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Monthly Archives: February 2018
Janelle Monae, Rick Gates, Rob Porter, James Comey, Call Me By Your Name, Justin Theroux: HOT LINKS
Janelle Monae, Rick Gates, Rob Porter, James Comey, Call Me By Your Name, Justin Theroux: HOT LINKS
PLEA DEAL? Former Trump campaign adviser Rick Gates is nearing plea deal with Robert Mueller: ‘Gates has already spoken to Mueller’s team about his case and has been in plea negotiations for about a month. He’s had what criminal lawyers call a “Queen for a Day” interview, in which a defendant answers any questions from the prosecutors’ team, including about his own case and other potential criminal activity he witnessed.
JUSTIN THEROUX. Is now available.
MARK BURNS. Evangelical pastor busted for faking millitary service is now running for Trey Gowdy’s House seat in South Carolina.
BLACK EYE. FBI received photos of the bruised face of Rob Porter’s ex-wife Colbie Holderness a week after Trump’s inauguration: “It is not clear if the photos were given to the White House, CNN reported, but it is likely that the FBI would have at least provided a synopsis of the images. ”
IMMIGRATION. Trump accuses Democrats of abandoning DACA. ‘The president’s tweet came a day after senators rejected three proposals that would have resolved the fate of the “Dreamers” — young immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children.
Cannot believe how BADLY DACA recipients have been treated by the Democrats…totally abandoned! Republicans are still working hard.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 16, 2018
JAMES COMEY. Fired FBI Director to break silence in April.
Book is finished. I’m looking forward to sharing it with everyone and talking about it on ABC. t.co/ksBZqIgVkH
— James Comey (@Comey) February 16, 2018
REAL ESTATE. Italian mansion where Call Me By Your Name was filmed is for sale.
DIRTY COMPUTER. Janelle Monae announces third studio album and a narrative film.
UK. Daughter of Britain’s first gay dads says father has aggressive throat cancer: ad’s really sick. He had cancer 10 years ago and had chemo but now it has come back. Now the whole side of his face is gone.They’ve given him 18 months to live if he doesn’t have the operation. If he has the op, there’s a 50/50 chance he’ll live.We’re all devastated. My Daddy (Barrie) never shows emotions but he is completely beside himself.”
SOUTH DAKOTA. Lawmakers abandon bill to censor trangender issues in schools: ‘The bill would have covered public school students through seventh grade. A spokeswoman for the state Department of Education has said she’s not aware of any schools in the state currently addressing gender identity. Nathan Smith, public policy director at GLSEN, a national group focused on safe schools for LGBTQ students, said the proposal’s end is “good for South Dakota students.”’
BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE DAY. Last night’s RuPaul’s Drag Race elimination.
FRIDAY FLASH. Gay Belgian Olympic figure skater Jorik Hendrickx. “I remember avoiding questions about the gay rights in Russia,” he said. “Not because I was embarrassed, I was just not ready. Now I’m totally fine and happy with the person I am right now.”
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HRC Foundation’s Fifth Annual Time to THRIVE Conference Commences in Orlando
HRC Foundation’s Fifth Annual Time to THRIVE Conference Commences in Orlando
HRC Foundation’s fifth annual Time to THRIVE Conference in support of LGBTQ youth commenced on Friday in Orlando with an opening plenary featuring advocates, award-winners, special guest speakers and musical entertainment.
The annual event is held in partnership with the American Counseling Association and the National Education Association, with AT&T, BBVA Compass and Toyota as presenting sponsors. In its fifth year, HRC Foundation’s premier national event addresses safety, inclusion and well-being for LGBTQ and questioning youth, and brings together youth-serving professionals to discuss best practices for working with and caring for LGBTQ youth and their faimilies in schools, community centers, health care settings and beyond.
The evening opened with a tribute video and moment of silence to recognize the the deadly attack on Pulse nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016, which claimed the lives of 49 innocent people — most of whom were young, LGBTQ and Latinx. We also paused to remember the lives tragically taken on Wednesday in the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Rep Carlos Guillermo Smith; Christine Leinonen, mother of Pulse victim Christopher “Drew” Leinonen and advocate for gun safety; and Brandon Wolf, Vice President of the Dru Project, spoke to the need for common-sense gun safety legislation.
Honored to join Pulse Mom Christine Leinonen + survivor @bjoewolf in our call to action to end gun violence + hate! #TimeToTHRIVE #Sayfie @equalityfl t.co/ppcAYQTpQF
— Rep. Carlos G Smith (@CarlosGSmith) February 17, 2018
Longtime LGBTQ advocate Betty DeGeneres and pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Ximena Lopez were presented with Upstander Awards for their dedication dedication to and support of the LGBTQ community.
DeGeneres, mother to Ellen DeGeneres, has been a tireless advocate for the LGBTQ community. She was the first non-LGBTQ ally to join HRC’s National Coming Out Project and has published three books on being a part to LGBTQ children.
Dr. Lopez founded the GENder Education and Care Interdisciplinary Support (GENECIS) program at Children’s Health in Dallas, the only clinic in the Southwest specializing in health care for transgender youth. She also contributed to HRC’s “Supporting and Caring for Transgender Youth” resource and shared her expertise at HRC’s 2016 Time to THRIVE Conference, and recently gave a TEDMED talk on her inspiring work.
.@HRC Upstander Award recipient pediatrician Dr. Ximena Lopez on anti-transgender legislation across the country. #TimeToTHRIVE pic.twitter.com/P7Rp2pRBT0
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 17, 2018
Other speakers included Patty Sheehan, City of Orlando District 4 Commissioner; Yuridia Loera Ramirez, a queer sexual assault survivor and DACA recipient; George Sheridan, NEA Executive Committee member; Richard Yep, ACA Chief Executive Officer; Albert Smith, Toyota Group Vice President, Chief Social Innovation Officer; members of the HRC Foundation’s Parents for Transgender Equality Council; and more. “America’s Got Talent” semifinalist Johnny Manuel closed the evening with performances of “Wake Me Up,” “I Have Nothing” and “Locked Out of Heaven.”
Time to THRIVE is the premier national convening of educators and youth-serving professionals to build awareness and cultural competency, learn current and emerging best practices and gather resources from leading experts and national organizations in the field. Time to THRIVE is taking place Feb. 16-18, 2018 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida.
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@HRC Ambassador Zoey Luna & DREAMer & Survivor Yurida Ramirez fighting for those youth who are most vulnerable. #TimeToTHRIVE pic.twitter.com/RmIn52BOL3
— D.L. Garrett (@DeneenLGarrett) February 17, 2018
Backstage at @humanrightscampaign #TimeToThrive before I speak! Such an honor to be here, representing parents of #transgender kids from all across America. #protectTransKids #mamabear
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We are all challenged to live life like Drew. Take care of each other. ♥️#HRC #TimeToTHRIVE t.co/zX4K2HEEjC
— Brandon Wolf (@bjoewolf) February 17, 2018
Members of @HRC Foundation’s Parents for Transgender Equality Council take the stage at #TimeToTHRIVE to address the importance of supporting and accepting trans and non-binary youth. ���� Learn more: t.co/prT4c4hwNY pic.twitter.com/365Y7jUtmp
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) February 17, 2018
GLAAD joins call for advertisers to pull ads from the Daily Mail following anti-gay attack on parents-to-be Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black
GLAAD joins call for advertisers to pull ads from the Daily Mail following anti-gay attack on parents-to-be Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black
Daily Mail
GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, today called on corporations to join other advertisers in pulling their advertising from the Daily Mail following a hateful OpEd by Richard Littlejohn titled “Please don’t pretend two dads is the new normal” in which he attacks Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black for announcing that they are expectant fathers.
London arts hub Southbank Centre, and vacation destination Center Parcs, have already removed their ads, but many companies, including Suzuki Cars UK, DFS, Iceland Foods, Plusnet, Honda UK, Boots and Carpetright UK are yet to pull their advertising or speak out against the anti-LGBTQ hate.
In the column, Littlejohn attacks the couple’s joyous announcement as a “publicity stunt,” while admitting he clings to the belief that “children benefit most from being brought up by a man and a woman.” He also goes on to attack a 30-year-old transgender woman for breastfeeding her child, attacking her identity and her fitness as a parent.
“This hateful discourse should never be normalized or sanctioned by businesses who expect LGBTQ people and our allies to use their products and services,” said Zeke Stokes, Vice President of Programs at GLAAD. “We call on these companies to take a stand against the outdated arguments and vile homophobia and transphobia expressed in this column, and put their money where their mouths are by pulling their ads, and supporting LGBTQ people.”
Do you agree that hate is not normal? Join us and demand that advertisers put money where their mouth is and pull advertisements from @DailyMailUK to send a message that hate won’t be tolerated. pic.twitter.com/Iiu9hXPfD9
— GLAAD (@glaad) February 16, 2018
February 16, 2018
Why Not Vienna – Lollipop – 16.02.2018
Why Not Vienna – Lollipop – 16.02.2018
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Dennis Peron Party
Dennis Peron Party
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A guest, Dennis Peron, and Dennis’ husband John Entwhistle at an anniversary party celebrating the passage of Prop 215, medical marijuana legalization, in 2016.
Orlando Tribute at 2018 Time to Thrive
Orlando Tribute at 2018 Time to Thrive
