Reading the Far Right: Paris Accord and Drag Queens Bad, Putin Good
There’s a wide range of information we picked up from reading extreme-right sites so you don’t have to.
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Beauty and the beast
* RICHARD M (Over 6 million views) posted a photo:
They were both extra eager to pose for a pic together on Liverpool Pride day a few years ago.
Mayim Bialik releases shockingly ignorant vlog on open relationships, says they foster ‘false liberation’
“One relationship is more than enough to me,” she says. “How do you give to more than one person?”
American Idea, Billy Eichner, Fake Signing Ceremony, Zac Efron, HIV, Madrid, LGBT Anthems: HOT LINKS
NO THANKS. Four top law firms turned down requests to represent Trump: “Among them, sources said, were some of the most high-profile names in the legal profession, including Brendan Sullivan of Williams & Connolly; Ted Olson of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher; Paul Clement and Mark Filip of Kirkland & Ellis; and Robert Giuffra of Sullivan & Cromwell.”
FAKE SIGNING CEREMONY. Trump held a fake signing ceremony for his infrastructure initiative: “It had all the trappings of a major bill-signing ceremony – Trump even surrounded himself with Republican members of Congress, who were only too pleased to accept ceremonial pens – except the president didn’t sign any legislation. There wasn’t even an executive order.”
RACIST SLUR. HBO will not fire or punish Bill Maher for his sleep-deprived moment.
AMERICAN IDEA. Trump Hotels launches new budget line of hotels: “Donald Trump, Jr. said the inspiration for American Idea, which has “nothing to do with politics,” came while he and his brother, Eric, traveled the United States during the 2016 presidential campaign and stayed in subpar local hotels, he said in a recent interview.”
STUCK IN THE LOBBY. What we’re all feeling right now.
GREATEST HOAX OF ALL TIME. Eric Trump says that’s what the Russia collusion investigation is.
THIS MORNING ON @GMA: “The President of the United States has zero conflicts of interest, zero.” @EricTrump to @TomLlamasABC. pic.twitter.com/KqOw7HUT4h
— Good Morning America (@GMA) June 6, 2017
BILLY ON THE STREET. Eichner hits NYC with the cast of This Is Us.
BITCH GET OFF MY POLE. Zac Efron works it for Graham Norton.
NYT. America’s hidden HIV epidemic: “The crisis is most acute in Southern states, which hold 37 percent of the country’s population and as of 2014 accounted for 54 percent of all new H.I.V. diagnoses. The South is also home to 21 of the 25 metropolitan areas with the highest H.I.V. prevalence among gay and bisexual men. Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, the country’s poorest state, is best known for blues, barbecue and “The Help.” It also has the nation’s highest rate — 40 percent — of gay and bisexual men living with H.I.V., followed by Columbia, S.C.; El Paso; Augusta, Ga.; and Baton Rouge, La. In Jackson, a small city of just over 170,000, half a dozen black gay or bisexual men receive the shock of a diagnosis every month, and more than 3,600 people, the majority of them black men, live with the virus.”
MADRID. Gay traffic signals installed for LGBTQ Pride.
DUST DEVIL. German footballers decide it’s safe to sprint through a dust devil. “The dust devil shown was typical of most. These phenomena usually contain winds around 45 mph, are less than three-feet across and last less than a minute. Unlike tornadoes, they tend to cause little harm, although once in a great while grow large and violent and cause damage and injuries.”
TOP 20 LGBTQ ANTHEMS. Billboard chose them. Do you agree?
Happy #Pride2017! pic.twitter.com/3XHf55N7x4
— billboard (@billboard) June 2, 2017
THERESA MAY. Cassetteboy riffs on the UK Prime Minister.
TOO HOT FOR TUESDAY. JT.
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Syphilis Cases Have Risen To The Highest Level Since 1949
The number of cases of syphilis have reached the highest level since 1949, new figures show.
Cases of the infection across England have rocketed since…
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Check out these 11 films and docs to celebrate Pride month with Sundance Now
This month, we celebrate LGBTQ Pride month in order to honor the LGBTQ community and commemorate our history. GLAAD has partnered with streaming service Sundance Now to release a curated collection of LGBTQ-inclusive films that have helped to create cultural change by connecting with audiences worldwide. GLAAD members can try Sundance Now free for 30 days! Sign up using code GLAAD by June 30, and check out the full collection.
These films showcase LGBTQ stories and helped audiences to learn about LGBTQ experiences, as well as allowed LGBTQ individuals to see themselves included in society. Check out some of the films and documentaries below that are part of the collection, and check out the full listing on Sundance Now!
Brother Outsider (2003)
This documentary honors the life and impact of openly gay civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, often called “the unknown hero” of the civil rights movement. Directed by Nancy Kates and Bennett Singer, the film focuses on the crucial role of Rustin’s work with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and as the architect of the 1963 March on Washington as well as his simultaneous ostracization due to being an out gay man at that time. Brother Outsider was the recipient of the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Documentary at the 15th Annual GLAAD Media Awards.
How to Survive a Plague (2012)
Directed by out filmmaker David France, How to Survive a Plague tells the story of the early years of the HIV and AIDS epidemic and the efforts of two activist groups – ACT UP and TAG (Treatment Action Group) – to put pressure on the medical establishment following its deadly, insufficient response to the HIV and AIDS epidemic. France describes the documentary as a tribute to the members of the LGBTQ community who fought for government response to the AIDS crisis. How to Survive a Plague was an Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary Feature in 2012 and was awarded the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Documentary. National Geographic is currently developing a scripted miniseries based on France’s work.
The Way He Looks (2014)
The Way He Looks presents the coming of age story of Leo (Ghilherme Lobo), a blind, Brazilian teenager who struggles with independence. The story centers on Leo’s relationship with his best friend Giovana (Tess Amorim) and his attraction to new student, Gabriel (Fabio Audi). The Way He Looks was Brazil’s entry into the 2015 Academy Awards’ Best Foreign Language Film category and was nominated for the GLAAD Media Award in Outstanding Film – Limited Release.
Weekend (2011)
Weekend tells the story of Russell (Tom Cullen) and Glen (Chris New), two men who meet at a gay club and form a relationship the weekend before Glen is set to move out of the country. What was expected to be a one-night stand turns into something unique and special that allows both men to reflect on their experiences.
This collection also includes GLAAD Media Award-nominated scripted films Aimée & Jaguar (1999), Blue is the Warmest Color (2013), Howl (2010), and Your Sister’s Sister (2012), as well as GLAAD Media Award nominated documentaries Chris & Don: A Love Story (2008), Southern Comfort (2001), and Valentine Road (2013). Be sure to share your favorites of these films with us in the comments!
In order to access the collection free of charge on Sundance Now during Pride Month, simply sign up for a free trial on the Sundance Now Website using the promotion code GLAAD. This provides you with an Extended 30 Day Free Trial to allow for access to the collection through the month of June. The offer expires on July 1st, 2017.
www.glaad.org/blog/check-out-these-11-films-and-docs-celebrate-pride-month-sundance-now
“Leftovers” creator discusses why we need more male nudity on television
We concur.
Sexploration: Tops See Their Own Holes for The First Time – WATCH
Davey Wavey continued his series of get to know your own body videos by talking to self-proclaimed “tops”, including adult film performer Topher DiMaggio, who had never “taken the time to take a mirror and go down between [their] legs and really take a look at [their] own” back doors.
See what they find:
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Sexploration: Tops See Their Own Holes for The First Time – WATCH
#AM_Equality Tipsheet: June 6, 2017
RECURSOS EN ESPAÑOL — HRC LAUNCHES HUB FOR SPANISH-LANGUAGE RESOURCES: Today, HRC launched Recursos en Español de HRC, to expand outreach and resources for Spanish-speakers and Spanish-language media. HRC’s top resources will now be available in Spanish, including guides, videos and blog posts highlighting the experiences and unique challenges of members of the Latinx LGBTQ community. “The LGBTQ community is as diverse as the fabric of our nation,” said HRC President Chad Griffin (@ChadHGriffin). “HRC en Español ensures that our groundbreaking and lifesaving resources are available and accessible to the millions across this country who belong to Spanish-speaking communities. With the Latinx community facing unprecedented political attacks, now more than ever, HRC stands with all LGBTQ Latinx people in all that we do.” Recursos en Español de HRC includes original content and resources reflecting the broad range of experiences and needs within the Latinx LGBTQ community and provides support to those working to build inclusive spaces within the Latinx communities in the U.S. and around the globe. More from HRC: English and Spanish.
PULLING U.S. FROM U.N. HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL COULD ENDANGER LIVES AROUND THE GLOBE: HRC expressed concern about reports that the Trump administration may withdraw the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which has taken historic steps to protect and promote the human rights and dignity of LGBTQ people around the globe. News of the threat comes amid scores of human rights crises around the globe, including the persecution and torture of LGBTQ people by the Chechen government, ISIS and other regimes worldwide. “Consider the message the United States would send to the world if it were to disengage from the UN Human Rights Council,” said Ty Cobb, Director of HRC Global. “U.S. foreign policy must protect and promote human rights. Turning away from the Council would signal to brutal regimes — and all those they oppress — that the U.S. is looking the other way. Without U.S. leadership, despotic leaders will be emboldened to control the agenda and push their own dangerous goals.” Last month, HRC submitted written testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in support of the UNHRC. More from HRC.
TUESDAY TWEET — NIGERIAN WRITER ABDUCTED FOR PRO-EQUALITY ESSAY RELEASED: Chibụìhè Obi was kidnapped and his life threatened June 1 after publishing an essay, “We’re Queer, We’re Here,” that addressed anti-LGBTQ violence in the country. Bisi Alimi (@bisialimi), a Nigerian LGBTQ advocate says that this is unfortunately one in a series of similar events. More from BuzzFeed.
The latest update on Mr Obi is that, he has been released & returned to his family. On behalf of the LGBT comm in Nigeria, we say thank you.
— Ashiwaju Bisi Alimi (@bisialimi) June 5, 2017
● Cameroonian singer and model Irene Major has launched a campaign to raise awareness about anti-LGBTQ abuse in Africa. More from The Huffington Post.
THE WASH POST PROFILES REP. SCOTT TAYLOR, R-VA, NEWEST CO-SPONSOR OF EQUALITY ACT: Taylor, the second House Republican to support a comprehensive federal ban on LGBTQ discrimination, is also a “foreign policy hawk and supports President Trump,” Jenna Portnoy (@JennaPortnoy) writes. But the former Navy Seal “understood right away that this was the right thing to do,” David Stacy, HRC’s Director of Government Affairs, told Portnoy. “It was broadly supported across the state and in his district.” Taylor’s district, which includes Virginia Beach, is a vacation spot for LGBTQ people, the Post reports. Read more at The Washington Post.
THIS WEEK IN ‘HUH?’ — FORMER WORLD CHAMP CLAIMS LESBIANS OUT TO RECRUIT WITH TENNIS: While speaking to Christian Vision Radio, former world tennis champion Margaret Court of Australia claimed that the sport is “full of lesbians” and that Australia’s recent efforts to combat anti-LGBTQ bullying in schools are part of the “gay lobby.” What a bunch of racket (badum-tiss!) More from The Guardian.
● Tennis legend John McEnroe has the perfect response: Signaling his support for marriage equality in Australia, McEnroe slammed Court for her anti-LGBTQ comments, and offered up a fab idea — it involves Elton John. Check it out in his hilarious video for Eurosport.
NEW APP FOR LGBTQ CHRISTIANS: After struggling to reconcile her gay and Christian identities, Crystal Cheatham is creating an app featuring devotionals, meditations, articles and podcasts for LGBTQ Christians. More from PBS.
HRC OFFERS FREE WEBINARS FOR SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS W/ LGBTQ CLIENTS: HRC’s All Children – All Families is launching a new webinar series for adoption and foster care professionals — starting with five free webinars for those working with LGBTQ children, youth and families. More from HRC.
MALTA’S PRIME MINISTER SIGNALS SUPPORT FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY: At his swearing in to a second term, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat pledged to make marriage equality a legislative priority. Malta already passed a federal law protecting citizens based on gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics, and bans so-called “conversion therapy” for minors. More from The Associated Press.
EXTREMISTS LOOKING TO EXPORT HATE TO CUBA: With a renewed relationship between the U.S. and Cuba, some U.S.-based fundamentalists are looking to export their hateful agenda to a country where fledgling progress on LGBTQ issues has already been slow. More from Philadelphia Gay News.
WARSAW HOLDS BIGGEST LGBTQ PRIDE PARADE YET: The 17th annual parade in the deeply conservative country attracted an estimated 50,000 attendees. More from The Associated Press.
READING RAINBOW
Mashable talks to the creator of an app that helps the LGBTQ community find resources including LGBTQ-friendly hospitals and shelters; NPR speaks to a lesbian mother seeking to understand her gender-nonconforming child; The Associated Press shares Madrid’s LGBTQ-inclusive traffic signals in honor of the 2017 World Pride celebration; Reuters highlights one Massachusetts nonprofits’ vision of adding LGBTQ history to school curriculums; BuzzFeed interviews Valentina Sampaio, the first transgender model to appear on the cover of Vogue
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Human Rights Campaign: ¡Estamos Contigo!
Somos personas LGBTQ, somos Latinx, somos inmigrantes, somos mujeres, somos musulmanes, somos personas de color y personas con discapacidades. Si Donald Trump ataca a uno de nostros, ataca a todos nosotros. HRC en Español tiene un mensaje alentador para la comunidad LGBTQ/Latinx. hrc.im/recursos
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