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Woman hires hitman to rape a guy who owed her money for weed and beer
Woman hires hitman to rape a guy who owed her money for weed and beer
“Austin, I’m going to need you to rape [the man].”
4 Men Who Attacked Gay Couple at Miami Beach Pride Get Hate Crime Charges, Face Up to 30 Years if Convicted
4 Men Who Attacked Gay Couple at Miami Beach Pride Get Hate Crime Charges, Face Up to 30 Years if Convicted
Four men who attacked a gay couple following the Miami Beach Pride parade have had their charges upped to hate crimes, the Miami Herald reports:
The group was charged with aggravated battery committed with prejudice, which means each could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted of the attack that took place during Miami Beach’s annual gay-pride parade.
Rene Chalarca and Dmitry Logunov, the couple, and Helmut Muller Estrada, a good samaritan who stepped in, were violently attacked by the four men. The victims said they were targeted because of their sexual orientation.
The men are identified as (clockwise, from top left) Pablo Reinaldo Romo-Figueroa, 21, Luis Alonso-Piovet, 20, Juan C. Lopez, 21, and Adonis Diaz, 21. The perps turned themselves in after being seen in video and surveillance photos widely shared on social media.
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New Hampshire Legislature Sends Anti-“Conversion Therapy” Bill to Gov. Sununu’s Desk
New Hampshire Legislature Sends Anti-“Conversion Therapy” Bill to Gov. Sununu’s Desk
Today, HRC called on New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu to sign HB 587 — legislation protecting LGBTQ youth in the state from the dangerous and debunked practice of so-called “conversion therapy.” The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted today to concur with the version of the bill passed by the Senate, sending HB 587 to Governor Sununu’s desk. If signed, New Hampshire would join 11 other states and Washington, D.C. in adopting such protections for LGBTQ youth.
HRC and local LGBTQ advocates, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Hampshire, the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), and GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders (GLAD) have been advocating for the measure.
“Children across the Granite State deserve to live their lives authentically and should never be subjected to the abusive practice of so-called conversion therapy,” said HRC Senior Vice President for Policy and Political Affairs JoDee Winterhof. “This dangerous practice has no basis in science and is uniformly rejected by every major medical and mental health organization in the country. We thank the state legislators who voted to protect LGBTQ youth. Governor Sununu now must sign this crucially important legislation.”
There is no credible evidence that conversion therapy can change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. To the contrary, research has clearly shown that these practices pose devastating health risks for LGBTQ young people such as depression, decreased self-esteem, substance abuse, homelessness, and even suicidal behavior. The harmful practice is condemned by every major medical and mental health organization, including the American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, and American Medical Association.
Connecticut, California, Nevada, New Jersey, the District of Columbia, Oregon, Illinois, Vermont, New York, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Washington all have laws or regulations protecting youth from this abusive practice. A growing number of municipalities have also enacted similar protections, including cities and counties in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, Florida, New York, Arizona, and Wisconsin. In addition, lawmakers in Maryland and Hawaii recently passed similar protections which currently await their governors’ signatures.
According to a recent report by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, an estimated 20,000 LGBTQ minors in states without protections will be subjected to conversion therapy by a licensed healthcare professional if state officials fail to act.
More information on the lies and dangers of efforts to change sexual orientation or gender identity can be found here.
Bad Boy Comes Out, Shocking His Daddy: WATCH
Bad Boy Comes Out, Shocking His Daddy: WATCH
The first episode of the new web series “Bad Boy” reveals what happens when Mack (Tony Harth), a sexy bad boy, comes to take Scott’s (Artie O’Daly) daughter out. You’ll probably be surprised at how things develop.
Watch:
In the second episode (below), our bad boy comes out, but it’s not what you think either. Keep going…
Mack has returned to fix Scott’s sink and decides it’s time to confess something he’s been holding inside since they met.
“I go around every day and people think I’m a certain way but inside I’m something else,” says Mack. “I don’t know how long I can keep the secret.”
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“Just know whatever it is, it’s okay,” says Scott.
The truth is then revealed.
Watch:
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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 10, 2018
#AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 10, 2018
CHORUS OF OPPOSITION TO OKLA. BILL GROWS: As Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin considers whether to veto SB 1140, a dangerous, anti-LGBTQ child welfare bill that passed through the state’s legislature, the chorus of opposition to the bill continues to grow. Voices speaking out against the bill include some of the most recognizable organizations working in the child welfare space, the Tulsa Regional Chamber, a group of Oklahoma-based and national faith leaders, some notable Oklahomans, editorial boards and more. Fallin will make her decision on whether to sign or veto the discriminatory bill within the next week.
As Oklahoma @GovMaryFallin considers whether to veto #SB1140, a dangerous, anti-#LGBTQ child welfare bill that passed through the state’s legislature, the chorus of opposition to the bill continues to grow. t.co/UqC8XnIEMB
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 10, 2018
HRC RESPONDS TO WISC AG SCHIMEL TAKING $$$ FOR SPEAKING AT ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM: Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel reportedly accepted thousands of dollars from the notoriously anti-LGBTQ Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) to speak at the group’s recent conference in California. “As Wisconsin Attorney General, Brad Schimel has repeatedly used his power to roll back our progress and undermine the rights and freedom of LGBTQ Wisconsinites,” said HRC Wisconsin State Manager Wendy Strout. “Schimel must immediately release the transcripts from his speech to ADF and donate the money he received for the appearance to a charitable organization in Wisconsin working to advance the safety and well-being of Wisconsin’s LGBTQ youth. ” More from HRC and Pink News.
HEY, WE AGREE WITH GEORGE WILL — PENCE IS THE WORST PERSON IN GOVERNMENT TODAY: In today’s Washington Post, the conservative columnist slams the “oleaginous Mike Pence, with his talent for toadyism and appetite for obsequiousness,” for a series of odious actions and stunts, including his latest: embracing Arizona’s notorious Joe Arpaio. In Will’s words, Arpaio, a “grandstanding, camera-chasing bully and darling of the thuggish right, is also a criminal, convicted of contempt of court for ignoring a federal judge’s order to desist from certain illegal law enforcement practices.” Read our take on “The Real Mike Pence”, and Will’s full piece at The Washington Post.
HRC CALLS FOR SENATE TO REJECT NOMINATION OF MICHAEL BRENNAN: HRC is calling for the U.S. Senate to reject the nomination of Michael Brennan following the Senate Republicans’ troubling dismissal of the “blue slip” tradition. “To ignore the blue slip tradition and silence the voice of Senator Baldwin and the millions of Wisconites she represents is not only disrespectful, but also weakens the legislative branch and strengthens the executive branch at a time when checks and balances are needed more than ever,” said HRC Government Affairs Director David Stacy.” More from HRC.
.@HRC is disappointed that Senate Republicans are once again willing to ignore long-standing Senate norms to advance President Trump’s lifetime appointments of nominees with extreme ideological judicial philosophies. t.co/yTxVt9tGCx
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 9, 2018
HRC TO HONOR ACTOR NICK ROBINSON WITH HRC ALLY FOR EQUALITY AWARD: On Saturday, HRC will honor actor Nick Robinson with the organization’s Ally for Equality Award at the HRC Las Vegas Gala. Among his many celebrated roles, Robinson recently starred as the title character of the revolutionary film “Love, Simon,” about a closeted gay high school student who’s blackmailed into revealing his true identity before he’s ready. The first major studio film to be centered on a gay teenage romance, “Love, Simon” and Robinson’s critically-acclaimed portrayal of the conflicted Simon Spier have provided LGBTQ youth and adults with groundbreaking representation on the big screen for a global audience. More from HRC.
.@HRC will honor actor Nick Robinson (@notnickrob) with the Ally for Equality award at the 13th Annual @HRCLasVegas #HRCGala. t.co/xK0JmvBC0I
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 9, 2018
THANKFUL THURSDAY — WHY SALLY FIELD WILL #FightLikeAMother FOR LGBTQ EQUALITY: Renowned actress Sally Field (@sally_field) spoke to HRC about her son, Sam, who came out at age 20 as a proud gay man. Since then, Field has been a strong supporter of HRC, advocating for LGBTQ community — and especially the hundreds of thousands of LGBTQ youth who face homelessness. More from HRC.
JEFF SESSIONS WANTS TO SEPARATE CHILDREN FROM THEIR PARENTS IF THEY CROSS THE BORDER: In a statement, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that families who illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border will be seperated. Prying away kids from their parents is barbaric and un-American. More from Time.
WHY AREN’T WE SURPRISED? NRA’S NEW PRESIDENT IS SUUUUUUPER ANTI-LGBTQ: New NRA President Oliver North once compared anti-equality extremists to anti-slavery advocates, saying “In the 1850’s a political party was born on the idea of a great moral issue, human bondage, the abolition of slavery in America. If we as conservatives cease to be a place where people of faith and those who believe in strong moral values can come, we will cease to be a political force in America.” He has referred to transgender people as “radical social experiments” and has claimed LGBTQ equality will lead to rights for pedophiles. More from LGBTQ Nation and INTO.
CONGRATULATIONS TO KARAMO BROWN ON YOUR ENGAGEMENT!:
Congratulations @KaramoBrown and Ian Jordan! ������t.co/zR8yPklflZ
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 10, 2018
KENTUCKY TEACHER FIRED ONE MONTH AFTER COMING OUT AS BISEXUAL: Nicholas Breiner has filed a federal lawsuit against the Montgomery, Kentucky, County Board of Education, alleging he was fired after being questioned about his sexual orientation and subsequently fired. More from The Daily Beast.
HRC ENDORSES CALEB FROSTMAN FOR WISCONSIN STATE SENATE: “Caleb Frostman’s commitment to equality and ongoing work serving the people of Wisconsin make him the clear choice for voters,” said HRC Wisconsin State Manager Wendy Strout. “In the Wisconsin State Senate he will champion pro-equality legislation and policies, and fight for all Wisconsinites.” The special election is June 12. More from HRC.
SHOREWOOD, WISCONSIN, TO VOTE TO PROTECT LGBTQ YOUTH FROM DANGEROUS “CONVERSION THERAPY”: More from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
HRC HONORS MADISON EDUCATOR DURING TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: Fifth grade teacher Kristen Scott is an ally to the LGBTQ community, an advocate for human rights and a champion for her students. More from HRC.
MISSING DENVER TRANS TEEN FOUND: Scotty Fritzler had been missing nearly a week before he was found unconscious. He has been hospitalized and united with his family. More from Fox Denver.
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
AUSTRALIA BUDGETS US$134 MILLION TO FUND PrEP: More from Gay Star News.
INDIA’S NEW TAX RULE ALLOWS TRANSGENDER PEOPLE TO REGISTER WITHOUT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: The country allows transgender people to register as transgender for tax-related purposes. More from Hindustan Times.
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
Chicago Tribune interviews local transgender advocate Dakota Yorke (@koOoduh); Essence reports on Reggie Bullock’s (@ReggieBullock35) powerful speech on anti-transgender violence at the GLAAD awards; Michigan Live talks to 16 LGBTQ advocates working with Christian colleges;
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Gay Men Call Each Other ‘Girl.’ You Got a Problem With That?
Gay Men Call Each Other ‘Girl.’ You Got a Problem With That?
When everything is problematic, it can seem like nothing really matters.
www.advocate.com/commentary/2018/5/10/gay-men-call-each-other-girl-you-got-problem
Health Experts Warn of Syphilis Outbreak Among Gay Men in Palm Springs
Health Experts Warn of Syphilis Outbreak Among Gay Men in Palm Springs
There is a syphilis outbreak among gay men underway in Palm Springs, according to health officials in Riverside County, California.
Syphilis symptoms include a sore on the genitals, rectum, or mouth, with a second stage characterized by a rash. Other symptoms include fatigue, itching, mouth ulcer, rash on the palms and soles, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, weight loss, or rectal lining inflammation. The final stage has no symptoms but can lead to brain damage, blindness, and harm to organs.
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Syphilis is transmitted through blood, semen, and skin contact with open sores, unprotected anal and vaginal sex, or sharing needles.
“We do have a syphilis outbreak happening right now,” Marcella Herrera-Carpenter said, she is the program coordinator for the Riverside University Health System with the county…
…She said the county is still sourcing the reason behind the outbreak, but they do know that men who practice sex with men make-up most of the cases. The county’s number of Syphilis cases in Palm Springs and North Palm Springs are ten times more than the rest of the county.
Herrera-Carpenter said, “We don’t have any answers, we have dealing with this for a number of years and essentially we need to start thinking outside the box.”
Dr. Christopher Foltz at the Dock in Palm Springs who works with the Desert AIDS Project told KMIR that men who are using PrEP should be doing it in conjunction with condoms and said that men who feel they are at risk should not be afraid to ask their doctors about syphilis and get tested for it.
The Desert Sun reports that the rate of syphilis in Palm Springs is 185 cases per 100,000 people, more than 10 times the rate in California overall.
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Health Experts Warn of Syphilis Outbreak Among Gay Men in Palm Springs
The Happy Prince | We read Oscar Wilde’s classic children’s gay fairytale book
The Happy Prince | We read Oscar Wilde’s classic children’s gay fairytale book
What Is It About Naked Muscle, Fur, and Sweat? (Photos)
What Is It About Naked Muscle, Fur, and Sweat? (Photos)
www.advocate.com/photography/2018/5/10/what-it-about-naked-muscle-fur-and-sweat-photos
