‘Supergirl’s’ Jeremy Jordan Successfully Busts Cousin Out Of Ex-Gay Camp With Cash To Spare

The combined power of celebrity and the internet does not often yield heartwarming outcomes, but just days after we learned of Supergirl star Jeremy Jordan’s campaign to bust his teen cousin, Sarah, out of a “pray the gay away” camp, the fates have spoken. And it’s good news!

And like all the best news these days, it arrived via Twitter:

Great news! She’s out! In 5 days, you helped Sarah get released! Details on the GFM page. THANK YOU. #SaveSarah t.co/iJK4U4ZwUi

— Jeremy Jordan (@JeremyMJordan) June 9, 2016

Over on the GoFundMe page — set up to pay Sarah’s legal bills and netting $64,252 in just five days — Jordan gave a full update:

“We have an important update. We have just been informed that Sarah has been released from the facility. We don’t know the details, but we believe that this page, and the willingness of you all to share Sarah’s story had a great deal to do with this. We don’t yet know what this means for the legal case — we need to consult with our attorney and, when we are able, with Sarah about how or whether to continue. In the interim, we are not requesting additional donations at this time. As we’ve previously stated, if the lawsuit terminates, we will use all of the money that you so generously contributed to pay accrued legal bills for our lawyer and Sarah’s. If there are any funds left over, they will be placed in a trust for Sarah to help her with life”s next steps so that she can attend college and lead a normal life being who she is and loving whom she chooses.”

Jordan previously shared that Sarah’s current legal tab clocked in around $20k, and it’s safe to assume she won’t be in need of many more billable hours now that her release is secured. That should leave her with quite the nest egg after all is said and done, or let’s be honest, a head-start on the ensuing therapy bill.

We hope it helps her get on her feet as far away from the people trying to drag her down as possible.

Jordan went on to express relief, but also acknowledged the other teens in similar situations who don’t have pseudo-famous relatives:

“We are understandably excited by today’s developments, and hopeful for what this means for Sarah’s ability to live her life as her true self. And we are hopeful that one day soon all the other LBGT teens out there who face rejection by their families and attempts to “fix” their sexuality will be accepted for who they are.”

While Sarah no doubt has her work cut out for her to process her experience, with good fortune, an open heart and a strong will, it might one day make quite the dinner party story.

She’ll have to remember to include the part about Grindr helping to spread the word:

Help #SaveSarah from a year of useless, damaging therapy. t.co/fb33X4tqJ2

— Grindr (@Grindr) June 7, 2016

Ex-gay conversion therapy has been in the news lately, as more states ban the practice on minors. The practice is already illegal in Vermont, New Jersey, California, Illinois, Oregon, and the District of Columbia as well as Cincinnati, OH.

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PHOTOS: Lawyer Up With Attorney & Dreamboat Julian Hernandez

We’ve a right mind to go out and commit a few crimes just so we can use our one phone call to dial up Miami-based lawyer Julian Hernandez.

Nothing too serious — jaywalking, loitering — something along those lines.

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Federal Judge: Alabama Must Recognize Marriage Equality Ruling

Alabama can no longer enforce laws banning same-sex marriage.

U.S. District Judge Callie Granade has issued a permanent injunction requiring Alabama officials to abide by the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that legalized same-sex marriage; they must grant licenses and recognize same-sex marriages as valid.

It appears that Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore, whose unconstitutional opposition to same-sex marriage led to his suspension and possible removal from his position has finally lost the war.

Even though the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last year that same-sex unions were a constitutional right, Moore insisted that Obergefell v. Hodges wasn’t binding in Alabama and instructed probate judges to ignore those higher courts orders and refuse to issue licenses to same-sex couples. 

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a non-profit legal advocacy organization, filed complaints with the Alabama Judicial Inquiry Commission, which then forwarded six charges of ethical violations to the Alabama Court of the Judiciary.

Moore had until June 7 (30 days) to respond, but last week, Michael Joiner, chief judge of the Court of the Judiciary, agreed to a 14-day extension for Moore to file his response.

Tuesday, the Human Rights Campaign posted a letter on its website condemning the 2-week extension given to Justice Moore’: “Roy Moore has repeatedly used his authority to discriminate against LGBTQ people and their families, and this latest stall tactic continues his reckless pattern of delaying justice and skirting the law at every opportunity,” said Eva Walton Kendrick, HRC Alabama State Manager. “This extension does not change the facts — Moore is unfit to serve on the court, and we look forward to the day he is permanently removed.”

But Thursday, Judge Granade ruled that Alabama can’t refuse applications for marriage licenses by same-sex couples.

The SPLC tweeted about the victory early Thursday:

Federal judge in SPLC case: Alabama must recognize marriage equality ruling t.co/jLU1U2UDvV #LGBT pic.twitter.com/qjr0SRPsUD

— (((SPLC))) (@splcenter) June 9, 2016

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Gay Cyclist Speeding to Sex Hookup Tackled in Front of Obama’s Motorcade: WATCH

Daniel Provencio, a 59-year-old gay man, was blasting Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” through his headphones on the way to hook up with someone me met on an online dating site when he was tackled in front of President Obama’s motorcade, apparently oblivious that he was about to enter a barricaded zone on 50th street, TMZ reports:

Daniel was coy about date specifics, but suffice to say the other guy lost interest because Daniel was hours late after being interrogated by authorities.

Daniel called the guy when he was released, but, as he puts it, “Manhattan men are huge on punctuality.”

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The NY Daily News adds:

Provencio did not appear to be resisting during the encounter. He was issued a summons for disorderly conduct, police said.

“Why does the cop with the helmet need to come in like that?” an Instagram commenter wrote.

“The poor guy obviously was confused. No need to come in and shove him to the ground like that. I’m sure if they spoke to him he would have cooperated anyway.”

(h/t/ jmg)

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Watch President Obama’s Full Interview with Jimmy Fallon

Before he slow jammed the news and wrote a few Thank You notes, President Obama sat down with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show to go over some more serious business.

They discussed being the first sitting president on The Tonight Show, whether Obama is getting sad his presidency is over and getting sentimental about leaving, his new home in D.C. (he and Michelle are staying because Sasha is still in school), and Malia’s upcoming graduation.

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They then moved on to the election. Obama said he has spoken to both Hillary and Bernie at certain points during the campaign.

Said Obama: “I thought that Bernie Sanders brought enormous energy and new ideas. I thought that it made Hillary a better candidate…My hope is that over the next couple weeks we’re able to pull things together.

Obama said that during primaries things tend to get “a little ouchy” and that a natural process will iron things out.

“I’m sure they’re going to have a conversation,” he said, adding, “The main role I’m going to be playing in this process, is to remind the American people that this is a serious job. This is not reality TV.”

When asked by Fallon if he thinks Republicans are happy with their choice of Trump, Obama responds, “We are.”

Added Obama: “That was too easy. Actually, I am worried about the Republican party, and I know that sounds….uh…you know what that sounds like.

Has Donald Trump called him for advice? “No he hasn’t. Not that I know of.”

Fallon asked Obama about SCOTUS nominee Merrick Garland and whether Obama would ever want to join the Supreme Court.

“I look pretty good in a robe, but I don’t think it’s something that is the best way for me to spend my time after I leave office.”

Fallon also talked about his first awkward meeting with the President and First Lady and where the President might go on the day he leaves office.

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Louisiana State Bar Association Takes a Stand for LGBTQ Equality

The Louisiana State Bar Association House of Delegates has passed a resolution affirming its support of LGBT equality and opposing anti-LGBT laws. The resolution was submitted at the association’s House of Delegates meeting on Thursday by Don Paul Landry, a House of Delegates member and chair of the Religion and Faith and Political committees of the HRC Louisiana Steering Committee.

“The resolution has two parts. The first section calls for the condemnation and repeal of anti-LGBT legal authority in this state. Whether or not these laws are enforceable is not the issue. Legal authority that makes one group of people second-class citizens and expresses moral disapproval of them is not an appropriate use of our laws or Constitution,” Landry said in his remarks to the bar.

“The second part of the resolution is support for laws that establish LGBT-equality in our state. Make no mistake, the laws of this state targeted LGBT people and made them second-class citizens. Only by correcting the law can we correct the problem caused by the law,” Landry said.

Landry also highlighted the detrimental psychological effect that such laws have on LGBT people – especially LGBT young people. He pointed out that even though marriage equality has brought great progress in some ways, it has sometimes led to more discrimination, as individuals who disclose their marital status on job applications and elsewhere can be singled out for negative consequences.

“We are lawyers, and what we do is to seek justice. This association has taken a stand that those on the margins must be treated fairly under the law and have equal access to the justice. In order for that to happen with the LGBT community, the laws themselves must be just,” Landry said.

HRC fights for LGBTQ equality in Louisiana alongside state and local groups and lawmakers. Find out more about what HRC is doing for LGBTQ equality in Louisiana and how you can get involved with the New Orleans community.

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The GLAAD Wrap: Russell Tovey joins 'Quantico', Caitlyn Jenner's role on 'Transparent', Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Carpool Karaoke

www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-wrap-russell-tovey-joins-quantico-caitlyn-jenners-role-transparent-jesse-tyler-fergusons

39 Images of Tel Aviv Celebrating Pride, Life

www.advocate.com/pride/2016/6/10/39-images-tel-aviv-celebrating-pride-life

8 Wild Memories of the Most Famous Gay Bar in the World

In honor of The Abbey’s 25th year in West Hollywood, stars shared recollections of go-go boys, drag performances, and Elizabeth Taylor.

www.advocate.com/people/2016/6/10/8-wild-memories-most-famous-gay-bar-world

Beaten by a Girl: Hillary's Victory and Bernie's Refusal to Back Down

The insistence of Bernie Sanders to stay in the race shows the glass ceiling is cracked, but still intact.

www.advocate.com/commentary/2016/6/10/beaten-girl-hillarys-victory-and-bernies-refusal-back-down