In 2006, Casino Royale saved the James Bond franchise, ending the redundant self-parody that had characterized the movies since Moonraker in early 1979. Two things happened. Following the amazing success of the grimy, naturalistic, and nearly effects-less Bourne Identity, director Martin Campbell made Casino Royale as gritty and physically possible as the previous film, Die…
WASHINGTON – With school bullying reaching epidemic proportions through social media, a new, 21-minute film and bullying prevention program is saving lives nationwide. Entitled Acception, which means to accept and appreciate differences, the storyline follows four students as they perform a class assignment on bullying and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues. Using original animations…
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) today released results of a post-election poll showing a cultural sea-change on LGBT equality reflected in voters’ attitudes. “Last week’s results make clear that equality was a winner at the polls and confirms the inherent fairness of the American people,” said HRC President Chad Griffin. “The president proved…
Special commentary When I woke up this morning, I think San Diego elected its first Democratic mayor in 20 years. Not that I did not try to stay awake to hear the news live, but after spending the evening politicking, my pillow beckoned me. As I left the U.S. Grant Hotel, City Councilman Carl DeMaio…
Democrat Kyrsten Sinema has been declared the winner today of the newly formed Arizona congressional district, becoming the first openly bisexual member of Congress. Sinema will join the largest-ever class of openly lesbian, gay and bisexual lawmakers on Capitol Hill, including the first openly-gay senator, Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin. The Associated Press reported Sinema, 36,…
LONDON (CNN) – It’s not a career path followed by many. On Friday, the Right Reverend Justin Welby, a former oil executive, was confirmed as the next archbishop of Canterbury, and as such will become head of the 77 million-member worldwide Anglican Communion. Although Welby has been a bishop for just less than a year,…
WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), released today its first-ever index of inclusion within a faith-based community. The Jewish Organization Equality Index (JOEI) provides benchmarks for gauging, and resources for improving, LGBT inclusivity policies and practices of North American Jewish communal organizations. Key findings from the index create a preliminary snapshot of how a…
Second major crisis to hit the BBC within months LONDON (CNN) – Two British Broadcasting Corporation executives have “stepped aside” pending a review into the BBC‘s handling of allegations of sex abuse surrounding its late TV presenter Jimmy Savile, the media organization said Monday. The moves by the BBC‘s director and deputy director of news…
The voice of Elmo from Sesame Street, Kevin Clash, has taken a leave of absence from the show following allegations that he had sex with an underage boy. Clash denies the allegations. According to a report by TMZ a 23-year-old man, who claims he and Clash had a sexual relationship 7 years ago, met with…
Opening statements were given Nov. 2 in the trial of Charles Edward Shipman, 49, who is accused of committing six robberies and one attempted hold-up, the latter of which led to his arrest Feb. 13. The nickname came after the robber pretended he wanted to buy some incense at $8.95 per box, and told…
