The monstrous harassment hoax of a transgender youth

“We treat our transgender students – our boys, our transgender boys and girls – simply like any other boys and girls with the same rights and responsibilities, rules and obligations,” stated Judy Chiasson, Ph.D. and program coordinator for Human Relations, Diversity and Equity, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) at the June 12 California State…

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Welcome home

(The article this week is from Rev. Elder Don Eastman – former vice moderator for Metropolitan Community Churches and retired minister.) A few months ago more than 1,500 people from Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) all over the world gathered in Chicago for our 25th General Conference. Again and again, every day we heard wonderful stories…

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‘Girltrash’ writer/director Angela Robinson relinquishes association with Power Up

LOS ANGELES – Award-winning out writer/director, Angela Robinson, who’s written and produced the upcoming Girltrash: All Night Long as presented by Power Up is severing all formal ties with the non-profit film company over creative differences and professional, moral and ethical issues. Robinson, one of the executive producers of HBO’s True Blood and a co-executive producer…

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Out & Equal Workplace Summit celebrates 15th anniversary

MINNEAPOLIS — The fifteenth anniversary Out & Equal Workplace Summit will be in Minneapolis Oct. 28 – 31. It is expected to draw more than 2,000 attendees from 27 countries to share best practices to create LGBT workplace equality. The Workplace Summit comes with the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) heading for a vote in the US House of Representatives. “It’s…

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Malashock Dance premieres provocative new works at Lyceum show

SAN DIEGO — The Malashock Dance company will perform edgy and provocative new works in the premiere of Malashock/RAW4. The performances are Nov. 14, 15 and 16 at the Lyceum in Horton Plaza. Now in its fourth year, Malashock/RAW4 features all new choreography by Malashock Dance Artistic Director John Malashock, independent choreographer Michael Mizerany and guest…

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Gaga’s Little Monsters launch a book of their story

NEW YORK — Independent publishing house Hot Glue Press has announced that it will publish Heal This Way: A Love Story written by Lady Gaga’s Little Monsters, and photographed by tour photographer Tracey B. Wilson. Lady Gaga’s biggest fans share their raw emotions about coming out, bullying, thoughts of suicide, and the need for acceptance. The…

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