Drag Race’s Monique Heart Is Ready to Be Political
Once hesistant to speak out, the drag performer now feels “it’s necessary to not hold back and call out the bullshit that’s there.”
www.advocate.com/television/2018/5/05/drag-races-monique-heart-ready-be-political
David & Erich’s Wedding
Lesnick Photo posted a photo:
David & Erich’s wedding at the Church of the Holy City in Washington, DC and reception at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, DC
Stormy Daniels Schools Roseanne on Consent Following Naughty ‘Anal’ Tweet
Unabashed Trump supporter Roseanne Barr went after the adult film actress who’s his alleged former mistress in an attempt to slut-shame. It didn’t work.
Open Photo Shoot at Long Beach Pride, Hosted by Nissan
Open Photo Shoot at Long Beach Pride, Hosted by NISSA
www.noh8campaign.com/event/open-photo-shoot-at-long-beach-pride-hosted-by-nissan
Colton Haynes sings about cheating husband in new song as newlyweds split after 6 months
Sing it out, Colton.
Kansas and Oklahoma Poised to Legalize Discrimination Against Gay Couples Who Want to Adopt
The Kansas and Oklahoma legislatures passed hateful anti-LGBTQ adoption bills on Friday. Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer has indicated he will sign the bill into law and Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has not said what she will do, but given her track record on LGBTQ rights, the prospects are not good.
The Wichita Eagle on the Kansas bill:
A bill that ensures faith-based adoption agencies can turn away gay and lesbian couples based on religious beliefs will be signed into law by Gov. Jeff Colyer…
The bill says the Kansas Department for Children and Families cannot block any foster or adoption agency from participating in its programs solely because it refuses to adopt or place children with LGBT individuals.
Numerous groups and individuals “have all spoken out against this bill because they understand that needless, discriminatory bills only serve to harm Kansans and the reputation of the Sunflower State,” said JoDee Winterhof, senior vice president of policy and political affairs at the Human Rights Campaign, a national LGBT rights organization.
HRC blasted the Kansas legislature for passing a patently discriminatory bill, SB 284 (known until this afternoon as HB 2481), which would create a license to discriminate with taxpayer funds against LGBTQ foster or adoptive parents, single parents, or other qualified families. The bill passed out of a conference committee today, was approved by both chambers and is now headed to the governor’s desk. HRC urges Governor Jeff Colyer to veto this bill.
SB 284 could have a sweeping, harmful impact in child welfare services by enabling discrimination against LGBTQ people, same-sex couples, interfaith couples, single parents, married couples in which one prospective parent has previously been divorced, or other qualified parents to whom an agency has an objection. The biggest barrier to placing children with families is a lack of qualified prospective parents; having the state give contractors and subcontractors a license to discriminate, thereby limiting the pool of prospective parents for no legitimate reason, is unconscionable and an unacceptable use of taxpayer dollars.
Reuters on the Oklahoma bill:
The bill would allow faith-based adoption agencies, including those that receive public funds, to turn away would-be parents on the basis of their marital status or religion and religious beliefs.
The bill’s proponents said the legislation would open the door for more child placement partnerships.
The state House of Representatives approved the bill by a 56-21 vote without discussion or debate, despite vocal objections and attempted parliamentary maneuvering from the Democratic caucus.
Today, HRC condemned the Oklahoma legislature for passing SB 1140, a bill that would allow child welfare organizations — including adoption and foster care agencies — to turn away qualified Oklahomans seeking to care for a child in need, including LGBTQ couples, interfaith couples, single parents, married couples in which one prospective parent has previously been divorced, or other parents to whom the agency has a religious objection. The bill has passed through both chambers following a conference committee that stripped harm-limiting amendments, and will now be sent to the governor’s desk. HRC urges Governor Mary Fallin to veto this harmful, discriminatory bill.
SB 1140 could have a sweeping, harmful impact in child welfare services by enabling discrimination against LGBTQ people, same-sex couples, interfaith couples, single parents, married couples in which one prospective parent has previously been divorced, or other qualified parents to whom an agency has an objection. The biggest barrier to placing children with families is a lack of qualified prospective parents; having the state give contractors and subcontractors a license to discriminate, thereby limiting the pool of prospective parents for no legitimate reason, is unconscionable and an unacceptable use of taxpayer dollars.
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Kansas and Oklahoma Poised to Legalize Discrimination Against Gay Couples Who Want to Adopt
GLAAD Honors LGBTQ Youth Leaders at Rising Stars Luncheon NYC
On Thursday, GLAAD awarded three driven and talented LGBTQ young adults with Rising Stars Grants for their leadership and activism to accelerate LGBTQ acceptance at the Rising Stars Luncheon, hosted by Nico Tortorella. Thanks to partners Barilla, Telemundo, and Delta, these future waymakers are the latest additions to a growing number of young activists poised to drive change forward. Meet GLAAD’s newest rising stars:
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Kosoko Jackson (he/him/his) is a Maryland native. He is the author of A Place For Wolves, a diverse Historical Thriller Young Adult Novel, coming out Summer 2019 by Sourcebooks Fire, and advocates for an increase in diverse authors and characters within the YA literary canon. Kosoko will continue championing literary diversity by using the Rising Stars Grant to create a mentorship program for queer authors, who can learn from a published queer author about craft, brand management, and the world of publishing for two months, culminating in a pitch event to literary agents & sponsored attendance at a literary convention.
Akila Prayaga (she/her/hers) is a senior at Cornell University. On campus, she has helped lead several LGBTQ+ organizations and events. Akila has continued her outreach off campus through her involvement in diversity organizations and conferences like Grace Hopper and Out for Undergrad. As a Rising Star grantee, Akila will expand her website, “The LGBTQ Agenda,” that promotes opportunities, conferences, and other resources for queer students interested in professional careers. to include interviews with queer professionals from a variety of backgrounds, professional skills webinars, and broadening the scope of the website to be the best resource it can be for queer students. She hopes to empower LGBTQ+ students to be the representation that the corporate world currently lacks.
Priscila a.k.a. Pea (they/them/theirs) is a non-binary cinematographer and documentarian. Born in Trujillo, Peru, Pea grew up with with an activist mom, who brought them to the streets to protest corruption and unemployment, the aftermath of an era of terrorism and dictatorship they were born into. In search for greater opportunities, Pea arrived in the U.S. at 15 and they began their journey as a visual storyteller. Now a proud graduate of UCLA’s film school, Pea has shot documentaries, short narratives, and is about to embark on their first VR docudrama with their team and the generous contribution of GLAAD’S Rising Stars–all to make their mama and Pachamama proud.
The luncheon also featured appearances by Auli’I Cravalho (Rise), Ellie Desautels (Rise), Joshua Rush (Andi Mack), Milk (RuPaul’s Drag Race), activist Blair Imani, Jackie Evancho (singer), Juliet Evancho (activist), Frankie Grande, and Zeke Smith (Survivor).
GLAAD also announced that CBS’ Survivor: Game Changers received the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Reality Program. Accepting the award was contestant Zeke Smith, with presentes Jackie and Juliet Evancho and Frankie Grande.
Exclusive: @SurvivorCBS Game Changers wins GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Reality Program t.co/2QmKqU7pxo pic.twitter.com/6trSjibgK9
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 4, 2018
The GLAAD Rising Stars program is presented by Barilla, Comcast, NBCUniversal | Telemundo, Delta Air Lines, Turner, and Wells Fargo.
Recipients of GLAAD Rising Stars Grants will also attend the 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City, which honor media for fair and accurate representations of LGBTQ people and the issues that impact their lives.
To receive the latest updates on the GLAAD Media Awards, follow @glaad on Twitter and use the hashtag #glaadawards.
The 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards corporate partners include Presenting Partners Delta Air Lines, Gilead, Ketel One Family-Made Vodka, and Wells Fargo. GLAAD is also grateful to: Official Partner Bud Light; Platinum Partners 21st Century Fox, Allstate Insurance Company, AT&T, Creative Arts Agency (CAA), Comcast NBCUniversal | Telemundo, Disney ABC Television Group | ESPN, Hyundai, Kaiser Permanente, Kelley Drye, MetLife, NBA | WNBA, Netflix, Omnicom Group, Sheppard Mullin, Southwest Airlines, and Turner; Gold Partners CBS | Showtime, Facebook, Nielsen, PwC, UM, Univision, Warner Bros.; and Silver Partners Coca-Cola, Hornet, Major League Baseball, Morgan Stanley, Pride Media, Skadden, Variety, and WWE. For a full list of corporate partners and information on how to become a corporate partner please visit www.glaad.org/mediaawards.
www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-honors-lgbtq-youth-leaders-rising-stars-luncheon-nyc
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Kansas, Oklahoma Advance Discriminatory Adoption Bills
Both bills, awaiting a governor’s signature, would let child placement agencies with state contracts discriminate based on religious dogma.
www.advocate.com/politics/2018/5/04/kansas-oklahoma-advance-discriminatory-adoption-bills
WATCH: FX’s “Pose” gets its first full trailer
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