprimand?” Hatten asked. “Unfortunately, he hasn’t learned anything. I think the spirit of humanity is to grow and he has proven that he is refusing, that he is using his religious dogma stubbornly. That is not what makes this city great and that is not what makes our community great. He’s choosing to alienate himself from the rest of the community, which is really moving forward together positively.”
Watch a report on the incident from last month below.
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John Wright
Police Lieutenant Who Penned Disgusting Anti-Gay Letter Gets Slap On Wrist, Shows No Remorse
Trans People Confront Myths They Hear About Themselves Head On
Trans People Confront Myths They Hear About Themselves Head On
Transgender identity can be hard to understand. In a way, it’s supposed to be since “trans” means so many different things to different people.
In “I’m Trans, But I’m Not…” a group of transgender people confront myths about what it’s like to be transgender head on in order to dispel mainstream misconceptions about their lives. From “I’m trans but I’m not damaged” to “I’m trans but I’m not tricking men into having sex with me — I don’t need to,” their statements are honest, poignant and reveal quite a bit about the daily lives of the transgender community.
One powerful point that everyone should keep in mind?
“I’m trans, and I’m worthy of love.”
Also on HuffPost:
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Ellen’s Gardener Is More Buff Than You’d Ever Believe, Plus James Franco Has Freed The Nipples
Ellen’s Gardener Is More Buff Than You’d Ever Believe, Plus James Franco Has Freed The Nipples
This week, Leslie Jordan clarified what really happened during that homophobic encounter at Starbucks, Ellen Page attended the first-ever Pride event in Jamaica and Lady Bunny told us about why she’s reviving her legendary Wigstock fest on a boat. Here’s what happened recently on Instagram:
J.Lo caught Hamilton and paid a backstage visit to Jonathan Groff.
Vin Diesel is dapper in black…and every other color, tbh.
The full trailer for Last Witch Hunter finally comes out this week. Excited. Will keep you posted. #kaulder Oct 23rd. A photo posted by Vin Diesel (@vindiesel) on
The eyes have it, if you’re Colby Melvin.
The #churntlife with @strongjaws and @gingereddie Thanks Tommy D for an amazing weekend #vancouver #pride #rapture
A photo posted by Colby Melvin (@colbymelvin) on
Sam Smith isn’t quite ready for take off.
Johnny Weir released some tension with a relaxing massage.
Post-massage realness. Goodnight!
A photo posted by JOHNNY WEIR (@johnnygweir) on
It’s the summer of Nev Schulman‘s chest hair.
I know, I know. It’s a topless mirror pic, but it’s ok cause I didn’t take it. ?: @emmabella_ A photo posted by Nev Schulman (@nevschulman) on
Is Marc Jacobs the new man in Miss Piggy‘s life?
Saddened over the news of Kermit and Miss Piggy splitting up. ? ? ? Retail therapy is real…
A photo posted by Marc Jacobs (@marcjacobs) on
Ricky Martin can try all he wants but will never take a bad photo.
Pasando por aquí a saludar. Cuéntame, ¿como estas?
A photo posted by Ricky (@ricky_martin) on
Speedo remembered Ryan Lochte‘s birthday, even though we forgot.
Thank you @speedousa @speedo for the amazing cake and balloons for my birthday! #yummy #oldmanstatus A photo posted by @ryanlochte on
James Franco can’t hear a thing you’re saying right now, so let him have it.
The sun will rise again for EJ Johnson.
So what else…. #Italy #teamthis A photo posted by EJ Johnson (@ejjohnson_) on
That’s not a vintage pic of Schwarzenegger below, it’s Ellen’s erstwhile gardener Billy Reilich!
Happy chest day! Pump brought to you by a massive amount of carbs last night!
A photo posted by Billy Reilich (@billreilich) on
Why is Jesse Metcalfe so angry?
#Current #Mood ???? #AdonMagazine #flashback ??? #adon #menswear #mensfashion #malemodel #fashion #style @royfire7 @peertal ??? #JesseMetcalfe A photo posted by Jesse Metcalfe (@realjessemetcalfe) on
Blake Skjellerup is letting his thunder thighs do the talking.
Avocad’oh! Representing some serious thunder thighs! #homer #simpson #simpsons #avocado #doh
A photo posted by Blake Skjellerup (@blakeskjellerup) on
Colton Haynes lives in a bubble (bath).
Cheers to the freakin wknd #Relaxation #LuxuriousCaviarBubbles #Palmolive #Naked&Afraid #NoneOfTheseHashtagsMakeSense #StopTypingColton #TakeAnap
A photo posted by Colton Haynes (@coltonlhaynes) on
Jeremy Kinser
WATCH: Michael Sam Makes History with Pro Football Debut in Montreal
WATCH: Michael Sam Makes History with Pro Football Debut in Montreal
Michael Sam made history last night as the first openly gay professional football player to take the field in a regular season game. The 25-year-old Montreal Alouettes defensive end entered the game late in the first quarter in the match-up against the Ottawa Redblacks.
Sam appeared in several plays throughout the remainder of the game but did not register a tackle or sack. The Alouettes lost the game 26-23.
The Canadian Press reports:
“I was focusing on my assignments, actually,” Sam said when asked if he was thinking of the significance of the moment prior to kickoff.
“I’m not going to lie, there were some big jitters out there and I was nervous when I first got on the field. I didn’t get any opportunities to make many plays. I had some good pass rushes I thought, but close enough is not a sack.”
Sam, who signed a two-year contract with the Canadian Football League’s Alouettes after failing to make the final cut on the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys or St. Louis Rams, missed part of Montreal’s training camp this summer to attend “personal matters.”
A short time later, Sam’s fiancé Vito Cammisano (engagement ring noticably absent) launched his own vlog.
Following Sam’s debut, retired NBA player Jason Collins tweeted his support and desire to see Sam return to the NFL.
I hope he plays well because a spot with the @49ers just opened up at defensive end. #justsayin t.co/P3CWikuQKc
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) August 7, 2015
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Kyler Geoffroy
WATCH: Michael Sam Makes History with Pro Football Debut in Montreal
