The Offenses of Freedom
I don’t know how much more childish behavior I can take from some of the leading LGBT groups around the country and a certain, sensitive portion of the LGBT Community. So if you’re offended by words, then read something else, or grow up, it’s your choice. GLAAD recently went after GLEE for their episode
Another Teen Suicide
There seems to be no end. In a society purporting to be more advanced, more forward thinking, even in the face of restricted civil rights for millions of Americans, stories of suicide keep coming… Over the weekend another teen suicide, resulting from bullying, has occurred. In Pennsylvania, freshman Brandon Bitner, 14, of Mount Pleasant Mills,
Shirvell Gets EXACTLY What He Deserves
Justice rears its head once in a while, as it has done now, in the case of Andrew Shirvell, the assistant state attorney general in Michigan. Shirvell was very deservedly fired on Monday. If you missed the bizarre story, Shirvell is infamous for the stalking and harassment of Chris Armstrong, a student at the University
2010 Transgender Day Of Remembrance
The 2010 "Transgender Day of Remembrance" will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 20th. The Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day for remembering the lives of those who were killed for being transgender, as well as celebrating the lives of the living transgendered. Trans-e-motion, a non-profit that outreaches to the transgender
Olbermann Goes Back To Work
After an online signature campaign collected more than 250,000 signatures, it looks like Keith Olbermann is headed back to his MSNBC show starting Tuesday, November 8th. The entire incident stemmed from the revelation that Olbermann was suspended due to political contributions he made which were against the policy of the network. This, despite the
Openly Gay Episcopal Bishop Resigns
Episcopal bishop Gene Robinson, has announced that he will retire in 2013, a decision based on the threats he and his family have received since his consecration as the first openly gay bishop in 2003. The strain on him and his family has reached a breaking point, and he can no longer accept the
Constance McMillen – Woman of the Year
With all that’s happened recently regarding bullying and teen suicides, it’s important to share our experiences with others. We all know that the teen years are the hardest for LGBT people, but we also know, as Dan Savage’s brilliant campaign has proven, "it gets better". That’s something we need to keep reinforcing with LGBT teens.
Rick Tejeda Services
We are sad to report that the community lost one of its own this week. Rick Tejada passed away on Monday, November 1st at the age of 48. Ricky worked at the Red Lantern and was the long time partner of Virgil Wigley, owner of the Red Lantern and the North Tower Circle. Ricky will
LUNAFEST @Fresno State
Fresno State’s Women’s Resource Center Presents LUNAFEST ~short films by, for, about women Filled with stories of reflection and whimsy, hope and humor, grace and perseverance, LUNAFEST films are renowned for celebrating the talents and stories of women. From quirky animation to touching documentaries, the 10 selected films are incredibly diverse in both style and subject