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Henk Stroomenbergh posted a photo:
Amsterdam, Vondelpark.
This week it’s pride all over Amsterdam.
It used to be the gay pride week, since we don’t want to forget anyone of the LGBT community, pride week it is.
I’m not a member of this community, I’m happy to live in a country and a city in particular where these festivities are possible without serious problems.
Daily Equality: 56 Generals Take On Trump
Today on Daily Equality: Trump gets a stern talking to by some military generals, faith leaders stand up for equality in Texas, and an LGBTQ animated film that will make you cry at your desk.
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New Study Suggests American Muslims Are Less Homophobic Than White Evangelicals
While President Trump may claim he’s protecting LGBT people from homophobia in the Muslim world, some of the biggest opponents of our rights are his fan base.
Brokeback Mountain, Frank Ocean T-Shirt, Russia, Robert Mueller, Demi Lovato, Coast Guard, John Oliver: HOT LINKS
JOHN OLIVER. On Alex Jones.
RUSSIA. Trump signs veto-proof sanctions bill: “The legislation was passed with rare and overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress last week. The bill limits the president’s ability to lift or waive sanctions against Russia and keeps in place sanctions the Obama administration imposed last year. It also allows the U.S. to deny entry and revoke visas for individuals who have engaged in certain activities, such as selling arms to the Syrian government or abusing human rights.” Issues statement criticizing “deeply flawed” bill.
NALA. Beyoncé about to join The Lion King.
COAST GUARD. We’re standing by our transgender members.
INVESTIGATION. Fraud, foreign bribery expert joins Robert Mueller’s team: “Greg Andres started on Tuesday, becoming the 16th lawyer on the team, said Josh Stueve, a spokesman for the special counsel. Most recently a white-collar criminal defense lawyer with New York law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell, Andres, 50, served at the Justice Department from 2010 to 2012. He was deputy assistant attorney general in the criminal division, where he oversaw the fraud unit and managed the program that targeted illegal foreign bribery.”
JOANNE WORLD TOUR. Lady Gaga’s setlist has been revealed.
AUSTRALIA. Hope and frustration as marriage equality nears: “We spent a day around Sydney’s Oxford Street, a historically gay area where the annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is held, to speak to people in the city’s L.G.B.T. community and find out how they feel about the prospect of Australia’s marriage laws being changed.”
AFL. Players call for gay marriage.
LAST TYCOON. Matt Bomer suits up for the series premiere.
ATLANTA. LGBT advocate threatened, beaten, and robbed in Midtown attack.
NORTHERN IRELAND. Gay Irish PM Leo Varadkar to attend Belfast Pride.
JOHN KELLY. New Chief of Staff is trying to get things under control: “The door to the Oval Office used to be wide open, with favored officials drifting in and out — even in the middle of meetings — to kibitz with Trump. Now, the door is closed…Even POTUS appears to be trying to impress his four-star handler, picking up his game by acting sharper in meetings and even rattling off stats….”
i love frank ocean and his tshirt pic.twitter.com/zm3FiHvF1j
— four eels (@goalietandem) July 29, 2017
FRANK OCEAN. Viral t-shirt maker hit with copyright questions: “It turned out the quotation on the shirt originated from a tweet sent out in August 2015 by Brandon Male, 18, a student from North Syracuse, N.Y.”
why be racist, sexist, homophobic, or transphobic when you could bE QUIET
— brandon ?️?☭ (@avogaydro) August 8, 2015
MEANWHILE. On Russian TV…
THEATRE. The London theatrical production of Brokeback Mountain is ramping up.
Today is workshop ‘DAY ONE’ for #BrokebackMountain #WestEnd #Stage with our workshop cast and creatives…RT if you’re as excited as we are! pic.twitter.com/59H35MW0GU
— Brokeback Mountain (@brokebackplay) July 31, 2017
A-HOLE ROOSTER. Has no snooze button.
COVER OF THE DAY. Coldplay covers Linkin Park’s “Crawling”.
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE DAY. Demi Lovato “Instruction”.
HUMP DAY HOTTIE. Trell West.
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Georgia Woman Becomes 15th Known Trans Murder Victim of 2017
TeeTee Dangerfield was shot and left to die in her car.
www.advocate.com/crime/2017/8/02/georgia-woman-becomes-15th-known-trans-murder-victim-2017
Rentboy’s former CEO Jeffrey Hurant sentenced to prison
His prison term will begin later this month.
Wrabel Rips Trump’s Attacks on Trans People with Empowering Video About Feeling Like an Outsider: WATCH
Trans actor August Aiden stars in a powerful new video from singer-songwriter Wrabel for his track “The Village”, written in response to Donald Trump’s attacks on transgender people.
Wrabel penned an open letter about the video:
i wrote this song on february 23rd. the day after trump took away federal protections for trans students in public schools. today i release it, just days after he tweeted to ban trans people from serving in the military.
i just wanted to write a simple song letting anyone that feels like an outsider know that the problem isn’t you, it’s them. it’s the village. not in an aggressive us vs. them way, but just because you are the minority… just because people whisper “freak” when u walk down the hall… all of these things… it’s so hard out there… i know it is. these things aren’t pointing towards something wrong with YOU they’re pointing to a humongous problem with the majority… the “them”. there’s nothing wrong with you, there’s something wrong with the village.
two of my biggest supporters are trans teenagers. i’ve had the chance to meet their families. to get to know them. to hear about their struggles and dreams. hi. if you guys are reading this, i need to say thank you. thank you for being YOU. thank you for being honest and courageous and bold and vulnerable and transparent and true. you inspire me to be myself. you inspire me to be fearless in my self expression. my heart breaks for you. what this man is saying and doing. it has to stop. he is giving the village permission to hate. to look at those who are different as wrong and lesser than. i don’t know how else to raise my voice than in a song. and so, i wrote a song for you.
i came out as gay at around 23. i grew up in the church. i came out into a church in los angeles that called it “same sex attraction”. it was wrong. i was wrong. it was evil. i was evil. “unnatural” they called it. “unnatural” they called me. i can’t pretend like i know what it’s like to be trans. to feel those feelings and know those struggles. all i can do is try to speak up and try to relate.
there’s nothing wrong with you, there’s something wrong with the village.
Watch:
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Zeke Thomas opens up about sexual assault with new single, donates proceeds GLAAD
Zeke Thomas, the openly gay son of NBA legend Isiah Thomas, makes his debut as a solo artist exclusively on Billboard.com with his new single “Dealin’ With It”. The track, produced by Zeke and featuring his vocals for the first time ever, uses the accessibility of music as a platform to open up an important dialogue on sexual assault.
Earlier this year, Zeke sat down with Good Morning America and New York Magazine to share his own experiences with sexual assault and to specifically bring awareness to the issue among men. “Dealin’ With It” explores how complicated and difficult it can be to come to terms with an experience of sexual assault, and the work towards recovery that follows. You can watch the video for Dealin’ With It exclusively on Billboard and hear more about Zeke Thomas’ story. **Some of the scenes and themes in the video may be upsetting and/or triggering, please gauge your own comfortablity with the content before viewing.**
Proceeds from the single will be given to GLAAD and National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC).
NSVRC, the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence, stresses that:
“All too often, survivors are aware that those around them have expectations about how they will heal and cope, which can add unneeded pressure and anxiety during a time that is already confusing and stressful. LGBTQ+ survivors, like Zeke, rarely have the opportunity to speak out, and our culture rarely offers opportunities or lends an ear for these individuals to share their stories. It is crucial for us to honor survivors of all gender orientations and identities.”
By sharing his story, Zeke is giving us not only an opportunity to listen and reflect but also to reach others who are dealing with similar feelings and experiences. Rich Ferraro, GLAAD’s Chief Communications Officer says:
“Zeke is using his platform and music to powerfully shed light on an issue that too often flies under the radar. By telling his story and bravely living his truth, Zeke is quickly becoming a LGBTQ voice to watch.”
GLAAD sat down with Zeke to talk about both the value in sharing stories of sexual assault survival and LGBTQ representation in the music industry.
Tell us a bit about your new song and its significance.
Dealin’ With It is about overcoming trauma. My trauma is sexual assault but there are many types of trauma that exist in this world. Deal with it. Get better and heal. That’s my advice to us all.
Why do you think it’s important to share your story?
It’s not only for my own healing, but to encourage positive change. 1 in 6 males have been sexually assaulted. We must stand up and make noise on this issue and let people know they aren’t alone.
What message do you have for other survivors of sexual assault?
The message that I have for other survivors and allies is that you can and you will overcome it. It will take work. But I believe your stories and I believe in you. I understand you and you are loved. I want you to know there are many resources at your fingertips to tap into and there is no shame in asking for help. I asked for help and it saved me.
Why do you think LGBTQ representation is important in music?
LGBTQ representation is important in music because music is the best and most universal form of expression and release. The arts are an amazing way to express your deepest emotions you want to get out. Speaking about our issues and stories and living in our truth together openly is something that we must continue to do and share with the world always. It’s the only way to ensure we create that space for those who currently cannot.
What message do you have for LGBTQ youth?
The message I have for the LGBTQ youth is simply stated. No matter what obstacles your situation presents you with, you can overcome it. All races, social and economic backgrounds, and creeds deal with similar human condition issues and as a community we must come together. We are diverse, we are loving and we are worthy of love.
Have you had any supportive messages on Instagram that have spoken to you?
Social media has been an amazing outlet both for victims and survivors to reach out to me for encouragement or advice but also for myself to connect with other survivors. Speaking about sexual assault and rape is a difficult topic but dealing with the trauma afterwards is an on-going effort for me that is best served by talking about it. That’s my ultimate mission- keep people talking about it and stop allowing it to be ignored or shamed.
www.glaad.org/blog/zeke-thomas-opens-about-sexual-assault-new-single-donates-proceeds-glaad
Responding to Trump’s Call to Ban Transgender Servicemembers
Laila Ireland, a proud transgender veteran and spouse of an active duty transgender serviceman, joins HRC’s Stephen Peters, a former Marine discharged under the discriminatory DADT policy to discuss Trump’s call for a transgender military ban. Trump’s actions would harm the readiness, morale, retention, and recruitment of our forces at home and abroad.
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