Políticos LGBT condenam insulto de membro da Diet
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Os políticos de minoria sexual comunidades LGBT e direitos de líderes na quarta-feira exigiu uma Dieta membro completamente explicar o que ela quer dizer, casais LGBT são “improdutivo” e, portanto, indignas de assistência do governo.
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Les Moonves, Reading Rainbow, Midterms, Brett Kavanaugh, Trump and Lincoln, Alex Jones, Singapore, Janet Jackson, NFL: HOT LINKS
THE READING RAINBOW. Bob Woodward’s Fear. “An ogre made of cheese runs the country…”
MIDTERMS. Could gay rights support push red state Democrats over the finish line? ‘Joe Donnelly is not the only red-state Democrat who went from opposing same-sex marriage in 2012 to viewing it as an issue that could help boost him over the finish line this year. Others include North Dakota’s Heidi Heitkamp, Missouri’s Claire McCaskill and Montana’s Jon Tester. They represent the unity the party now has on gay rights, which still divide Republicans.’
PHILADELPHIA. Black trans woman murdered. “According to a police report, at 1:05 a.m. on Wednesday morning officers responded to a shooting at 4300 Old York Road. Upon arrival, officers found a victim on the highway suffering from a gunshot wound to the back. The victim was taken to Temple Hospital. Sources have confirmed to Philadelphia magazine that the victim was 30-year-old Shantee Tucker, a local black trans woman.”
EXECUTIVE MALFUNCTION. Les Moonves plotted to ruin Janet Jackson’s career after the Super Bowl in 2004. ‘Janet and Justin were eventually banned from the 2004 Grammys, which were scheduled to air a week after the Super Bowl, but Justin made a teary apology, and Les accepted it. But Janet’s ban remained because she didn’t shed tears like Justin did. According to sources, Les reportedly ordered VH1, MTV, and all Viacom-owned radio stations to stop playing Janet’s music and music videos. Her album Damita Jo was released just a month after the Super Bowl, so of course a wide blacklist would hurt.’
BRETT KAVANAUGH. Cory Booker releases new set of ‘confidential’ documents: ‘In one four-page tranche released on Thursday night, Kavanaugh is trying to set up a meeting with Manny Miranda, a then-GOP Senate aide who hacked Democratic files. Kavanaugh has been grilled about what knowledge, if any, he had of Miranda’s actions. In a second 22-page tranche released on Thursday evening, Kavanaugh in 2003 forwards an op-ed which describes Roe v. Wade as a “bad law,” adding: “Interesting piece from Stephen Carter, who is not conservative.”‘
NYT ANONYMOUS OP-ED. Omarosa thinks it was Pence.
FOUR SCORE AND A LOATHSOME BORE. Trump says his speeches will one day be ranked with Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.
Trump Suggests His Speeches Will One Day Be Seen On Par with the Gettysburg Address, which the Fake News Also Bashed pic.twitter.com/Cg4ywg9Ykp
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) September 7, 2018
TAX RETURNS. Democrats say they’ll come for Trump’s: “I’m definitely going to bring it up if we don’t have them by then — that’s a definite,” Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, told The Hill.
ALEX JONES. Twitter drops the hammer: ‘The social-networking company on Thursday announced that it has “permanently suspended” the right-wing talk-show host and his “Infowars” show from both its main service and its Periscope video streaming service. The move was in response to tweets and videos he posted on Wednesday, Twitter said in a series of tweets. “We took this action based on new reports of Tweets and videos posted yesterday that violate our abusive behavior policy, in addition to the accounts’ past violations,” the company said.’
HERE WE GO AGAIN. Cher announces U.S. tour dates.
SINGAPORE. Diplomat urges challenge to gay sex criminalization: “A veteran Singapore diplomat has called on the gay community to challenge a law that bans gay sex in the conservative city-state, following India’s scrapping of similar British colonial-era legislation.”
NFL. These 46 players would support an openly gay teammate. “Some of these supportive players are on practice squads while others are major stars such as Aaron Rodgers, Cam Newton, Andrew Luck and Rob Gronkowski.”
FRIDAY FLASH. Roman Zanetti and ‘Man Ball’.
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The GLAAD Wrap: ‘The Favourite’ trailer, MNEK’s debut album, and Netflix news for Ellen DeGeneres and Wanda Sykes
Every week, the GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend!
1) Documentary Susanne Bartsch: On Top opens in limited theaters Friday. The film follows the titular party promoter and activist though the lens of the past and present, focusing on both her artistic expression and the work she did as an ally to the LGBTQ community. There is special attention paid to her iconic 1989 fundraiser in support of those living with HIV and AIDS, as well as testimony from several drag queens on how Bartsch has informed their styles and ideals. Susanne Bartsch: On Top is currently playing in theaters and will be released digitally September 11.
2) The first trailer has been released for festival hit The Favourite, a historical drama that stars Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, and Rachel Weisz. The story focuses on the relationship between Queen Anne of Great Britain and Duchess Sarah Churchill, and how the arrival of Sarah’s cousin threatens this closeness. Watch the trailer for The Favourite below, and catch the film when it comes out on November 23. The first clip also has been released for film Tell it to the Bees, a drama starring Holliday Grainger and out bisexual actress Anna Paquin as two women who fall in love in 1950s Scotland. Grainger plays a mother whose marriage is falling apart, and begins to grow closer to a doctor (Paquin) who has just returned home. It is currently playing at the Toronto International Film Festival. Watch the clip here.
3) In other film news, Carol screenwriter and out lesbian Phyllis Nagy will make her directorial debut with So Much Love, a Dusty Springfield biopic starring Gemma Arterton. Nagy has written the screenplay as well, and So Much Love is expected to start filming in early 2019. Arterton will also star in period drama Vita & Virginia, a new film coming out of TIFF that documents the relationship between Vita Sackville West (Arterton) and Virginia Woolf, based on love letters written between the two. Watch the first clip from the film here.
Another long journey begins. And I couldn’t be happier about this one.t.co/O0FbbPiTHH
— Phyllis Nagy (@PhyllisNagy) September 6, 2018
4) A short documentary dance film Waiting for Color was released last week. The film seeks to call attention to the persecution and violence against LGBTQ people in Chechnya. It features real testimony from persecuted individuals set to a choreographed dance. Waiting for Color is available to watch below, but there is a content warning: this film includes detailed descriptions of violence and sexual assault.
5) The trailer has been released for Netflix’s dark animated comedy BoJack Horseman. The show follows the titular depressed horse, as well as a colorful ensemble, which includes asexual character and BoJack’s former roommate, Todd. One of only two asexual characters on television, we hope to see more of Todd’s story unfold in the new season, as well as more asexual and aromantic characters on television. Watch the trailer below and catch season five of BoJack Horseman on September 14. A teaser was also released for the next season of Will & Grace, where many weddings are foreshadowed, and the core four fight for the bouquet. Season 10 of Will & Grace Premieres October 4 and the trailer is here!
6) Out comedian and actor Billy Eichner has announced new episodes of his hit show Billy on the Street. The popular show follows Eichner and a celebrity guest, as well as unsuspecting New Yorkers as he asks them trivia questions, games are played, and more hijinks ensue. Guests for the new episodes include Tiffany Haddish, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and out SNL star Kate McKinnon. Episodes will be released on YouTube and Funny or Die. In other TV news, GLAAD Media Award recipient Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s newest season was upped to 18 episodes from 13. Brooklyn Nine-Nine premieres midseason on NBC.
7) Comedy Central has greenlit a new digital series Unsend, to be hosted by out gay comedian Joel Kim Booster and trans comedian Patti Harrison. The show will look into odd social media trends and reactions to current events. It will also include correspondents, celebrity interviews, and entertainment and sports news. Booster and Harrison are both staples of today’s comedy scene, watch Harrison perform stand up on The Tonight Show below.
8) Lesbian rapper Young M.A released a music video for her single “Wahlinn” on Tuesday. The newest song is another tease for her long anticipated debut album Herstory in the Making, due to come out this fall. Out singer Sam Smith also released a music video for his new song with Calvin Harris, “Promises.” The video shows a ball in New York and features dancers such as Kia Labeija, Carlos Lanvin, and other notable figures of the ballroom scene.
9) Queer singer and songwriter MNEK released his long awaited debut full length album Language on Friday. The album showcases his signature pop sound, and proves him as a formidable force in pop music. His writing addresses racism and homophobia in the track “Crazy World,” showing the necessity of more queer black voices in pop music. The album is now available wherever music is sold.
10) Iconic lesbian comedians Ellen DeGeneres and Wanda Sykes both announced big Netflix news this week. DeGeneres will be releasing Relatable, her first stand-up special in 15 years, on December 18, while Sykes has announced her first Netflix special, and fifth standup special overall to air on the streaming service in 2019.
11) The People’s Choice Award nominations have been announced, with 43 categories for fans to vote on. Nominations include several LGBTQ people, as well as inclusive film and TV, with highlights such as Love, Simon, Deadpool 2, Blockers, and Crazy Rich Asians in film categories; One Day at a Time, Black Lightning, and Queer Eye in TV categories; and LGBTQ individuals such as Gigi Gorgeous, Hannah Gadsby, and Adam Rippon. Vote for favorites in the PCAs here, and check out the full list of nominations.
12) Filmmaker Scott Bloom is currently raising funds for post-production on his short film Raceland, a story of two men in rural Louisiana who rekindle their childhood friendship and explore how to express their love for one another. The film will tackle themes of masculinity and expectations put on men and their relationships, especially in the rural parts of this country. Click here to find out how to contribute to Raceland.
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We Asked. But Judge Kavanaugh Refused To Answer.
Following GLAAD’s efforts to push senators on the Judiciary Committee to ask about LGBTQ issues, including hand-delivering letters to members of the committee, Senator Kamala Harris and Senator Cory Booker took our questions to the floor, both questioning Judge Brett Kavanaugh on this topic during the second day of confirmation hearings. Yet Judge Kavanaugh refused to answer their questions directly—suggesting that, if confirmed, he won’t be ruling with LGBTQ rights in mind.
First, Senator Kamala Harris questioned Kavanaugh on the Obergefell v. Hodges case, which GLAAD specifically mentioned in the letters delivered by Campus Ambassador Tony Hernandez.
Obergefell, which brought marriage equality nationwide, was a crucial victory for LGBTQ rights. Senator Harris asked: Did Judge Kavanaugh think that Obergefell was correctly decided? Judge Kavanaugh dodged the question, instead responding with an explanation of the judicial history leading up to the case.
“My question is very specific,” said Senator Harris. “Can you comment, on your personal opinion, on whether Obergefell was correctly decided? It’s a yes or no. Please.”
Kavanaugh refused to answer.
Kavanaugh dodged and then refused to respond to @KamalaHarris’s questions on his support for marriage equality and position on the ruling of Obergefell v. Hodges, which brought marriage equality nationwide. pic.twitter.com/ahmO51z3mX
— GLAAD (@glaad) September 7, 2018
Later, Senator Cory Booker asked if it should be legal to fire someone just because they are LGBTQ, saying: “Do we have a legal right to fire somebody just because they’re gay, in your opinion?”
Once again, Kavanaugh declined to answer directly.
Kavanaugh refused to respond to @SenBooker when asked if it should be legal to fire someone just because they are LGBTQ. pic.twitter.com/j4un4GP36y
— GLAAD (@glaad) September 7, 2018
Senator Booker continued to raise questions around Kavanaugh’s previous support for an amendment that would ban marriage for gay and lesbian couples when he served in the Bush Administration.
“Judge Kavanaugh refuses to answer simple questions on the dignity of LGBTQ Americans and is unfit to serve on the Supreme Court,” said GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. “With the world watching, Kavanaugh refused to tell LGBTQ Americans that we deserve equal protections under the law and Congress should take action before appointing him to a lifetime position where he will no doubt work to undermine our basic rights to liberty and justice.”
If confirmed, Kavanaugh could carry out the expressed views of President Trump, who as a candidate stated that he disagreed with the Supreme Court’s gay marriage ruling in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges and said he would “strongly consider” appointing judges who would overturn the decision.
A Supreme Court appointment is a lifetime one, and the impact of Kavanaugh’s confirmation could be felt for decades. Judge Kavanaugh has demonstrated that he doesn’t care about LGBTQ interests, and the stakes are just too high.
Get involved: Contact your Senator. Ask them to oppose Kavanaugh’s confirmation at the Amp Your Voice Action Center.
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