In many parts of the world, including San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto, Sofia, Delhi, and New York City, Pride celebrations were held this past weekend.
Happy Pride to all!
And don't forget about Montreal's Pride Parade on 17 August to cap off the summer!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Pride Celebrations
Friday, June 27, 2008
HIV rate up among young gay men in the United States
Diagnoses of HIV and AIDS in men who have sex with men rose significantly from 2001 to 2006, with infection rates increasing by 12.4 percent among males ages 13 to 24.
Second wave. Do humans ever learn from history?
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Miracles - Pet Shop Boys
Because it's not always about fighting for a cause. Sometimes it's just really nice to feel happy and optimistic, even if this state of mind lasts only for a fleeting moment.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Obama and Versace
Well, Obama fever has hit the fashionistas.
Donatella Versace has dedicated her Spring-Summer 2009 collection to Barack Obama calling him "the man of the moment."
Read more.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Sworn Virgins of Albania
Hat Tip to my friend Andrew for drawing my attention to this fascinating article about the centuries old Albanian tradition of sworn virgins, women who took an oath of virginity so that they could live as men as heads of the family, weapon carriers, and property owners with the ability to move freely in society.
Quite a trade-off.
Read more.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Obama and France
Check out this New York Times article about the rebirth, due in part to the rise of Barack Obama in the United States, of the négritude ideology of black pride that was conceived in Paris during the 1920s and 30s by Aimé Césaire and Léopold Sédar Senghor.
An excerpt:
“Since it abolished slavery 160 years ago, [France] has officially declared itself to be colorblind — but seeing Mr. Obama, a new generation of French blacks is arguing that it’s high time here for precisely the sort of frank discussions that in America have preceded the nomination of a major black candidate.”
Read more.
Monday, June 16, 2008
California allows same-sex marriages
California became the second US state, after Massachusetts, to allow same-sex marriages. Ceremonies were held today to mark the new legislation.
This is super.
Read more.
And listen to one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite California bands - Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Graeme Le Saux, straight athlete fighting homophobia
Check out this interview with Graeme Le Saux, the straight British ex-soccer player who is happily married with two children, but who during his career constantly dodged rumors that he was gay.
It is unfortunate that because Le Saux expressed a lack of enthusiasm for the archetypal British 'footballer' lifestyle, he faced homophobic abuse from opposition fans and other players. Some good did come out of the situation in that he is now an outspoken activist for Gay Rights in soccer.
Happy Father's Day Graeme!
And Happy Father's Day to all daddies, including the one at Daddy, Papa, and Me, a fellow blogger who chronicles the interesting life of an "unconventional family in today's world."
Ciao, for now.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Norway legalizes same-sex marriage
Stellar news!
Norway yesterday became the sixth country, joining the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, South Africa, and Canada in legislating same-sex marriage. The new law also allows homosexuals to adopt children and permits lesbians to be artificially inseminated.
Read more.
And watch and listen to Röyksopp's great video for Only this Moment.
We did it!
Why "We"? - Because every little voice is part of a bigger voice that can effect social change.
Cheers!
Monday, June 9, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
IN THE LIFE - Leading the Way - June 2008
This month's IN THE LIFE includes the documentary 'Voices From Nepal,' by Scott Long of Human Rights Watch, who videotaped his travels to the South Asian nation and chronicled powerful stories from LGBT people working for change and visibility.
Check it out here.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Macchu Picchu, the wisdom of Pandas
Check out these two great posts at Nunc Scio:
Who really discovered Machu Picchu?
Pandas: nature’s neurotics
Ahhh humans.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Gay weddings in Greece
Nice news.
Greece's first gay weddings were held on Tuesday when two couples, one gay and one lesbian, tied the knot on the Aegean island of Tilos. While Greek civil law does not specify gender in matrimony, the couples and the local mayor nonetheless face the threat of criminal charges and the wrath of the Orthodox church.
Let's hear it for the wedding and for standing up for basic human rights!
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