One of three arrested in beating of gay couple in Philadelphia is boozy daughter of a local police chief
Kathryn Knott, 24, had posted homophobic messages on Twitter
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HRC Awards 4 Grants to Historically Black Colleges/Universities—including Alabama State University
HRC Awards 4 Grants to Historically Black Colleges/Universities—including Alabama State University
This effort is made possible through a partnership between HRC Foundation’s HBCU Project and Promised Land Film.
HRC.org
Judge Rules Public Servants Aren’t Allowed To Opt Out Of Gay Events
Judge Rules Public Servants Aren’t Allowed To Opt Out Of Gay Events
A Rhode Island Supreme Court judge ruled this week that the rights of two homophobic firefighters were not violated when they were ordered to drive the city’s firetruck in the 2001 Providence gay pride parade.
The two firefighters are suing former Mayor Buddy Cianci, claiming that their “constitutional religion and and free speech rights were violated” when he “forced” them to drive the parade route, which is considered community outreach and therefore a necessary duty for firefighters.
Kevin McHugh, the attorney representing Cianci, called the case “ridiculous” and argued that other firefighters have been ordered to complete similar drives in the Columbus Day parade, the Purim parade, and others.
Justice Maureen McKenna compared the firefighters’ arguments to their line of work, pointing out that if they were called to extinguish a fire in a temple or a mosque, they would be compelled to do so.
The AP reports that Mayor Cianci was forced from office in 2002 after being convicted of corruption, and the suit only “coincidentally” coincides with his current to win back city hall. He told reporters outside the courthouse that he would make the same decision again if reelected.
Photo: Javier Soriano
Matthew Tharrett
French Court Simplifies Assisted Reproduction for Lesbian Moms
French Court Simplifies Assisted Reproduction for Lesbian Moms
The AP reports: France’s highest court has ruled that same-sex parents can adopt children born in other countries by assisted reproduction.
France has a law that limits assisted reproduction to heterosexual couples who have been together for two years. This has driven many gay couples to go abroad for assisted reproduction.
Until now, in such cases only a child’s birth mother would be legally acknowledged as a legal parent, but now the other partner will be able to adopt.
Last year, France legalized gay adoption and gay marriage, but kinks such as this one are still being ironed out for same-sex French parents.
Jake Folsom
www.towleroad.com/2014/09/france-streamlines-adoption-process-for-lesbian-moms.html
#LGBT Hot Artist Of The WEEK: Natalie Of Pro League – If These Walls Could Talk
#LGBT Hot Artist Of The WEEK: Natalie Of Pro League – If These Walls Could Talk
ARTIST: Natalie Of Pro League FOLLOW IG: @Amerial0214 To Be Featured NEXT WEEK: 1.) TAG LINK IN COMMENTS or Submit via EMAIL: [email protected] 2.) FOLLOW @Sincerely.Redd on IG.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5iN-it4PS8&feature=youtube_gdata
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Show Queens: Drag Highlights Off-Broadway
Show Queens: Drag Highlights Off-Broadway
Broadway’s Kinky Boots and Hedwig haven’t cornered the market on men in heels. Check out these five new shows featuring boys who beat their faces.
Brandon Voss
www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/theater/2014/09/24/show-queens-drag-highlights-broadway
Emma Watson Is Right — Don't Take Potshots at Fathers
Emma Watson Is Right — Don't Take Potshots at Fathers
Men suffer from gender stereotyping, too. Sometimes — perhaps especially — dear old dads get the worst of it.
LGBT Workplace Inclusion Conference
LGBT Workplace Inclusion Conference
Last week, HRC partnered with ONE Community to host the third LGBT Workplace Inclusion Conference in Tempe, Arizona to discuss ways to promote a welcoming and fully LGBT-inclusive workplace.
HRC.org
www.hrc.org/blog/entry/lgbt-workplace-inclusion-conference?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss-feed
Barbra Streisand Overwhelmed To Received Historic 10th Number One Album
Barbra Streisand Overwhelmed To Received Historic 10th Number One Album
Hearing the news that Partners entered the charts at #1 was an overwhelming feeling of joy!!
Being told that I’ve had #1 albums in six consecutive decades makes me feel truly blessed and grateful to have such loyal fans. I feel you rooting for me and I so appreciate all of your energy and support.
It’s especially sweet since I get to share this moment with my wonderfully talented partners who I had the pleasure of singing with: Michael Bublé, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Babyface, Billy Joel, Blake Shelton, Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli, John Legend, Josh Groban, my beloved son Jason Gould…and last but not least, Elvis Presley…forever The King!
Finally, thank you to Rob Stringer and my Columbia Records family, my manager Marty Erlichman, my creative team on this project – Kenny Edmonds, Walter Afanasieff, Dave Reitzas, Bill Ross, and Jay Landers…and Ken Sunshine for getting the word out… we did it guys!!
With lots of love,
Barbra”
— Legendary entertainer Barbra Streisand in a note posted to her Facebook page after becoming the only performer in history to score a number one album in each of the past six decades with her latest release Partners
Jeremy Kinser
